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New Finnish invention allows cars to easily detect black ice in real time

It could help reduce fuel consumption and make the winter roads safer.

Cinnamon burns fat cells, but don't start chugging cinnarolls just yet

Cinnamon is no miracle cure, but it might help fight those extra pounds.

Almost half of all US cancers can be prevented through lifestyle, study shows

Put that cigarette down, skip the beer, and eat more fruits and veggies -- your cancer risk will go down dramatically.

Different species can emerge in only two generations, new study reveals

It's the equivalent of your grandkids being a new species. Pretty crazy.

Finland baker launches bread made almost entirely of crickets

Delicious and nutritious. Would you like a loaf?

LED light savings backfire spectacularly as light pollution increases dramatically

Instead of consuming less, we're consuming more.

UK prospecting companies admit to using the medieval technique of dowsing

Companies are employing water witchery. To find water. In modern UK.

The sugar industry knew about negative health effects, but swept them under the rug

Oh they knew...

Gin makes you sad, spirits make you sexy: Different alcohols have different effects on your mood, study finds

As it turns out, gin *can* make you sad.

Male dolphins give gifts and employ wingmen to impress the ladies

Being really smart doesn't stop you from acting dumb when you're in love.

Many cancer survivors are still battling with PTSD

As if cancer wasn't problematic enough...

Scuba diving flies use bubbles to feed underwater

For most insects, going beneath the water surface would be suicide -- but not for these flies!

No, seismologists aren't really predicting dramatic earthquakes for 2018 -- it's a single hypothesis from one study, not a fact

When all we're after is catchy headlines, science often falls in the background.

New AI tells masterpieces from forgeries by only looking at brush strokes

How long until someone will train an AI to trick this AI?

Teens are having sex sooner (and raunchier) than ever before -- but sex education isn't keeping up

Teens are spicing things up more than they used to.

Tesla's new Semi is an electrical monster, but can it really deliver?

This could be a game changer.

These sharks thrive in a real-life underwater volcano

Yes, these sharks live inside a volcano.

Innovative project shows just how much space cars take -- and how little space bikes need

Traffic jams are horrible -- biking can save us the hassle.

Bill Gates invests $100 million to study and defeat Alzheimer's

Putting his money where his mouth is: Gates invests massively into addressing Alzheimer's disease.

Britain becomes Europe's most obese country, as US maintains "leader" status worldwide

The Brits are still healthy overall, but obesity rates are reaching startling levels.

Scientists track Earth's ancient, destroyed oceans

The oceans and continents aren't as fixed as we tend to think of them.

Italian Parliament votes to ban animals from circuses

Good news from Italy!

Scam the scammers: New AI Bot messes with scammers by pretending to be a human victim

Hello sir, it is me, the Nigerian prince.

Even casual drinking increases cancer risk

Put that glass down, researchers warn.

Native red squirrels successfully reintroduced in Scottish Highlands

The project wouldn't have been possible without the support of local communities.

New Zealand's prime minister wants to go fully renewable by 2035

New Zealand is one of the greenest countries on the planet, but they still have a lot of work to do.

Cocktail of simple over-the-counter drugs as effective as heavy opioids in treating pain

An Advil and Tylenol cocktail might be just as strong as opioids in dealing with the pain.

Gene therapy creates new skin for boy with rare, devastating condition

The boy was given a new chance at life.

Eating at night is really bad for you, new science reports

Don't raid the midnight fridge!

Researchers discover a planet so big it might not be a planet after all

Too big for a planet, too small for a star.

Sheep can recognize human faces, new study demonstrates

Sheep may be much smarter than we give them credit for.

This rat-like creature is the earliest ancestor of mankind

In a way, we're all the descendants of these rats.

As Nicaragua and Syria embrace Paris Agreement, it's literally the US vs the rest of the world

Trump's US is the only country who doesn't want the Paris Agreement.

Why does electricity hum -- and why is it a B flat in the US, and a G in Europe?

Who knew sound and current can intertwine so much?

The UN COP23 starts today -- Why this matters, and what you need to know

This could have a big impact on our lives.

Trump negotiators brand coal as the solution for the climate crisis at UN conference

It would be funny if it wouldn't be sad.

New EPA advisor believes air is "a little too clean for optimum health"

Unfortunately, it seems like this administration is hellbent on making the EPA an anti-scientific, destructive organization.

US report says climate change is happening, but US leaders disagrees

It's almost like the current government is building its own alternate reality.

NASA data shows climate change is threatening more glaciers than we thought

Ice might be melting much faster than we thought.

New algorithm turns low-resolution photos into detailed images -- CSI style

Zoom in on that license plate. Yes, I see it clearly now...

Greenhouse gas emissions have already peaked in 49 countries, but it's still not good news

This is no time to pat ourselves on the back, researchers warn.

Stop claiming marijuana cures cancer -- FDA warns against unproven claims

Let's stick to what's scientifically proven, shall we?

Neanderthals were doomed to fail, new study suggests

Humans weren't necessarily better than the Neanderthals, they just moved around more.

Science confirms: Spending time in nature really does help your mind

All nature helps, but rural and coastal areas more so than urban parks.

Spider silk could lead to a new generation of microphones and hearing aids

Spider silk in your ear? For once, that sounds like a good idea.

Do fish have feelings? Science suggests so

Not only do fish have feelings, but this ability might have evolved hundreds of millions of years ago.

Biologists discover a large blue hole in the Great Barrier Reef thanks to Google Maps

It's incredible what you can discover from your own bedroom these days.

NASA Scientists find 20 potentially habitable planets

Trick or treat? I'm dressed as a habitable planet.

MRI successfully predicts suicidality 9 out of 10 times

Scientists were able to detect suicidal thoughts, but don't expect to see this in hospitals anytime soon.

NASA releases creepy space sounds for Halloween

Ever wondered how Halloween sounds like in space?

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