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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.

Dinosaurs probably cooed, not roared

Dinosaurs might not have been as terrifying as we thought.

Crops employ "austerity measures" to conserve water in drought conditions

By limiting the growth of their roots, grassy crops conserve soil water during drought.

New Sage Therapeutics drug alleviates postpartum depression in majority of patients

The drug might be a big step forward in the treatment of postpartum depression.

Researchers coax neurons into regenerating and restore vision in mice

This could allow us to restore vision, mobility or fight diseases like Alzheimer's.

A more sustainable leather industry built from a petri dish

This biomaterial is not only better, but more humane than traditional leather.

Scientists create light-activated stingray robot composed of rat cells

A stingray created from living rat cells blurs the line between technology and nature.

Designed for astronauts, the RoboHand can double your hand's strength -- and soon, it will be available on Earth

Handy.

NASA’s Dawn mission reveals Ceres craters that can trap water ice

Thirsty, anyone?

Your smartwatch might be giving away your ATM PIN

Smart devices are quickly taking over our lives, but they may also be giving away our secrets.

A software bug could render the last 15 years of brain research meaningless

Some 40,000 studies need to be re-examined. Ouch.

Dutch designer creates device that turns smog into beautiful jewelry

Wear it on your fingers, not in your lungs.

Turns out goats and dogs aren't that different when communicating with humans

There's a lot more going on under those horns than you'd think.

The world's tiniest game of Pac-Man is both awesome and educational

I'm gonna need a smaller controller.

This illusion can hack your brain into feeling the space around you

All you need is a brush and a rubber hand.

These migrating birds fly non-stop for six months

A truly amazing animal.

First fatal crash involving Tesla's Autopilot raises some serious ethical questions

The man in question was killed after his car rammed into the side of a tractor trailer which drove across the highway perpendicular to the Model S.

Rocks prove Mars used to resemble the Earth a lot -- but no, that doesn't mean there was life on it

But maybe our neighbour wasn't always so red-faced after all.

Climate change is making the Arctic red -- and we should be very worried about it

A tiny algae could spiral out of control with huge consequences.

Vegetables grown on Mars could be healthier than their Earth-grown counterparts

Food grown on Mars has been officially declared edible.

New NASA transfer protocol makes space Wi-Fi better than yours

NASA always gets the best of everything.

Hyperloop One and Russia sign deal to build an ultra-fast Silk Road

The short-term plan involves bringing the Hyperloop to Moscow and its 16 million citizens, but the long-term plan is even more ambitious...

MIT makes an AI that can predict what the future looks and sounds like

Artificial intelligence is learning in seconds what took humans a lifetime to master.

This is the world's first 1,000-processor chip

It works 100 times more efficiently than your laptop.

Researchers open hairy new chapter in 3-D printing

You just can't brush off this technology.

Future shoes: sizeless, lightweight, lace-free

A Japanese designer and an Italian shoemaker teamed up to create the shoes of the future.

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