Brewing beer on Mars? Students find Martian soil is suitable for growing hops
Brace yourselves for Martian craft beer!
Lowering blood alcohol concentration limit on US roads will lead to fewer driving-related fatalities, report says
About one-third of all traffic fatalities are due to alcohol-impaired driving.
Maple syrup might become a thing of the past because of climate change
The delicate maple trees might not survive the warming temperatures forecasted for the end of the century.
Being too social can shorten your lifespan — if you’re a marmot
The opposite is actually true for humans. Having close friends and family extends our lifespan.
Longest underwater cave in the world found in Mexico
Researchers also discovered gorgeous cenotes that may be connected with Maya religious beliefes.
Britain plans to plant a coast-to-coast forest comprising 50 million trees
A huge forest ought to span all the way from Hull to Liverpool by 2042.
Fleas and lice from humans, rather than rats, were likely responsible for spreading the Black Plague
New research seems to vindicate rats as the harbingers of one of the deadliest diseases in history.
NASA zooms in on one of the oldest galaxies with the help of a cosmic magnifying glass
It might teach us about how galaxies such as the Milky Way evolved.
China deems blasting space junk with a laser station is feasible
It's a super James Bond-esque idea.
Pet translator might enable humans to communicate with animals
Such a device could be ready within 10 years but not everyone is convinced it could work.
The brain might trick most people into thinking they’re thinner than they actually are
We tend to average past experience, which might make a couple recent extra pounds seem like nothing.
Gene mutation doesn’t make women diagnosed with breast cancer more likely to die
A gene mutation that makes it likely for women to develop breast cancer doesn't actually make the disease worse.
Biologists discover 18 new species of spiders — and they look just like pelicans
Though they might look goofy, these assassins are ruthless killers.
It will be illegal to boil lobsters alive in Switzerland
The new laws come in light of overwhelming evidence suggesting crustaceans can sense pain.
Warfare in Africa’s protected areas causes wildlife decline
Wildlife is the overlooked casualty of war.
Giant, ancient bat discovered in New Zealand could walk on all fours
The extinct species offers a glimpse into New Zealand's long-lost mammal fauna.
Strange interstellar stone discovered in Egypt is like nothing else found in the solar system
A unique cosmic stone challenges what we know about how the solar system formed.
Oil and gas noise pollution hinders bird reproduction
Oil machinery stresses birds, leading to fewer eggs and weaker hatchlings.
Japanese astronaut didn’t actually grow 3½” taller after only three weeks in space [UPDATE]
The astronaut apologized for the 'fake news'.
Scientists grow functioning human muscles from skin cells
The new method doesn't rely on donor muscle tissue unlike previous methods.
Constant physical exercise reverses damage done to the heart by aging and sedentary lifestyle
The secret is to exercise five times a week in a diversified way.
Physicists catch a glimpse of four spatial dimensions with quantum mechanics experiments
As always, prepare for weirdness.
Nearby star is like a ‘Rosetta Stone’ for understanding the sun’s cycles and variability
Star can be capricious but understanding their mood swings is definitely worth it.
Medieval mummy shows people have been infected with hepatitis B at least for centuries
The virus could have been infecting people for thousands of years.
China will grow potatoes on the dark side of the moon by the end of the year
A trifecta consisting of a lunar probe, lander, and rover will be deployed for this purpose.
NASA finds first direct proof that Ozone hole is recovering following chemical ban
Sometimes, international collaboration can do wonders!
AI determines whether a neighborhood will vote Republican or Democrat based on pickup truck density
Tell me what you drive and I'll tell you who you'll vote for.
How to spot the difference between a cold and the flu
The viral infections share many symptoms but the flu can be a lot worse. Deadly worse.
Stone shrine discovered inside Mexican volcano depicts mythical Aztec universe
It seems to depict the creation of the heavens and earth.
Humans and sharks last shared a common ancestor 440 million years ago
The sole fossil specimen of its species teach us a lot about an ancient lineage.
This amazing rainbow peacock spider might inspire the optical technology of tomorrow
This cute fellow has unique nanoscale structures that break light like a prism.
Speed breeding LED technique grows food six times faster than conventional farming
A welcomed solution to our growing food problems.
Not so dry after all: Mars lost much of its water to the crust
Mars might be abundant in water. The problem is its trapped in minerals inside the planet's crust.
Warming climate linked to more, bigger volcanic eruptions
It might take a while though before the effects settle in.
Exercising improves nicotine withdrawal symptoms, helps to quit smoking
If you want to quit smoking, you should definitely try physical exercise more.
Elon Musk shows off Falcon Heavy one month before its maiden flight
The stunning pictures capture the might of the soon-to-be 'most powerful rocket' in operation.
Vets caution dog owners about chocolate poisoning spike around Christmas
Chocolate can be very dangerous for dogs.
Air pollution is now the biggest killer in Africa
Air pollution kills twice as many Africans as HIV/AIDS.
The earliest life forms could be these 3.5-billion-year-old microbes
The amazing discovery suggests that alien life might actually be common.
Woman gives birth to ‘snowbaby’ who was frozen as embryo for 24 years
Technically, the baby is older than its mother by one year.
Medical cannabis helps one third of chronic pain patients quit prescription opioid drugs
Herb could prove a worthy ally in our fight against opioid drugs.
Warm rock beneath New England hints of upcoming volcanic eruption millions of years from now
New England residents shouldn't panic, though. There won't be a volcanic eruption in their backyard anytime too soon.
Scientists find primitive 3.5-million-year old bear with a sweet tooth for berries
Oral infections have a long evolutionary history in bears.
Ketamine rapidly reduces suicidal thoughts, positive effects linger on for at least six weeks
Besides rapidly reducing depression symptoms, ketamine seems to keep suicidal thoughts at bay as well.
What Greenland’s landscape looks like without any ice
Let's hope this landscape is never in the open.
Longest-living vertebrate might be a 512-year-old Greenland shark
That's older than the United States.
Novel gene therapy may have cured hemophilia A
It could positively change the lives of thousands of people around the world.
Sierra Nevada rose an inch due to water loss from California drought
It was that bad.
Blue Origin makes first test flight in over a year, tests new Crew Capsule
The booster sent the unmanned crew capsule to the edge of space. They both soft landed on Earth later.