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Small populations of bacteria can elude antibiotics -- here's how we're fixing that

Surprisingly, these bacteria survived through "random chance".

15 new planets discovered -- one is potentially habitable

Three of the newly-discovered planets are so-called super-Earths.

Industrialization pays less dividends: when manufacturing jobs shift abroad, their share peak at a lower level than in the previous country

It's a global problem, which means recent U.S. policy might be doomed to fail.

Pee, Poop, and Perspiration Will Be Useful in Traveling to Mars

Astronauts' waste will not be wasted.

New case of camel flu reported in Saudi Arabia

There is currently no antiviral treatment or vaccine for camel flu.

Solar storm expected to bring northern lights to the U.S. tonight

Maybe this is nature paying homage to Professor Hawking?

Galactic clockwork: Astronomers find all galaxies rotate once every billion years

Regardless of their size, all galaxies that just as long to come full circle.

Potato math: Student wins $250,000 for developing computer model that could saves farmers billions

Over 1,800 reasons to feel hopeful for the future.

Lead exposure might be responsible for 10 times more premature deaths than previously thought

Scientists have discovered that nearly 412,000 yearly deaths in the US can be attributed to lead contamination.

Neanderthals were compassionate caregivers, researchers suggest

They took care of their community members without expecting anything in return.

Why a spinning hard-boiled egg always faces up

Try it at home.

Adding lentils to your meals can combat high blood pressure

Lentils are good for your heart, researchers say.

Scientists invent ultra-white coating inspired by beetle scales

It's 20 times whiter than paper.

Hunt for planets through Kepler's data with this newly released Google code

Space exploration made easy.

Why the US spends so much on healthcare, but doesn't get the benefits it should

There's a lot of bad news, but there's also some good news.

Dinosaur-bird link seems to have been capable of active flight, solving long-time mystery

The way that it flew is unlike anything alive today!

Generic drugs for heart conditions work just as well as brand name drugs

They might not sound fancy, but generics work just as well for a faction of the cost.

You can't chase your happiness and have it too -- you must let it come to you

Chasing happiness might be what's pushing it away.

Chinese food is too salty and should have label warnings, study calls

There's too much salt in our foods, and Chinese is no exception.

"Haa, haa"-- the creepy laughing sound that ravens make reveals their age and sex

The ravens "laugh" when need help accessing food.

A year in space -- it really changes your genes

There's no need to panic, but these aren't exactly happy news.

Poor sleep linked to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease

The findings underline the importance of good sleep for preserving brain health.

Stopping muscle atrophy at old age could be possible

Scientists have found a connection between nerve loss and muscle atrophy. They think the process can be reversed.

Ancient humans thrived during a supervolcano eruption

It's an apocalyptic scenario on steroids -- and yet some humans not only survived it but thrived in the process.

Scientists find link between obesity and body temperature

Don't blame it on the genes, though.

Energy-positive fusion could be available within the next 15 years

This will change everything.

Ice-VII found in nature for the first time, suggests aqueous fluid present in Earth's deep mantle

A strange form of ice is intriguing scientists.

Citizen science called upon to study liverworts and help quantify climate change

These plants could become our climate "canary in the coal mine".

Elon Musk: Mars spaceship might test flight in early 2019

Another audacious claim from quite possibly the boldest man on Earth.

Why the WHO put a mysterious 'Disease X' on its most-feared list

We don't know anything about disease X -- that's the point.

Empathy might also be part genetic, a new study concludes

Don't blame it on genetics though.

Climate change is link between record-low Arctic ice cover, freak weather in Europe and the US

The Arctic's getting really hot.

Air pollution exposure during fetal life linked to brain abnormalities in children

Brain abnormalities might lead to cognitive impairment. that could have significant long-term consequences.

Brexit and Trump's nomination were caused by a 'sleeping' community neuroticism

The results were unexpected because we didn't understand what these campaigns woke in the public consciousness.

A demonic robo-wolf is now protecting Japanese farmlands

The scarecrow of the 21st century.

Revolutionary nanoparticle eye drops could make glasses obsolete

The procedure also involves a minimally invasive laser, and can be performed without medical supervision.

A spider hitched a ride to Hawaii, then evolved into many brightly colored species

Always the same colors: white, brown, and gold.

In Victorian Britain, poor rural areas had the best diet and health

Perhaps we could learn a thing or two from these old lads.

The brain "sees" prosthetics just like hands, new study reveals

This is encouraging news.

Scientists 'sew' atomic lattices seamlessly together

The findings could lead to a new class of electronics like flexible LEDs.

We can't grow new neurons in adulthood after all, new study says

Neurogenesis fully stops after the age of thirteen, researchers suggest.

CRISPR edit makes mosquitoes far less likely to pass malaria

This looks like a better alternative to wiping out mosquitoes at the population level.

Researchers create the 'crop hotspot' map of Mars so we know where to settle

All work and no food would make the colonists very sad. Also very, very dead.

The secret to youth? Exercising regularly keeps seniors’ bodies young and healthy

Yet another benefit of exercising!

Penguins find unattended camera, snap a fabulous selfie

It's one of the coolest selfies out there -- it was made in Antarctica.

Tiny diamond provides first evidence of Earth's fourth most abundant mineral

The diamond rose 700 km from Earth's mantle to the surface.

Massive new panda national park in China will try to save the iconic species

The park will try to improve connectedness of habitats to increase panda breeding.

New NASA data reveals many of Jupiter's hidden secrets

It's a trove of valuable data, but we're still just scratching the surface.

Researchers develop a pill that mimics the effects of exercising

The compound essentially tricks the body to burn fat instead of glucose for energy.

NASA records fascinating Martian landscape of odd rock formation and sand dunes

Mars is still full of surprises.