Jo Cameron is one of two people on Earth known to have a mutation that means she feels almost no pain.

The multiplication you learn at school is too slow for computers, so mathematicians are always searching for better methods.

The U.S. space program is developing gigabit-per-second deep-space comms. China is on the hunt too

For now and probably forever.

For years, novelty phones appear on Brittany's beaches - but the source is finally found.

A new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology adds to evidence that the two are linked: Those who sit the most benefit the least from a given amount of exercise

America’s telecommunications regulators have levied hefty financial penalties against illegal robocallers and demanded that bad actors repay millions to their victims. But years later, little money has been collected.

Bluetooth Low Energy data packets can now be sent by millimeter-size IoT motes

...especially among people who naturally struggle with self-regulation.

IBM has let go more than 20,000 U.S. workers over age 40 in the past six years, lawsuit claims.

50 years apart

"Today we're announcing a ban on praise, support and representation of white nationalism and separatism on Facebook and Instagram."

Revealed by powerful earthquakes, the subterranean structures offer exciting new clues to why our planet is a chemical oddball.

Jan Krissler used high resolution photos, including one from a government press office, to successfully recreate the fingerprints of Germany’s defence minister

You've probably got used to ignoring them, but this is what happens if you click and keep on clicking.

All over the world cities are grappling with apocalyptic air pollution but the capital of Mongolia is suffering from some of the worst in the world. And the problem is intrinsically linked to climate change. The country has already warmed by 2.2 degrees, forcing thousands of people to abandon the countryside and the traditional herding lifestyle every year for the smog-choked city where 90% of children are breathing toxic air every day.

When more women are involved in group decisions about how to manage land, the group conserves more—particularly when offered financial incentives, new research published this week shows.

Participants who saw trigger warnings before reading or watching upsetting content felt as negative afterwards as those who did not. By Tom Jacobs.

Arthur Brand located the stolen Picasso painting after a four-year search

Scientist David Nutt memorably said alcohol is more dangerous than crack. Now, he is trying to invent a healthy synthetic alternative, and the race is on to get it to market.

Created around 1300, it is the largest surviving map from the Middle Ages and offers a glimpse into the mindset of the ancient Christian world.

The home-rental start-up says it’s cracking down on hosts who record guests. Is it doing enough?

Antibiotic resistance is growing so fast that routine surgery could soon become impossible. But scientists are fighting back in the battle against infection.

European politicians have voted to pass Article 13 and Article 11 as part of sweeping changes to regulation around online copyright. The European Parliament passed the legislation by 348 votes to 274. Opponents had hoped for last-minute amendments to be made to the legislation, but failed to garner enough votes. Julia Reda, a German MEP representing the Pirate Party who opposes the copyright directive, said it was a “dark day for internet freedom”. Margrethe Vestager, European Commissioner for Competition, said the result was “great news”.

The first, the largest and the most research-friendly. Under is the world's largest underwater restaurant with a total seating capacity for 100 guests, it's the first of its kind in Europe, and it also functions as a research center for marine life. The Snøhetta-designed dining experience started operating just yesterday but people are already adding it to their Norway destination lists.

Acrylics on canvas - 30*40 cm - Ghent (Belgium), 2019

How real is insectageddon?

If procrastination isn’t about laziness, then what is it about?

At Apple’s “show time” services event today, it announced a new Apple Card credit card, promising to improve things about the credit card experience with simpler applications, no fees, lowering interest rates, and offering better rewards.

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