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Orangutan numbers continue to decline -- despite optimistic government report

There is little reason for optimism here -- but conservation efforts can still make a difference.

Exposure to cannabis leads to cognitive changes in the offspring of rats

The findings are still preliminary, but they do suggest that mothers should abstain a bit before and during pregnancy.

Wind turbines act as apex predators in local ecosystems

Researchers found four times more predatory birds around areas without wind farms compared to those that have.

Vikings conquered Europe thanks to a technological innovation: tar

Tar may have been the straw that broke Europe's back.

Music therapy makes children with autism more socially aware

Individuals with autism hear much more than regular people -- and music seems to help them communicate better.

New project aims to map the DNA of every animal, plant and fungus

One of the most ambitious projects ever attempted in science.

Electrical stimulation of spinal cord allows two paraplegics to stand and walk

A remarkable medical breakthrough that might one day put an end to many forms of paralysis.

We make snap judgements about someone's personality based on their body shape

Lighter bodies were seen as more self-confident while heavier bodies were associated with negative personality traits such as laziness.

Deepest volcanic eruption lies in a field of glass at the lip of the Mariana Trench

Adelle is surely rolling somewhere around there.

Widespread coral species shows unique adaptations against environmental changes

Pocillopora damicornis -- one of the most abundant and widespread reef-building corals in the world -- may help us better understand how anthozoans deal with stress.

Immigrating drastically changes people's microbiome

It changes very fast.

Veganism can improve mental health and reduce diabetes risk factors

Don't throw your dairy away just yet, though.

Llama antibodies could be key to universal flu vaccine

The South American cameloid has antibodies that offer protection against most influenza strains.

Younger Americans are better than older Americans at spotting fake news

Well this finding will definitely rattle some spirits.

Barn swallows have evolved to live alongside us, new research reveals

They live with us, but they're not domesticated.

Neanderthal children endured harsh winters and lead poisoning 250,000 years ago

However, their mothers still too care of them as best of they could.

Natural batteries formed Mars' organic carbon

Still no aliens. But this is definitely a cool find!

World oceans may have absorbed 60% more heat than previously estimated

Ocean life is in bigger trouble than we thought.

Materialism is on the rise -- here's how to avoid raising a materialistic child

There's a silver bullet to fight materialism: generosity.

China lifts ban on tiger and rhino parts for "traditional medicine"

This is a major setback for animal conservation.

Cockroach uses karate kick escape zombie-making wasps

Well this is a grisly Halloween story if I've ever seen one.

Decline in commercial shellfish due to environmental changes

For once, it's not overfishing!

Humans have killed 60% of all animals since 1970

Things are not hopeless, but we need to act -- now.

Earth's last wilderness areas may soon be lost, study warns

Things don't look good, but we can still protect what we have if we take immediate action.

Dinosaurs laid colored eggs and passed this trait on to birds, new study shows

Dinosaurs developed colored eggs for the first and only time in history, a new study suggests.

Veterinary community releases tips and tricks on how to properly feed your cat

If you own a cat, this is the paper for you.

Astronomers image plasma flares on the bleeding edge of Milky Way's supermassive black hole

These flares should correspond to the point of no return for the Milky Way's supermassive black hole.

Teen cannabis users who abstain for a month can learn better

Cannabis affects memory functions in teens. The good news is that the effects can be reversed fast with abstinence.

Smart on a budget: researchers design free IQ test that takes 10 minutes to complete

"Our test, available for free, levels the playing field for a vast number of researchers interested in using it," the authors write.

The biggest birds in history were probably nocturnal -- and blind

They did, however, have an excellent sense of smell.

Adorable Dumbo octopus makes surprise appearance on camera

The elusive creature lives deep beneath the ocean's surface.

Twice as many people die of gun-related suicide than homicide in the U.S. -- but Americans perceive the opposite

This gap between perception and reality may actually be putting some people at risk.

Tiny bug trapped in amber gives clues of tectonic movement

This tiny bug tells a story much bigger than itself.

Parker solar probe comes closer to the sun than any other man-made spacecraft

And it's only getting warmed up.

Why there may be thousands of stink bugs hiding under your sofa

There are unexpected and unappreciated guests sneaking into our homes.

Coronal Mass Ejections from the Sun Pose a Big Threat to Earth

This is some scary stuff.

Young kids are exposed to many app advertisements, new study reports

This is worrying news.

Scientists find that soil bacteria can devour potent greenhouse gas

The study provides a novel pathway for removing nitrous oxide from the atmosphere.

Powerful hurricane wipes out tiny Hawaiian island off the map

Climate change claimed another island in the Pacific -- again.

Archaeologists find oldest intact shipwreck -- 2,400 years, in the Black Sea

It's absolutely amazing.

Ancient Scotland's Picts developed writing system as early as 1,700 years ago

Scientists the 'Painted Ones' borrowed writing from the Romans who tried to usurp them.

Chocolate and humans go back much longer than we thought

The cacao plant was domesticated 1,500 years earlier than we thought.

Bricks grown from your urine make for greener houses, plumper crops

A story that has some 'ew' -- but definitely a lot of 'wow', too.

Dogs successfully diagnose malaria in children

Dogs really have an amazing sense of smell.

A male bird can either be handsome or a talented singer -- but never both

Scientists have identified an inherent trade-off in avian sexual selection.

Chess tournament shows you really burn a lot of calories while thinking

If you want to lose a few extra pounds though, there are some better ways.

Physically attractive women don't have higher levels of sex hormones, new study reveals

This contradicts a rather popular theory.

Plant roots may hold the key to the next generation drought-resistant crops

It's an arms race with climate change.

Cannabis oil improves Crohn's disease symptoms

Surprisingly, the effect doesn't seem to be related to cannabis' anti-inflammatory properties.

Very few Americans are aware that 97% of climate scientists agree climate change is real

But if they were made aware of the fact, they might change their mind.