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One in 300 people may have genes that make them elite early risers

Some people thrive on waking up at 4 AM every day -- and this might run in the family.

Astronauts en route to Mars might endure learning disabilities and anxiety from radiation

Hundreds of days exposed to cosmic rays could put astronauts at risk of brain damage.

To avoid choking under pressure, imagine you already have the prize and are merely defending it

Instead of going after the gain, reframe to focus on the potential loss. It's far more effective, researchers say.

Twig-mimicking caterpillars perceive color through their skin to match their background

Chameleons are cool but have you heard about this master of disguise?

Astronomers find one of the oldest stars in the Universe

The other star we've found so far has so little iron -- a key indicator that it was forged close to the dawn of the universe.

How plants evolved to follow gravity

It's common sense that a plant's roots grow downward in the soil -- but it hasn't always been like this.

Another study confirms the Milky Way is warped and twisted rather than a flat disc

The Milky Way's shape resembles that of a hat with the brim down in front and up in back.

AI learns to play chess by studying game commentaries instead of practicing

Instead of practicing millions of games, this machine analyzes the language of sports commentators to master chess.

The brains of people with excellent general knowledge are more efficiently wired

Tag one of your #trivia-nerd friends.

Spacecraft that sails on sunlight actually works

Spacecraft pushed by photons might someday take us to other stars.

Dolphin mother adopts a whale calf -- first time this is seen in the wild

A mother was incredibly invested considering she adopted an orphan from a different species and genus.

Genome study reveals why the Komodo dragon is such a formidable predator

The Komodo dragon is an awesome predator -- and now scientists have discovered its genetic secrets.

Watch the Mars 2020 rover flex its muscles by doing some biceps curls

Soon, NASA will launch a new rover to Mars where it'll have to do a lot of heavy lifting.

Scientists develop battery that taps into 'blue energy' formed when freshwater meets seawater

Where there's movement, there's energy. There's enough 'blue energy' to power thousands of American homes.

Stem cell treatment could cure baldness

Balding could soon be a thing of the past -- if you're wealthy enough.

Scientists develop prosthetic hand that enables users to feel touch

An emotional bridge between man and machine.

Wearable artificial voice box could help mute people speak

The device attaches itself to the throat like a temporary tattoo and can convert skin movements into sounds.

Researchers reveal how marijuana develops pain-relief molecules 30 times stronger than Aspirin

Marijuana has anti-inflammatory molecules which could be used in a new class of painkillers.

Dictators tend to rule over weak economies

Autocratic leaderships tend to negatively affect a country's economy and public services.

As many as 3 in 4 Americans have the "Sunday Scaries"

For the younger generation, Sunday nights are filled with anxiety over the upcoming workweek.

The Milky Way once devoured a dwarf galaxy 10 billion years ago

The study might help scientists understand how galaxies evolve.

Daily aspirin use puts millions of people at risk who do not have a history of heart disease

Daily aspirin used to be sound advice for decades -- but not anymore.

Gene mutation may explain why humans are so prone to heart attacks

Scientists dial in on some factors that make people prone to heart attacks.

Scientists describe new pocket shark species that glows in the dark

It's adorable and quite harmless.

Drug overdoses in the U.S. on the decline for the first time since 1990

Drug overdosing is still a huge healthcare problem in the US -- but at least there now seems to be light at the end of the tunnel.

Lab-grown meat market could be worth $85 billion by 2030

Fake meat is not just a fad.

Why mosquitoes bite me more than others

In short: mosquitoes like you more because you're easier to find on their 'radar'.

Elon Musk says 'we' could land on the moon in "less than two years"

Who's 'we' though?

Radiation in the Marshall Islands, where the U.S. tested nuclear weapons, is higher than in Chernobyl

During the Cold War the United States dropped nearly 70 nuclear bombs on some tiny islands in the middle of the Pacific.

Millenials donate more to charity than previous generations, but less often

The "me, me, me generation" is not necessarily less charitable than the generations before it.

Elon Musk wants to test a device on humans that can wire your brain to the internet starting from 2020

In the future, installing Elon Musk brain-computer interface could be as easy laser eye surgery.

HIV sequencing from archived tissue suggests the virus crossed to humans in early 1900s

Scientists are getting closer to revealing the timeline of HIV evolution.

New studies explain why many more women than men are affected by Alzheimer's

There are sex differences that may make women more vulnerable to Alzheimer's.

Scientists discover new eagle-nosed, shovel-chinned dinosaur

A weird-looking new duck-billed dinosaur was found in Texas.

Human outposts on Mars could be sheltered by a thin layer of 'frozen smoke'

Scientists envision using a very thin material to build a huge greenhouse on Mars.

Zebrafish help scientists unravel the origins of sleep

Tiny sleepy fish sleep remarkably similar to humans.

New nanodevice converts wasted heat into more battery life

A clever device runs at the fringe of physics to solve our wasted energy problems.

Shocking images of a python devouring a crocodile whole in Australia

Nature is lit!

Snowball the cockatoo invents his own groovy dancing, showing that it is not a unique human construct

An adorable cockatoo that stole our hearts is revealing new insights about the origin and role of dancing.

The Earth has room for a trillion more trees -- which might be our best bet against climate change

A new study shows that there's still plenty of room for almost a billion hectares of forest.

Scientists modify plant mitochondrial DNA for the first time

This is huge news for the biotech industry.

'Smart' glass recognizes numbers without the need for sensors or even electrical power

Scientists have devised a novel system that can recognize visual objects by bending light.

What makes a good excuse: a philosopher's take

We all make excuses, so might as well learn how to do them properly.

Scientists explore the origin of metabolism to reveal secrets of primordial life

To become successful, life had to find a way to turn food from the environment into energy.

8 bird species have disappeared this decade or are on the brink of extinction

This includes the Spix’s Macaw, the lovely birds which inspired the main characters in Rio.

Toddlers prefer high-status winners -- but avoid bullies who win by force

This may be a core property of human nature.

AI draws amazing caricatures from photos

Is there any job that an AI can't do?

Ancient Neanderthal genomes reveal surprising twist in their settling of Europe

DNA analysis reveals fresh details about how Neanderthals moved across Europe and Asia.

Mars may have been habitable more than 4.4 billion years ago

The story of life on Mars -- if there ever was such a thing -- may have started much earlier than thought.

Russian scientists find the first ever giant bird fossils in Europe

A giant bird that used to weigh half a tonne up until 2 million years ago was found by scientists in Crimea.

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