Biofuels aren’t a good alternative to fossil fuels , new study shows
Gasoline- and diesel-powered engines dominate on today’s roads. Given our current climate struggles, much ink has been spilled on the...
The governments of 187 countries agreed to limit international plastic movement — but the US is not among them
It's good news, with a bad twist.
Tortoises divorce after 115 years together
A love story comes to an end.
AI fail: Chinese driver gets fine for scratching his face
Uhm, what now?
Plant-based diets are best for your heart
Another study supports plant-based diets.
Want to fight climate change? Eat less beef and lamb, new report concludes
It's probably not what you want to hear -- but it's what needs to be done.
These “Night-Sky” petunias look like they hold galaxies in their petals
There's something very cosmic about these earthly flowers.
Milk sales drop by $1 billion, while plant-based alternatives continue to surge
Is this the post-milk generation?
Japanese committee says gene-edited foods “safe to eat”
Would you consume GMO foods?
Great Coral Reef hit by massive surge of muddy water — visible from satellite
This is just adding more salt to the wound.
New device makes it easy to see when water has too much fluoride
This could be very important for developing countries.
More companies are giving employees food — but it’s often unhealthy
Employers should be more aware of what food they bring to the workplace.
The planetary diet: here’s what you need to eat to save the planet
Want to stay healthy and save the world? Here's how.
You burn more calories in the afternoon than in the morning
A story about metabolism, circadian rhythms, and calories.
Scientists zoom in on Mongolia’s oldest cheese production
2,000 years before the Mongolians conquered Asia and Europe, they conquered dairy-making.
Veganism can improve mental health and reduce diabetes risk factors
Don't throw your dairy away just yet, though.
Earth’s last wilderness areas may soon be lost, study warns
Things don't look good, but we can still protect what we have if we take immediate action.
Humpback whales stop their song when human vessels make noise
Here's another way we're disrupting wildlife.
European Union bans single-use plastic
Great news from Europe!
The smell of lavender really is relaxing, study confirms
There's a bit of science to lavender's magic.
Even small gifts can convince customers to buy, new study reveals
The problem, as it so often happens, lies with the bosses.
British police find rape victim using drone thermal camera
Talk about a great use of technology!
Mediterranean diet can help fight depression, new study suggests
Healthy food, healthy body, healthy mind.
This robot passes through pipes to see where they’re leaking
The small robot that could.
Venomous creatures could hold the key to innovative drug therapies
Specific substances from venom could be useful in devising new treatments.
Researchers find Earth’s oldest rocks — and they were probably created by meteorites
4 billion years -- how's that for old?
Understanding the Pros and Cons of DNA Testing
What you need to know before testing your DNA.
The top diets of the year, ranked and explained
We explain some of the most sought-after diets of the year.
French President at Climate Summit: We’re losing the battle
It's a long and rocky road, which will require a lot action and a lot of effort, but there is...
Graphene trainers are strong, stretchy, and have an excellent grip
The future of shoes might be graphene.
The humble fly carries even more diseases than we thought, new study shows
Flies can do so much more than ruin your picnic, new research finds.
Progress in medicine drops breast cancer fatality rate by 40 percent, saving 322,000 lives
Mammograms and chemo save lives, and things can get better.
UK puts Isaac Newton coin into circulation
I don't think you understand the gravity of this.
Ever wondered how Angela Merkel’s CV would look like — on a single page?
If she can fit it on a page, why can't you?
Gravity map reveals Martian crust might be lighter than we thought
Mars may be more porous than we thought.
Please don’t shoot Hurricane Irma, officials warn
Don't challenge the hurricanes.
Swiss scientists say they’ve invented a new type of chocolate — the first one after 80 years
I'll take my chances with it!
Macaques may have just entered the Stone Age
Crack open a nutty one.
About DACA: Study shows 83% of America’s top high school science students have immigrant parents
The abnormal seems to have become normal in the White House.
Shared custody is usually less stressful for children, study shows
Shared custody seems to be less taxing than growing up with a single parent.
Facebook bans “fake news” from advertising
Perhaps we just give social media too much credit.
Pagan ritual hall from 3,200 years ago found in Israel
Canaanites were flourishingly pagan before Joshua came in.
Being married might just save your life — if you suffer from heart diseases
Having a shoulder to lean on can get you through a lot of hard times -- medically.
High salt intake doubles the risk of heart failure
A new study studied the connection between salt consumption and heart failure risk.
Micro-vehicles move through a mouse stomach, healing its ulcers
The future is here.
Feeling bad about feeling bad makes you feel even worse
Turn that frown upside down? No, just accept that sometimes it's OK to feel bad.
A $550 handheld spectral analyzer could usher in new medical revolution
Hi-tech is getting smaller and cheaper.
Overweight Asian Americans seen as “more American” than their thinner counterparts
Does that guy look American to you? Nah he's too thin.
Cheers! Regular drinkers might live longer lives without dementia
You shouldn't pick up drinking just yet -- on the contrary.
Eating vegetables can fight cognitive aging, new study reports
Nom down on those greens!