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Semi-artificial photosynthesis points the way to a viable hydrogen economy

A little help from life goes a long way.

Sand treatment makes storm runoff safe and pleasant to drink

Bottoms up!

Russian trolls are spreading disinformation about vaccines

This is extremely concerning, especially since measles has claimed 37 lives this year alone -- which would just not happen if people would get vaccines.

Insect damage to crops will drastically increase due to climate change

It's kind of like the locust plague, except we're doing it to ourselves, through global warming.

AI can now predict where an earthquake's aftershock will hit next

Previously, researchers were able to predict when and how strong an aftershock will be. The new findings complement the big picture.

French environment minister quits during live interview -- says we're not doing enough

It's an extremely courageous decision -- and we can only hope his call doesn't go unheard.

Tiny fish passes mirror test, might be self-aware

Not only would it be exciting to see self-awareness develop on the fish's restrained 'hardware', but also to understand what that difference means in terms of how the fish experience self-awareness.

Income inequality, not gender inequality, leads to female sexualization on social media

Sorry -- no sexy selfies here, just science.

Crustaceans Help Track Movements of Prehistoric Whales

When tiny animals hitch a ride on baleen whales, they also record their movements.

Hangovers can feel like you're still drunk, even with zero alcohol in the blood -- and that makes them hugely costly

Hangovers are a lot more dangerous than most people think, say scientists.

Want to lose body fat? Eat a later breakfast and an earlier dinner, new study suggests

Oh boy, I need to get an earlier dinner.

England's meager 5p plastic bag tax did wonders -- and it's about to increase to 10p

A small step that goes a very long way.

Calling the shot: New study shows the best way to practice football penalty-taking

However, we can only hope that crucial matches won't be decided by penalties.

New Bombali Ebola Virus Found in Bats

Bombali is not a portmanteau of Bombay and Bali; it is a novel virus in bats in Sierra Leone.

One of our extinct ancient relatives developed a chewing pattern unique among primates

We don't know why they did so.

Extremely cold climate may have sealed Neanderthals' extinction

Climate change was unforgiving with the Neanderthals.

Perfectly preserved parasitic wasps were found inside their unlucky hosts

New powerful scanning technology has made this find possible.

New Zealand penguins can parent and then swim 6,000 km

What super-parents.

At Last, Scientists Spot Higgs Boson Decaying into Fundamental Particles

The Higgs saga continue.

Newly-devised molecule might help people quit smoking by blocking nicotine break-down

An... unusual take on the issue, to say the least. But in theory, it should work.

Scientists find a new type of neuron that may be unique to humans

Are these neurons what makes humans so smart? Could be.

Climate change denial linked to right-wing nationalism, new study finds

Well, well -- who would have guessed.

A coral reef longer than Delaware was hiding off the US east coast

Surpise!

How to Lose 20 Pounds in 20 Minutes, The Psychology of Clickbait

The science of why we always fall for clickbait.

Goats can tell when you're happy -- and they like it when you smile

Just like humans, goats prefer hanging out with happy people.

European drought reveals cautionary "Hunger Stones" in Czech river

Our forefathers left behind an ominous warning for us -- and we'd best heed it. Otherwise, we can start carving our own years into the rocks.

Take a vacation if you want to live longer

All work and no play...

Perfectly preserved 40,000-year-old foal belonging to now-extinct horse found in Siberian Permafrost

The baby horse still has its fur coat and hoofs.

Beluga whales, killer whales, and narwhals also go through menopause

It actually makes a lot of sense.

Low-carb diets are unsafe and should be avoided

Low-carb diets might work in the short-run but they increase risk of death if used for too long.

Slow and steady wins the race: fastest animals are actually the slowest throughout their lifetimes

This surprising observation applies to machines as well!

We're living in the Milky Way, version 2.0

Our galaxy is like a phoenix.

Ozone-depleting chemicals may have caused the largest mass extinction in history

A massive volcano in Siberia killed 90% of all life, and halogen chemicals spewed by it played a major role.

Anti-vaxx fears fuel measles outbreak in Europe -- with 37 fatalities already

We're all in this together -- we can't let the diseases win.

Kalashnikov presents retro-futuristic electric car

It's interesting, but how many rounds per minute does it fire?

Why music makes you feel less tired while exercising

Music activates a specific brain region that suppresses the sense of fatigue.

Spear-wielding robot might one day protect coral from invasive species

An unlikely hero might save coral from lionfish.

Scientists analyzed the composition of dinosaur DNA -- and it's really similar to birds'

Life, uhm, finds a way.

Extinct cave bear DNA pops up in modern brown bears

Looks like some DNA is able to bear the test of time.

Watch the 'World on Fire' in this amazing NASA satellite image

On any given day, large areas of the globe are covered in fire.

In ancient Rome, political discourse was sometimes like an internet fight

Talk about thick skin!

Europe set to ban halogen light bulbs

Here's why this is a good thing.

Oldest Arctic ice now breaking apart due to global warming

One of the last Arctic ice bastions is far less resilient than we thought.

There is no safe level of alcohol, according to most important study yet

The risks simply outweigh any benefits. To be on the safe side, it's best to abstain from alcohol.

Human hybrid -- Ancient human relatives interbred with each other

How I met your Neanderthal mother.

Daily e-cigarette usage doubles risk of heart attack

Researchers recommend people quit both smoking and vaping.

Losing sleep can lead to more extra pounds

If you have sleep issues or weight issues, you should read this.

Earth's magnetic poles might flip a lot faster than we thought -- and we're woefully unprepared

A pole reversal could fry our electronics.

What doesn't kill you really makes you stronger: post-PTSD individuals experience mental growth

The old adage seems to be backed by science.

This year, the UK had a tropical summer -- and you can probably thank global warming for that

Have you noticed summers getting hotter and hotter?