Future shoes: sizeless, lightweight, lace-free
A Japanese designer and an Italian shoemaker teamed up to create the shoes of the future.
Physical exercise after learning could improve long-term memory, study finds
Do your learning, take a break, and then work out.
US egg farmers to stop grinding male chicks alive by 2020
It's something that should have happened a long time ago.
What happens when you throw a pound of Sodium like a skipping stone in a river
Warning: Don't try this at home!
Researchers unravel crucial DNA replication mechanism
No, Agent Scully, it's not aliens.
World Health Organization rejects scientists’ call to postpone the Rio Olympics due to the Zika epidemic
The World Health Organization (WHO) has rejected a call from 150 health experts to consider postponing or moving the Rio...
Nepal finally bans largest animal sacrifice event
In a move that has been hailed worldwide, Nepal finally eliminated animal slaughter from its biggest festival.
Just 5% of terminally-ill cancer patients understand the depth of their situation
Only a fraction of the cancer patients in the terminal stages of their illness fully understand their prognosis. The findings...
Edible “Six-Pack Ring” is a great concept for marine wildlife
What if I told you that you could help wildlife by drinking beer? Saltwater Brewery, a Delray Beach (Florida) company, has...
Nile Crocodile enters Florida, researchers find
Scientists from the University of Florida have mate a startling discovery: Nile Crocodiles are now in Florida
These five genes code your nose’s shape, among other things
We now know which genes are responsible for blue eyes, red hair and now, thanks to the efforts of a...
Cheap home urine test scans for diseases
Stanford University invented a new low-cost tech that diagnoses diseases from a urine sample.
European capital designates Natural Park right in the city
The park will be the biggest urban protected area in Europe.
Weapons of math destruction: plane delayed because university professor was writing equations
No matter how bad you are at math, you should be able to recognize an equation when you see it,...
Designers unveil world’s first 3D printed consumer wheelchair
Design studio Layer just unveiled their vision for a 3D printed wheelchair which promises to significantly improve the quality of...
Crowdfunding campaign reimagines apartment plant growing
As anyone who grows plants in an apartment will tell you, it can be quite a challenge. Space is limited, as...
Deep male voices might have evolved to intimidate other males, not attract females
A deep, low pitch voice is often sought after in a man, but a new study suggests this characteristic might...
Denmark considers red meat tax to help the planet’s climate
Cutting our meat consumption is crucial for a sustainable future.
Cannabis use in pregnancy linked to low birthweight and intensive care
Just don't do it.
Polar bears have to swim more and more to find food, due to global warming
Polar bears are forced to undertake more marathon, life-threatening swims to find food
A new study found a worrying trend about female characters in Disney movies
Today, Disney heroines are a lot sassier and willing to take their fate into their own hands, but a problem...
Almost all of China’s rural water is undrinkable, cities aren’t doing much better either
It could be water, and not air pollution that's China's biggest problem. The Chinese government has published some extremely worrying...
World tiger numbers are increasing for the first time in over a century
For the first time in over one hundred years worldwide tiger numbers have increased, but there are still only 3,900...
New electric fork simulates a salty flavor by shocking your tongue
Adding extra-salt may make food tastier, but it can also has a negative effect on your health. With that in mind,...
Scientists create artificial skin that sprouts new hairs and sweats
Creating artificial skin may sound weird, but it can be extremely useful (or even life saving) for people who suffered...
MIT celebrates 15 years of open courseware – no excuse not to learn science!
It is my personal belief that education (including higher education) should be free -- or at least heavily subsidized. Unfortunately,...
The science of laser hair removal, in slow motion
Laser hair removal has picked up a lot of steam, becoming one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in the...
We’re dealing with an environmental activist murder ‘epidemic’, U.N. warns
The U.N. urges governments to ensure proper protection for environmentalists, especially in vulnerable areas like Central and South America.
Standing desks may not be that helpful, study finds
Sitting down is killing you, in more than one way.
Green tea and iron don’t go well together
Rightfully touted for its many health benefits as an antioxidant, green tea doesn't really play well with iron.
Depression is more than just a mental disorder – it affects the entire body
A meta-analysis of 29 previous studies has confirmed what many researchers were already suspecting: depression affects the entire body.
Estonian schools piloting open source software
Schools in Estonia's capital Tallinn are piloting a new program, gradually moving to PC workstations running on free and open...
Weddings legalised for Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster in New Zealand
It's official - New Zealanders can now tie the knot in spaghetti. The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is...
US setting up a pilot for precision medicine – customized, unique healthcare
President Obama will mark the start of a year-long precision medicine trial with a summit at the White House. 170 people...
Increased demand for ‘vaginal seeding’, despite lack of evidence
Doctors are seeing a massive rise in the demands for the so-called vaginal seeding procedure, despite no evidence that this...
Hamburg becomes the first city to ban coffee pods
They may not look like much, but coffee pods are a big problem.
Completely useless: Homeopathy no better than placebo, study confirms
While there is a full scientific consensus that homeopathy is a pseudoscience many people still believe in it.
Salmon hatcheries cause substantial, rapid genetic changes
The evidence is pilling up that fish grown in hatcheries are very different from those in the wild. A new study...
China becomes greatest producer of wind energy
Almost 50% of all new wind turbines in 2015 were built in China. Considering that, it's no surprise that the country has become...
Zika Virus spreads through South America: 2100 pregnant Colombians infected
A few days ago, the health minister in Colombia warned that the country is extremely vulnerable to the Zika virus...
These are the greenest countries in the world
Get it together, world - the top 10 greenest countries in the world are all European! The greenest countries The...
Electrical concrete could de-ice by itself
An innovative type of concrete has the potential to save lives and millions off of taxpayers' money.
Zika Virus Could Infect 700,000 People in Colombia
The mosquito-borne Zika virus seems to have spread from Brazil to Colombia, as more than 13,500 people are already infected.
The world’s richest 62 people are as wealthy as half of the planet, report finds
The 62 richest people in the world are worth as much as the poorest 3.5 billion people in the world.
New World Record: 42% of Denmark’s energy last year came from wind
Denmark's wind turbines set a spectacular world record as they alone generated over 42 percent of domestic electricity use in...
Nestle’s cocoa linked to child slavery
The world's largest food and water producer will be sued for allegations that it used child slaves to harvest cocoa...
Milan and Rome introduce car bans as pollution levels rise
The two largest cities in Italy have taken drastic measures as pollution levels continue to rise and smog builds up.
Chinese artist vacuumed smog and turned it into a brick
As China's cities struggle with smog more and more, one man has started an interesting project to raise awareness: he...
New fingerprinting technique can reveal if you’re male or female
There's a good chance that what you know about Crime Scene Investigation comes from movie - but there are actually...
Emissions from planes could be effectively slashed, new study finds
Improvements in aircraft design, air traffic management and changes to airline operations could effectively slash US airline emissions by as...