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How different stages of sleep work together for creative problem solving

Even the toughest problems cand find a solution in our sleep.

A fiber-rich diet can protect against the flu

The bottom line: eat more fiber.

Laser heats water to 100,000°C in less than a millionth of a millionth of a second

The experiment turned liquid water into plasma.

Australia's 'Man with the Golden Arm' retires after saving 2.4 million babies -- urges people to "break his record"

A rare antibody his body produces made his blood priceless to doctors.

New agility test could show how good young football players are

Science is slowly creeping into the locker rooms.

Scientists see rise and fall of civilizations in Greenland ice sheet

The more money you used, the emissions you produced, and that can be traced back -- back to Greenland.

Nouns slow down speech, which is why we utter a lot of 'uhs' and 'uhms' before them

We're far more likely to use slow-down sounds before nouns than verbs.

Growing up in poverty affects the structure of the brain -- even in adult life

The correlation stood even for people well above the poverty line.

World Health Organization: We need to ban trans fats within the next five years

It's a very important plan -- here's hoping it succeeds.

Two thirds of Americans believe the government isn't doing enough for the environment

The only thing people agree on was that things were going the wrong way.

NASA shuttle finds evidence of water plumes on Europa -- sparking more hopes signs of life

This could be huge for our search of extraterrestrial life.

Alcohol and tobacco, not illegal drugs, are the biggest threat to human health

Put that cigarette down, and forget that extra beer.

Utah tourists are destroying ancient dinosaur tracks -- and throwing them into the water

Ignorance at its finest.

"Exiled" asteroid shouldn't be where it is

How did it get there?

Machine learning corrects photos taken in complete darkness, turns them into amazingly sharp images

Who needs Photoshop when you got this?

Celebrating Richard Feynman's 100th Birthday

In honor of Feynman's centennial.

Deadly fungus threatening to wipe out amphibians around the world traced to Korea

The East Asian pet trade of amphibians needs to be halted at once, according to the researchers.

Most oncologists recommend medical marijuana, although they admit they're not informed enough

The gap is important to bridge.

Ant groups alternate between movement types to avoid obstacles

Birds, err, ants of a fellow flock together.

Mindbending 'Spooky Action at a Distance' experiment involving 100,000 gamers proves Einstein wrong

Quantum mechanics -- how does it work?!

Stress may be our hidden weapon against anxiety disorders, new research suggests

Silver linings!

Early baleen whales were fearsome predators with wicked teeth, but lost them entirely

Baleen, one surprising fossil suggests, evolved from gums rather than teeth.

A new study reveals why ice gets so slippery -- and it wasn't what we expected

The next time you slip on a lick of ice, at least you'll know the physics behind it!

Probiotics and breastfeeding help fight antibiotic resistance in children, study suggests

Results are promising, but keep in mind that the benefits of probiotics are oversold and exaggerated.

Woman's runny nose lasted for two years, turns out it was a freaking brain fluid leak

She spent a lot of money on tissues...

Food files: Who invented hummus?

You've heard of hummus, but have you heard of the Hummus Wars? Come, let's dip in.

Political preference doesn't dictate your views on climate -- except if you're American

In America, every political group comes with its own views on climate change.

The Antonine Wall was adorned with brightly-colored, grisly propaganda to keep Scottish tribes at bay

The best fight is one you can paint your way out of.

Why whales are so big

Marine mammals are a strange bunch, and the sea is a very unforgiving environment.

Scientists find a potential cure for baldness

An old drug originally meant to treat osteoporosis could help millions get hair back.

Ultrasonic attacks are unlikely, but exposure to ultrasounds is unhealthy

Keep an eye out -- I mean, an ear out, for ultrasounds.

Why alligators on the beach and killer whales in the river is the new normal

Large predators are reclaiming what was rightfully theirs all along.

Prolonged exposure to Los Angeles Bay air induces dangerous mutations in the brains of rats

Inflammation and cancer-related gene expression was overcharged by exposure to particulate matter in city air.

What causes cavities and how to spot tooth decay

How long has it been since your last checkup?

HIV sexual transmission recorded live as the virus crosses the genital mucus membrane

It's strangely beautiful, even though we're talking about a dreaded pathogen.

Scientists find new shrew species in Philippines -- in a special "sky island"

The small shrew acts as a tiny cog in a very complex and special environmental mechanism.

UK millennials would happily sow, reap, and eat GMOs -- unlike older generations

GMOmnomnomnom.

Scientists analyze tornadoes in infrasound

Most tornado alarms are false, but this technology could change all that.

What scientists learned after they trained spiders to jump on demand

This study might help scientists build a new generation of super-agile micro-robots.

Nature Magazine announces first woman editor in its 149-year history

We'd like to wish her best of luck!

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.