Refugees give life jackets a new life, repurposing them as bags and laptop sleeves
Making the best of a bad situation.
New agility test could show how good young football players are
Science is slowly creeping into the locker rooms.
Scientists see rise and fall of civilizations in Greenland ice sheet
The more money you used, the emissions you produced, and that can be traced back -- back to Greenland.
The most delicious math problem there is: The Incompatible Food Triad
Can you find the solution to this delicious math problem?
Growing up in poverty affects the structure of the brain — even in adult life
The correlation stood even for people well above the poverty line.
World Health Organization: We need to ban trans fats within the next five years
It's a very important plan -- here's hoping it succeeds.
Two thirds of Americans believe the government isn’t doing enough for the environment
The only thing people agree on was that things were going the wrong way.
NASA shuttle finds evidence of water plumes on Europa — sparking more hopes signs of life
This could be huge for our search of extraterrestrial life.
Alcohol and tobacco, not illegal drugs, are the biggest threat to human health
Put that cigarette down, and forget that extra beer.
Utah tourists are destroying ancient dinosaur tracks — and throwing them into the water
Ignorance at its finest.
“Exiled” asteroid shouldn’t be where it is
How did it get there?
Probiotics and breastfeeding help fight antibiotic resistance in children, study suggests
Results are promising, but keep in mind that the benefits of probiotics are oversold and exaggerated.
Food files: Who invented hummus?
You've heard of hummus, but have you heard of the Hummus Wars? Come, let's dip in.
Why whales are so big
Marine mammals are a strange bunch, and the sea is a very unforgiving environment.
Ultrasonic attacks are unlikely, but exposure to ultrasounds is unhealthy
Keep an eye out -- I mean, an ear out, for ultrasounds.
Scientists find new shrew species in Philippines — in a special “sky island”
The small shrew acts as a tiny cog in a very complex and special environmental mechanism.
Scientists analyze tornadoes in infrasound
Most tornado alarms are false, but this technology could change all that.
Nature Magazine announces first woman editor in its 149-year history
We'd like to wish her best of luck!
Seismology could soon be used to protect elephants from poachers
It's an innovative idea that could one day be instrumental in protecting elephants.
Global tourism generates 8% of the planet’s emissions
Enjoy your vacation, but try to make it sustainable!
Marine creatures hear us when we scuba dive, kayak, and even swim
Shh, swim lightly -- the animals can hear you.
Eggs aren’t really bad for your heart, despite common misconceptions
Just don't go crazy with the omelettes!
Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupts, threatening local community. So far, everyone is safe
Thankfully, everyone is safe.
Mistletoe exhibits unique, stunning biological property
Mistletoe really is a strange one.
More than just relaxation: Frequent sauna bathing reduces risk of stroke
Saunas are good for your heart, science suggests.
Plants use underground networks to see when their neighbors are stressed
Despite their sedentary lifestyles, plants have a lot more going on than it seems.
Engraved Crimean flint could point to Neanderthal symbolism
Neanderthals were every bit as complex and advanced as early humans -- and perhaps even more so.
The incredibly mobile and efficient eyes of the mantis shrimp
Their eyes can rotate in ways you wouldn't imagine.
Unique fossils show how early bird beaks developed
It's a mix of surprisingly old and surprisingly modern.
Salty, subglacial lakes in Canada could be key for studying aliens
This would allow us to gain a new understanding of extraterrestrial life.
Science shows what’s the best time to learn a foreign language
You shouldn't let this discourage you though.
Want to remember your dreams? Try taking Vitamin B6, new study suggests
A hitchhiker's guide to remembering your dreams -- and your lucid dreams.
American pikas found to tolerate global warming better than expected
Adorable and resilient.
No evidence to say that Earth’s magnetic pole is reversing, new study concludes
Magnetic poles will likely remain in place for the foreseeable future.
A genetic bed of roses: scientists sequence the complete genome of the rose
Let's stop and smell the roses... at a genetic level.
Five simple lifestyle habits could improve your life expectancy by over a decade
Five things can help you live longer and be healthier.
Vegetarian diets could help avert one-third of early deaths, Harvard researcher states
Vegetarians, rejoice!
NASA and ESA team up to bring Martian soil back home
A great partnership for a great goal.
The European Union rules: total ban on bee-harming pesticides
The ban was applauded by many, but also contested by some.
The UK royal “luxury” birth cost less than the average US birth
A story of royalty and overpriced healthcare.
Sunken Nazi U-boat discovered: why archaeologists should leave it on the seabed
An amazing rescue story.
Science museum finds that rare elephant bird “replica” was actually the real thing
It's one of the biggest and rarest eggs in the world, and it was mislabeled for decades.
Flock of 14 colliding galaxies set to become the largest structure in the universe
It's quite possibly one of the most massive objects in the universe.
Archaeologists find ancient horse burial on the Nile Valley
Ancient burial could tell us a lot about human-animal relationships.
These people recreated an ancient Roman beer, and here’s what they learned
Spoiler alert: it was pretty good.
3D printing could revolutionize how we eat
The future is here, and it's knocking on our doors.
This fungus senses gravity using a gene it borrowed from bacteria
Don't mind me, just borrowing some genes to make gravity-sensing crystals. Sorry, what?
Radiotherapy offers new treatment avenues for liver cancer
A new study brings new hope for liver cancer therapy.
California can expect more and more extreme weather events, due to global warming
Climate change is already taking a massive toll