How orcas hunt — and some surprising findings
The males hunt more than the females, researchers found.
Pests destroy around one quarter of our crops — even more in developing areas
This is the most comprehensive review of pest-related damage.
Mermaids offer a rare view of our oceans’ subsurface
These are not your average mermaids, however.
Oldest feather does not belong to Archaeopteryx
Archaeopteryx remains a key link in dinosaur-bird evolution, but maybe it wasn't all that unique.
Exercise really does fight depression
Exercise is good for you in a million different ways.
Indian state set to launch world’s biggest basic income experiment
This would be the world's largest experiment of this type.
Japanese hotel fires robots to replace them with humans
They took our jobs! Uhm... no wait... we took their jobs!!
More than bamboo: ancient pandas had a complex, varied diet
Pandas sure are real animals.
This surge of extreme cold is probably caused by climate change — and you’d better get used to it
Counterintuitive -- yes. Disproving global warming? Not in the slightest.
Scientists find a way to sex cremated remains
It sounds weird, but it's surprisingly useful.
Archaeologists uncover timeline of Denisova Cave occupation
The Denisovans were our cousins. We're only now starting to understand them.
Quasar measurements suggest the universe is expanding faster than we thought
We might need some new physics to explain how this is possible.
Why the Easter Island statues were built where they were
Easter Island is one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
Geopolitical interests and climate change are the main causes of food shocks
If we want to be able to feed the world, we need to change a thing or two.
War makes people more religious, sparking a potentially vicious cycle
War and religion -- name a more iconic duo.
“Vested interests” cause major threat to human existence, researchers say
The change can only come from civil society, researchers urge.
The ‘you may know me from’ meme is awesome for explaining your job
Hi, I'm a science communicator. You may know me from such greatest hits as...
How free food might solve Tokyo’s subway problem
If soba noodles and tempura can't solve the problem, then what can?
Now computers are also beating us at Starcraft
Training computers to beat humans at war-like strategy games. What could go wrong.
How muscle memory works — and why you just don’t lose it
Use it or lose it -- until you use it again, that is.
Telemedicine boosts patient satisfaction in post-op care, study finds
This could be a way to provide much-needed healthcare in isolated areas.
Do adult humans really generate new neurons?
Science is often not about settling a debate, but about asking the right questions.
More than half of parents try non-scientific methods to stave off the common cold
Researchers advise parents to employ strategies that are evidence-based -- otherwise, their well-intended measures might not amount to all that much.
The 26 richest people own more than 50% of the planet — and the gap is widening
There's a new billionaire every other day, the report finds.
Why girls and boys have such different ADHD rates
Out of every 4 children who suffer from ADHD, 3 are boys. But in adulthood, the ratio gets very close...
Eating before going to sleep might not be all that bad, researchers find
Just don't go overboard with the snacks.
Could these fossils be the much-sought “missing link”?
The fortuitous discovery of the fossils involved a motivated researcher, a dog, and a 9-year-old boy.
Scientists use nano-ink to 3D print color-changing cup
Talk about a surprising change!
If you think cats are antisocial, it’s probably you, new study concludes
It's probably your fault -- of course.
Leading economists urgently call for a tax on carbon
The world's leading economists are saying we should tax carbon. The politicians say we shouldn't.
Diet check: the whale shark is more “vegetarian” than we thought
This could be very important for saving the world's biggest fish.
Saturn’s moon Titan has rainfall and seasons
It's raining hydrocarbon on Titan.
Staying fit halves the risk of a heart attack
There is apparently no upper limit for training when it comes to the beneficial effects for the heart.
Want to improve kids’ test scores? Help them reduce their anxiety, researchers say
It's a simple thing that can make a big difference -- especially for low-income children.
Researchers “trick” breast cancer cells and turn them into fat
It's an exciting new avenue for treatment.
Finland’s awesome new library is so popular it’s running out of books
Talk about a first world problem!
Urban areas can do a lot to support bees and other pollinators, new study concludes
"Plant more flowers!" -- scream the bees.
WHO report: You should eat 25g of fiber every day — and you probably don’t
Fiber helps protect against cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and a swarm of other health issues.
Want your kids to be calmer and have improved mental health? Connect them to nature, scientists say
Many parents have been suspecting this for a while -- now we have the science to confirm it.
DNA pioneer James Watson stripped of honorary titles after racist remarks
It's not the first time Watson has made racist statements.
Why we yawn and why it’s contagious
Just thinking about it makes me yawn -- because it's contagious, not because it's boring.
How big is the universe?
Scientists don't really know if the universe is finite or infinite, but here is the best of our knowledge
When worlds collide: Volcanic Lightning
These are two of the most spectacular phenomena you can observe -- and they can be intertwined.
The Manhattanhenge phenomenon — here’s what you need to know
It's a unique astronomic phenomenon.
There’s no such thing as an ideal diet, new study suggests
Eat more fibers, less energy dense foods, and you'll probably be alright.
Artificial Intelligence detects Alzheimer’s six years before human diagnosis
The age of AI doctors is dawning upon us.
US Government shutdown hits hard at scientists — and research in general
This is yet another reminder that political decisions have massive implications for science.
Americans are happier in states that spend more on public goods like libraries and parks
Useful information for policymakers.
Amoeba finds solution to Traveling Salesman problem
We may have to re-think what we thought we know about intelligence.
A third of cars sold in Norway in 2018 were purely electrical
Hybrid + electrical made up almost half of Norway's car market in 2018.