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Is glyphosate safe? A close look at Roundup's key ingredient

Glyphosate has taken center stage recently in terms of discussions regarding public health and safety.

The different types of planets barreling through space

Yes, Pluto is here too.

World's largest electric vehicle fully recharges itself

A huge electric mining truck never has to be plugged in thanks to regenerative braking.

Like a moth to the flame: why moths are attracted to light

Wonder why your room is full of moths in the summer?

European cities aren't built to deal with this kind of heat

There is a lot to learn -- and a lot to change.

How many species are on Earth? Untangling a difficult question

A total of 1.3 million species have so far been identified but many more live on the planet.

What's the difference between birds and mammals

The differences are too many to say all at once.

Why mosquitoes bite me more than others

In short: mosquitoes like you more because you're easier to find on their 'radar'.

Water from thin air: a look at how rain and precipitation forms

There are a lot of elements that come together to 'make it rain'. Both in nature and in the club.

Plant-based meat is about to get cheaper than animal meat

Veggie burgers -- yay or nay?

A brief history of Martian spacecraft and landers

For the last 60 years, humans have been sending all sorts of spacecraft to the Red Planet -- here's a rundown.

The Wonderful World of Bacteriophages

These may be our hidden weapon against antibiotic resistance in the near future.

What is soil? Here's the inside scoop

The Earth's great recycle bin.

What is RNA?

RNA is often thought to potentially be responsible for forming all life.

The naked mole-rat is impervious to pain and cancer, and lives ten times longer than it should -- what can we learn from it?

The naked mole-rat is perhaps one of the most bizarre beasts on the planet.

What is nicotine withdrawal: symptoms, coping, and treatment

Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health and vitality -- but it's sure not easy.

The man who is ageing too fast

Nobuaki Nagashima has Werner syndrome, which causes his body to age at super speed.

Do stress balls really work? What the science says

You seem them in every corporate office but do these squishy foam balls actually relieve stress?

What is the house of the future going to look like?

Bigger, better, faster, stronger. Ok, maybe just better and stronger.

Some people have extra bones, teeth, and even nipples. Here are some examples

Not all bodies are the same.

What are the different types of energy

Don't let your boss find out, but in a physical sense, energy is defined as the ability to do work.

The LED sun: artificial sunlight mimics natural light

A natural skyline at the flick of a switch.

Who really invented the light bulb -- according to experts

Spoiler: It wasn't Edison.

Why is snow white?

...because it can't get a tan.

Why Game of Thrones' Dragonglass is so deadly

In Westeros, there are only two substances capable of killing White Walkers: Valyrian steel and Dragonglass.

Why do pets like pats?

I mean... 'cause they're awesome.

Shooting stars: a look at the world's speediest jet aircraft

Some of these planes fly so high they break off rivets.

What is hyaluronic acid

Let's take a look at this pretty unique substance which permeates our bodies.

The Dark Side of PETA -- serial "mercy" killings, misleading campaigns, and pseudoscience

I, for one, would not want my donation money ending up as a settlement for pet killing or paying for shocking and misleading campaigns. There are other groups more worthy of our support.

Who is Karen Uhlenbeck -- the First Female Recipient of the Abel Prize

She brought a new understanding of mathematics, while helping to change a corrosive culture in academia.

Zooming in on the cell-- what makes animals and plants different?

There are a few key differences!

The amazing Lyrebird can not only mimic other birds, but also chainsaws, theme songs, and car alarms -- anything, basically

Meet the incredible lyrebird from Australia. And you thought parrots were cool....

Where did the "Seven Seas" come from?

It's a surprisingly-old story.

Why India and Pakistan keep fighting over Kashmir -- the history of the Kashmir conflict

It's one of the world's largest running conflicts. But why is it happening?

How much water should you really drink a day?

The best advice is to listen to your body.

A brief look at how the idea of elevators came up

They really are an underappreciated invention -- it took a lot of work!

Is the universe truly infinite?

Whether or not the universe is infinite is still highly debated.

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.

The “pins and needles” feeling explained

Ever wonder why your foot sometimes falls asleep?

What causes the seasons?

It's all in the tilt.

What is gluten intolerance, and what are its symptoms?

Most of them have to do with your belly -- but not all.

How free food might solve Tokyo's subway problem

If soba noodles and tempura can't solve the problem, then what can?

Why are there mammals that lay eggs?

Nature always finds a way.

What's the difference between an asteroid and a meteorite?

The meteorite only lives as it is falling.

Why we yawn and why it's contagious

Just thinking about it makes me yawn -- because it's contagious, not because it's boring.

How big is the universe?

Scientists don't really know if the universe is finite or infinite, but here is the best of our knowledge

When worlds collide: Volcanic Lightning

These are two of the most spectacular phenomena you can observe -- and they can be intertwined.

The Manhattanhenge phenomenon -- here's what you need to know

It's a unique astronomic phenomenon.

Does parenting make people unhappy?

The answer is often 'yes'.

Populist leaders are threatening democracy, researchers warn

The world is experiencing a dramatic surge of populism.

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