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Micrococcus bacteria on synthetic fabrics produce stinky molecules by feasting on our sweat's fatty acids according to a study investigating the difference in odor between synthetic and cotton t-shirts after a workout.

Find out how biologists discovered that turtles are not silent creatures and learn about the mysterious sounds they make. Explore a study on giant South American river turtles in Brazil that aims to decode turtle communication.

Scientists release a digitized catalog of chimpanzee calls and vocalizations from the 1970s, providing valuable insights into chimp communication and behavior.

Tibetans have a genetic mutation that prevents blood clotting at high altitudes, making them well adapted to low oxygen levels.

Exploring a study on identifying narcissists using a single item narcissism scale reveals that the simple question 'I am a narcissist' is as effective as a 40-question clinical assessment.

Discover the cohesive forces binding asteroid 1950 DA together and the potential threats it poses in the future, as discussed in a study published in Nature.

Discover how bass-heavy music can influence feelings of power and dominance, leading study volunteers to act more aggressively in games and debates.

Stress leads to slower metabolism, increased fat storage, reduced calorie burning in women

Karen Hopkin, an environmental reporter, dives into the staggering drop in invertebrate populations, which have plummeted by nearly 50% in just 35 years. She connects this decline to the doubling of the human population, highlighting the crucial roles these tiny creatures play in our ecosystems. Hopkin warns of the far-reaching consequences for humanity if we continue to overlook the plight of invertebrates and stresses the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect these vital species.

Elite soccer goalkeepers tend to dive the opposite way of repeated penalty kick directions, due to the gambler's fallacy. This behavior suggests a deviation from basic rules of probability, making penalty shots essentially random.