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Urban 'forests' can store almost as much carbon as tropical rainforests

We should appreciate what we have -- and I mean trees.

Life went multi-cellular to spread kids around more easily, new research suggests

Do it for the kids!

Scientists find new therapeutic targets that block as much as 99.5% of cancer metastasis in living cells

This could be a game-changer in medicine.

The coldest temperature on Earth has been updated -- and it's ungodly low

Scientists say it can't colder than this new record of minus 98 degrees Celsius.

Dogs can detect agricultural diseases

Man's best friend can be the best technology.

Haven’t read a book lately? Blame Netflix, researchers say

However, people who do read books are reading much more than before.

Scientists found nearly 1,000 new genes linked to intelligence

Intelligent people tend to live longer but are more vulnerable to autism and depression.

Scientists come mighty close to delivering insulin in a pill

It's the holy grail of drug delivery.

Ötzi the Iceman's worn tools tell the story of his last days alive

He wasn't the best tool-maker but they did the job.

The International Space Station just launched a harpoon-toting satellite to keep it safe from space junk

Few problems will persist after a generous application of stabbings.

The 'winner effect' increases testosterone levels in high-prestige men

Winning primes the brain for more winning.

Juno images Jupiter's dreamy clouds à la Van Gogh

A rare view of Jupiter's tumultuous vortices.

Fossils reveal that primates initially had nails and claws, we just lost the latter ones

Tighter social groups and a three-borne lifestyle likely prompted the switch.

How to stop the annoying sound of a dripping tap with science

Finally an end to this modern Chinese water torture.

The first case of chronic wasting disease suspected in Jackson County

Although the case was not yet confirmed, deer farms in the area have already been notified to take extra precautions.

NASA updates its plan to deflect dangerous asteroids

It's the "small" asteroids that we really need to be preparing for.

West Antarctic bedrock is rising surprisingly fast -- and this may slow down ice melt

Some rare good news.

The U.S. oil and gas industry is leaking a lot of methane -- again

The emissions total around 13 million metric tons.

Scientists discover new genus of gibbon monkey in ancient Chinese tomb

Unfortunately, the story has a sad twist.

Your efforts to save water? They're actually working

Don't let the downers get to you -- saving water actually works.

Most people have surprisingly modest expectations for the 'ideal life'

The ideal life isn't all rosy to most people.

Ultrafast laser bursts generate electricity faster than anything we know

A beautiful example of theory and experiment working together to advance science.

White paint might be causing a lot of Type 2 diabetes, preliminary research finds

White may hide a dark secret.

Six new spider species discovered, named after children's tales goblins

Spiders, goblins, and brownies.

Scientists find 'nude' creature that lived half a billion years ago

An unusual creature form a long, long time ago.

Earliest evidence of beer brewing in Scandinavia hails from the Iron Age

What would civilization be without beer? A depressing experience, that's what.

Small arms, tongue-tied: T-Rex couldn't stick its tongue out

Put that tongue back in, Jurassic Park!

Mars' huge dust storm is now a "global" storm

Yarrr, there be a storm a'brewing!

Analysis of over 800 million tweets reveals how our thought patterns shift throughout the day

Who says social media never did any good?

Ancient sea creature from the dawn of life named after President Obama

The discovery honors Barack Obama's passion for science.

Falling battery cost might push wind and solar to 50% of global energy generation by 2050

Renewable energy is set to power the future.

Fewer American teens are having sex than at any point since 1991

What's worrying is that among sexually active teens, condom use has gone down.

Americans own 46% of the world's guns -- more than the next 25 countries combined

Does the world really need more guns?

Reforestation efforts bring back hundreds of species to China

Plant a tree and species will come back to thee.

16:8 fasting diet might help obese people lose weight

Eating only during an eight-hour window seems to have weight loss effects.

Climate change will become the leading cause of vertebrate-species loss by 2070

Things are heating up.

Scientists find the first manta ray nursery

The gentle giants of the oceans take good care of their offspring.

London's Square Mile to use 100% renewable energy by October

A step in the right direction.

Japanese fans clean up stadium after World Cup game

We interrupt our regular science broadcast for some wholesome news.

How Medical Apps Change the Healthcare Ecosystem

Mobile devices are disrupting each and every industry in the world, and healthcare is no exception.

Sea urchins lack eyes -- so they see with their feet

They don't see too well, but it's not bad given the circumstances.

Ikea will ditch single-use plastics by 2020

The global retailer with 363 stores wants its customers to live more sustainably.

How to "Weigh" Baby Planets

Weighing without using a scale.

NASA creates first 3D model of Amazon rainforest canopy to estimate the effects of droughts, climate change

Drought has a massive effect on rainforests. Bad news in the current changing climate.

Writing a gene in a single day might be possible with new DNA synthesis technique

This is the future of DNA synthesis.

Coral havens might bring worldwide hope for reefs

The overall situation is still very bleak, but there are a few very bright spots.

Curiosity's taking selfies as Opportunity braves the storm

Not all of NASA's rovers are having a tough time.

New cathode might triple energy storage of lithium-ion batteries

A new step forward in our transition towards renewable energy.

Scientists might soon be able to use underwater cables as seismometers

This could also be used to study ocean noise and sealife migration.

Why are climate change deniers more likely to be racist?

Well well, here's a surprising correlation.