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Couple donates their $10 million insect collection to Arizona University

A heartwarming story of two brilliant and passionate researchers.

Despite Trump, more and more countries continue to ratify the Paris Agreement

It's a small step, but it's a much needed step.

Entertainment television might be partly to blame for the rise of populist politicians

Populism and television go hand in hand.

Beijing just closed its last coal station -- What does this mean for the world's climate

In 2013, Beijing officials promised that they will close the city's four coal stations by the end of 2017, and they've kept their word.

The US has no chance of reaching its Paris Climate Agreement objectives

The US had to work harder to have a chance at achieving their climate objectives, but now -- the country's going in the opposite direction.

These are the world's fastest growing cities. They're all in Africa

Worldwide, more and more people are starting to move from rural areas to urban areas. But nowhere is this as prevalent as in Africa.

Intellectual humility might just be the most underrated personality trait

How likely are YOU to change your beliefs based on facts?

German Universities ready to give up subscription to Elsevier

When you put a paywall on science, no one wins.

Insect courtship behavior trapped in 100-million-year-old amber

It's Romeo and Juliet on steroids, with geology.

Oceans have been heating up even more than we thought, new study shows

It's even worse than we thought.

Researchers create mesmerizing tornado simulation algorithm [with video]

A storm of maths.

Researchers find the oldest ever crocodile eggs

Crocs emerged alongside the early dinosaurs.

Hydraulic Fracking leaks much more often than we thought

These oil and gas wells spill pretty often to the surface, a new study found.

Are you socially anxious? It might be your genes' fault

It's all in the serotonin.

Shaquille O'Neal announced the Earth is flat... and we really shouldn't care. Or should we?

Shaq just entered a select club of flat-earthers.

Trump's Defense Secretary just called climate change a "National Security Challenge"

I mean, the EPA is against climate change, and the military understands the threat. Is the world upside down?

Scientists call out Pruitt's false view of climate change

These "alternative facts" go against 150 years of research.

Eating a lot of cheese doesn't raise your cholesterol and is associated with lower body mass index

Cheese eaters, rejoice!

These fish have evolved the ability to leap onto land -- to avoid being eaten

These fish are quite comfortable out of water.

This Lego tape is the best thing you never knew you wanted

Shut up and take my money!

3D map of the pancreas offers new tool in diabetes research

It's not flashy, but it might make a big difference.

How cobras developed their devastating flesh-eating venom

The cobra developed a crippling venom -- and it wanted the world to know.

Spiders eat up to 800 million tons of insects and pests a year -- much more than humanity

Spiders eat much more than humans.

World's oldest plant-like fossils indicate we might have to rethink emergence of multicellular life

We might have to recalibrate the tree of life.

Emotional Intelligence makes better doctors -- but bossy doctors lose empathy

Does assertiveness make us lose our empathy?

Bees prefer rural flowers to urban ones, new study indicates

Bees are more of the rural type, it seems.

More and more people support legalizing marijuana -- with economic arguments

A new Cornell study found that people who support legalizing marijuana are not potheads at all -- they have practical, economic reasons.

Epilepsy patients turning more and more to medical cannabis

A new study revealed that 14% of people with epilepsy have turned to cannabis to alleviate their condition -- almost all of them report significant improvements.

Endangered tigers and leopards get new National Park in China

In a massive win for big cats, Chinese officials have approved plans to establish a massive national park in the northeastern corner of the country.

These are the world's most livable cities

Eight of the top ten are in Europe, with the highest city in the US coming at 29th -- San Francisco.

Immunotherapy brings new hope for fading Tasmanian devils

An international study carried out over six years might spark new hope for Tasmanian devils threatened by the contagious devil facial tumour disease.

The EPA chief just said CO2 doesn't cause global warming

In the US, the fox is guarding the henhouse.

The ultimate crash course in science -- lots of value in this bundle, 93% off regular price

This bundle of seven courses takes you through a lot of science, from basic neuroscience to the internet of things.

Edible Ebola vaccine for wild apes could revolutionize how we fight the disease

It's a terrible irony.

Violent games don't affect empathy, new study finds

The debate around computer games just got more intriguing.

Robots could soon write emotional or motivating songs

Inserting feelings into Artificial Intelligence music -- the future is kinda happening already.

People who trust their doctor tend to feel better, new study finds

Trust can make you feel better.

Dental plaque shows what Neanderthals took as drugs

Neanderthals took the herbal equipment of aspirin and penicillin.

Every day, this man in Kenya drives hours and hours to bring water to wild animals

Nothing short of an incredible story.

The price of a lab-grown burger is now $11.36 -- down from $325,000

Lab meat is becoming a pretty interesting prospect.

UK slaps massive 800% tax increase for rooftop solar panels

The UK is taking huge strides -- but in the opposite direction.

Microbeads: Contaminating Our Fish and Sea Salt?

Microbeads are slowly killing off oceanic wildlife -- and that's affecting us as well.

Learn how to manipulate people from one of history's most brilliant scientists: Blaise Pascal

Learn it from the man himself!

Celebrating women scientists -- Maria Sibylla Merian, a pioneer in both art and science

An artist and naturalist, a woman who braved a wild continent and tropical diseases for her passion and left behind remarkable works.

Seaweed might have helped determine who we are today

Feasting on seaweeds is good for your brain -- in fact, it may have been crucial.

We knew it! Coffee and cocoa cocktail boosts your attention and mood

Chocolate and coffee: it's a match made in heaven!

Everyone's downloading pirated science papers... and that might be a good thing

In a way, Sci-Hub is a modern Robin Hood for science.

NASA wants to create the coolest spot in the universe

It's cool, and it's totally out there!

New wireless patch could help alleviate migraine pain

Technology to the rescue!

Electronic energy meters might be off by almost 600%, Dutch study finds

The electric company isn't trying to scam you -- it's just that technology evolved faster than we adapted.

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