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America's largest milk producer filed for bankruptcy. Are plant-based alternatives to blame?

Can we add another entry to the list of things millennials have killed?

The CDC started a vaping panic -- now they think they found the culprit, and it's not legal e-cigarettes

The culprit is a substance called Vitamin E acetate, and it can be traced back to counterfeit e-cigs.

Fluffy dinosaurs used to live at the South Pole, this treasure trove of fossil feathers suggests

A treasure trove of fossilized dinosaur and bird feathers has been recovered in Australia. In ages long past, however, these animals lived beyond the southern polar circle. The finding is particularly exciting as feathered dinosaur fossils, while definitely famous, are relatively rare and found in few locations worldwide. Fossils from Southern Hemisphere originating from feathered […]

Australia faces record bushfire outbreak set to last for months

Most populous state already declared a state of emergency

Hurricanes are getting stronger, bigger and more dangerous due to climate change

The worst hurricanes are now three times as frequent now than 100 years ago

Freedom and democracy have been falling worldwide for the last 13 years

While we're still in a good place, we've been steadily going under.

What's a safe age for kids to start playing contact sports? Scientists still don't know

Concussions have been linked to severe and irreversible brain damage. Children, whose brains are still developing, may be particularly vulnerable to such injuries when playing contact sports like tackle football or lacrosse.

UK National Health Service approves two CBD drugs for the first time ever

In a landmark decision, regulators in the UK have opened the door for CBD-based drugs.

Beetle trapped in amber pushes back insect pollination by 50 million years

This is the earliest known physical evidence of insect pollination.

Tampons will no longer be taxed as luxuries in Germany

Like many countries, Germany had a questionable tampon tax.

'Lost' deer species rediscovered after 30 years

The adorable-looking fanged critter has been rediscovered in Vietnam after it was presumed extinct for three decades.

Wasps are effective pest controls, a new study shows

I know you hate them, but hear us out.

The Nile is 30 million years old -- and held together by movements in the Earth's mantle

Ancient Egyptians believed the Nile was eternal -- and they may have been on to something.

Science Vs. Fiction: What's True About CBD?

The CBD hype has taken the world by storm, but it's also moving faster than the science is.

Electronic cigarettes aren’t good for you — in some respects, they’re worse than traditional cigarettes

They might be viewed as a healthier alternative, but they're not.

Internet access should be a basic human right, study says

In today's digital age, not having internet access can encroach on a person's freedome of speech and other basic human rights.

What does it mean for New Zealand to become carbon neutral?

The country seeks to reduce to zero all its greenhouse gases by 2050 - except methane

There's a knowledge gap on effects of microplastics in North America, study finds

More research is needed to understand its effects on fisheries and humans

Copper-lined hospital beds harbor up to 95% less bacteria, can help save patient lives

Plus, they'd also look cool.

Europe sees first cases of Zika, as experts warn over climate change effects

More cases could emerge as temperatures grow

Stop climate change or the Emperor penguins die, a new paper warns

I love penguins.

Scientists design spider- and ant-inspired metal structure that doesn't sink

Unsinkable ships could become a reality with such technology.

Neanderthal demise may have been due to human-borne diseases

Back and forth transmission of disease between humans and Neanderthals may have kept the two species in check -- but only for a while.

Roughly 98% of plastic waste in the ocean dissolves due to sunlight

This is not good news.

The best fossils may need oxygen -- just a little -- to form

Oxygen, in the right place at the right time, makes for spectacular fossils.

Where Does the Carbon Go When Permafrost Coasts Erode?

Arctic coastlines have not been considered carefully in carbon cycles for long, but new research suggests that eroding permafrost may emit more greenhouse gases than previously thought.

Researchers teach AI to design, say it did 'quite good' but won't steal your job (yet)

The AI is "learning how people solve a specific type of problem and creating new design solutions from scratch."

Bordeaux wine launched to the International Space Station... for science

The wine is part of an experiment on aging that could improve food storage in the future.

Over 800 mammoth bones discovered in massive fossil stash in Mexico

This might be the earliest example of a mammoth trap.

Cannabis reduces depression and suicidal thoughts in PTSD patients

A survey of more than 24,000 Canadians found that for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), medicating with cannabis reduced the likelihood of experiencing severe depression and suicidal thoughts. As of 2018, cannabis is legal both recreationally and medically in Canada. This has made the drug more readily available to the general population, but […]

How cytoplasm keeps your cells up and running

Without it, your cells would be like little deflated balloons.

Tech giant experiments with 4-day work week: productivity increased by 40%

Microsoft Japan gave its employees the Friday off and saw a boost in productivity as a result.

More plants and trees could help the US reduce air pollution by 27% according to new research

I like plant.

Sanitizing homes gets rids of bacteria but makes room for fungi

Urban homes are artificial environments that foster fungi development.

Italy makes climate change lessons compulsory at schools

All schools will dedicate an hour a week to discussing the issue.

More than 11,000 scientists foresee "untold suffering" due to climate emergency

We need to act now, urges a collective of experts.

Oceans are filled up with abandoned fishing gear, report warns

Every year more than 640.000 tonnes of nets, lines, pots and traps are dumped in the sea

Curiosity snaps lonely picture of desolate Martian landscape

Curiosity is the only rover left on Mars -- and this haunting photo it recently beamed to Earth perfectly describes the feeling.

Sea level rise by 2300 is unavoidable, despite the Paris agreement

Ice takes a while to melt -- but melt it will, a new paper reports.

We learn best when we fail around 15% of the time

We like it easy... but not too easy.

THC and CBD during early pregnancy might cause alcohol-like fetal defects

The research suggests that there is no safe period to consume marijuana during pregnancy.

An artificial leaf can turn carbon dioxide into fuel

CO2 is the main contributor to global warming

China approves world's first Alzheimer's drug in 20 years

The research began in 1997 thanks to a unique sugas in seaweed

Climate change might mean more rain, but less water for everybody

In a hotter future, plants will consume more water than they do today — which means a drier future despite the anticipated increases in precipitation. Climate heating is estimated to increase precipitation levels in places like the United States and Europe through the generation of more water vapor and weather pattern disruptions. However, humans may […]

Men are more likely than women to use more abstract language

The differences may be due to the power dynamics between the two genders.

Cold, humid weather really does make the pain worse, study shows

My joints always hurt when it rains.

Trump begins process to exit Paris Agreement, ignoring climate emergency

No country was allowed to withdraw for three years

New capture technology scrubs atmospheric CO2 on the cheap

Saving money and saving the environment are my two favorite things.

A sleepless night can trigger a 30% rise in anxiety

Luckily deep sleep is the best medicine.

Shark skin protects wounds from infection

We could learn a thing or two from sharks about fighting microbial infections.