Augmented Reality could soon help surgeons ‘see’ through the skin
From Pokemon Go to the operating room.
Study shows what happens in the brain when you bungee jump — and what this means for free will
A story of bungee jumping, electrical currents, and free will.
10 Perfect Valentine’s Gifts for the Chemist You’ve Got Chemistry With
Seriously awesome chemistry-themed gifts.
7 Adorable Plushies for a Science-themed Valentine’s Day
The most adorable gifts you can possibly give.
Will AI start to take over writing? How will we manage it?
An AI writer -- can this really be?
Almost all members of US National Park Service Board resign, citing apathy and indifference
Strike another loss for the good guys.
Archaeologists discover the 4,400-year-old tomb of a high ranking Egyptian priestess
It's a rare glimpse into the life of an Egyptian priestess.
For the first time, astronomers have discovered individual planets outside of our galaxy
They've found planets in another galaxy -- if that's not jaw-dropping, I don't know what is.
Book Review: ‘The Dialogues: Conversations about the Nature of the Universe’
Perhaps it's time we start having conversations about science once again -- and this book is a great place to...
Chile to start phase-out of coal
Chile is the latest country to announce a coal phase-out.
Study proves muscle memory happens on a genetic level
Sometimes, it's like the body is acting without you.
Capitalism has coopted the language of food – costing the world millions of meals
Things could be much better.
30% of the European Union’s electricity came from renewables in 2017
These are encouraging news, but everything is not rosy in Europe.
Researchers pinpoint the brain’s anxiety centers
Anxiety is useful, to an extent, but sometimes it can overflow, with devastating consequences.
New panorama shows just how amazing Curiosity’s journey has been on Mars
It's a breathtaking view!
New cancer vaccine successfully eliminates tumors in mice
This could be BIG.
Amazing fossil shows that Earth’s earliest birds evolved just like Darwin’s finches
These proto-birds may have evolved just like their modern relatives.
New report highlights how American CO2 emissions have evolved in the past 15 years
CO2 emissions dropped in 41 states and increased in 9 other states.
New study shows what the most nutritious plant-based milk is
All the plant-based options had fewer calories than cow milk.
Japanese Space Agency offers volunteers $3,500 to spend 14 days in a simulated space station
Explore what it's like to be in space, while also getting paid? What's not to like?!
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.