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Does living near wind turbines really affect your health?

The answer is certainly debated.

There are huge differences in how animals see the world -- we're among the crisp-eyed

Enjoy the world in HD.

Scientists confirm that Higgs boson is coupled to bulky cousin in new physics breakthrough

Yet another victory for the Standard Model.

More bang for your cup: new algorithm determines ideal caffeine intake for the best results

Give me coffee or heads will roll.

Aggressive guppies turn their eyes black to warn other fish

Watch out!

Innovation can reduce energy demand without sacrificing well-being, study suggests

The two aren't mutually exclusive -- we can get lots of energy sustainably and cheaply.

In a remarkable first, woman's advanced breast cancer is eradicated

This is truly an exciting achievement.

Cell-membrane-coated nanobots successfully clear out 66% of bacteria and toxins in blood samples

Boy oh boy, am I excited for nanomedicine!

Bonobos may get disgusted too -- which may help trace the origin of this behavior in humans

Our primate cousins seem to get grossed out as well.

New study shows that Antarctica is seismically active -- we just haven't listened close enough

If you want to understand something, you need to study it closely.

Timing chest compression to "La Macarena" might save a life during CPR

You can finally use the earworm for something good!

One genetic change 3 million years ago made our brains big -- and won us the world

I'm not complaining.

Earth's first giant predators produced killer babies

If the adults weren't scary enough, the babies were also killing machines.

Wilting away: Van Gogh's legendary sunflowers are turning brown

After 150 years of blossoming, the flowers are slowly turning brown.

Avoiding eating meat and dairy is the single best thing you can do for the environment

The bottom line? Eat less meat!

Banning plastic bags: Chile becomes the first country in the Americas to opt for a ban

Despite some city and state-wide measures, no other country in the Americas has banned plastic bags.

Taking photos impairs memory of the object or event -- but it's unclear why

And this occurs whether or not we know we can access the photo. Relish the moment, instead!

Pluto has frozen 'sand' dunes made from methane ice

It's the last place scientists expected to find something like this.

How to Become an Amateur Scientist (and Why You Should)

You don’t need a Ph.D. to be a scientist, nor do you need a lab coat and goggles.

Researchers create the first antimicrobial medical examination gloves

Getting the upper hand against germs.

Amazing views of Earth captured by NOAA's latest weather satellite

The level of detail is exceptional.

Why do snakes flick their tongues?

It's probably not what you think it is.

Meet the oldest tree in Europe

A Heldreich pine discovered in southern Italy has been thriving for more than 1230 years.

First metal pollution event in Europe suggests Europeans were smelting metal 5,600 years ago

The metal ages may have started in the Balkans.

Making babies on Mars will be challenging and might even lead to a new species of humans

Are we ready for the biggest ethical challenges mankind has ever faced?

Wearing glasses might really mean you're smarter, new study finds

Glasses can drastically change a person's appearance.

The magic number of exercise hours for seniors to improve their thinking skills

The most important thing is that you stick with it.

Life bounced back quickly at the famed dinosaur-ending asteroid impact site

We don't know much about how life bounces back after such a dramatic event.

Ancient bony fish that was larger than a whale shark and a fast swimmer

The findings might help settle an important debate among biologists.

Blackcurrant could create a new generation of healthy, eco-friendly hair dyes

Using leftover blackcurrant from soft drink production, researchers have created long-lasting hair dyes that aren't bad for you or the environment.

There are now over three million electric vehicles on the world's roads, after massive sales in 2017

Fossil's so last year.

Genes of living descendents might solve mystery of the Inca Empire's origin

Myths surrounding the founding of the Inca might not only be true -- they also seem to be linked.

Life satisfaction hinges not on what you do -- but who you do it with

It's dangerous to go alone -- take some friends.

Astronauts on the International Space Station will grow probiotic-rich broccoli

The return of the space veggies.

Scientists are now able to bio-print corneas

This research could usher in corneas-on-demand.

Weight gain is mostly controlled by what you eat -- not genetics

This is good news, because it means we can change things.

All countries in the world invited to join on the China Space Station

It should be ready by the mid-2020s.

Over 4% of English children are obese by the time they're 11

Put down that burger and that soda!

A million French smokers quit in 2017 thanks to anti-smoking campaigns

Anti-smoking measures really work.

Computer simulation predicts new exotic particle composed of two baryons

This would make it only the second such particle besides heavy hydrogen.

The Great Barrier Reef had 5 near-death experiences so far, but this one might be its last

The Great Barrier Reef may be facing its worse threat yet.

Greenland, Faroe Islands to stop commercial fishing of wild salmon for 12 years

The deal was made possible by the efforts of the Atlantic Salmon Federation and North Atlantic Salmon Fund.

French scientists looked at what makes dolphins happy -- and they're very much like us

Quality time with friends makes anyone happy.

The zombie ant fungus changed to adapt to the climate, study finds

The parasitic fungus Ophiocordyceps kimflemingiae targets a specific host species of carpenter ant, forcing them to drastically change their behavior.

Tall trees in tropical forests are less vulnerable to drought

Novel insights into the inner works of complex tropical ecosystems.

European Union considers total ban on plastic straws and cutlery

We can only hope this comes to fruition.

Mongooses remember when their friends helped them -- and help them back

These cute little predators are very social creatures.

Most popular vitamin and mineral supplements provide no health benefit

Instead of dietary supplements, focus on a healthy diet, researchers say.

Cockroach milk might become the next superfood on millenials' wish list

Roach list has three times the energy content of dairy milk.

Incredibly well-preserved fossils show that dinosaurs also had dandruff

Talk about ancient dandruff.