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The first ever photo of a black hole might be revealed this week

On Wednesday, physicists will make a historical announcement.

1 in 10 Japanese in their 30s is still a virgin

Japan is leading a global trend of sexual inactivity.

Why drinking alcohol gives you the munchies

Food and alcohol may share similar circuits in the brain.

Microdosing psychedelics may improve mood and productivity

Don't try this at home, folks.

Bad diet kills 1 in 5 people worldwide -- it's even worse than smoking

Our lifestyle choices are influencing human mortality more than ever.

Planetary fragments orbiting dead star hints at what Earth's final days might look like

The surviving fragments of planet orbiting a white dwarf have been found by a team of astronomers.

New molecular technique could reinvent plastic surgery -- no cuts, scars or pain

In the future, plastic surgery might become non-invasive if you can believe it.

Scientists identify genes associated with heavy drinking and alcoholism

The findings could lead to better treatments and screening methods for people who carry such risky genes. 

Climate change killed almost 90% of the baby coral in the Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef's future is bleak.

How to prevent UV radiation exposure and skin cancer

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer -- it's also easily preventable with proper protection against the sun.

More than 20 African countries are planting a 8,000-km-long 'Great Green Wall'

Finally a 'wall' we can all support.

Scientists use CRISPR to breed albino anole lizards, finally extending the powerful tool to reptiles

There are over 10,000 reptiles but scientists haven't been able to use CRISPR on any of them -- until now.

Scientists find new species of wood-munching, phallic-shaped clams

Also known as shipworm, these wood-eating clams are much more diverse than scientists thought.

How Virtual Reality is poised to change the aviation industry

When the two cross paths, the transformative potential could be immense.

Scientists present first computer-generated artificial genome

Synthetic life isn't a paradox anymore.

Heavy drinking may stunt brain growth

There are many good reasons underage people shouldn't drink -- a poor developing brain is one of them.

The number of Americans who don't have sex reaches all-time high -- and young men are the most affected by the 'drought'

There are now three times as many American young men (18-30) who haven't had sex in a given year compared to 2008.

An amphibian fungus has caused the worst mass extinction in recent history

This gruesome fungus has infected 6.5% of all known amphibians -- and it's incredibly scary.

Scientists implant lab-grown blood vessels in patients who need dialysis

The implants could improve the lives of many other patients, such as those suffering traumatic injuries or from cardiovascular disease.

Scottish woman who feels no pain and heals without scars might help create novel painkillers

Life without pain comes with its own problems. But a drug that temporarily shuts down pain -- well that would be very useful.

Astronomers observe exoplanet for the first time using optical interferometry

The novel method can reveal spicy new insights into the lives of planets orbiting stars far, far away.

The world is getting older: there are more people over 65 than under 5

This role reversal foretells a period of economic stagnation.

Major oil corporations spent $1 billion on climate lobbying against Paris Agreement-related regulations

Big oil has been all about double standards these past couple of years.

Hallucinations may be the side effect of over-processing in brain's visual center

Neurons in the visual cortex actually fire less when met with psychedelic substances.

Scientists manipulate pigment in our skin to enable the next generation of bioimplants

Cybernetic organisms are next?

Squishy computers now enable the first fully soft robots

Harvard researchers devised a rubber computer which could lead to all sort of wacky soft robotics.

The biggest impact to reducing your carbon footprint is having fewer children

Next up is living car-free, avoiding airplane travel, and turning vegetarian.

World's first genderless voice assistant wants to challenge gender stereotypes

Neither male nor female, this voice assistant sounds completely neutral.

Fathers-to-be who smoke can harm babies

Men who smoke around pregnant women can cause congenital heart defects in their offspring. 

Humans and computers can be fooled by the same tricky images

The gap between humans and AI is getting narrower by the day.

Tuberculosis could be eradicated by 2045 -- if the world is willing to invest $2 bln./year

The highly infectious disease kills millions of people each year, and that's just a shame for a curable disease.

Poor sleep might make you more likely to procrastinate

Getting poor sleep doesn't replenish us properly. Consequently, we don't have enough mental resources to stay focused on our goals.

Paleontologists find 110-million-year-old bird fossil with unlaid egg still inside it

A unique find that sheds new light on the reproductive abilities of ancient birds.

Physicists propose a new way to levitate and propel spacecraft-sized objects with light

The concept is audacious -- but it might be just crazy enough to work.

Just one daily sugary drink is enough to dramatically increase your risk of premature death

The risk of early death linked with drinking sugary drinks was more pronounced among women.

How the sperm's waggy tail enables the miracle of life

Human sperm has evolved a reinforced coating on its outer tail which enables it to penetrate thick fluid.

Unbelievable experiment suggests humans are able to subconsciously sense Earth's magnetic field

Humans have a 'sixth sense' after all.

Scientists grew a 'mini brain' in a dish that can make muscles twitch

The brain organoid was connected to a tiny spinal cord with surrounding muscle tissue.

How to fight noise pollution (and why your headphones might be making you deaf)

More and more people are blasting loud music in their headphones to cancel out noise pollution -- and that's turning into a major problem.

23-year-old Polish barber may have been Jack the Ripper, new DNA study suggests

This mystery is still far from being solved, though.

Spaceflight activates dormant viruses like herpes

Add herpes and other viruses to the long list of health problems associated with space flight.

This is Opportunity last view from Mars

NASA just released an amazing 360-degree panorama from the final resting place of the Opportunity rover.

Ancestral shift in diet may have changed human speech as well

Softer food gave humans an overbite that made it easier to produce "v" and "f" sounds.

Scientists find out waterfalls can carve themselves -- and this might rewrite geology books

Waterfall formation could be far more complex than scientists previously thought.

The hipster effect (or why non-conformists tend to look the same)

We're all humans, and that might mean that we're all conformists to a degree.

Brain scans show that actors lose their 'sense of self' when taking on a role

Sometimes, the character can take over the brain.

Physicists say sound waves might actually carry mass

And it might be 'negative' mass to boot!

Breakthrough could double energy density of lithium-ion batteries

A new polymer incorporated into Li-ion batteries could dramatically improve their performance.

Scientists discover the first coral reef off the Italian coast

It's less vibrantly colored than tropical reefs but it is still stunning (and fragile).

The amazing Lyrebird can not only mimic other birds, but also chainsaws, theme songs, and car alarms -- anything, basically

Meet the incredible lyrebird from Australia. And you thought parrots were cool....

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