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What creature plans and understands what's in store? Quoth the raven, Nevermore

They've outsmarted all primates, and even four-year-old children.

Are you living in a lazy or an active country? Study maps how much the world walks

Turns out, activity inequality is a great predictor of obesity rates.

NASA releases dazzling images of Jupiter's Red Spot, makes them open for citizen scientists

It's awesome, it's very useful, and it's open for everyone to use.

"Incredible" burial mound located near Stonehenge, England, soon to be excavated

It's a rare finding that could help us learn more about our ancestors.

Environment cuts massive rift between US and the rest of the world

The rift widens -- it's Trump vs the world.

We're losing the battle with gonorrhea. No clear treatment in sight, and things might get even worse

Gonorrhea, which just flew beneath our radar, might be one of the most dangerous diseases in the world.

Oral sex might be helping the spread of unstoppable bacteria

It's the gift that keeps on giving.

Book Review: 'Plots'

You'll never look at a book or a plot in the same way.

In the US, climate change will disproportionately hurt the poor

Don't believe in climate change? Don't worry, you'll suffer just as well.

No bones needed -- researchers use DNA in soil to tell if humans were around

This can be a game changer.

Book Review: 'Birds of Kruger National Park'

It's as good a bird book as any, and I'd recommend it to everyone visiting Kruger Park as well as other, similar, habitats across the continent.

This is how two surgeons look like after a successful 32-hour brain surgery

After 32 hours of brain surgery, they just have enough energy to make a Victory sign

Researchers develop probiotic beer that "boosts your immunity and improves gut health"

If you needed another reason to enjoy your beer -- here yo go!

France to make vaccination mandatory from 2018: 'unacceptable children are still dying of measles'

The move has been backed by the nation's leading doctors.

What is the Venus Flytrap: the complete guide

“This plant, commonly called Venus’ fly-trap,” Darwin wrote in 1875, “is one of the most wonderful in the world.”

New study shows how long-necked plesiosaurs swam

We might have to rethink what we thought we know about these creatures.

Dinosaur videos -- Diving deep into the Mesozoic

Dinosaur videos are always relevant for science fans.

The science division of the White House is now completely empty

Dark news from the White House.

Someone made a Twitter account for "Scientist Trump" and we're in love with it

This satirical Twitter account managed to blend those two seemingly incompatible worlds -- meet Donald Trump, PhD.

Bad beef: Despite pledge, Burger King continues to cause massive deforestation

It's up to us, the consumers, to make a difference.

Man who thinks "God created heavens and Earth" to oversee US space program

"God created the heavens and the earth," he says.

Space Race 2.0: Japan wants to put a man on the Moon by 2030

The new space race seems to be shaping up in Asia.

India just planted 66 million trees in 12 hours

It's a stunning testament to India's environmental projects.

Angela Merkel, German Chancellor: ‘We cannot wait to act until the [climate] science has convinced every last doubter’

There's a big rift between the US and the rest of the world.

10 Incredibly beautiful and eco-friendly places to visit

Traveling and caring for the environment can go hand in hand!

NASA wants to celebrate its 100-year-anniversary -- with you!

Happy bday, NASA!

17 Charts and Figures that show the US is not as developed as you'd think

Is the United States really that GREAT?

Book Review: Heretics! The Wondrous (and Dangerous) Beginnings of Modern Philosophy

Heretics! has what it takes to become a classic, or even better yet -- pioneer a new literary genre.

Despite Trump, 7,400 cities vow to meet climate committments

Cities seem to have bigger ambitions than those of their countries.

State of Maine confirms its first measles case in 20 years

It's the first case in the state since 1997.

AI is designed to create motivational quotes. Things go hilariously awry

This AI seems to have gone insane. Loco!

Study shows Obamacare expanded health insurance, reducing the number of cardiac arrests

Obamacare significantly reduced the incidence of cardiac arrest by 17 percent.

It's not just humans -- 1 in 3 US pets are also overweight

Just like humans, pets are becoming too overweight -- and we need to improve this.

Uranus has a magnetosphere that turns on and off every day

Not all planets are as lucky as Earth.

New finding could help plants survive drastic droughts

With drought on the rise, this finding couldn't come at a better time.

Fecal bacteria found in ice from Starbucks, Costa, and Cafe Nero

Would you like some fecal bacteria with that ice coffee?

The Rock Cycle

Geological cycles rock.

There are two kinds of liquid water, researchers find

It seems water has a personality crisis.

Scientists found lollipop-shaped ice crystals in some clouds

Ice lollipops in clouds sounds just delightful.

Sex doesn't really sell, new study finds

Sure, it gets your attention but few are actually reaching their wallets.

Innovative approach blends solar energy and honey production for maximum sustainability

The sweet business idea of a Minessotta married couple.

Previously unknown two-million-year-old marine extinction discovered by geologists

Something even worse might be happening today.

The story about the "breatharian" couple not eating any food, living from the "universe energy" is bogus -- and people bought it

I don't need any food, the universe feeds me. Yeah...

We can expect more and more extremely hot days if we don't take drastic climate action

Things are getting dicey.

"Bio-energy healing stickers" are a scam. Now, debunked by NASA

NASA called "bullshit."

Finland basic income trial concludes, participants enjoy lower stress and higher incentive to work

A small UBI trial in Finland has rendered very promising results.

Norway to Brazil: If you keep destroying the Amazon, we'll cut our $1bn funding

Brazil isn't respecting its part of the deal.

Schools in Turkey will stop teaching evolution

“We believe that these subjects are beyond their [students] comprehension,” said a senior Turkish bureaucrat at the Education Ministry.

What is Poison Oak and why should I stay away from it?

Identify it, understand what it does, and why not -- respect it.

Moth eyes lead to glare-less phone screens

It's another fantastic discovery inspired by nature.

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