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UN scientists denounce 'myth' that we need pesticides to feed the world

Can we feed the world without pesticides?

Fructose is actually produced in the brain, new study finds

It's the first time scientists have shown fructose can be produced in the brain.

Burger animal feed comes from unethical sources -- deforested lands in Bolivia and Brazil

When this happens, action must be taken -- if not by lawmakers, then by consumers.

What doesn't kill you does, in fact, make you stronger, new study indicates

A new research has found why brief bodily stresses are good for your health and longevity.

The easiest way to make your own deodorant

It's simple, cheap, and very very healthy!

British supermarket chain will start using trucks powered by food waste

Waitrose, a British upscale supermarket, has become the first major European company to use trucks powered by food waste.

China is now the world's largest solar producer

Thus, China consolidates its role as a world leader in renewable energy.

How weekend camping resets your body clock, explained by science

Camping is an excellent antidote to the ills of modern life, a new study has found.

Bill gates warns against denying climate change

Gates didn't shy away from discussing Trump.

Paleontologists find 6.2 million year old wolf-sized otter

It was adorable, but also terrifying.

Worm Meatball and Cricket Falafel -- Researchers develop tasty food from yucky critters

OK, just put some extra garlic on it.

Better containers could significantly curb food waste, enable better food aid

Food aid shipments and many retailers have been using the same packaging for decades.

Paleontologists find 'incredibly rare' 52 million year-old fossilized berry

Geoscientists working in South America have uncovered an ancient berry.

CO2 trapped in soil is leaking, exacerbating global warming

If the paper is right, then 17 percent more emissions will be released into the atmosphere by 2050.

Thinking with your hands can help you find new ways to solve problems

An innovative study challenges the idea that all thinking is done in the head.

US and Canada ban offshore drilling in the Arctic

Obama hopes the move will be hard to undo for his successor.

Optimistic women live more, new study finds

An encouraging study conducted by Harvard researchers found that having an optimistic outlook on life may help people to live longer.

Teen alcohol and hard drug consumption reaches new lows - but not marijuana

Teenagers' use of hard drugs, alcohol and tobacco in the US has gone down significantly in recent years.

UK scientists inch closer to three-parent babies

We're living in the future.

Poor sleep costs U.S. economy $411 billion

How to make money in your sleep -- just do it.

We should prepare for bad surprises in the Arctic climate, new report finds

Unless we start reducing fossil fuel consumption drastically and fast, irreversible changes will happen in the Arctic and that will affect all of us.

Number of plastic bags found on UK shores almost halved after just 5p tax

A few cents can make a big difference.

Women might recognize faces better, but at least men can tell one Transformer from another

Previous experience, and not an inherent ability, makes men or women better at recognizing faces.

The measles vaccine saved over 20,000,000 lives since 2,000

Vaccines save lives.

Self-ink calendar uses capillary action to mark dates

An artsy calendar that makes you stop and think about how you spend your time -- with a bit of help from science.

By the time they're 12 years old, children's notions of truth and lies become more nuanced

Parents tell their children that 'lying is bad' but not everyone takes their word for it.

Comet collision caused rapid carbon rise in ancient times

There may have been a bang.

No, Baby Boomers don't work harder than X-ers, Y-ers or Millennials. Work is just as hard for everyone

Old or young, there's not much difference in work ethic.

Training men how to read women might help curb sexually aggressive behaviour

There might be a way to help alpha males understand when women are interested.

Chicken korma shows why we like the food we like

Pass me some of that fat.

Nutmeg the Cat celebrates 31st birthday. He's the oldest ca in the world

This tabby cat just celebrated its 31st birthday, after recovering from a serious illness.

Stop patting yourself on the back for the Paris Agreement, researchers say

While many officials are celebrating the climate agreement reached in Paris, the world is still massively heating up.

Scientists cut out a tadpole's eyes and grew another one on its butt. The eye became functional

Science can sometimes be really weird.

Coffee-infused foam removes 99% of lead and mercury from water

Scientists have developed a sustainable and efficient filter for water from something most houses have in excess: coffee grounds.

Sunscreen does work, new study confirms

High factor sunscreen can reduce melanoma risk by 33%, Norwegian researchers found.

Critically endangered crow is highly skilled tool user

Better late than never: Hawaiian crow is really good at using tools, but they're also critically endangered.

Monkey Business: Popular Girls Have Less Lice

It pays off to have many friends, especially if you're a macaque.

FDA bans antibacterial soaps: “No scientific evidence” they’re safe or effective

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a final ruling effectively banning antibacterial soaps as they exist today.

Synthetic heart tissue bypasses the use of animal-sourced valves, arteries and veins

The synthetic tissue is safer and more reliable than that sourced from dead pigs or human cadavers.

Gonorrhea might soon become untreatable, World Health Organization warns

U.N. health officials have issued a grim warning: we're running out of ways to treat gonorrhea.

After a decade, vaccine halves cervical cancer rate

Ten years ago, the first cervical cancer vaccine was administered in Australia.

Why you should use potted plants to clean air pollutants from your home

Simple trick to cleanse your home.

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands now largest protected area on the planet

President Obama used his executive powers to quadruples the size of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

At 1075 years old, this is Europe's oldest inhabitant

A Bosnian Pine from Greece has been dated to be at least 1075 years old, making it the oldest living thing in Europe.

Why humpbacks are protecting other creatures from killer whales

Humpback whales may be altruistic or hateful - either way, it's a puzzling behavior.

Want a better memory? Try eating a Mediterranean diet

Cut down on red meat, eat more vegetables and legumes. Also, olive oil.

Scientists discover a new type of fire which could help us clean ocean oil spills

Red fire burns bright, but blue fire burns more efficiently.

Is being single such a bad thing? One researcher points to science that says otherwise

The perks of being single.

Scientists turn CO2 into rock in Iceland

Turning air into rock.

Boredom can lead to more extreme political views, surprising study finds

Many extremists might just be bored -- and that just sounds dangerous!