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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.

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.

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