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STEVE, the 'ribbon aurora', is actually a new kind of celestial phenomenon

Scientists now call STEVE a 'skyglow'.

Stretchable electronics could be as 'multipurpose as your phone'

A new approach in how we can work with electronics.

Blood for universal transfusions might be sourced from gut bacteria

Well, not literally -- but they'll help!

Novel nanocomposite material might prevent shipwrecks from rotting

The technique is being trialed on the English warship Mary Rose.

Parkinson's disease might soon be diagnosed with a simple eye test

There is no cure for the disease but diagnosing and treating it early can mean the world to a patient.

Humor done right helps in the classroom, 99% of students report. Bad humor hurts

In news today: people still like jokes.

Police militarization doesn't bring more safety and might do more harm than good

A new study sheds some much-needed light on a controversial topic: police militarization.

More than a third of all planets bigger than Earth may be 'water worlds'

Up to 35 percent of exoplanets bigger than the Earth are water worlds!

This core thinking error underlies both creationism and conspiracy theories

Maybe this is not so surprising after all.

Almost 40% of teen drivers text while driving

Don't text and drive. That's all.

Contact lenses break down into microplastics -- so don't flush them down!

Just throw them in the trash if you don't want them on your plate later on.

Maple leaf extract might slow down skin aging and prevent wrinkles

From sweet syrup to anti-aging cream, maple seems more versatile than we thought.

Using only light, scientists can manipulate memory -- it's called optogenetics

The future is here.

Scientists discover chemical that causes brain cancer cells to self-destruct

One of the deadliest cancers may have found its match.

Google just let an Artificial Intelligence take care of cooling a data center

This could save Google millions of dollars -- and it also ushers in a new age of technology.

Natural preservatives are more effective and healthy than artificial preservatives

It's a win-win!

Scientists spot traces of titanium in scorching hot planet's atmosphere

The planet is almost as hot as the Sun.a

FDA says seriously, stop stealing your pets' opioids

Apparently, this is a problem.

After a yearlong delay, FDA approves EpiPen generics

Not a second too soon.

Low-carb diets may be cutting years off your life, new study says

Low-carb diets endorsed by any celebrities might cause you to die earlier.

Scientists show how a mineral could be used to suck CO2 from the atmosphere

This could be big.

Wheat's genetic secrets could lead to better, more resilient crops

More food for less effort? Sign me up!

Ancient galaxies found in our cosmic neighborhood

The galaxies date from the so-called cosmic Dark Ages.

Tiny phytoplankton may be able to change the weather

Strength in numbers.

New pesticide found to be as harmful to bumblebees as used pesticides

We need a better solution.

Beautifully preserved 99-million-year-old beetle was early pollinator

Amber is an amazing time capsule.

Your lack of sleep might be the reason why you're lonely

Get your good 8 hours of sleep, if you don't like being lonely.

Nanoparticle treatment developed to scrub water clean of oil pollution

Nobody likes oil in their water.

Earth may have 'mini-moons' that could answer some interesting astronomy

The moon is Earth's only permanent natural satellite, but it may be in the company of tiny asteroids trapped in the planet's orbit.

DDT exposure in pregnant women linked to autism in offspring

Although the insecticide was banned decades ago, it still persists in the environment.

Mathematicians solve old mystery about spaghetti breaking

Here's a question you never knew you wanted to answer.

The role of art in research with science illustrator Sarah Gluschitz

Tip of the hat to the people who make science books so, so pretty.

Korean supermarket wins at selling bananas

I need this in my life.

More evidence showing pertussis vaccination for pregnant women is safe and effective

Pregnant women can be reassured there is no risk of autism to their babies due to Tdap vaccine.

Lizards can only regrow imperfect tails due to faulty stem cells

Scientists couldn't make head or tail of it before.

The right video game can help children develop empathy and better emotional control

The game is only being used for research purposes and is not available to the public, but has helped inform other games being submitted to the FDA for clinical applications.

Scientists unearth oldest pterosaur ever -- perhaps the first flying vertebrate on Earth

Incredibly, this one lived in the desert, which is unheard of for a pterosaur.

Dance and science -- an unlikely couple joining forces for a 'courageous' future

A unique experiment challenges all of us to fight for a sustainable future.

The dirty link between deforestation, illegal fishing, and tax havens

Tax havens are even more problematic than we thought.

France trains birds to pick up the litter

It's an interesting man-animal collaboration.

Unwise opioids for wisdom teeth

Opioids don't really do any good here, and they might pave the way for an unwanted addiction.

Cannabis does reduce intestinal inflammation, and now we know why

Researchers hope the findings lead to a new class of drugs to help treat bowel diseases.

Poor grip in children predicts poor health in the future

A weak handshake may be a sign of unhealthy outcomes in the future, according to a new study.

Ancient pottery portrays perilous path for agriculture under climate change

Don't scrub your pots too hard -- you're destroying precious climate evidence!

Youtube now adds facts below conspiracy theory videos

This is probably a good thing, but it remains to be seen whether it will actually make a difference.

Blue light from smartphones or laptops may be slowly making us blind

Be careful with your screen time. 'Night mode' is definitely a must.

Researchers find Earth's oldest rocks -- and they were probably created by meteorites

4 billion years -- how's that for old?

Jury finds Monsanto liable in the first Roundup cancer trial – here's what could happen next

A jury in San Francisco concluded that exposure to Roundup, Monsanto’s widely used herbicide, caused cancer and ordered the company to pay US$289 million in damages.

Fastest human spacecraft launches for the sun's corona

A modern-day Icarus will soar for the sun tomorrow.

Who was Vlad the Impaler, the original Dracula?

Vlad left a bloody mark on history -- so why, then, is he treated with respect hundreds of years after he died?