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Neonicotinoid pesticides pose 'a major danger to pollinating insects'

Bad news for bees.

‘Hidden’ ancient galaxies discovery may redefine our understanding of the Universe

The wealth of newly discovered ancient galaxies suggests that scientists may have to refine their model of the universe.

Warmer climate will make for more air turbulence, bumpier flights

Hold on to your passport!

Animals can experience post-traumatic stress disorder from exposure to predators

"Our findings support both the notion that PTSD is not unnatural, and that long-lasting effects of predator-induced fear with likely effects on fecundity and survival, are the norm in nature."

Snapping worms make one of the loudest noises in the ocean

"I've shown the videos to biologists who study invertebrates and their reaction is always the same: they shake their heads in wonder," said one of the researchers.

New gluten biomarker may lead to an easy blood test for diagnosing celiac disease

Celiac disease could someday be diagnosed with a few hours instead of weeks or months.

Turkey burns 300,000 books from schools and public libraries

An event unworthy of the 21st century.

Ancient, giant, carnivorous parrot roamed New Zealand 19 million years ago

This is amazing -- and a bit scary.

Robotic, seahorse-inspired tail can help people maintain balance through sickness or hard work

Cosplay enthusiasts rejoice!

Prevalent bone disease already existed during the Permian, fossil study finds

It's amazing what you can do with one fossil.

Having fast food shops on your way to work makes you fatter

Choose your food wisely and demand more of producers, the researchers advise us.

Scientists uncover new insights into the origin of life

The conditions necessary to form the building blocks of life are more feasible than meets eyes.

One in 300 people may have genes that make them elite early risers

Some people thrive on waking up at 4 AM every day -- and this might run in the family.

Some seagulls will steal your food unless you stare them in the eyes

It's like a game of chicken where the winner gets to eat your chips.

New Dino species found after three decades in museum

A new dinosaur species was hiding in plain sight.

First lab-grown mini livers will allow researchers to study the organ, its diseases, and treatments

"I imagine in the future we can make human livers where you can order what kind of function you want, or even enhance function."

Astronauts en route to Mars might endure learning disabilities and anxiety from radiation

Hundreds of days exposed to cosmic rays could put astronauts at risk of brain damage.

To avoid choking under pressure, imagine you already have the prize and are merely defending it

Instead of going after the gain, reframe to focus on the potential loss. It's far more effective, researchers say.

Turtle embryos can choose their own sex – but why?

Turtles can control their own development and choose for themselves whether to become a boy or a girl.

Scientists create the thinnest gold plates ever, just two atoms thick

All of the bling, none of the volume.

Wildfires lock away a 'considerable amount of carbon' for centuries, or even millennia

I'll admit it -- I did not expect this.

Parker Solar Probe downlinking 25 GB of data and making history

New updates from the spacecraft that came the closest to the sun.

Unusual hepatitis B virus found in shrews could help us tackle chronic hepatitis B

"Since the virus cannot infect human liver cells, it is highly unlikely that the virus can infect people."

Could snowball planets still host life? This study claims so

After all, the Earth was once a snowball too.

Twig-mimicking caterpillars perceive color through their skin to match their background

Chameleons are cool but have you heard about this master of disguise?

Millions of black holes are lurking in the Milky Way. Here's how to spot them

Let's find the missing black holes!

Astronomers find one of the oldest stars in the Universe

The other star we've found so far has so little iron -- a key indicator that it was forged close to the dawn of the universe.

How plants evolved to follow gravity

It's common sense that a plant's roots grow downward in the soil -- but it hasn't always been like this.

Physicists measure quantum entanglement in chemical reactions

The discovery has implications for the improvement of technologies like solar energy systems.

Hot pavement can cause second-degree burns within seconds

... and thanks to climate change, the Apavement will be hot much more often.

Fossil Friday: tiny tooth belonged to the smallest monkey ever found

Size isn't everything.

Reducing air pollution levels won't cause a spike in climate heating

So let's clean it up.

Earth's history gets rewritten by a single drop of water

The findings show that plate tectonics started 3.3 billion years ago, coinciding with the period when life started on Earth.

Another study confirms the Milky Way is warped and twisted rather than a flat disc

The Milky Way's shape resembles that of a hat with the brim down in front and up in back.

Quick blood test could detect Alzheimer's 20 years in advance

This could usher in a new age of Alzheimer's research.

Scientists find new way of desalinating water

The new method may offer a cheap way of improving the reliability of the United States' water system.

High levels of estrogen in womb might increase risk of developing autism

Contrary to popular belief, estrogen hormones masculinize the brain in many mammals. The new findings might explain why boys are more affected by autism than girls.

Soybeans might combat marijuana's cardiovascular side-effects

Adding soybean to your diet might help stave off some of the harmful side-effects of smoking cannabis.

AI learns to play chess by studying game commentaries instead of practicing

Instead of practicing millions of games, this machine analyzes the language of sports commentators to master chess.

Bats can use leaves as 'mirrors' to spot hiding prey -- but it only works at an angle

*happy bat noises*

The brains of people with excellent general knowledge are more efficiently wired

Tag one of your #trivia-nerd friends.

New "bone spackling" that can fix injuries with a simple injection shows promise in mice

Sticks and stones may break your bones but this thing will fix'em right up.

Old pesticide pollutants are melting out of glaciers

Yet another consequence of climate change.

California's beaches face declining biodiversity

Unique wildlife in a third of the beaches between Santa Barbara and San Diego is seriously threatened.

Magnetic coils, the new way to deal with microplastics

Flowing through rivers and oceans, plastic waste has become an important environmental threat across the globe.

Despite their size, baby spiders can see nearly as good as adults

The study found that spider’s eyes provide high-quality information when they're small as well as when they are large.

Air pollution levels rise by 30% in India as farmers align to new groundwater depletion policy

On one hand, northwest India needs to tackle groundwater depletion. On the other hand, air pollution claimed the lives of almost 1.1 million Indians in 2015, and costs 3% of the country's gross domestic product, according to the study.

Spacecraft that sails on sunlight actually works

Spacecraft pushed by photons might someday take us to other stars.

Discovery of new "don't eat me protein” points the way to effective cancer therapy

Take away the proteins, and our immune systems decimate cancers.

People who believe in conspiracy theories also more likely to believe in pseudoscience

Careful, they might be watching us.