Hangry, mansplaining, and lactivism added to Oxford Dictionary
Don't be dickish about it -- this is no masstige.
Big dinosaur is a big piece of evidence for Africa’s geological past
This isn't the last piece of the puzzle -- in fact, it's the very first.
EPA ends important Clean Air policy, fulfilling request of fossil fuel lobby
Strike another win for the bad guys.
Unexpected deep-Earth oxidized iron surprises geologists
Apparently, something is rusting at 550 km below the surface.
Veterinarians treat burned bears with fish skin — and it seems to be working
The unusual treatment might have just saved the bears' life.
Two men and two women spent 200 days in a virtual Chinese moon base. Here’s what happened
Preparations for the moon base are intensifying.
Billions of plastic pieces are entangled in the coral reefs, slowly killing them
We have a massive plastic pollution problem, with no solution in sight.
Even a single cigarette a day can be devastating for your health
Even one cigarette a day is still one too many.
Have a fat cat? Here’s how much you should feed it to lose weight, according to science
A new study explains what it takes to help kitty slim down.
Domestic cow runs away, spending the winter with Wild Bison
It wanted to be free.
New population of extremely rare fish found by accident
Going from 40 to 80 individuals is still not where you want to be, but this certainly is encouraging news.
Our feelings determine how we hug others, study shows
Hugs are an expression of intimacy, universal in human communities and communication.
First Kenyan satellite to be launched into orbit in April or May
It's a big milestone for the African country.
[Update] Huge 8.2 earthquake strikes off the coast of Alaska — Tsunami warning canceled
“Evacuate inland or to higher ground above and beyond designated tsunami hazard zones ” the authorities warned.
New fossil shows when worms developed heads
Too often we take our heads for granted.
Hooked on fast food: Crows create intricate tools to reach food faster
It's not the early bird that catches the worm -- it's the skilled hookmaker.
82% of all wealth created in 2017 went to the top 1%, report finds
The rich aren't only getting richer -- they're getting much richer.
Anthropologists recreate the face of a 9,000-year-old teenager
She looked nothing like you'd expect.
Big data might be the missing puzzle piece in understanding climate change
This has the opportunity to foster a newer, simpler, and systematic approach to studying climate.
Researchers find surprisingly sophisticated prehistoric monuments off the coast of Greece
The settlement, named Dhaskalio, was simply stunning for its time.
Scientists inch closer to having a universal cancer blood test
This could be a game changer.
The UK appoints a Minister of Loneliness
Loneliness is a serious problem and an important health risk. It's good to see it receiving more and more attention.
DNA study shows 4,000 year-old mummies are half brothers
The Two Brothers turned out to be, in fact, brothers. But it wasn't an easy feat.
Is beer vegetarian? Well, there could be fish bladder in your beer
Who wants to drink fish guts?
Earthquakes aren’t affected by moon phases nor by time of year, new study demonstrates
It's finally time to put this myth to rest.
Chernobyl is transforming into a massive solar plant — and it’s almost done
There's some poetic justice in having Chernobyl once again produce energy -- but this time, from the Sun.
Here’s why you should never hold in a sneeze
Doctors warn people not to hold sneezes in, as it can have potentially devastating consequences.
Crowdsourcing astronomy: Citizen scientists discover new rocky planets locked in resonance
Citizen scientists found five "musical" exoplanet.
CT scans reveal the secrets of a 200-million-year-old dinosaur — and you can 3D print it for free
New technology, meet old fossils.
Book Review: ‘Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do
A book for everyone interested in knowing more about the human mind.
Researcher busts common myths about email — and it will probably surprise you
It's not that bad to check your email all the time -- as long as it's work-related.
Tips for Staying Healthy as You Age
Simple things can make a big difference.
What’s the difference between weather and climate? Here’s why it matters
Everything you wanted to know about climate. No -- really.
Firehawks: In Australia, birds of prey are intentionally setting the forests on fire
There's a new arsonist in town -- one with wings instead of hands.
Rare, delicate fossils show butterflies emerged before flowers did
If there's one thing this study shows, it's that butterflies are survivors.
Little-known 2012 volcanic eruption was actually the largest in over a century, new data shows
It was huge, and we might have missed it completely!
Scientists supercool water without freezing it
This new study -- it's really cool.
Ever wondered if you have a drinking problem? This online, science-based tool can help
If you think you might have a problem, you'll want to read on.
Black really is the sexiest color — at least if you’re a paradise bird
Talk about an advanced pick-up technique!
Melting ice is causing the ocean to sink, worrying new study reports
Scientists have identified yet another unexpected consequence of climate change.
First topographic map of Titan reveals surprisingly Earth-like features
The intriguing moon Titan just became even more interesting.
Scientist explains why we get ‘gut feelings’
Just like there's an internet, there's also an interbrain -- except this one is more complex.
Artificial Intelligence can tell you your blood pressure, age, and smoking status — just by looking at your eye
The eyes can also be a window into a person's health.
New “soft robots” are strong enough to lift heavy weights, delicate enough to pluck a raspberry
The new generation of robots is softer and gentler.
WHO approves a safe, inexpensive, effective typhoid vaccine
This could be a game changer.
Unlike humans, bonobos prefer jerks
Bonobos are surprisingly human-like, but this is where things start to diverge.