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Astronomers discover a clump of black holes around our galaxy's center

For the first time, astronomers have managed to confirm the existence of a black hole population surrounding the core of our galaxy.

Vikings may have used crystals to navigate during cloudy weather

It's a magnificent story that's got it all -- Vikings, crystals, and computer models.

Bahrain announces new, massive 80-billion-barrels shale oil reservoir

Is this good news or bad news?

Rare dinosaur footprint fossils give clues into a forgotten era

These tracks lead to a different world.

X-Rays could sterilise alien planets that would be otherwise habitable

It's a small chance, but having a small chance of something wiping out all of life on a planet still seems like too much.

Gravitational waves might be created at the centre of most galaxies

Looks like we can expect more gravitational waves in the near future.

The Milky Way might be getting bigger

The Milky Way galaxy is on an eating spree.

Researchers map out the age of the Milky Way's "heart"

Our galaxy still holds many secrets.

Astronomers use gravity to zoom in on incredibly distant star

A new take on the whole 'twinkle twinkle' thing.

Scientists describe the person who's most likely to rise up against antisocial behavior: extrovert, confident, and altruistic

We all want to be the hero in our lives, but we don't really like standing up for what's right.

Good-looking people are more likely to feel that life is fair

When life gives you lemons... you think of it as a very sour place.

Students get poorer grades at classes that don't match their biological clocks

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In California, coffee retailers must now have cancer warning, judge rules

What do you think about this decision?

Researchers investigate intriguing 'baby' tyrannosaur fossil

It's an extremely well-preserved fossil, but for now, it raises more questions than it answers.

Several 13,000 year-old human footprints discovered on Canadian Pacific coast

'Every step you take' meets archaeology.

Study analyzes the environmental impact of chocolate production -- and it's not pretty

No one's saying you shouldn't eat chocolate, but at least you should be aware of its impact.

NASA creates stunning visualization of melting snowflake

Something as simple as a snowflake melting can be very difficult to understand.

Rubber duckies are a haven for bacteria, new study shows

Adorable little dirty rubber duckies.

In a galaxy far, far away, Dark Matter appears to be missing

The elusive dark matter surprises us once again... this time by being absent.

Brown bear moms raise their cubs differently due to hunting

Our actions often have unexpected consequences.

Contrary to popular belief, the Amazon basin was a vibrant, culturally-diverse area

Modern technology is revealing more about ancient civilizations.

Scientists find evidence of 1755 earthquake in pond sediment

It's like forensics, but for earthquakes.

Children with autism are actually less likely to be vaccinated, new study finds

I'll be seeing you in the comment section.

How to say the perfect 'Hello' -- according to science

Imagine the most charming person coming into the room and saying ‘Hi!’. With a simple greeting, he or she can convince you that everything is going to be alright, completely gaining your trust. The opposite is also possible — you might dislike someone from the moment they greet you. Now, a team of researchers has […]

Mesolithic people were able to withstand dramatic climate shocks, new study shows

These ancient populations were impressively resilient.

US Beef eaters are responsible for half of food-related emissions

The takeaway message is simple: eat less meat, especially beef.

Scientists create earwig-inspired origami, with potential applications in space travel, foldable electronics, and tents

The tiny earwig's wing could lead to better space probes and tents.

An astronomer thought he discovered a new, bright star -- turns out, it was just Mars

It's the rediscovery of the year.

Surreal, six-inch mummy with an elongated skull finally described by scientists

Spoiler alert: not an alien.

Researcher captures stunning video of Antarctic minke whales

Minke whales are grossly understudied, but researchers hope to fix that.

Some 70,000 years ago, a rogue star duo whooshed by our solar system -- and early humans probably saw it

If you happened to be alive 70,000 years ago, you'd be in for quite a show.

Well-done meat may raise your blood pressure

It may be delicious, but it's not good for you.

Triceratops may have had horns to advertise good genes and attract mates

It's always about sex, isn't it?

Strange object 'Oumuamua likely came from another solar system

We're still learning much from our interstellar visitor.

Glacier melting is beyond the point of no return -- at least for this century

We're beyond a tipping point, but not all is lost yet.

What is a Supervolcano?

Some volcanoes really are super.

Smoked foods are more tasty, but also more unhealthy

The filters they designed actually make the food even tastier.

Most Americans aren't really healthy, study finds

Unfortunately... not so many good news this time.

Scientists write molecular cookbook for our gut bacteria

It's a whole new type of cookbook.

Martian oceans may have been aided by massive volcanoes, research suggests

A song of fire and water, on Mars.

AI spots thousands of craters on the Moon -- including over 6,000 previously undiscovered ones

The AIs are getting better and better.

Volcano eruption might have pushed Iceland towards Christianity

A mythical song of gods and volcanoes.

For the first time, researchers record a volcanic thunder

Impossible means nothing if you're a geologist.

Python moms take care of their offspring, surprising researchers

Mother love -- with fangs.

Evidence of early innovation pushes back human evolutionary timeline

Our ancestors made symbolic use of color pigments and employed advanced tools earlier than previously thought.

Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt is still 'evolving'

Ceres doesn't get as much love as Pluto, but perhaps it should.

Staying fit is a great way to stave off dementia

Want to avoid dementia? Just stay fit.

Body on a chip could usher in a new generation of drug testing

This could greatly reduce the need for animal testing, and usher in a new age of drug development.

Kick-‘em-Jenny: Scientists get rare chance to study volcano as it's erupting

It's the most unusual volcano name I've ever seen.

15 new planets discovered -- one is potentially habitable

Three of the newly-discovered planets are so-called super-Earths.

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