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President Trump revives Keystone XL project

Thus, the Trump era begins.

London toxic air alert goes to 'very high'

Londoners are warned not to engage in any strenuous physical activity as Britain's capital battles rough pollution.

UK Food agency starts campaign against potatoes which pose cancer risk

Too much potato is bad for you, OK?

Why it doesn't get dark when we blink

Blinking is strange, at least in one regard.

Scientists find 80-million-year dinosaur collagen

Utilizing rigorous, state-of-the-art methods researchers have confirmed the presence of collagen in the fossil of an 80-million-year-old Brachylophosaurus.

New soft heart robot could save many lives from heart failure

A soft, customizable robot fits around a human heart and helps it beat.

Iceland is drilling the world's hottest hole for electricity

In the world's hottest man-made hole, temperatures reach up to 1000 °C (1800 F).

Medication prevents HIV/AIDS has 92% success rate, but people don't know about it yet

If taken daily, the pills can reduce the risk of HIV infection by up to 92 percent.

They were once a pinnacle of science, and now they're almost gone: Are encyclopedias obsolete?

'Let me settle this argument, I'll just look it up in the encyclopedia' -- said no one ever in the past 10 years.

Scientists want to track ocean heat using magnetic fields

As the Earth heats up, much of the heat sinks into the oceans.

Eye-popping NASA video shows how CO2 circulates through the air

It's mind-blowingly detailed.

Yes, in case there was any doubt - 2016 was the warmest year on record

In case anyone had any doubts, the year that just ended was the hottest on record.

Barack Obama transfers $500 million to green climate fund in bid to save Paris Agreement

In one of his last moves as an American president, Barack Obama has ensured a significant payment for the future of the planet's climate.

Low calorie diet ensures longer and healthier lifespan for monkeys

Researchers just added more weight to the idea that a low-calorie diet extends lifespan.

Newly discovered moth species features Trump hairdo

A tiny moth species has been named Neopalpa donaldtrumpi, becoming the first species to bear the name of the US president elect.

Shark switches from sexual to asexual reproduction

Shark males might become redundant. Just kidding - but this is really groundbreaking.

The world's richest 8 people have more wealth than the world's poorest 3,500,000,000

New estimates show that only eight people own more wealth than the world's poorest 50%.

For the first time, scientists have calculated the speed at which a viper strikes

It's not just the predator - the prey plays a big role too.

Study finds correlation between eating hot peppers and longer lifespan

Like spicy foods? There's a good chance you might get to live longer.

New robot picks peppers like a human

Robots are getting smarter and smarter.

Killer whales shed light on the mystery of menopause

To this day, menopause remains a puzzling concept.

Pakistan airline sacrificed a goat in its airport to get rid of bad luck

What year is it?

Red meat linked to common bowel condition

Avoid red meat if you want to avoid diverticulitis.

Scientists finally place mysterious Cambrian fossils in the tree of life

It was a brachiopode after all - who would have guessed?

Swedish anti-smoking ad coughs when a smoker passes by

Quitting smoking is one of the most popular New Years resolutions, but how many actually keep it?

China pioneers dystopian RPG-like social system

We could be witnessing the birth of a dystopian society.

Two classic psychology studies failed the reproducibility test

Studies - even highly revered studies - are not necessarily flawless.

Vintage Files: The Curious Case of the Roman Dodecahedra

A big archaeological mystery which will likely never be solved.

New engineered spider silk material could lead to better wound stitches

Scientists believe they might have finally untangled the method of creating spider silk-like materials.

Bumblebee becomes the first endangered bee in continental US

For the first time in history, a bee in continental US has been listed as endangered.

Has Science Gone Too Far? This Beer is Perfectly Designed for Shower Drinking, Can Also Serve as Conditioner

You never knew you needed this in your life.

How the brain perceives rhythm - simpler is better

Your brain is hardwired to like some rhythms more than others, neuroscientists report.

MIT researchers create extremely strong and light material from graphene flakes

The material is 10 times stronger than steel and is very light.

Google's self-driving minivans will hit the streets in a few weeks

The future is now.

China's smog was so bad you could barely see its skyscrapers from air

As we previously reported, China is experiencing a dramatic smog crisis - again.

Living near a crowded street seems to increase dementia risk

Move away from the busy roads.

Physical activity, whether or not it's exercise, makes you happier

Move if you want to be happy!

A minority of women go through extreme PMS - and now we know why

Researchers have discovered that a minority of women go through severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms due to a hormonal abnormality.

Ants craft tiny sponges to make it easier to carry food

"Ants are smarter than we give them credit for" is something we seem to write a lot - and yet it happened again.

NASA selects two more missions to explore the solar system

NASA has just selected two missions to study the early solar system.

What shape is the Universe, really?

The Universe is flat, according to modern research. But what does that mean?

Seahorses have the fastest evolving genome

Seahorses are even more spectacular than we thought.

The legendary Fairy Flag passed on by Scottish clan leaders for over 1,000 years

Reality is more amazing than the myths.

Slimy cell blob can learn and teach

Even without a brain, this cell blob can not only learn, but also pass on its experiences.

Scientists use Pokemon to show how to improve human memory

Gotta remember them all!

Renewables just surpassed coal as the largest source of new electricity

It's been a long and crazy ride, but coal's time seems to be finally fading away.

Renewable energy could generate up to 500,000 jobs in Morocco by 2040

Morocco's taking the right steps.

Your brain might have a specific circuit for political arguments

Almost all political arguments are futile. Here's why.

Ugly, marred apples are more nutritious than their 'perfect' counterparts

They're just as - if not even more - delicious.

Frequent sauna seems to protect from dementia and Alzheimer's, new study shows

Finnish people sure love their sauna - and there could be a good reason for that.

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