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Hangovers can feel like you're still drunk, even with zero alcohol in the blood -- and that makes them hugely costly

Hangovers are a lot more dangerous than most people think, say scientists.

Why you shouldn't pop your pimples -- Really, you shouldn't

Popping pimples can be very tempting, but this is considered a bad idea by most dermatologists.

Extremely cold climate may have sealed Neanderthals' extinction

Climate change was unforgiving with the Neanderthals.

At Last, Scientists Spot Higgs Boson Decaying into Fundamental Particles

The Higgs saga continue.

Scientists find a new type of neuron that may be unique to humans

Are these neurons what makes humans so smart? Could be.

Take a vacation if you want to live longer

All work and no play...

Perfectly preserved 40,000-year-old foal belonging to now-extinct horse found in Siberian Permafrost

The baby horse still has its fur coat and hoofs.

Low-carb diets are unsafe and should be avoided

Low-carb diets might work in the short-run but they increase risk of death if used for too long.

Slow and steady wins the race: fastest animals are actually the slowest throughout their lifetimes

This surprising observation applies to machines as well!

Ozone-depleting chemicals may have caused the largest mass extinction in history

A massive volcano in Siberia killed 90% of all life, and halogen chemicals spewed by it played a major role.

Why music makes you feel less tired while exercising

Music activates a specific brain region that suppresses the sense of fatigue.

Spear-wielding robot might one day protect coral from invasive species

An unlikely hero might save coral from lionfish.

Watch the 'World on Fire' in this amazing NASA satellite image

On any given day, large areas of the globe are covered in fire.

Oldest Arctic ice now breaking apart due to global warming

One of the last Arctic ice bastions is far less resilient than we thought.

There is no safe level of alcohol, according to most important study yet

The risks simply outweigh any benefits. To be on the safe side, it's best to abstain from alcohol.

Daily e-cigarette usage doubles risk of heart attack

Researchers recommend people quit both smoking and vaping.

Earth's magnetic poles might flip a lot faster than we thought -- and we're woefully unprepared

A pole reversal could fry our electronics.

What doesn't kill you really makes you stronger: post-PTSD individuals experience mental growth

The old adage seems to be backed by science.

Stunningly preserved 228-million-year-old fossils shed light on mysterious turtle origins

The turtle relative is the oldest with a beak.

How fast hair grows, and other hairy science

There are many factors that determine how fast a person's hair grows.

The most popular exotic pets are also the most likely to wind up in the wild

Many iguanas and huge snakes wind up in the wild, where they become invasive species after their owners realize they can't take care of them.

What is the longest river in the world? It's surprisingly debatable

Most would say the Nile but some scientists say that the Amazon is the longest river in the world.

'Survival of the laziest': species that consume less energy better suited to dodging extinction

For some species, chilling is the best survival strategy.

Ancient Egyptians embalmed mummies 1,500 years earlier than thought

The 'recipe' is remarkably similar to the one used by the most skilled ancient Egyptians, at the height of mummification.

Coconut oil may be a dangerous health fad, Harvard professor calls it 'pure poison'

Far from a healthy food, coconut oil may actually do harm.

STEVE, the 'ribbon aurora', is actually a new kind of celestial phenomenon

Scientists now call STEVE a 'skyglow'.

Parkinson's disease might soon be diagnosed with a simple eye test

There is no cure for the disease but diagnosing and treating it early can mean the world to a patient.

More than a third of all planets bigger than Earth may be 'water worlds'

Up to 35 percent of exoplanets bigger than the Earth are water worlds!

Maple leaf extract might slow down skin aging and prevent wrinkles

From sweet syrup to anti-aging cream, maple seems more versatile than we thought.

Scientists discover chemical that causes brain cancer cells to self-destruct

One of the deadliest cancers may have found its match.

Low-carb diets may be cutting years off your life, new study says

Low-carb diets endorsed by any celebrities might cause you to die earlier.

Beautifully preserved 99-million-year-old beetle was early pollinator

Amber is an amazing time capsule.

Earth may have 'mini-moons' that could answer some interesting astronomy

The moon is Earth's only permanent natural satellite, but it may be in the company of tiny asteroids trapped in the planet's orbit.

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.

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