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Do cats keep rats away? Not really -- but it's complicated

It's not about the fight, it's about what leads to the fight.

University creates Mars-like soil -- and you can buy it dirt cheap

A way to create a piece of Mars here on Earth -- kind of.

Scientists discover new hummingbird species and it's almost extinct already

A remarkable finding, already highly vulnerable.

The taller you are, the more likely you are to develop varicose veins

It's not all good when you're tall.

People can handle the truth -- more than you think

Speak your mind, but don't be a jerk.

Here's why it doesn't get dark when you blink

It's not magic -- it's science.

Renowned mathematician Michael Atiyah claims to have solved the Riemann Hypothesis

A problem that turned out to have more sides than initially thought.

History in the making: Japan lands two rovers on asteroid

This could give insights on the birth of the Earth, and even the solar system.

Renowned mathematician claims "simple" solution to 160-year-old problem

This could be huge.

Researchers have found a pattern for prime numbers -- and it resembles something from nature

We don't often think about mathematics as being beautiful, but perhaps we should.

We have accounts of PTSD in warfare from Homer to the Middle Ages

Things are not OK.

Decentralized micro-grids could be the next big thing for renewable energy

Is this what the future will look like?

California voted to start school after 8:30 AM -- and here's why this is great

Finally!

Early humans grew grains for beer, not bread, new study suggests

The researchers also recreated the brewing process in the lab -- for science, of course.

Generosity may be contagious, new study suggests

Maybe generosity isn't as fixed as we thought it to be -- an important lesson from an indigenous tribe.

The Kiwifruit duplicated its vitamin C genes twice -- 20 and 50 million years ago

Talk about a bold strategy.

Scientists crack genetic code of poisonous, invasive frog

The cane toad is an old species, but this is the first time its genome was sequenced.

Biologists discover new bird species in Africa -- and it's already in trouble

There's some good news, but also a lot of bad news.

Most supermarket yogurt products contain too much sugar, new study warns

Do you like sweet yogurt? You might want to read this.

How birds stay slim even when they overeat

It's not only about what you eat -- it's also about how you use that food.

Worse foods cause higher rates of cancer, new study concludes

The connection between nutrition and the risk of cancer remains a complex and intricate topic.

Almost half of all resident physicians suffer from heavy burnout

This is a growing problem which needs to be addressed as soon as possible -- otherwise, we all lose out.

Want people to buy more electric cars? Simply put green license plates

Several countries are already doing it.

EU to stop using daylight savings as of 2019

Finally, people are ditching DST.

Otters can use paws and whiskers as accurate sensors

Not ony are they very precise, but they're also very decisive.

How the dragonfly got its wing patterns

Dragonflies have been around for 200 million years, long before humans stepped in. They also feature intricate wing patterns, which humans are now studying using an algorithm.

It's been a week since a solar observatory was mysteriously closed -- and we still don't know why

Everyone loves a good mystery, but this is just weird.

Amazingly well-preserved Ice Age wolf pup found in Canada

The miner who found it thought it was a dog.

Scientists show how plants communicate -- and it looks amazing

I could watch these videos all day.

A storm even more dangerous than Florence is brewing in Asia -- and it's about to hit land

Oh boy.

New hurricane animation from the Weather Channel is insanely realistic -- and very beautiful

Impressive, and very helpful -- visual technology at its finest.

Some Roman breadmakers took season-long vacations

What do water mills, isotopes, and Roman bread have in common?

MRSA originated in humans -- but it frequently jumps to other animals and bounces back to us

The resilience and adaptability of these superbugs is impressive -- and scary.

When it comes to protecting wildlife, we need better policy, not more science

Well, here's a surprise.

200 leading scientists and artists sign a joint letter urging the government to take environmental action

The letter has generated polarizing responses.

Fishermen find 10,000-year-old skull and antlers belonging to extinct giant elk

Well, talk about a big catch.

Flat-earthers apparently believe in climate change -- and nothing makes sense anymore

Nothing makes sense anymore.

Contrary to popular belief, drought actually leads to fewer snakebites

It seems that in this case, the popular belief was wrong.news

Fossil finding shows how early mammals developed early traits

What do you get when you cross a reptile and a mammal? We don't know, but it certainly evolved from a synapsid.

Europeans have been eating cheese for at least 7,000 years

I know it's a bit cheesy, but this is definitely a remarkable find.

US Marines will save $70,000 by 3D-printing F-35 part

3D printing is making quite the splash in the military.

Volvo reveals stunning electric robo-taxi

Volvo aims to have 33% of its cars be electric and driverless by 2025 -- an incredibly ambitious target.

Nine streets in London ban diesel and gasoline cars in "pioneering" ultra-low emission scheme

An intriguing policy.

Common painkiller linked to major heart problems

Diclofenac could be associated with an increased risk of major cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke.

What big tobacco companies don't want you to know about smuggling

The scale of this conspiracy is shocking.

Combining antibiotics may be more effective, new study suggests

The whole can be greater or smaller than the sum of its parts.

First-ever LSD microdosing trial set to begin

This will be the first microdosing trial in history.

Find a mate or stay safe? A tricky decision for male deer

As exciting as mating is, it's more important to stay safe.

Russian trolls are spreading disinformation about vaccines

This is extremely concerning, especially since measles has claimed 37 lives this year alone -- which would just not happen if people would get vaccines.

Insect damage to crops will drastically increase due to climate change

It's kind of like the locust plague, except we're doing it to ourselves, through global warming.