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Study found human habitation promoted forest growth in British Columbia over the past 13,000 years

These trees shellfishly used the First Nations' trash to grow.

Net neutrality wins in Europe - a victory for the internet as we know it

A discussion of tremendous importance for the internet was taking place these days, although most of us weren't even aware of it.

Scientists believe humans have started a new geological epoch: the Anthropocene

It's a new time -- geologically speaking, at least.

The U.S. plans to build the most advanced fusion reactor ever

Endless clean energy is just too good to pass up.

The Greenland ice sheet is losing some 270 billion tons of ice each year, a new study finds

Knowing how much water gets melted into the oceans will help us estimate the impact of rising sea levels.

The American pika is being killed off by climate change

They may be the cutest animal in the country, but we're cooking the d'awww out of them.

An Israeli power plant worker might have found a hand grenade that the Crusaders used

It probably didn't go boom, but it's still an impressive find.

Scientists develop new, adorable class of soft robots

This cute, self-powered octopus-like robot could be a game changer.

Berkley's penny-per-ounce soda tax paid off, a new study reports

This could have significant fiscal and health benefits.

Scientists count microscopic particles without a microscope

Counting microscopic particles is hard, but researchers from Russia and Australia believe they've found a way to make it easier.

Polish scientist hides secret messages in rave music

The maddest DJ mixes Morse Code.

Fish urine keeps corals healthy, but we're taking all the fish out of the water

Does this mean I have to pee in the pool now?

Relying too much on the Internet for fact finding could hurt your brain

Just like anything else, it needs constant exercise to stay in shape.

First peer review paper on chemtrails finds exactly what you'd expect -- it's all pseudoscience

Of course, it could just be The Government covering up. Spooky stuff.

Good fathers' testosterone level drops when expecting a baby

From horny freshmen to hugs and pacifiers, testosterone powers every man's relationships.

Coral bleaching has been captured on video for the first time

They don't seem to be having a good time.

Self-healing textiles means you don't have to throw away your torn jeans -- just add water

The self-healing fabrics could break down lethal toxins before they reach the skin.

Over-consumption is more deadly to Earth's wildlife than climate change

We use so much of everything so fast that it's literally killing the planet.

New measurement of a proton leaves us with more questions than answers

We just can't seem to determine exactly how tiny they are.

Analysis reveals Donald Trump's angry tweets are his own, moderate ones are from staff

Social media analysis spots the real Trump twitting.

Orangutans can tell if a drink tastes good or bad just by looking at it -- once thought a 'human thing'

They're more than the simple animals we consider them to be.

A colony of bees has been discovered living in the lip of an active volcano

They face acid, lava, and ash every day.

Douglas fir forests are buckling under the heat, pausing their growth altogether

Silly trees, can't they set the thermostat lower, like the rest of us?

Newly developed nanomaterial looks like an anti-bacterial spike pit -- but your cells can comfortably live on it

Named black silicon, the material literally stabs bacteria to death.

Only about half your friends actually consider you a friend

It's not you, it's them. Well, it's you a bit, too.

Scientists find a way to harvest green energy from grass

Garden grass could become a source of sustainable energy, a group of scientists claim.

Inmates who watch nature shows in prison are 26% less aggressive than their counterparts

In a world of cages and violence, a glimpse of nature can make a huge difference.

Venus could once have been a very welcoming planet, NASA study found

Now? Not so much.

New measuring method shows that lightning can be as powerful as 20 cars hitting the earth at 60mph

Powerful enough to melt the ground where it lands.

Dynamic augmented reality could make Pokemon interact with the real world

It's simply amazing.

A major difference between DNA and RNA could explain why one is the go-to blueprint for life

Keeping your genes in good condition is priority nr.1 for all life.

We'll soon be able to hack our nerves into controlling diseases

The new method could treat a wide range of diseases, from diabetes to arthritis.

These are the most metal words in the English language, data scientist says

Rock on, brothers.

World's first mass extinction might have been caused by animals

Looks like it's not always asteroids.

Is secondhand marijuana smoke as damaging as tobacco smoke?

A new study compares the effects of secondhand marijuana smoke to that of tobacco.

Oldest case of human cancer is 1.7 million years old

Not a modern-day disease after all.

NASA pinpoints black holes that send out high-energy X-rays for first time ever

The findings help create a more comprehensive picture of supermassive black hole populations.

Scientists discover first pulsing white dwarf binary star

Every two minutes, this pulsing star lights up the entire star system.

Photosynthetic solar cell turns carbon dioxide and sunlight into fuel

Fossil fuels could soon be a thing of the past.

Hormone therapy successfully used to stop cells from aging for the first time

A male sex hormone could keep our cells young forever.

Jupiter's Great Red Spot is heating its upper atmosphere

The swirling gases could shed light on the atmosphere of other planets within and outside of our solar system.

Vikings might have actually used sunstones to navigate

The legends might have been true after all.

Cockroach milk: superfood of the future?

What better way to top off your meal?

Zika virus solution might lie in oil of common flower

The key to fighting Zika might be as simple as a common flower and some water.

Scientists discover LUCA, common ancestor of all living things

The single-celled organism thrived on hydrogen gas in extremely hot deep-sea vents.

Dolly sheep clones show no long-term health issues

Despite concerns, these clones have lived long and healthy lives.

Scientists find a woman that can see 99 million more colors than you or me

Just one extra cell type can make a huge difference.

Scientists uncover unique speed and direction of Milky Way's spinning 'halo'

The findings could reveal the location of the missing matter of our universe.

Chinese scientists prepare for first human CRISPR gene-editing trial

The trial will alter T cells in an attempt to treat lung cancer patients.

Remote-controlled microrobots could be the future of medicine

Tiny robots might soon replace invasive surgery.

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