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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.

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.

1809 map shows where all our favorite French foods came from

Everyone knows French cuisine is simply spectacular - and it has been for centuries.

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 for mining operations.

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.

Simple tips you can follow for a sustainable Christmas

Easy ways to green up your Christmas.

6 Surreal Caves of the Earth

Nature is beautiful both on the outside and inside.

Amazon just completed its first drone delivery. It took 13 minutes

Release the swarm!

Canada announced its first nationwide tax at C$10 / ton

Some good news from Canada!

David Attenborough makes emotional plea in Planet Earth II finale

It was a brief but emotional ending, which will hopefully leave us all thinking about the fate of the planet.

Four new elements officially added to the periodic table

In January, four new elements were introduced to the periodic table, but they didn't have a name. Now, they will be officially added to the periodic table, with proper names.

Germany just invested more than ever in Research and Development, partially due to driverless cars

In 2015, the country invested 9.5% more than in 2014 - a laudable increase.

Pets should be considered a main source of support for people with long-term mental health conditions

Pets can be lifesavers.

German fusion machine working as intended

Germany's extremely complex fusion machine, the largest of its kind, is reportedly working as possible.

UK pushes forth with sugar tax

The United Kingdom has announced drafts for a sugar tax set to begin in April 2018, addressing the country's growing obesity problems.

The Pagan Origins of Christmas

Christmas is far more complicated than you think.

Mutated fish becomes 8,000 times more resistant to toxic waste

Biologists have discovered a fish living off the east coast of the US that evolved to be 8,000 times more resistant to toxic sludge, a new study has found.

Giraffes are facing a silent extinction - and so are other, undiscovered species

A new report published by the IUCN shows that the emblematic giraffe is facing a threatening decline.

Texas abortion leaflets contain unscientific, misleading information

The pamphlets are disturbing and nonscientific.

Revolutionary HIV vaccine to be tested on 600 people next year

We may be zooming in on a vaccine.

For $20, high school students create medicine which sells for between $35,000 and $110,000

We all know drugs are overpriced, but do you have any idea just how overpriced they are?

MIT researchers develop printable electronics

MIT engineers have developed a fast, reliable and relatively cheap process through which they can print electronic surfaces.

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