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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!

Researchers develop laser membranes that shoot from your eyes

Sign me up!

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

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