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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 the effect.

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 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.

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