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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.

Lichens actually comprise a threesome, not a partnership

The more the merrier.

Scientists quantify human intelligence for first time ever using MRI scans

A particular pattern in the human brain is connected to higher levels of intelligence.

Large Underground Xenon experiment fails to detect dark matter

Invisible dark matter continues to elude scientists

Need to ward off pesky mosquitoes? Sleep with a chicken over your head

Believe it or not, there's actual scientific proof backing this advice.

Alzheimer's disease connected to reduced pain perception

Yet another damaging effect has been found to stem from the progressive form of dementia.

Study suggests that primates prefer alcohol in their nectar

Looks like happy hour isn't just a human thing.

Detailed new map of human brain reveals almost 100 new regions

Just like space, the human brain has plenty of uncharted territory.

Ancient rocks reveal causes of Earth's greatest mass extinction event

The new findings call our current theories on the mass extinction event into question.

NASA's Kepler Space Telescope discovers 104 new planets outside of Milky Way

Of these planets, four are believed to potentially be similar to Earth.

Gravitational pull causes some earthquakes on California's San Andreas Fault

Despite being thousands of kilometers away, the sun and moon are behind some of the earthquakes on the Earth.

How bringing cougars to cities could actually save lives

These big cats could save a lot of people -- if we let them.

Whales mourn, and grieve, and feel the loss of a loved one -- just like you or me

We all know the pain and harrowing loneliness of losing a loved one, and it seems whales do too.

Real life invisibility cloaks are closer than we think

A new advancement in the use of nanocomposites could pave the way for future invisibility cloaks.

One of the oldest known New Testament copies could have been written in pee-based ink

This ink is number 1. Literally.

Research suggests turtle shells evolved for digging, not protection

The discovery highlights how trait functions can change with evolution.

Birds in suburbs defend their territory more aggressively than their rural counterparts

City birds aren't very friendly to each other.

Scientists move closer to world’s first Alzheimer’s disease vaccine

Human trials for the vaccine formulation will begin after the current pre-clinical studies are completed.

Amber reveals ancient insect that was literally scared out of its skin

After leaving its exoskeleton behind, the insect narrowly avoided amber entombment.

Grand study finds that diversity of life on Earth dropped below "safe" limits

Less species, more problems.

Newborn ducklings are capable of abstract thought

It turns out that ducklings are a lot smarter than we thought.

Scientists use embryonic stem cells to create bone, heart muscle in just 5 days

Healing wounds might become a whole lot easier.

Star blast reveals water 'snowline' for first time ever

This space snow could help scientists better understand planet formation and evolution.

Glowing DNA origami used to recreate Van Gogh's 'Starry Night'

The end result is a perfect example of what can happen when art meets science.

NASA's Juno spacecraft sends back first color image of Jupiter from orbit

The image captures the gas giant and its surroundings in amazing detail.

New dwarf planet discovered in outskirts of solar system beyond Neptune

Pluto and Ceres have a new neighbor.

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