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...
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.
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...
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.
Sprinting towards extinction: cheetahs number plunge
The cheetahs can't outrun humanity.
Installing solar was cheaper than fossil fuels in 2016
It's happening - renewables are becoming cheaper than fossil fuels!
Researchers translate bat language. Turns out, they argue a lot
Turns out they argue. A lot.
For the first time in 37 years, it snowed in Sahara
Yes, it actually snowed in Sahara.
Six big pharmaceutical companies accused of price fixing
Big pharma has a bad name... and they seem to want to keep it.
Extremely rare, unlikely crystal found in Russian meteorite
They were once thought to be impossible.
Physicists observe the light spectrum of antimatter for the first time
Physicists just fulfilled one of their long-standing goals.
Scientists believe they’ve identified the source of the mysterious sound coming from the Mariana Trench
It's a call unlike any other we've heard before.
Researchers find six new stunning deep-sea creatures – just as mining operations commence
Scientists working in the southwest Indian Ocean have described six new bizarre deep-sea creatures - unfortunately, in an area slated...
Another breakthrough for fusion reported in South Korea
They might be ushering in a new age of clean energy.
Who needs a body? These larvae are basically swimming heads
These larvae are basically just swimming heads.
Mysterious ‘Ghost Shark’ caught on film for the first time
This beautiful, eerie creature has been captured on film for the first time.
Seafloor sensors provide unprecedented view into underwater eruption
Most of the world's volcanoes are underwater, and we're "seeing" them better than ever.
Huge, rare diamonds help us learn more about the Earth’s mantle
Diamonds are a geologist's best friends.