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Geologists find Earth's largest delta plain in history -- it's as big as Alaska

It was ten times larger than the Amazon delta.

How AI is already influencing our shopping

It's already impacting our lives.

Drinking a bottle of wine is as bad as smoking 10 cigarettes for women and 5 for men

Is it a good deal?

What the aviation industry is doing to reduce carbon emissions

Unfortunately, the answer is 'probably not enough'.

This viral image is making people realize they have astigmatism

Do you have it?

Transparent wood might become tomorrow's new wonder material

Tomorrow's windows might be made from wood -- transparent, energy-storing wood.

These tiny frogs turn fluorescent to attract more mates

I know a few people who could use a similar system.

American apple trees are mysteriously dying and no one really knows why

Growers are preparing for a rough season.

Sea snakes can dive up to 250 meters deep -- that's 800 feet

Snakes have taken to the deep sea.

NASA's new futuristic airplane wing could revolutionize flight

This is a whole new way of designing plane wings.

Yes, there is methane on Mars, new study reports

Exciting times for Mars science.

X-Ray technology finds gunshot damage in prehistoric cave paintings

Ancient art meets modern problems.

A 10-minute-walk a day keeps debilitating arthritis away, new study finds

It's an incredibly small price to pay for elderly independence.

Fossil Friday: Dinosaur tracks make solid impression in Valley Forge Park

It's still really cool to be able to visit an area which was literally roamed by the dinosaurs -- and the fossils are excellently preserved.

The waters around Galapagos are riddled with invasive species

The Galapagos is being invaded by alien species.

Mars had giant rivers for billions of years, new study finds

This study offers a vital answer, but also poses a puzzling question.

The Dark Side of PETA -- serial "mercy" killings, misleading campaigns, and pseudoscience

I, for one, would not want my donation money ending up as a settlement for pet killing or paying for shocking and misleading campaigns. There are other groups more worthy of our support.

Turing Award goes to 'Godfathers of AI'

For conceptual and engineering breakthroughs that have made deep neural networks a critical component of computing.

Want to assess antibiotic resistance in an area? Test wastewater, researchers say

A study of seven different countries found that clinical antibiotic resistance in a region is reflected by the number of antibiotic resistance genes in wastewater.

Curiosity photographs river-like rounded rocks

It's a hint that Mars had a wet past.

3D printers weave wearable electronics into clothing

The technology is compatible with existing 3D printers.

Chip combining CRISPR and graphene can detect genetic mutations in minutes

The marriage of these two technologies can only mean something great is in store.

Thousand-year-old illustrated manuscript of herbal remedies now available online

Don't try these at home.

HIV + tuberculosis, a deadly combination, affects over 1 million people

As if having one of the two wasn't bad enough...

NASA cancels all-female spacewalk -- cites lack of spacesuit in the right size

Don't be quick to blame NASA for this though!

A whopping 1,778 methane vent sites found off the coast of Washington

This helps to explain why there are so many fertile fishing grounds in the area.

New neurons are formed in the brain well into old age -- but this stops in Alzheimer's

This is an exciting new twist on neurogenesis.

A second male birth control pill just passed human safety tests

Finally, a contraceptive pill for men will be trialed!

New photos from asteroid Bennu reveal stunning surprises

We have a shuttle in outer space, orbiting and asteroid and beaming back data and images. Still seems pretty incredible.

Queen bumblebees take long breaks in the grass after hibernating

Researchers say that you should help queen bees if you see them exhausted on the ground, by providing a teaspoon of sugary water.

Stunning 500-million-year-old fossil trove offers insight into how life evolved

It's one of the most spectacular findings in recent history.

Scientists reactivate 28,000 year-old mammoth cells

Researchers say that the study marks a "significant step toward bringing mammoths back from the dead."

Mercury is the planet closest to Earth -- contrary to popular belief

There's also a whirly-dirly corollary associated with this new method.

New AI turns simple doodles into photorealistic landscapes -- within seconds

The future is here, and it looks absolutely amazing.

Scientists played music to aging cheese to change its taste. Hip-hop worked the best

It's a cheesy topic, but the results were tasty. I mean, interesting.

Who is Karen Uhlenbeck -- the First Female Recipient of the Abel Prize

She brought a new understanding of mathematics, while helping to change a corrosive culture in academia.

Karen Uhlenbeck wins the "Nobel" of Mathematics -- the first time the prize was won by a woman

You could hardly imagine a worthier recipient.

Mushrooms might help keep your brain healthy

Delicious and nutritious -- mushrooms are good for your brain, new study suggests.

Norway recycles 97% of its plastic bottles

In order to reach this crazy-good recycling rate, Norway leveraged a mechanism present in almost all modern economies: capitalism.

Want to combat scientific disinformation? Here's how

We all have this problem. Here's how to combat it.

People who read article snippets think they know more than they really do, study shows

You'll never believe what the rest of the article says!

NASA captures images of supersonic shockwaves in mid-air -- and the results are stunning

Understanding these shockwaves are important for developing the new generation of supersonic planes.

Italy: No vaccine, no school

The law was viciously attacked by populist politicians, but finally came into effect today.

Large breasts discourage women from exercising, study finds

Women worldwide: 'Duh'!

Oregon child almost dies from tetanus -- parents still refuse vaccination

This is troubling on so many levels.

Youtube will show fact checking for sensitive topics like vaccination

Youtube will start showing “information boxes” — brief fact-checking bits that debunk some of the most common and dangerous scientific misconceptions. In some areas, Youtube is already showing this type of box for conspiracy theories; now, it will be expanding it to other types of sensitive topics like vaccination. The feature is currently available in India, […]

Facebook to start limiting the spread of vaccine misinformation

These are still baby steps, but they're baby steps in the right direction.

Why India and Pakistan keep fighting over Kashmir -- the history of the Kashmir conflict

It's one of the world's largest running conflicts. But why is it happening?

How acacia ants use vibrations to detect intruders and protect their host plants

The tree deals its sweet nectar to the ants, which then go to great lengths to protect it.

Do DNA tests make for good gifts?

Just a few years ago, DNA testing was a scientific pursuit — and a rather expensive one at that. But the technology has advanced and cheapened so much, that people routinely take genetic tests — millions do it every year. It’s indeed satisfying to know about our ancestry, heritage, fitness, health and a host of other […]

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