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Termites recycle their methane -- scientists want us to copy them

This isn't the first time we've tried copying termites.

People who see patterns where there are none are more likely to buy into pseudo-profound bullshit

"Without fire, one cannot reflect". And remember: "Awareness requires exploration".

Promising new vaccine technology might finally end HIV-AIDS

Get lost, deadly virus.

Pesticide build-ups are contaminating Europe's fields

You reap what you sow.

Siberian 'unicorn' lived alongside early humans

However, it's not humans that brought its demise, but another familiar culprit.

Mitochondrial DNA can sometimes come from fathers, too

A discovery that's set to rewrite textbooks on biology.

Pediatricians swallow Lego toys to see how long it takes to poop them out

The exit time was measured by the Found and Retrieved Time (FART) score.

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria found on the ISS -- they've been up there for at least two years

In space, no one can hear you sneeze.

Touchdown: NASA's InSight probe safely lands on Mars

The probe will study 'marsquakes'.

Atmospheric greenhouse gas levels hit new record. Just like in 2017… and 2016

We're really good at setting bad standards.

Unhealthy weight responsible for 1 in 4 cases of asthma in obese children

This means that roughly 1 million cases of asthma are preventable.

Buried away: deep soil holds surprisingly much CO2, but warming is bad news

Soils can store a lot of carbon, but not if temperatures continue to rise.

More evidence shows that Neanderthals and early humans interbred -- multiple times

A significant portion of most people's DNA is Neanderthal.

Chinese scientists created the world's first gene-edited babies

Against international best practices, researchers in China claim to have facilitated the birth of twin girls whose DNA had been altered with gene editing tools.

Scientists pinpoint CBD dose for safe pain and anxiety relief without the cannabis high

More and more people are using CBD oils to manage their pain and anxiety.

The average American wastes almost a pound of food every day

94% of Americans waste food. The good news is that things can be improved with a few simple tips.

Seen more spiders lately? That's because they're no longer afraid of the light, researchers say

So that's why...

Giant, mammal-like herbivore roamed alongside Triassic dinosaurs, new fossil reveals

This could change a paleontology book or two.

Scientists find genetic kill switch that destroys cancer cells without the need for chemotherapy

A breakthrough research could be turned into a novel anti-cancer therapy, without chemo's side effects.

What happens to the brain in zero gravity? Well, it's not pleasant

The human brain copes poorly with microgravity -- and that's a big problem for space flight.

The main types of seismic waves: P, S, and surface waves

Seismic waves can either be body waves or surface waves -- but the full story is far more complex.

Scientists find new brain region that may be unique to humans

Finding a new region of the brain in this day and age is every neuroscientist's dream come true.

Alarming number of children and teens suffer from mental health issues, British survey concludes

The results are particularly concerning for one demographic.

Drawing something makes it easier to remember than writing it down

A picture may truly be worth a thousand words...

Man tries to illegally contact the world's most remote tribe and gets killed

Bad life choices.

Sperm whale in Indonesia succumbed with 6 kilos of plastic in its belly

A gruelling reminder to curb our plastic pollution.

Unfortunately, the US president still doesn't understand what "climate" means

Regardless of someone's political affiliation, un-scientific beliefs should be taxed. At the end of the day, science is apolitical, and global warming affects us all -- whether we choose to believe in it or not.

Insulin shortage to affect 40 million people by 2030

A huge number of people risks having inadequate access to life-saving treatment.

Norovirus spread in a Thanksgiving feast

Thanksgiving does not always go as planned especially if you get sick with the flu or gastroenteritis (sometimes called “stomach flu”) or food poisoning.

World's first ion-drive airplane can fly without any moving parts

The solid-state propulsion system works by ionizing the air.

Archaeologists reveal first known usage of vanilla -- 3,600 years ago

Ancient people had good taste.

Scientists find the Sun's twin roughly 184 light-years away from Earth

The 'twin' was forged in the same stellar nursery as the Sun. It also has the same age, metallicity, chemical abundances, and even carbon-isotope ratios as the Sun.

Cold, dark climates linked to heavy drinking

This explains some things...

Delicious chemistry: the science behind wok tossing

Things don't get much hotter (and spicier) than this.

Cave insects that have female penises evolved independently

These cave insects have reversed sexual organs. Now, scientists have learned more about this fascinating quirk of nature.

Ice in glaciers on Mount Everest is warmer than expected -- or "hoped" for

"Warm" ice is a problem.

One Icelandic glacier-volcano duo is emitting 20 times more methane than all other volcanoes in Europe

When glaciers fall to the dark side, methane happens.

World's first full-body scanner tracks drugs and disease in the human body

In videos that touch the surreal, scientists image not only organs and tissue but also substances as they move through the human body.

Scientists learn how bone grows atom by atom, which could lead to better osteoporosis treatment

Bone growth had previously been somewhat of a mystery.

Archaeologists uncover Roman baths in Syria

It's a remarkable find, but it's only the first step.

Birds-of-paradise males need more than looks to get a girlfriend

These gals want everything to be just right.

Lifting weights may be better for the heart than cardio

Static exercises seem to outperform dynamic exercises in terms of improving heart health.

Cat's tongues are surprisingly complex -- and better at cleaning than any brush we have

Fur lickin' findings.

NASA picks Jezero Crater for Mars 2020 rover landing site

Rocks collected by the new rover will be transported to Earth.

AI outperforms top corporate lawyers in accuracy -- and is 100 times faster

Justice by robots sounds like the future we've all been waiting for.

Sprawling termite complex from Brazil is visible from space -- and 4,000 years old

Technically, it's piles of construction waste, in the termites' eyes.

MDMA makes people more cooperative towards trustworthy people -- with important implications for psychotherapy

More insight into what makes MDMA so good at connecting people.

Amazing new footage of rare and elusive Javan rhino wallowing in the mud

Researchers went face to face with an amazing (and critically endangered) rhino.

New peanut allergy treatment ready for FDA review. It's based on peanuts

A peanut a day keeps peanuts away.

Archaeologists date prehistoric "Swiss army knife" from Chinese cave

It's a tool built by humanity's ancestors.