Gravitational waves observed for the third time, opening new, unexplored paths in physics
The thrilling discovery is confirmed.
US exiting from the Paris Agreement seems to harm coal more than help it
Screwing the country and the planet in an attempt to make more money... and you're not even making more money.
Japan launches satellite to generate its own, better GPS
Positioning errors will be decreased by a factor of 100.
Trump to withdraw from Paris Agreement, briefed source claims
This does not bode well.
Superantibiotic is now 25,000 times stronger than its predecessor
Our last line of defense just got a lot stronger.
Nothing can escape a black hole’s clutch — and this proves Einstein’s Theory of Relativity (again)
Ready to sink your teeth into some black holes?
We’re entering a new age of genetic editing, as flurry of CRISPR trials already gear up
This could usher in a wondrous era for genetic science, but risks also loom nearby.
This Venetian doctor who invented the thermometer also helped shape modern chemistry
Santorio was an amazing scientist.
Researchers describe improved technique to extract water from brine
It's cheaper and more efficient.
It’s not fun and games with CRISPR: the technique can induce hundreds of unwanted mutations
Even with over 1000 unexpected mutations, the mice seemed healthy and normal.
World leaders distance themselves from Trump’s environmental policies in unusually frank statement
Discussions were "intense" and marred by "dissent."
Study shows the martial art of Tai Chi is effective against depression
Fighting depression with a martial art.
“A curtain of snakes” — for the first time, scientists confirm snakes can hunt in packs
Snakes just got even more impressive.
India cancels plans for huge coal power station — because solar energy is getting so cheap
Coal is losing more and more ground.
Darwin was right: females like males who are good listeners
Females (especially younger ones) like good listeners. Write that down, guys.
Monkey business: A group of monkeys in Indonesia will steal your wallet and sell it back to you — for a cracker
The Monkey Mafia is acting up in Indonesia.
Chinese company offers free training for US coal miners to become wind farmers
It's the disproval of every Trump narrative around renewable energy.
NASA will explore an asteroid worth 10,000 $quadrillion — four years sooner than expected
The scientific value might be just as high.
Latest results from Juno mission reveal massive surprises about Jupiter
Think you know Jupiter? Think again!
New study shows how Zika might re-emerge and strike the United States
The US is certainly not safe from Zika.
Mouse space sperm could pave a new era of space exploration
Space sperm to the rescue!
Do volcanoes really emit more CO2 than humans?
Volcanoes emit a significant amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, but nowhere near what humans emit.
Trump’s new budget proposal would slash funding for science — especially Earth science
It's not really a surprise by now, but it's still saddening to see.
Researchers show why flamingoes stand on one leg
It's a pretty nice ability to have.
What are free radicals and antioxidants?
Eat your fruits and veggies, folks.
Creationist geologist to sue Grand Canyon because he’s not allowed to collect samples
It's a lose-lose situation for the Grand Canyon Park.
Climbing Mount Everest just got a lot harder after the famous Hillary Step collapsed
It's the end of a mountaineering era.
LEGO Group achieves 100% renewable energy 3 years ahead of schedule, builds LEGO-turbine to celebrate
When you thought it's not possible to love LEGO even more...
A flat-earther brought a spirit level on a plane to prove the Earth is flat. Yeah…
It's seriously unacceptable.
Exposure to BPA might reprogram the brains of turtles — affecting them genetically
It changes their genes.
Virtually all sea salt is contaminated with microplastic, study finds
Pass me the sea salt please, and hold the plastic.
It’s so hot that Antarctica is going green, as global warming triggers moss explosion
When we said 'Go green,' this really wasn't what we had in mind.
Cannibal, T-Rex ants spotted for the first time — they’re more timid than we expected
Not so ferocious after all.
Using public transportation reduces obesity and makes people healthier
Driving around all day is pretty bad for your health -- and for the environment.
Children who miss more preschool show fewer academic gains
We might be dismissing Kindergarden too easily.
Climate change is messing up the schedule of migratory birds
It's a sad lullaby for the songbirds -- and not just for them.
New study confirms injections associated with oil and gas can cause earthquakes
A new study confirmed that oil and gas exploitation in the US can generate a surprising number of earthquakes.
World Health Organization confirms second Ebola case in new outbreak
The disease rears its ugly head again.
Pet dogs help kids feel less stressed, new study confirms
Get your kids a dog.
Brazil says Zika epidemic is officially over
Although authorities are still on alert, the Zika epidemic seems to have backed off.
Controversial microbeads study gets withdrawn — doesn’t mean microbeads aren’t bad for the environment
Bad science can have dramatic consequences, so it's important to weed it out.
Pristine, demon-faced dinosaur is named after Zuul from ‘Ghostbusters’
The dinosaur was given a rather unfair name, as it was almost certainly a peaceful vegetarian.
Scientists report new trove of information on Homo naledi, the newly discovered humanoid species
A primitive Homo species with some surprising skills.
EPA dismisses climate change scientists ‘to replace them with industry reps’
Things are getting scarier and scarier.
Wild dolphins’ immune systems are failing because of ocean pollution
Things are not looking good.
Unmanned US plane lands after two-year secret mission
Its purpose still remains a mystery.
Oxford student creates the first synthetic retina from soft, biological materials
A synthetic retina developed from soft materials offers new hope for the visually impaired.
World’s heaviest woman drops over 300 kgs (713 Pounds) after ambitious surgery
She weighed more than 500 kilograms!
Researchers find 6,500 genes expressed differently in men and women
The genes, it's all in the genes.