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The most remote tribe in the world -- untouched and uncontacted

The amazing history of a tribe forgotten by time.

Quitting smoking is very good for you. Cutting back, not so much

Even a single cigarette can be very bad for you.

Republican lawmaker: Rocks tumbling into ocean causing sea level rise

This is embarrassing and extremely dangerous -- lawmakers should not exhibit this level of scientific illiteracy.

European Union sues six of its countries over air pollution

These are steps in the right direction.

Mediterranean diet may reduce negative effects of air pollution

Want to help your body fight pollution? Cut down on the meat and dairy, eat some more fruits and veggies!

Saturn's tiny moons? It's all ravioli and collisions

A story of "crash boom bang" around Saturn, with a pasta topping.

Astronomers find the first permanent "immigrant" in our solar system

I don't think any wall can keep this guy out.

Want to keep a young heart? Try exercising 4-5 times a week

If you want to maintain a healthy and young body, you'd best start working.

Nope, octopuses probably didn't come from outer space

It's an interesting idea, but it's probably not true. Calm down.

Hubble completes the most complete ultraviolet-light survey of nearby galaxies -- and the photos are mind blowing

Talk about some mind-blowing images!

Astronomers discover the fastest-growing black hole we've ever known

It's the hungriest thing we've ever seen.

Limiting global warming to 1.5 degree C would save most global species, new study concludes

... but if we keep on with the "business as usual" approach, things will be much worse.

Mosquito saliva can affect your immune system up to a weeks

Guess what: one more reason to hate mosquitoes.

Learning music or a foreign language can help your brain be more efficient

If you want to train your brain, consider starting with music or a foreign language.

Bitcoin to consume 0.5% of the world's electricity -- as much as Ireland

Bitcoin may have made some people rich, but it also consumed a lot of energy and produced a lot of emissions in the process.

"Made in China" label allows archaeologists to trace down ancient ship

An unfortunate centuries-old riddle was solved thanks to an unusual clue: a label.

Plastics are ubiquitous in the deep ocean -- even in the Mariana Trench

Plastic is everywhere -- literally.

A fiber-rich diet can protect against the flu

The bottom line: eat more fiber.

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.

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