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Finland's 100-year gift to itself: a beautiful, futuristic, and free library

What better gift could there be?

Rats and pigeons are slowly replacing iconic species, and it's our fault

The "losers" are exactly the ones you want to protect.

Why Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' is a brilliant sneaky innuendo

This just goes to show how amazing Shakespeare was at his craft -- and also that he probably had a dirty mind.

Scientists zoom in on more realistic plant-based meat substitutes

Yay or nay?

Ancient haute cuisine -- Mesolithic people had caviar feast

It was a fishy affair.

"Wearable microbrewery" could serve as radiation exposure marker

Yeast badges could be the radiation sensors of the future.

Young drinkers beware: binge drinking is bad for you. Real bad

You might wanna reconsider getting hammered at that party.

Most people who think they have a penicillin allergy don't -- and it can be a problem

The good news, researchers say, is that there's a simple allergy test you can take.

"Collapse of civilization is on the horizon", David Attenborough tells UN climate summit

Time, he stressed, is running out.

Google's AI algorithm could usher in new age of protein understanding

We're entering a new age of scientific breakthrough, and this could be absolutely huge.

Blue-blooded crustacean could pave the way for greener biofuels

The unusual creature is able to extract sugars from wood.

Scorpion venom protein might be used to ferry drugs to the brain

A brilliant way to use a natural danger to our advantage.

Green roofs can be effective against climate change -- in the right climate

Green roofs are making a comeback -- at least in some parts of the world.

Buried Celtic chariot discovered by amateur treasure hunter in Wales

An unprecedented finding in the area.

Widely used insect repellent also kills off salamander larvae

Careful with that insect repellant.

Meat and dairy are bad for the climate and the environment, researchers urge

The bottom line: eat more plants!

The Art Institute of Chicago Now offered unrestricted access to over 52,000 high-res artistic imagery

It's a laudable initiative.

Magnus Carlsen retains World Chess Champion title

A well-deserved champion!

Archaeologists discover 4,000 year-old-game in rock shelter. It's called "58 Holes"

People love to play games.

Ancient cave paintings may be sign of prehistoric astronomy

These ancient people were much more savvy than we suspected.

Siberian 'unicorn' lived alongside early humans

However, it's not humans that brought its demise, but another familiar culprit.

They did surgery on a grape -- the absurd meme conquering our hearts

They did surgery on a grape.

Armageddon prospects loom over the World Chess Championship

Fabiano Caruana is the first American to play World Chess Championship since Bobby Fischer in 1972.

Buried away: deep soil holds surprisingly much CO2, but warming is bad news

Soils can store a lot of carbon, but not if temperatures continue to rise.

More evidence shows that Neanderthals and early humans interbred -- multiple times

A significant portion of most people's DNA is Neanderthal.

The average American wastes almost a pound of food every day

94% of Americans waste food. The good news is that things can be improved with a few simple tips.

Seen more spiders lately? That's because they're no longer afraid of the light, researchers say

So that's why...

Giant, mammal-like herbivore roamed alongside Triassic dinosaurs, new fossil reveals

This could change a paleontology book or two.

The main types of seismic waves: P, S, and surface waves

Seismic waves can either be body waves or surface waves -- but the full story is far more complex.

Alarming number of children and teens suffer from mental health issues, British survey concludes

The results are particularly concerning for one demographic.

Man tries to illegally contact the world's most remote tribe and gets killed

Bad life choices.

Sperm whale in Indonesia succumbed with 6 kilos of plastic in its belly

A gruelling reminder to curb our plastic pollution.

Unfortunately, the US president still doesn't understand what "climate" means

Regardless of someone's political affiliation, un-scientific beliefs should be taxed. At the end of the day, science is apolitical, and global warming affects us all -- whether we choose to believe in it or not.

Archaeologists reveal first known usage of vanilla -- 3,600 years ago

Ancient people had good taste.

Cold, dark climates linked to heavy drinking

This explains some things...

Delicious chemistry: the science behind wok tossing

Things don't get much hotter (and spicier) than this.

Archaeologists uncover Roman baths in Syria

It's a remarkable find, but it's only the first step.

Archaeologists date prehistoric "Swiss army knife" from Chinese cave

It's a tool built by humanity's ancestors.

Scientists draw inspiration from nature to develop cheese-smelling electronic nose

Scientists went to the zoo to develop better electronic noses.

How wombats make cubed poop

The answer to a question you never knew you had.

Fish oil doesn't really do anything, new study suggests

Researchers say the chance of getting any meaningful benefit from taking omega-3 is one in 1,000.

Coffee or tea? The answer might lie in your genes

So, which one is your favorite?

Many Americans suffer from "social jet lag", new social media study shows

Social media is more impactful than you might think.

Chinese archaeologists discover evidence of skull surgery in ancient, sophisticated hospital

It's an important finding, from one of China's richest archaeological sites.

Italian supervolcano might restart eruption cycle, new study concludes

There's no reason to panic, researchers stress.

This stunning medieval book has 6 bindings -- and is essentially 6 different books

It's jaw-droppingly beautiful.

Scientists zoom in on blood test for cancer

The test is quick and almost painless.

Neanderthal life wasn't more violent than human life, new study suggests

Yet another similarity that Neanderthals share with humans.

Bacteria might be living inside the human brain

This could be a massive game changer.

Climate change caused the demise of flourishing Ancient civilization

There's a lesson to be learned from today.

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