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DDT exposure in pregnant women linked to autism in offspring

Although the insecticide was banned decades ago, it still persists in the environment.

Everything you need to know about anti-vaxxing

There are a lot of myths that have convinced people to resist vaccination -- don't be fooled.

Scientists unearth oldest pterosaur ever -- perhaps the first flying vertebrate on Earth

Incredibly, this one lived in the desert, which is unheard of for a pterosaur.

Dance and science -- an unlikely couple joining forces for a 'courageous' future

A unique experiment challenges all of us to fight for a sustainable future.

Poor grip in children predicts poor health in the future

A weak handshake may be a sign of unhealthy outcomes in the future, according to a new study.

Blue light from smartphones or laptops may be slowly making us blind

Be careful with your screen time. 'Night mode' is definitely a must.

Fastest human spacecraft launches for the sun's corona

A modern-day Icarus will soar for the sun tomorrow.

Texting and sexting in relationships: they bring us closer or drive us apart

One of the studies focused on the steamier side of messaging: "sexting".

The universe's rate of expansion is in dispute – and we may need new physics to solve it

What is being seen is that the universe is expanding faster nearby than we would expect based on more distant measurements.

Scientists link broadband internet access to sleep deprivation

High-speed internet makes electronic devices more interesting... and we seem to be losing track of our bed time.

Men wearing tight underwear have lower sperm count

But that doesn't mean their fertility is necessarily affected.

NASA achieves coldest temperature in space, probes the nature of gravity

The most sophisticated fridge in space is already delivering fantastic results.

How What You Eat Affects Your Mental Health     

They say you are what you eat -- and this goes for mental health, as well.

'Spicy' seeds coated in ghost peppers ward off mice and help restore America's grasslands

Scientists are saving America's iconic prairies from mice by coating seeds with hot peppers.

Unique 4.6-billion-year-old meteorite is a remnant of the early solar system

It's older than Earth itself!

Earliest evidence of bone solves mysterious origin of our skeletons

New research solves a 160-year-old mystery about the origin of the vertebrate skeleton.

People with more self-control feel less hunger, fatigue, and stress

Having willpower makes you less susceptible to visceral states.

Human activity is causing cancer in many species of wildlife -- and this effect is greatly underestimated

Humans a bringing about cancer to a staggering amount of wild species.

People hesitate switching off a robot when it's begging for its life

 When test subjects attempted to switch off the robot, it quickly quipped that it's afraid of the dark, pleading "No! Please do not switch me off!"

Bacterial superbugs have become up to 10 times more tolerant to alcohol-based hand sanitizers

Another uphill battle against bacterial infections.

The Timeline of Human Evolution

We're taking you for a ride through evolutionary memory lane, carefully listing the members of our long family tree.

Flores island pygmies are unrelated to mysterious 'hobbits'

But their genetic adaptations are another prime example of island dwarfism.

Stonehenge people may have originated from the same place as the stones themselves

New research sheds new insight into the enigmatic lives of Stonehenge people.

Scientists transplant lab-grown lungs into pigs -- they worked fine

It's a landmark achievement in regenerative medicine.

Terraforming Mars might be nearly impossible -- but Elon Musk isn't phased about it

A kind reminder that we're living in paradise.

World's 2nd largest penguin colony collapses, losing 88% of members in just 35 years

Researchers are concerned, saying that the cause for the seabirds' decline is 'mysterious'.

Electric fans might make heatwaves even more unbearable -- if you're a senior

Scientists report that electric fans might be a bad idea for people aged 60 or older.

The Milky Way once had a large sister galaxy -- but Andromeda devoured it

Astronomers unravel a gruesome galactic murder... and we might be next!

Ocean wilderness is disappearing because of us: only 13% of it has been spared

The study reinforces the need for international treaties meant to conserve marine wildlife.

Business students are more likely to have a brain parasite infection spread by cat feces

A parasite infection generally spread by cat feces may be making some people fearless.

Most of us are using sunscreen all wrong, and this could severely damage the skin

You're likely applying too little sunscreen, greatly diminishing its protection against harmful UV radiation.

'Amazing dragon' fossils in China rewrite the evolution of world's most massive dinosaurs

A new long-necked dinosaur discovered in China is forcing scientists to rethink sauropod evolution.

Scientists detect an underground lake filled with liquid water on Mars

This might be the news of the year!

Hurricane-braving lizards get to grips with natural selection

Scientists witness natural selection in action in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Regular cannabis use may impair the ability to envision one's personal future

Getting high frequently may make it difficult to imagine a personal future.

Scientists devise world's fastest spinning object -- a tiny dumbbell that spins 60 billion times per minute

Researchers have created the fastest man-made rotor in the world, which they believe will help them study quantum mechanics.

What is iboga and can it actually cure opioid addiction?

Using a drug to get rid of drugs sounds counterintuitive, but it might just work.

Renewable material made from crab shells and trees could replace plastic film packaging

The new packaging is compostable and keeps food fresher longer than plastic wrapping.

The moon may have been habitable during its early history -- twice

The moon might have once had pools of water on its surface and even a thick atmosphere.

Scientists find more than 1,200 genes linked to educational attainment

But that doesn't mean the environment isn't more important.

Fish are losing their sense of smell because of acidic oceans

Without proper olfaction, fish are less able to find food or avoid predators.

NASA will soon launch a probe that will travel through the sun's atmosphere -- here's what you need to know

A modern-day Icarus -- but this one won't get burned.

The five largest meat and dairy companies emit more greenhouse gases than ExxonMobil

The hidden climate change-causing giants no one's talking about.

Scientists design 'Pokéball' that safely captures even the most delicate underwater creatures

Gotta catch em all!

Hybrid device harvests both ambient mechanical and magnetic energy

Ambient energy is all around us -- physicists are proposing a novel way to tap it.

Oldest bread found in Jordan predates agriculture by 4,000 years

It took great determination for the first hunter-gathers to set off the agricultural revolution -- but the bread helped.

German banking giant is using AI to write its earnings reports

Previously, the same technology was used to write quick reports on soccer matches or political events such as elections. 

Most advanced air quality satellite releases first open data to the public

We all deserve to breathe cleaner air -- this is where this mission comes in.

Cannabis makes the brain 'noisy' when it's at rest

It's almost like the brain is 'wired' all the time while high on cannabis.

Emotional support, rather than offering solutions, makes couples happier

Instead of offering informational support, just saying "I know how that feels" might be a lot better.

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