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The worst of multiple sclerosis can be avoided or delayed with early treatment

The study is the first to provide evidence that currently-available treatments can delay the progress of MS.

Japan start-up planning to sell "shooting stars on demand" launched their first satellite

No word on how much one of these shows will cost just yet.

Engineers study the in-depth structure of wings to make better adhesive materials

"We believe that these structures could serve as inspiration for an interlocking one-directional adhesive or a material with directionally tailored permeability," the team said.

The magnetic North Pole has shifted, but we can't update it because of the US government shutdown

When politics try to mess with your compass.

US Navy wants to change naval warfare with unmanned robot ships

Many such drone ships would act as long-range sensors and even carry weapons.

Diet check: the whale shark is more "vegetarian" than we thought

This could be very important for saving the world's biggest fish.

The planetary diet: here's what you need to eat to save the planet

Want to stay healthy and save the world? Here's how.

Averting catastrophic climate change might be possible -- but only if we phase out fossil fuels immediately

Possible? Yes. Is it realistic? Not really. Should we try anyway? Hell yes!

Over half of the world's wild coffee faces extinction, new research finds

We're not facing a shortage of coffee right now, but scarcity is possible in the near future.

Saturn's moon Titan has rainfall and seasons

It's raining hydrocarbon on Titan.

Researchers find black hole that spins almost as fast as (we think) they can spin

Hope it won't get dizzy and stumble our way!

Traditional zebra-like tattoos protect tribes-people from insect bites

A stripe a day keeps the bug bites away!

Staying fit halves the risk of a heart attack

There is apparently no upper limit for training when it comes to the beneficial effects for the heart.

CERN draws up plans for new particle accelerator four times bigger than the LHC

Deep physics might have a new toy. Full operation expected for 2050.

China and India on track for world's largest economies by 2030. US could lose first place as soon as next year

The United States will likely never be able to catch up with China.

Want to improve kids' test scores? Help them reduce their anxiety, researchers say

It's a simple thing that can make a big difference -- especially for low-income children.

Part-time workers with flexible schedules work more unpaid overtime -- especially mothers

How do you 'not bring work home with you'.... when working from home?

China grows the first plants on the far side of the moon

The cotton sprouts, unfortunately, perished after a couple of days.

Smart windows allow or block heat-generating wavelengths of light based on temperature

Bye, bye curtains!

Researchers "trick" breast cancer cells and turn them into fat

It's an exciting new avenue for treatment.

Finland's awesome new library is so popular it's running out of books

Talk about a first world problem!

Urban areas can do a lot to support bees and other pollinators, new study concludes

"Plant more flowers!" -- scream the bees.

Antarctica is losing six times more ice than 40 years ago

There's enough ice in Antarctica to raise sea levels by 60 meters -- and it's now on a slippery slope.

Romeo, once the loneliest the frog in the world, finds a mate!

A modern amphibian love story with a happy ending.

WHO report: You should eat 25g of fiber every day -- and you probably don't

Fiber helps protect against cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and a swarm of other health issues.

Study: People most opposed to GMOs think they're very knowledgeable -- in fact, it's the opposite

The findings are consistent with the psychology of extremism.

Want your kids to be calmer and have improved mental health? Connect them to nature, scientists say

Many parents have been suspecting this for a while -- now we have the science to confirm it.

Scientists learn how horrible face cancer spreads among Tasmanian devils

The research could be a game-changer in the fight to save the devils.

Just a little bit of cannabis is enough to change the teen brain

Just one joint smoked before age 14 could increase gray matter volume in the brain.

DNA pioneer James Watson stripped of honorary titles after racist remarks

It's not the first time Watson has made racist statements.

UK scientists worried over 'no-deal' Brexit

Anxiety is looming over British researchers at the Brexit deadline draws closer with no deal in sight.

Flu vaccine significantly lowers hospitalizations in chronic lung disease patients

Do you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? The annual flu vaccine can be a lifesaver for you.

Why scientists want to engineer spicy tomatoes

I mean, who wouldn't want to try a hot tomato?

Zapping the brain with mild electrical current controls anger and aggression

The non-aggressive procedure went deep into the neural circuits of aggression.

Tetris therapy could help reduce flashbacks for PTSD patients

Pre-Tetris stress disorder?

Your brain pays more attention to objects it knows are small -- no matter how large they seem

Want more attention? Science says, be smaller.

There's no such thing as an ideal diet, new study suggests

Eat more fibers, less energy dense foods, and you'll probably be alright.

Artificial Intelligence detects Alzheimer's six years before human diagnosis

The age of AI doctors is dawning upon us.

US Government shutdown hits hard at scientists -- and research in general

This is yet another reminder that political decisions have massive implications for science.

Some of our ancestors walked on two legs millions of years before Homo sapiens evolved

The sexy human gait was around for some time before our species made its appearance.

Americans are happier in states that spend more on public goods like libraries and parks

Useful information for policymakers.

The rogue Chinese scientist who made the first gene-edited human babies could face death penalty

He Jiankui is currently confined to his home and under armed guard.

Artificial intelligence still has severe limitations in recognizing what it's seeing

They're endearingly bad at it, to be honest.

Police officers face and dole out more violence when their weapons aren't concealed

Even with non-lethal weapons.

Negative mood may trigger inflammation in the body

Which comes with its own problems.

Amoeba finds solution to Traveling Salesman problem

We may have to re-think what we thought we know about intelligence.

Photosynthesis genetic shortcut makes crops 40% more productive

This could be a game changer in the face of rising food demand.

A third of cars sold in Norway in 2018 were purely electrical

Hybrid + electrical made up almost half of Norway's car market in 2018.

Holocaust survivors are sicker but live much longer than Israelis who weren't persecuted

Perhaps we can learn to live longer without having to go through such terrible experiences.

Anonymous drug testing at festivals can save lives. Study finds 1 in 5 drugs were not as sold

A different strategy for tackling drug fatalities at festivals.