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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?

Rare trees safeguard biodiveristy, new research finds

Nature meets computer models.

Scientist trains AI to generate Halloween costumes ideas, and some are pretty good

Could AIs be... creative?

Canada geese flock to cities to escape hunters

This is good for the geese, but can be nasty for the locals.

It's time for another Fake Apocalypse -- the Nibiru version

Nibiru just won't go away. At least in the minds of some people.

For the first time ever, our solar system is getting an outside visitor

Put the kettle on, we have a visitor.

What Einstein thought about God, the Universe, science and religion

Einstein is also often misinterpreted and even misquoted. So what did the brilliant man think of the Universe?

Google Earth reveals hundreds of ancient structures in Saudi Arabia

Ironically, the archaeologist hasn't even visited Saudi Arabia.

The proton and antiproton are incredibly similar -- indicating that perhaps, our universe shouldn't exist

Why does the universe still exist? That's an intriguing question if I've ever heard one.

Scars left by glaciers show Antarctic ice retreat

Something similar might happen again soon.

How to wash your apples to eliminate pesticides -- according to science

Or you could just buy organic.

Scientists use laser scans to study one of the earliest navigation tools

"It's a great privilege to find something so rare, something so historically important," researchers commented.

Scientists create low-fat pigs by giving them a thermal regulation gene

At the very least, this is a testament to how far genetic editing has come.

Italy announces plans to completely phase out coal by 2025

Italy joins several other European countries in announcing a clear end date of coal power.

Dolphins can also get Alzheimer's, surprising new study finds

We really do have a lot in common with dolphins.

Graphology is a pseudoscience

Sometimes there's a fine line between what's scientific and what's just fantasy.

NASA wants Curiosity Rover to resume drilling on Mars

It took a bit of creative tinkering, but significant progress has been reported.

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