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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.

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.

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