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The 'kids these days' effect -- or why people disparage younger generations

Grumbling about the youth is as old as time itself. But it turns out this effect is trait-specific and mediated by memory.

Piranhas replace their razor-sharp dentures all at once

One of the most feared fish in the world has to replace its dull teeth by simultaneously swaping old teeth from one side of the mouth with news ones.

Sleep deprivation crankiness linked to white matter compactness

Some people's moods are more resilient to sleep deprivation thanks to the way white matter is arranged in the brain.

3000-year-old abandoned tools show that ancient warriors crossed Europe to join battlefields

The epic battlefield is littered with evidence of social organization at a grand scale.

Investing in flashy display pays off for species that mate for life

Male finches continuously fight for their partner's attention -- and it seems like it's in both their interests to do so.

Exposure to THC causes alterations in the brain of unborn rats

The findings come on a backdrop of growing marijuana legalization in the U.S.

Humble people are aware of their accomplishments - they just don't feel entitled to special treatment

Non-entitlement may be the crux of humbleness.

New material selectively captured CO2 molecules and turns them into useful products

Propeller-shaped molecules trap CO2, which can then be used to manufacture useful organic materials.

NASA gears up to test its first all-electric aircraft

The ultimate goal is to create a zero-emissions aviation industry.

Bronze Age burials reveal social inequality and marriage patterns

Even in death, genes and burial customs have many stories to speak.

Dinosaur predator with shark-like teeth found in Thailand

Long before T. rex entered the picture, this agile predator dominated Southeast Asia's floodplains.

The atmosphere above Antarctica has gotten so hot it broke all previous records

The sudden stratospheric warming will cause Australia to experience less rainfall and higher temperatures.

Every 2.6 years of playing American football doubles risk of devastating brain disease

The repeated blows to the head involved in tackle football may put many players at a huge risk of developing neurodegenerative disease.

Dog owners live longer and are more protected from heart attacks

Dogs not only fill homes with joy, they also help humans live healthier lives.

Amazing mold pigs trapped in 30-million-year-old amber

Water bears are cool but have you heared about mold pigs?

Mice heavily exposed to e-cig vapor develop lung cancer

The findings suggest that vaping might cause lung cancer.

Having hobbies boosts confidence at work -- but only if they're very different from your job

A scientist who likes rock climbing in their spare time will feel more confident at work.

Drone mini fleet could plant 400,000 trees a day

Drones could someday replenish the world's lost coastal forests.

Great apes can tap into other points of view to anticipate actions

New compelling evidence suggests that chimps, bonobos, and orangutans also have a 'theory of mind.'

AI: a tool both for detecting and enhancing student plagiarism

Taking shortcuts in education has never been easier in today's machine-powered age.

A call to defuse the biggest threat to civilization: nuclear weapons

We're all walking around with an invisible gun constantly pointed at the back of our heads.

Scientists mass-produce 'magic mushroom' active ingredient from bacteria

The study shows that psilocybin can be produced in a sustainable manner.

China will trial 1,000 km/h 'floating trains' in 2020

China is taking the lead in the race to develop the fastest bullet trains in the world. Starting with 2020, the nation will open an experimental track that will allow maglev trains to cruise with a phenomenal speed of up to 1,000 km/h (621 mph). This means that a 2,200-km trip from Wuhan to Guangzhou, […]

Human fetuses have lizard-like limb muscles but lose them before birth

When we develop in the womb, we temporarily grow muscles that have last been seen in our ancestors 250 million years ago.

Here's what hackers can do with your stolen hospital records

Nearly 170 million people have been affected by data breaches that involved hospital records in the past decade.

Cats form affectionate bonds with humans, similarly to dogs and infants

Is your cat securely attached to you?

Electric nose sniffs cancer patient's breath to find the best treatment

The eNose can inform doctors whether or not immunotherapy is the right course of action.

Pink sea urchins have self-sharpening teeth

The animals regularly sharpen the edge of their teeth like you would with a knife.

Are US alcohol taxes way too low? They represent only a tenth of the cost incurred to the government

Excessive drinking costs Americans over $250 billion a year in medical and legal costs -- and alcohol tax covers only a fraction.

Algae bioreactor sucks as much carbon as an acre of trees

It captures as much carbon as 400 trees.

Gene-editing experiment makes mice immune to the common cold. Could humans be next?

In the future, a drug that mimics this genetic effect could finally cure the common cold.

Don't make important decisions on an empty stomach

Being hungry can lead to poor decisions in all walks of life from finance to your love life.

Why NASA just won two Emmy awards

The space agency did a fantastic job documenting the launch of the Dragon Crew capsule and the InSight lander.

Creamy white frozen dunes on Mars signal arrival of spring

Is that ice cream?

Scientists discover a pattern of brain connectivity linked to anger and aggression

The findings could lead to novel therapies for emotional health.

Plastic pollution is now in the fossil record

Plastic deposits in the soil have increased exponentially sine WWII, doubling every 15 years.

Trippy AI writes interactive text adventure game on the fly

The algorithm took inspiration from Ender's Game.

Hot left testicles, cubed wombat poop, and the dirtiest money in the world among Ig Nobel winners

It's that time of the year when we celebrate research that "first make people laugh, and then make them think."

Exercising with a coach might be good for fighting depression

Hiring a coach to help you exercise can improve mood more than being on your own.

Scientists reconstruct the first 24 hours of dinosaur-killing asteroid impact

Molten rock shooting for the moon, huge tsunamis hundreds of feet tall, and global wildfires were triggered immediately after the impact.

The supermassive black hole at the heart of the Milky Way just got very hungry

This big boy just got the munchies.

Power generator turns on the lights by harnessing the cold of the night

This is one cool example of renewable energy.

Seminal fluid blinds honeybee queens so they're less likely to mate with other males

A perfect example of a sexual arms race in the animal kingdom.

Scientists place human livers in suspended animation that triples survivability

Everyday, dozens of people die in the United States because they can't get an organ transplant -- this new procedure could save many of them.

Astronauts mix cement in space station, pave way for buildings on other worlds

Researchers have shown that cement can work in space. Next-up: concrete.

Blind CEO develops smart cane that can use Google Maps to navigate surroundings

A remarkable technology that enables the blind to use navigation apps with ease.

Politically incorrect speakers are seen as more authentic

But this kind of language also poses risks.

Music 'flows' in the opposite direction when we play it in our heads

The brain seems to treat how it listens and recalls music in opposite directions.

Why we gain weight as we age

The balance between the storage and removal of lipids in fat cells is disrupted as we grow older.

Tesla's new batteries could last for one million miles or two decades of energy storage

The breakthrough could enable Tesla to launch a mega fleet of autonomous 'robo taxis'.

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