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These NASA researchers think Pluto is planet, but our definitions are 'bullshit' -- so they want to change them

I've never given up on you, Pluto.

Mock lunar dust kills cultured cells, alters DNA -- raising concerns about the real thing's toxicity

Dust 2.no.

Women prefer more masculine male faces no matter their own fertility

Good news for macho men.

Importing soybeans has a hidden cost

The importing country's environment also suffers.

Seismology could soon be used to protect elephants from poachers

It's an innovative idea that could one day be instrumental in protecting elephants.

Scientists play classical music to fancy crocodiles, then scan their brains

These have got to be the most cultured crocs.

Cloud-free exoplanet provides best evidence of sodium in planets outside our solar system so far

A cloudless exoplanet has become a benchmark for astronomers to gauge sodium content in alien worlds.

Global tourism generates 8% of the planet's emissions

Enjoy your vacation, but try to make it sustainable!

Performing artists with a history of childhood adversity have more intense creative experiences

Some of the best art comes out of a lot of pain.

Marine creatures hear us when we scuba dive, kayak, and even swim

Shh, swim lightly -- the animals can hear you.

Bones have a fractal-like structure making them super strong and flexible

Bones are more complex than they seem!

Eggs aren't really bad for your heart, despite common misconceptions

Just don't go crazy with the omelettes!

Alan Turing's final paper inspires new way to desalinate water

The brilliant mathematician would have been proud.

Researchers develop laser membranes that shoot from your eyes

Sign me up!

Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupts, threatening local community. So far, everyone is safe

Thankfully, everyone is safe.

Average atmospheric CO2 levels last month were the highest we've ever recorded, ever

Yikes.

Almost 40% of people aged 65 to 80 are sexually active, but few are open about it

Older people have sex too, but they don't talk about it to their doctors, which may be a problem.

New species of sea slug steals algae chlorophyll to live a solar-powered lifestyle

Lifestyle so green it shows through its skin.

Astronomers find helium in exoplanet's atmosphere for the first time

It took abnormally look considering helium is the 2nd most abundant element in the universe.

NASA lander will study 'Marsquakes'

The quakes will help scientists learn more about Mars' interior.

Victim's jawbone shows shocking intensity of Hiroshima nuclear attack

The victim was less than a mile away from the blast's center, with devastating effects.

Gray hair linked to immune system activation in mice

This may explain why some people experience premature hair graying.

Mistletoe exhibits unique, stunning biological property

Mistletoe really is a strange one.

Fasting can help stem cells in the intestine to regenerate

They are fast to heal.

Butchered rhino bones and stone artifacts suggest hominids were in Philippines 709,000 years ago

The toolmakers and butchers belong to a mysterious species of human ancestors.

More than just relaxation: Frequent sauna bathing reduces risk of stroke

Saunas are good for your heart, science suggests.

Stephen Hawking's final paper was just published -- and it's mindblowing

Before he died, the famous physicist completed his final theory of the cosmos.

Plants use underground networks to see when their neighbors are stressed

Despite their sedentary lifestyles, plants have a lot more going on than it seems.

Eighteen U.S states are taking the EPA to court over weakening emission regulations

"We are not looking to pick a fight with the Trump administration, but we are ready for one," said California Attorney General Xavier Becerra.

Engraved Crimean flint could point to Neanderthal symbolism

Neanderthals were every bit as complex and advanced as early humans -- and perhaps even more so.

Pink river dolphins in the Amazon basin are declining rapidly

These iconic animals could become extinct soon if we dont help them.

The incredibly mobile and efficient eyes of the mantis shrimp

Their eyes can rotate in ways you wouldn't imagine.

Unique fossils show how early bird beaks developed

It's a mix of surprisingly old and surprisingly modern.

Salty, subglacial lakes in Canada could be key for studying aliens

This would allow us to gain a new understanding of extraterrestrial life.

Hawaii moves to ban common sunscreen mixes in a bid to safeguard its corals

Worry not -- alternatives are readily available, so don't cancel your vay-cay just yet.

World's largest dead zone identified in the Gulf of Oman -- it's nearly the size of Florida

"Piracy and geopolitical tensions" kept it hidden from the scientific community until now.

Science shows what's the best time to learn a foreign language

You shouldn't let this discourage you though.

Want to remember your dreams? Try taking Vitamin B6, new study suggests

A hitchhiker's guide to remembering your dreams -- and your lucid dreams.

The longest straight-line path on Earth is a 20,000-miles ocean journey

It all started with an intriguing post on Reddit.

American pikas found to tolerate global warming better than expected

Adorable and resilient.

Boaty McBoatface to lead 5-year expedition to one of the fastest-melting glaciers

It's one of the last barriers holding back a lot of water from hitting the ocean.

No evidence to say that Earth's magnetic pole is reversing, new study concludes

Magnetic poles will likely remain in place for the foreseeable future.

A genetic bed of roses: scientists sequence the complete genome of the rose

Let's stop and smell the roses... at a genetic level.

Some bacteria eat antibiotics -- and this might actually be a good thing

There's an arms race going between us and bacteria. We seem to be losing -- badly.

Climate change-induced forest fires threaten iconic conifers in western US

The Klamath is set to lose many of its iconic conifers, to be replaced by shrubs.

Just a single chocolate bar may boost memory, cognition, immunity, and mood

Chocolate -- good for the tummy, good for the brain.

Vegetarian diets could help avert one-third of early deaths, Harvard researcher states

Vegetarians, rejoice!

NASA and ESA team up to bring Martian soil back home

A great partnership for a great goal.

Egotists' brains just don't care about the future, affecting their choices in life

"Whether the consequences of our choices for ourselves and others are visible immediately or will only materialize in the future, we need to integrate them into our considerations when deciding," the paper's abstract reads.

The European Union rules: total ban on bee-harming pesticides

The ban was applauded by many, but also contested by some.