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Climate warming responsible for West Antarctic Ice Sheet melting

"This is the first evidence for a direct link between human activities and the loss of ice from West Antarctica."

First chlamydia vaccine boosts immune response

Researchers may have finally found a way to prevent the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world.

Mosquito salivary glands could hold the secret to containing malaria forever

There are chitin walls in the insects' salivary glands that block 90% of the parasites from infecting a new host.

Ebola may now be curable, clinical trial in Congo finds

"Now we can say that 90 percent can come out of treatment cured,” one scientist said in a statement. 

Researchers simulate millions of virtual universes to study star formation

Two-thousand processors simulated more than 8 million universes and countless galaxies.

The first symptom of Alzheimer's is excessive sleepiness

Luckily it's not the only one because I already have it. Double helpings.

Researchers looking for dark matter fail, find gold instead

But, remember kids, the real treasure was the friends they made along the way.

Change diets to save the tropical forests, researchers say

If the consumption of meat and dairy doesn’t fall, at least one-quarter of the world’s tropical lands could disappear by the end of the century.

Hubble snaps breathtaking new image of Jupiter

Looks tasty, honestly.

Cancer cells turned into fat to stop cancer development

study proved that one way to treat cancer is by exploiting one of its loopholes to convert cancerous cells into harmless fat, stopping it from growing and "healing" the body in the process.

Devastated Fukushima nuclear plant will run out of storage space for radioactive water in three years

With the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo fast approaching, the government doesn't want to rock the boat too much and is delaying a decision.

Human-driven extinction cost New Zealand 50 million years' worth of bird evolution

Losses include but are not limited to those giant eagles at the end of Lord of the Rings.

Scientists create gold one million times thinner than a fingernail

The authors call this a "landmark achievement."

Fossil Friday: Oldest fossil forest discovered in Asia

The fossil forest, which is larger than Grand Central Station, is the earliest example of a forest in Asia.

1 in 4 people in the world carry tuberculosis

The vast majority of cases are latent tuberculosis infection. However, they can still develop active TB disease in the future.

Those who oppose GMO's know the least about them -- but believe they know more than experts

When researchers asked 500 Americans how they feel about foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the results were even more interesting than expected.

Physicists are a step closer to a theory of quantum gravity

A new study outlines the conditions that couple quantum gravity and low-energy physics.

Dark matter could predate Big Bang, says new study

It's a dark matter study. Of course, it's weird.

Big freshwater fauna declined by 88% since 1970

The decline is twice as severe as for land or ocean vertebrates.

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.