Pluto’s ocean might be held in place by a thin layer of gas
Comfortably insulated.
99% of the world’s electric buses are in China
They're miles and miles ahead.
The ISS starts experimenting with a photo-bioreactor
A hybrid bio-technology could pave the way for future space missions.
Bermuda might hold the key to a whole new type of volcano
We didn't know volcanoes can form in this way.
Scientists map global “Internet of Mushrooms”
“I haven’t seen anybody do anything like that before,” researchers commented.
*Something* is blasting “cosmic bullet holes” through our galaxy
Clumps of dark matter might be shooting through the Milky Way's stars.
Bedbugs roamed the land along with T-Rex
Bedbugs have been alive far longer than humans have.
Eating processed food linked to eating too much and being overweight
Simple takeaway: eat less processed food.
Researchers create bacteria synthetic DNA
Move away, Nature -- come in, Life 2.0.
Humans and Neanderthals diverged at least 800,000 years ago, new teeth study shows
This just goes to show how complex our evolutionary history really is.
NASA wants you to take photos of trees — to see how much carbon they can store
Help NASA by looking at trees.
The unlikeliest catch: sea creatures found trapped in amber
Talk about a stunning find!
These spiders have super-black patches to help their other parts vibrant and colorful
Birds of Paradise have similar structures.
In April, the US used more renewable energy than coal
Good news, but let's not get over-excited by this.
Philadelphia’s sugary drink tax worked: one year later, consumption dropped by 38%
Moral of the story: people really don't like taxes.
How Nigerian music can help you choose ripe watermelons
Can you tell a watermelon's ripeness by knocking on it?
Why snails coil in one direction — and how to change it
On today's menu: CRISPR-y snails.
It’s official: Magic the Gathering is the world’s most complicated game
Boasting rights for MTG players.
Man in New Zealand finds 12-million-year-old footprints of giant flightless bird
He was merely going on a swim and came across footprints of ancient moas.
Charcoal toothpastes don’t work and are a ‘marketing gimmick’
Stop washing your teeth with charcoal, scientists urge.
Deep-sea fish developed super vision to cope with abyssal darkness
Why would it evolve that way? Researchers have an idea.
Researchers reconstruct the ‘lost plains’ of now-submerged Doggerland
Researchers are looking to find a 'lost' continent.
Oldest tree in eastern North America found in a swamp: it’s 2,624 years old
Researchers desperately call for the protection of this area, of which 99% has already been destroyed.
Abrupt climate change killed off ancient South American populations
Change isn't always good -- especially when it happens too quickly.
Penguin and seal poop create biodiversity hotspots in Antarctica
Poop comes in to save the day!
Bacteria steal genetic material from predator viruses using Spam gene
This could help us keep dangerous viruses at bay.
Bright galaxies help solve mystery about early universe
They were much brighter than they were supposed to be.
Iceland researchers trap CO2 into rocks — but there’s a catch
This could be a big part of the battle against climate change.
Bat-winged dinosaur discovered in China — only the second of its kind
This dinosaur was more like a flying squirrel than a bird.
A tectonic plate off the coast of Portugal might be peeling off
It's a big call, but researchers are confident.
Cocaine, ayahuasca, and DMT — South Americans had hardcore rituals 1,000 years ago
High in the Andes, shamans got high using some serious drugs.
First Denisovan fossil found outside of Siberia — our ancient “cousins” spread far and wide
Talk about a stunning find!
Earth’s core is a lot like oil and vinegar — in a way
Our planet is one big salad.
Climate change fuels banana disease, threatening our crops
It's getting worse: climate change is taking our bananas.
Why the bubbles from Guinness go down, not up
The beer bubbles exhibit an unusual phenomenon, which researchers felt warrants a closer look.
Scientists find miniature T-Rex ancestor
A smaller relative to the king of the dinosaurs.
How UV lights could end up saving crane species
A simple way to help bird populations.
End of AIDS in sight — existing treatment prevents transmission of HIV
This could deal a huge blow to HIV.
Vietnam to introduce at least 3,000 electric buses next year
A remarkable initiative!
People don’t feel responsible for their actions during major bouts of fear or anger
Of course, this does not absolve people of what they do when they are angry or afraid.
Trees help keep cities cool and cozy — especially if there’s a lot of them
In truth, all cities in the world would benefit from planting more trees.
Crusaders were a diverse bunch, genetic analysis shows
Modern genetics sheds new light on these ancient religious wars.
Getting rid of debt might not only make you happier — but also smarter
In poverty, there is no room for error -- and no room for risk.
This legendary massacre may have been started by a children’s game
Talk about eye for an eye...
Employees forced to smile for customers drink more, new study finds
Here's to annoying customers!
Going vegan might not be the greenest diet — but giving up meat, is
The main takeaway: eat less meat.
Did the Maya civilization really use chocolate as currency? New study suggests so
I say we bring back this currency.
Scientists record unimaginably rare radioactive event
It has a half-life of about a trillion universes.
Most detailed survey yet finds 200,000 species of viruses living in the oceans
There's a lot of life in the oceans.
World’s second-largest language family originated in northern China during the Neolithic
This multidisciplinary study could settle a long-lasting debate.