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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.

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 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.

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