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Extra-virgin olive oil might prevent Alzheimer's and protect your brain

It's really, really good for you.

How 3rd century Chinese saw the Romans

An ancient Chinese scholar's account of the Roman Empire.

For the first time in history, solar jobs outnumber coal jobs in Virginia

It's not even surprising -- renewable energy continues its spectacular advance.

African kids show much more self-control than Western kids -- they passed the famous Marshmallow Test

Two-thirds of Nso children have enough restraint to pass a test that predicts success later in life.

What your pupil says about your language

A simple word is enough to trigger a reaction in your pupil.

Antimicrobials do more harm than good, according to statement signed by 200 researchers

Don't fall for a catchy name -- regular soap works just as fine as antimicrobials, without any risks.

Snake fungal disease observed in Europe for the first time

Some pretty bad news for European snakes.

Making art activates your brain's pleasure pathway

Scientists suggest we should spend a bit more time doodling.

Meditation and Tai Chi don't just improve your health and mental state, they seem to improve genetic activity

The health benefits of meditation might seem unexpected, but they've been documented by a wealth of studies.

Mathematicians deliver formal proof of Kepler's conjecture

Kepler published this conjecture in 1611. Now, the human mind and computer algorithms have managed to solve it.

Louisiana's coastline is sinking much faster than anyone thought, new study finds

Things are much worse than we thought, and you'll never guess how climate change plays into this one.

Spiders are just like cats: they too like chasing laser pointers

It's better than Batman.

Elon Musk shares his view of Mars colonization: one million people living in a self sustainable city

Shoot for the stars and you might just land on Mars.

New project gives you 360-degree, Open Street-like view into animal research labs

Where do you stand on this complex issue?

Home blood pressure monitors are inaccurate 70 per cent of the time, concerning study finds

If you're using your own device, you should be extra careful.

Fungal disease ravages American rattlesnakes

You may not like snakes, but they play an important role in ecosystems -- and they're in trouble.

Neutron and X-ray imaging reveal how ancient weapons were made

Looking deep inside a knife.

Romania bans wild animals in circuses

A solid step, though much more needs to be done.

Trump administration eliminates new protection for endangered whales and turtles

It's not a good year for the environment.

Self-tanning drug could fight skin cancer -- and improve your beach experience

It could make a huge difference.

New simulator lets you see how (or if) the 21 August solar eclipse will be visible from your area

A brilliant tool to help you witness one of the most spectacular natural events.

IKEA is already preparing to design Mars furniture

IKEA prepares for outer space.

Scientists develop largest simulation of the Universe to find dark matter

It's an impressive achievement.

Vegetarian diet found to be twice as effective at reducing weight

You might not like it, but that's just the way things are.

How many obese and overweight people are there in the world?

There's no sugar coating it -- this is massive.

Some plants thrive in scorching hot volcanic soil -- at 72 °C (161 F)

You could make tea at those temperatures.

Fractal farming leads to optimal results, science finds

An abstract mathematical model is unconsciously applied by rice farmers -- to great results.

Chemists develop innovative way to spot fake whiskey -- using glowing dyes

The same method could be applied for juices, wines, or even drugs.

Baby brain scans and machine learning algorithm can predict autism

Even diagnosing autism is difficult, let alone predict it -- from a single scan!

After record number of applications, NASA announces the future generation of astronauts

Take a good look at these people. A few years from now, they will be conducting research off the Earth and in deep space.

A first in British history: solar, wind, and nuclear each provided more energy than gas and coal combined

Although it only lasted a short time, it's a significant milestone.

Hawaii to ignore Trump, stick to the Paris Agreement

Hawaii pledges to bypass the White House and stick to the Paris Agreement.

T-Rex's image as a giant, scaly, monster supported by new study

New research restores the 'traditional' image of the T-Rex, concluding that the dinosaur was, at least mostly, covered in scales.

Eight messed-up 'delicacies' you probably never want to touch

Fish genitalia, bird embryos, and corn diseases. Enjoy!

US science teachers have many misconceptions about climate change -- just like regular Americans

It's a worrying trend.

Even moderate drinking can damage your brain, new study finds

Please be moderate in your moderation.

Scientists discover new iguana species in Fiji island

Pacific iguanas are currently under great threat, especially due to invasive species.

Ultra slim sound diffuser could greatly improve your cinema and theater experience

It does the same job, while being 10 times thinner and much cheaper.

How the Arctic Ocean turned salty

It was a turning point for the Earth's geological and climatic history.

Citizen scientists discover new cold star close to our solar system

In this day and age, everyone can be a scientist.

From Red to White: The main types of wine, with their delicious differences

It's deliciously interesting.

Archaeologists find purrfectly preserved cat paw-print in Roman tile

Cats: not giving a damn about your world since Forever.

Lab-grown human skin might finally spell the end for animal testing

Not only that but tests could become more accurate too.

Low doses of THC can relieve stress, while high doses to the opposite

It's all about moderation, guys. Keep it down to a small buzz, researchers suggest.

"Make our planet great again" -- The world reacts to Trump quitting the Paris Agreement

Trump to Earth: "Screw you." The Earth to Trump: "No, screw you!"

Giving babies their own room makes them sleep more, new study finds

There's still a lot of debate.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Disney CEO Bob Iger resign from Trump Presidential Council after Paris Agreement withdrawal announced

You can't advise a man who doesn't want to listen.

Curiosity rover finds that its landing crater on Mars could have been habitable for 700 million years

We don't know whether Mars held life... but there's certainly a lot of potential.

Trump puts USA against the world, withdrawing from the Paris Agreement

To put it in Trump language: It's a big, big decision which will have bad, bad consequences. SAD!

Expedition to the deep ocean reveals myriad of bizarre creatures, including "faceless fish"

A fish has no face.

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