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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?

Lab-grown meat is almost upon us -- and most Americans would gladly try it

Yum or yuck?

If the whole world ate like America, we wouldn't have enough land in the world

We need to be more responsible -- starting from our plates.

You're really only as old as you feel -- or rather, as you think

How old do you feel, really?

Texting and sexting in relationships: they bring us closer or drive us apart

One of the studies focused on the steamier side of messaging: "sexting".

The universe's rate of expansion is in dispute – and we may need new physics to solve it

What is being seen is that the universe is expanding faster nearby than we would expect based on more distant measurements.

Scientists link broadband internet access to sleep deprivation

High-speed internet makes electronic devices more interesting... and we seem to be losing track of our bed time.

Older adults less likely to recognize their errors

Don't let this fuel the inter-generation conflict though.

Ivory trade made Greenland great, then barren again

Turns out a one-trick economy never lasts long.

Men wearing tight underwear have lower sperm count

But that doesn't mean their fertility is necessarily affected.

Enigmatic creatures that lived 630 million years ago were animals -- but not like anything we've seen before

To the untrained eye, they look just like plants, static and seemingly inactive. But things are not always as they seem.

Europe is so hot right now that it has to stop its nuclear plants

There's a particular irony to this situation.

NASA achieves coldest temperature in space, probes the nature of gravity

The most sophisticated fridge in space is already delivering fantastic results.

Flowers have likely been producing heavenly scents for millions of years

Would you care for some eau d'Dinosaur?

Bermuda fireworms glow in a one-of-a-kind way

Glow your own way.

Geoengineering the Earth against climate change might do as much harm as good

It looks like we'll have to tackle climate change the good old-fashioned way

Smart clothes may be right around the corner, thanks to a new fabrication technique

Smart clothes -- not watches -- are the future of wearables.

Where crows go in the winter -- and other stories about migration

We see them ever so often, but there's so much still shrouded in mystery.

Scientists manage to keep proteins 'alive' outside cells

The discovery paves the way for advanced materials that have the same functionality as living organisms.

When monkeys work together, their brains think in sync -- and social dynamics play a huge role

Could this also be applied to humans?

Obesity May Also Increase Flu Spread, Not Just Flu Severity

A new study suggests obesity may play an important role in flu transmission.

Brands and ads displaying wild animals could make us oblivious to the fact that they're dying off

You probably think there are a lot of these animals running around.

We may be close to runaway climate change, a new paper warns

Not good news.

'Spicy' seeds coated in ghost peppers ward off mice and help restore America's grasslands

Scientists are saving America's iconic prairies from mice by coating seeds with hot peppers.

Curbing climate change: carbon storage is good, forests are oft-times better

If it ain't broken, don't replace it with a powerplant.

NASA's brand new TESS telescope is already sending back impressive footage

Even before it actually started doing science, TESS sent back awesome footage of a passing comet.

Rubber band producer adds graphene to its bands -- to make them last forever

They say nothing lasts forever -- but that's not really true.

Bizarre, rogue planet boasts impressive magnetic aurora

It's a planet -- no, it's a brown dwarf. No, it's... both?