Palm oil deforestation is slowly killing the Sumatran Tiger
Future generations may live in a world without this majestic animal.
Bronze Age people used meteorites to create iron weapons
Bronze Age people used space weapons. Well, a few of them did.
Scientists track and study sharks by analyzing environmental water DNA
The method could open a breakthrough for shark research.
Five weeks of Zumba makes you not only fitter but also happier, study reports
Physical activity does wonders not only for your body but for your mind as well.
Google now runs 100% on renewable energy — 3.0 gigawatts of it
Leading by example, Google invests more and more into renewable energy.
Artificial Intelligence might soon be judging gymnastics
Would you be OK with computers being the judges of gymnastics?
Being overweight is even more harmful than we thought, new study shows
We knew that extra pounds are bad for your health, but a new study claims that we may have underestimated...
Russia on the brink of HIV crisis as AIDS denial runs rampant through the country
The country might be on the verge of a health crisis.
NASA algorithm and citizen scientists allow biologists to track whale sharks
The research could help us better understand and protect these gentle giants.
A lot of eggs in one basket: Paleontologists discover pterosaur egg bonanza
They say don't put your eggs in one basket, but what about putting your eggs in the same bedrock?
Volcano in Bali has been erupting for over a week, and things might get even worse
Things are really heating up in Bali.
Supervolcano eruptions might be more common than we thought — but there’s still no need to panic
If it happens, it happens -- there's not that much we can do about it.
Prehistoric women had strong, bulky arms — more powerful than today’s athletes
Think you're buffed today? Well, I've got some news for you...
Archaeologists find first ever evidence of Julius Caesar invading Britain
Caesar's incursion in Britain might have been more successful than we thought.
Viagra will be available over the counter in the UK
Most men don't want to discuss erectile dysfunction with a doctor, even if it means further displeasure down the line.
MIT researchers design forest domes for Mars colonists
If we're going on Mars, we're going in style.
Scientists design $100 muon detector
It's a unique chance to do some top notch science from the comfort of your own home.
MIT and Lamborghini team up to create electric car of the future
Lamborghini wants to replace batteries with supercapacitors and have an engine for each wheel.
Delicate seahorses found in the British river of Thames
Seahorses, in the Thames. What a time to be alive!
Earth worms can reproduce in Mars-like conditions, study shows
The worms could be crucial for a garden-like ecosystem if we ever want to establish a Martian colony.
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...
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.
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...
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.