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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 […]

Yo-yo dieting is bad for your heart, new study finds

The yo-yo diet: you start a diet, lose weight, you get it back.

A third patient might also be HIV-free

A cure is not here yet, but this certainly is promising.

DNA study shows Placebo (and Nocebo) can affect your body at a molecular level

We should pay great attention to the mindset we place ourselves in. It could very well change our life for the better -- or for the worse.

Scientists discover and name 103 beetles -- all new to science

Some were named after Star Wars characters or Asterix & Obelix.

Hundreds of children and llamas were sacrificed in ghastly 15th century ritual

This grisly discovery is unprecedented.

Ethiopia's church forests under threat from human activity

Ethiopia's unique church forests are losing their biodiversity.

Knitting our way into the future: how a centuries-old practice can revolutionize material science

We rarely think about it, but knitting is an incredibly complex phenomenon -- one that researchers are trying to use to design better materials.

Yet another study shows that vaccines don't cause autism

Vaccines don't cause autism -- the myth just needs to go away.

Defeating HIV: second patient in history goes into sustained remission after stem cell transplant

Humanity strikes back: another win against HIV.

Early humans adapted to hunt monkeys and squirrels

The humans had to become very efficient in order to survive.

Populism and antivaxxing go hand in hand, new study finds

We all want what's best for our children, and the science is pretty clear on this one: antivaxxing claims lives.

Humanity's footprint on Antarctica mapped for the first time

Antarctica's pristine environment is no longer really pristine.

House chemicals reduce sperm in both men and dogs

The sperm-pocalypse might start from inside our homes.

New drug promises good sleep without the "hangover effect"

So far, the drug has worked on mice, but researchers are confident that the findings could translate on humans.

The environmental impact of Agent Orange is still being felt in Vietnam

It's a harsh reminder of the long-lasting effects that modern warfare has on the environment.

Researchers find owner of frozen seal poop USB

It's not clear how the USB ended up inside the seal.

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