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Researchers find the most massive neutron star ever

It's almost too massive to exist.

Scientists detect climate "smoking gun" signature in rivers

For decades, researchers have been trying to detect the influence of climate on river formation -- now, they've done it.

Scientists design the (new) darkest material ever

Move over, Vantablack -- this thing is 10 times darker.

Solved for 42: long-lasting math problem finally gets its answer

42 may or may not be the answer to everything -- but it's definitely a solution for this math problem.

Oil companies are investing billions in undermining climate efforts

Talk is cheap.

Why you shouldn't *fly* to conferences

We need to talk about this.

Get ready for black hole videos, researchers say

Coming soon, to a telescope near you.

Blend solar panels with agriculture, new study recommends

Solar panels and plants can work well together, the research shows.

Photo of black hole snaps $3 million "Oscar of Science" award

Each of the group's 347 scientists, will get around US$8,600.

Mini-satellite shows the inside of Hurricane Dorian

The technology could bring a revolution in how we visualize storms.

Denisovan fingers were surprisingly human-like, new finding suggests

Denisovan DNA might be Neanderthal-like, but their fingers are very much human

Our groundwater may be under more stress than we thought

Survivor bias might be to blame.

Squirrels eavesdrop on birds to see when it's safe to come out

An unlikely alliance.

Geologists uncover ancient mass extinction from 2 billion years ago

It's all about the oxygen.

We're still not talking about the most effective individual steps to tackle climate change

Recycling? Taking the bus? Better light bulbs? That's all good, but how about taking fewer flights, eating more plants, and having fewer children?

Bahamas island left 70% under water following Hurricane Dorian

The island is home to 50,000 people.

Why fruit flies can eat practically anything

Much like ourselves, fruit flies can survive on a number of different diets. A new study shows why.

Meat consumers need to accept their own role in the destruction of the Amazon

It boils down to eating beef.

Nestlé wants to take 1.1m gallons of water a day from a natural spring in Florida -- and then sell it back as bottled water

Nestle's plan has been heavily criticized by environmentalists.

Gluten doesn't cause any problems in healthy people, study shows

Society is still struggling to deal with gluten.

This mineral could become a replacement for potassium fertilizers

As the world tries to find more eco-friendly alternatives to pesticides, a team of Russian and Indian scientists has an interesting idea.

Ethiopia starts to tackle khat addiction

Here's an addiction you probably didn't know about: khat.

Eat more plant protein for a longer and healthier life, new study concludes

In recent times, the human diet has changed substantially. We have access to an unprecedented variety of foods, yet meat consumption has increased dramatically: from 20 kilograms a year in 1961, to around 43 kilograms in 2014. However, recent studies have increasingly found that meat consumption can have negative health effects, and substitute meat for […]

We know something more about dark energy: it isn't a fundamental force

We still don't know what dark energy *is*, but we found out another thing it isn't.

Should Pluto be a planet? This NASA admin thinks so

The Pluto saga never ends.

How a giant mass of floating volcano rock could help the Great Coral Reef

A giant raft of light rocks is heading towards Australia -- and that's a good thing.

30th Neptune: the anniversary of an emblematic photo

It's been 30 years since Neptune got its close up.

Pet owners (and dog owners especially) are healthier, new study finds

In case you needed another reason to run down to the animal shelter, here's one.

Scientists eavesdrop on sound particles with quantum microphone

While the system is extremely complex and difficult to handle, the results are also worth it

Academics fly more than they need to, academics show

Taking fewer flights is one of the most sustainable things a person can do to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions — and yet, researchers (even those studying climate change) probably fly more than they should. For the first time, researchers evaluated the link between observed air travel and academic success, finding no connection between the […]

Why victim blaming is so common in sexual harassment -- study sheds light on perpetrator empathy

Men's empathy for other men is likely at play, the new study suggests.

MDMA reduces alcoholism relapse, new study shows

The treatment is not only safe, but appears to be more effective than existing options.

Deep diamonds hint at Earth's primordial magma

The magma has remained in place since dawn of our planet.

Should doctors accept unvaccinated children as patients?

What do you think doctors should do in this situation?

July 2019 was officially mankind's hottest month

It's not you -- it's hotter than ever before.

Scientists reconstruct Cleopatra's legendary perfume

If Cleopatra was closeby, you'd probably smell her before you see her.

Flavonoid-rich foods like tea or apples reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease

Apples, tea, and moderation -- 3 ingredients for a long life

Jupiter once absorbed a whole planet, new data suggests

What doesn't kill you makes you bigger and gassier.

US trees decimated by invasive species

We need to start being more serious about protecting the trees.

Sperm can now be easily separated into male and female

Choosing the sex of babies may be possible.

A Christmas tragedy: The Arctic has lost 2.6 million reindeer over the past 20 years

It's an environmental catastrophe.

Those who oppose GMO's know the least about them -- but believe they know more than experts

When researchers asked 500 Americans how they feel about foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the results were even more interesting than expected.

Turkey burns 300,000 books from schools and public libraries

An event unworthy of the 21st century.

Prevalent bone disease already existed during the Permian, fossil study finds

It's amazing what you can do with one fossil.

Having fast food shops on your way to work makes you fatter

Choose your food wisely and demand more of producers, the researchers advise us.

How virtual reality therapy can help people overcome phobias

Don't be afraid!

Could snowball planets still host life? This study claims so

After all, the Earth was once a snowball too.

Millions of black holes are lurking in the Milky Way. Here's how to spot them

Let's find the missing black holes!

Hot pavement can cause second-degree burns within seconds

... and thanks to climate change, the Apavement will be hot much more often.

Quick blood test could detect Alzheimer's 20 years in advance

This could usher in a new age of Alzheimer's research.

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