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Japan experiences its hottest temperature in recorded history

I'm not saying it's climate change, but it definitely quacks like climate change.

The anti-plastic straw movement: What it is, Why it matters, and Is it a good thing?

We need to talk about plastic straws -- and about banning plastic straws.

Scientists image entire fly brain in ungodly detail

It's a landmark achievement.

Archaeologists opened the big, black sarcophagus found in Egypt

Now, what's in the big black box?

Book Review 'Does it Fart?'

I'd recommend this book to anyone, from the children curious about the world to the scientist too busy to ask simple questions.

NASA reveals new, crystal-clear images of Saturn's moon Titan

Looking sharp, Titan!

About 1 in 4 US teen girls hurt themselves, a new report finds

America has a hidden problem on its hands.

Omega-3 supplements don't really do anything for your heart, new study concludes

Contrary to popular belief, omega-3 supplements don't protect your heart.

This is the best photo of Neptune we have so far, and it looks amazing

Color me impressed!

Welcome to the Meghalayan Age -- you're living in it

Geologists used climatic changes to define the new period -- but not everyone agrees.

Bill Gates and other philantropists invest $30 million to boost early Alzheimer's detection

A much needed boost in the research of early-stage Alzheimer's.

Why smoking weed gives you the munchies -- blame your hormones

Scientists figure out why weed gives you the munchies.

New melanoma blood test could be a game changer for early detection

Next up -- clinical trials.

Every point of light in this photo is a galaxy

Kind of puts things into perspective, doesn't it?

There may be a quadrillion tons of diamond in the Earth's depths -- but we'll never mine it

There's more diamonds than you can imagine.

Brown University becomes latest college to drop SAT and ACT essay application

They were the last Ivy League university which still had this requirement.

Here are the most charismatic 20 animals -- according to new science

Here are the results of the animal popularity contest.

Unusual heat waves in Britain are revealing traces of ancient civilisations

Heat is bringing out ancient features.

3 out of 4 black adults have cardiovascular problems by the age of 55

The best thing to do is to stick to a healthy diet and be physically active.

Rats are devastating coral reefs -- but there's also some good news

This could be a game changer for protecting some coral reefs.

Archaeologists find oldest known extract of Homer's "Odyssey"

The stuff of legends.

Researchers find oldest pigmented biological molecules -- they're bright pink

It's still pink, after all these years.

Judges give harsher penalties when their favorite football team loses unexpectedly

We all get cranky for silly reasons sometimes, but this is a life-changing sentence we're talking about.

Couples who eat more seafood really do have more sex

Bon Appétit!

Artificial Intelligence is now beating us at shooter games

What will they do next?

Robots might soon be sanitizing hospital rooms, killing far more bacteria than humans

Robots do a much better job at sanitizing than humans ever could.

How the cryptocurrency boom could make or break Iceland's economy

Iceland is welcoming a new generation of miners.

Adobe is using machine learning to help you spot Photoshopped pictures

Trust not your eyes.

Here's why you should never stare into a laser pointer

Your mom was right.

Scientists zoom in on likely site of next San Andreas earthquake

Scientists have managed to see the unseen.

Somalian Jihadist movement bans plastic bags to protect the environment

This sure took a strange turn.

Wind power could be harvested on Mars -- and this might be a game changer

This could be a game changer.

How cycling races could help scientists study the effects of climate change

It's another piece of evidence documenting the effects of climate change.

In a warming world, air conditioning only makes things worse

Researchers also propose a solution: switching to clean energy.

Broadband equipment could be used to study faults and other geological features

Cables could do much more than offer you internet.

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill was 8 years ago. The ocean is still struggling to recover

The damage is still going.

As China continues to reduce its emissions, scientists call for "cautious optimism"

It's good news, just not *very* good news.

Hawaii Authorities: Please don't swim near erupting volcano

Shocking, really.

The world's first animals also caused the first global warming event -- but it took 100 million years

There's a metaphor here, and an important lesson for ourselves.

30 years ago, James Hansen warned Congress of climate change. He was on point

Like Cassandra, the priestess cursed to predict the future and not be believed by anyone, James Hansen's appeal has largely fallen on deaf ears.

How a stork landed researchers a $2,700 phone bill

It was a hell of a long-distance call.

Researchers find rare hydrothermal vent off the coast of Portuguese islands

It's one of the most unique ecosystems on Earth.

Scientists mapped how many places we spend our lives in -- and the number is pretty small

What are your 25 places?

AI is starting to beat us at our favorite games: Dota2

AI killed the video game star.

Researchers use machine learning algorithm to detect low blood pressure during surgery

Technology enters the surgery room.

Women ask for raises just as much as men do -- but they just don't get them

Things are still murky when it comes to the gender pay gap.

Scientists warn of the risks of normalizing obesity

It's important to spread body acceptance, but this can also be dangerous.

Coffee consumption might actually protect your heart, new study concludes

Good news, everyone!

Want to enjoy popcorn more? Try eating it with chopsticks

Also, here's why I'm drinking water out of a jar.

Urban 'forests' can store almost as much carbon as tropical rainforests

We should appreciate what we have -- and I mean trees.

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