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Great white shark genome might teach us how to heal faster or stave off cancer

Scientists sink their teeth in the great white's genome

Archaeologists find extraordinarily well-preserved Pompeii fresco of Narcissus

The tale of a beautiful man who tragically fell in love with himself, painted on the walls of a Roman house which collapsed in tragedy.

Transcendental meditation reduces PTSD in South African students

Something as simple meditation can do wonders.

World's biggest terrestrial carbon sinks are young forests

Equatorial rainforests are actually net emitters of carbon. Young forests in temperate regions are the best carbon sinks on land, new research suggests.

Daily household tasks like cooking and cleaning are a hidden source of air pollution, researchers say

One-day household pollution may be given as much attention as transportation emissions.

Just a few drinks can change the way memories form, eventually leading to cravings

Alcohol has very subtle effects on the brain which we're only beginning to recognize.

Estrogen may cause sex differences in methamphetamine addiction

Treatment for the highly addictive substance might have to be approached differently if you're male or female.

Two or more diet sodas a day may increase risk of stroke

More and more evidence suggests that zero-calorie drinks may be just as bad as sugary ones.

Yet another study finds that violent video games don't make teens more aggressive

This won't end the debate anytime soon, though.

New drug reverses memory loss related to depression and aging

The implications could also be huge for people with Alzheimer's.

These tributes to the Opportunity rover will break your heart

Goodnight, sweet prince...

NASA bids farewell to 15-year-old rover on Mars

Adio, Opportunity! You'll be forever in our hearts <3.

Laser-induced graphene foam gains new super powers

Graphene aline can be challenging to work with on its own, but composites are already functional.

Ultra-processed food linked to dying prematurely

Almost 60% of a typical American's diet is comprised of ultra-processed foods.

Climate of North American cities in 2080 will tend to resemble those of today hundreds of miles south

For instance, Washington D.C.'s 2080 climate would be similar to that of Paragould, Arkansas today.

Ancient monoliths like Stonehenge may have spread from northwestern France about 7,000 years ago

There are actually tens of thousands of Stonehenge-like structures throughout Europe.

NASA finds a second huge impact crater beneath Greenland's ice sheet

Our planet has received its fair share of visitors along the years. This one has been hiding under Greenland's thick ice.

Genetics may be more important for perfect pitch than musical training

Mozart's talent for spotting a tone without a reference may be more influenced by genetics than previously thought.

Lack of general theoretical framework for human behavior may be to blame for replication crisis in social sciences

More than half of psychology findings can't be replicated -- but here's a possible solution.

Finland's universal basic income experiment made people happier, but didn't land them a job

The results are neither bad nor good.

Organic transistors bring us closer to brain-mimicking AI

It has the ability to learn, and is equipped with both short-term and long-term memory.

Rare bone cancer found in 240-million-year-old turtle

We're not all that different from the creatures with whom we share and have shared this planet.

Women's brains look years younger than those of men

The findings may explain why women live longer and stay more mentally sharp at old age than men.

Is Coffee good or bad? A critical view on the science behind it

Evidence points to the fact that coffee does more good than harm, indicating that it can be part of a healthful diet.

Scientists link properties of individual brain cell size to intelligence

Larger branched neural extensions (dendrites) may make some people more intelligent.

NASA wants to deflect a tiny asteroid's orbit: humanity's first planetary defense test

The audacious plan will confirm whether or not we're capable of deflecting asteroids -- at least the tiny ones, for now.

Most Americans with a medical marijuana license use it to treat an evidence-based condition

Chronic pain is the most common condition identified by the study.

Scientists grow mouse kidneys inside rats

One-day, all organ transplants could be fulfilled. No more waiting lists.

Magnetic north pole finally gets a much needed update

The end of the US government shutdown is finally updating our GPS.

Scientists harvest wild genes to give food crops an edge against diseases

Back to the wild for inspiration.

The Milky Way's outer disk may actually be warped and twisted

Torque is warping the galaxy's outer disk in an S-shape.

The perverse link between ADHD and addiction

The neurological disorder often begets another disease: addiction.

Star Trek-inspired device 3D-prints objects with rays of light

Unlike other printers, the device makes objects in one piece.

Are 'smart drugs' all they claim to be?

A pill that makes you smarter? Not so fast...

Colorful layered cocktail inspires new male contraceptive

You wouldn't want to drink this one though.

What causes the seasons?

It's all in the tilt.

'Lizard king', an early dinosaur ancestor, ruled over lush Antarctica more than 250 million years ago

The newly discovered archosaur provides new hints into dinosaur evolution.

EU wants to ban some microplastic production responsible for 400,000 tonnes of pollution in 20 years

The ban doesn't solve the bulk of microplastics entering EU waters.

How climate change leads to more frequent thunderstorms

Scientists have put a number between climate change and storm frequency for the first time.

A single cruise ship can emit as much particulate matter pollution as a million cars

That luxurious cruise comes at a cost to your health and that of others.

Scientists identify genes that might make you a morning person (or night owl)

New insights into the internal body clock that governs our sleep-wake patterns.

LSD may cause mind-blowing trips by messing with the brain's sensory filter

LSD = sensory overload.

Retreating ice is exposing Arctic moss and plants for the first time in 120,000 years

Climate change is exposing plant life that's been preserved by the ice cap for thousands of years.

Poor sleep makes people more sensitive to pain

More and more people around the world aren't getting enough sleep -- and that's just painful.

Ancient Triassic reptile looked like a platypus

Nature is full of surprises.

People make value judgements based on gossip -- even when its explicitly labeled as untrustworthy

'Soft' fake news is just as bad as blatant lies.

Autism may actually extend across three spectrums, not just one

As if the disorder wasn't complicated enough.

Scientists may have finally found out what causes Alzheimer's -- and it might actually be those bleeding gums

Gum disease toxins enter the brain where they may cause Alzheimer's, according to new research.

Mars-sized planetary impact may have seeded ingredients for life on Earth

New insights into how life appeared on Earth -- but also possibly on other planets.

Scientists recreate 'Freak Wave' in the lab -- and it looks like art

It looks eerly similar to Hokusai's 'Great Wave' print from the XIXth century.

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