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There is a roaring epidemic caused by the antivaxx movement. It needs to stop.
A business-as-usual scenario is no longer viable, according to the EU's Science Advisory Council.
Back in the 1970s, both the oil and the coal industry were well aware of the effects burning fossil fuels has on the atmosphere. But, despite knowing that their activities are causing global warming, they didn’t tell the world — instead, they launched a campaign to sow doubts about the veracity of climate change, a […]
The last decade of space exploration has exceeded even our wildest expectations. And this is only the beginning.
The number of planets in the universe is extremely mind-boggling.
Human activity -- and quite possibly, human hair -- is to blame.
It comes down to the inefficient engines they use.
They are in the atmosphere and have an influence on the energy balance of the planet
The worst kind of fog there is.
I'd fall apart without it.
The inner workings of a bird's sex life.
Our memory doesn't work like a camera. But even though there's no such thing as photographic memory there are some people who are very gifted.
Can you tell the difference between a frog and a toad?
It was the beauty before the storm.
This is not what Pluto looks like.
We're all walking around with an invisible gun constantly pointed at the back of our heads.
'This report has layers of flaws and is the most egregious abuse of evidence that I have seen.'
Sure it looks creepy beyond all definition, but don’t worry: you’ll probably never see one in your life. The creature in case is a a Giant Caecilian (Caecilia pachynema): a small, legless, earthworm-like amphibian (look closely and see the syringe needle for scale). Caecilians lack limbs, but they aren’t closely related to snakes — instead, they’re more […]
Are you really what you eat?
Diversity, 100% biological.
The kids are alright.
It's one of the most important treaties in modern history.
The cold hard facts about ice ages.
Sleep deprivation can cause serious health problems over extended periods of time. Here's what you need to know.
Glyphosate has taken center stage recently in terms of discussions regarding public health and safety.
Yes, Pluto is here too.
A huge electric mining truck never has to be plugged in thanks to regenerative braking.
Wonder why your room is full of moths in the summer?
There is a lot to learn -- and a lot to change.
A total of 1.3 million species have so far been identified but many more live on the planet.
The differences are too many to say all at once.
In short: mosquitoes like you more because you're easier to find on their 'radar'.
There are a lot of elements that come together to 'make it rain'. Both in nature and in the club.
Veggie burgers -- yay or nay?
For the last 60 years, humans have been sending all sorts of spacecraft to the Red Planet -- here's a rundown.
These may be our hidden weapon against antibiotic resistance in the near future.
The Earth's great recycle bin.
RNA is often thought to potentially be responsible for forming all life.
The naked mole-rat is perhaps one of the most bizarre beasts on the planet.
Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health and vitality -- but it's sure not easy.
Nobuaki Nagashima has Werner syndrome, which causes his body to age at super speed.
You seem them in every corporate office but do these squishy foam balls actually relieve stress?
Bigger, better, faster, stronger. Ok, maybe just better and stronger.
Not all bodies are the same.
Don't let your boss find out, but in a physical sense, energy is defined as the ability to do work.
A natural skyline at the flick of a switch.
Spoiler: It wasn't Edison.
...because it can't get a tan.
In Westeros, there are only two substances capable of killing White Walkers: Valyrian steel and Dragonglass.
I mean... 'cause they're awesome.
