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US court deems disobedience a 'necessity' against climate change, environmental threats

It doesn't set any legally binding precedents, but it definitely sets an important precedent.

Sudden infant death syndrome linked to a rare genetic mutation

Researchers believe a rare mutation associated with breathing muscles is the cause of SIDS.

Carbon conversion could make power plants emission-free within the next century

Can power plants be carbon neutral?

World-first case of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea, identified in the UK

The man's partner tested negative for infection, and authorities traced the man's sexual partners to ensure that the strain didn't spread.

Monkeys' brain activity syncs up when they watch each other do something

It's not monkey business.

How to boil the perfect egg, right to your taste, every time

This is an easy to use calculator that takes into account all the physical parameters that impact a boiling egg.

Mass extinctions don't come out of the blue -- and we're seeing some of the signs today

An incoming mass extinction isn't as hard to spot as we'd believed.

Social anxiety may be rooted in fear of making mistakes

The findings suggest that therapy should focus on making people less conscious of perceived mistakes.

In a galaxy far, far away, Dark Matter appears to be missing

The elusive dark matter surprises us once again... this time by being absent.

The world needs more carnivores, according to an analysis of their habitats

"It's ironic, that many of these large carnivore species are moving closer to extinction, while at the same time scientists are discovering their important effects on ecosystems."

Yarn-like battery can be knit into clothing

A finding that could open the door to a new generation of wearable electronics.

Elon Musk publishes new academic paper detailing his plans to colonize Mars

Finally, a detailed presentation of what's perhaps the most audacious plan of the century.

A Japanese company wants to sell on-demand fake meteor showers -- but scientists aren't happy

But this could spell trouble for some satellites.

Exotic type of supernova wrapped in a 'cocoon' burns fast and furiously

Not your typical stellar explosion.

Brown bear moms raise their cubs differently due to hunting

Our actions often have unexpected consequences.

Contrary to popular belief, the Amazon basin was a vibrant, culturally-diverse area

Modern technology is revealing more about ancient civilizations.

Novel material paves the way for atom-thin, invisible displays

The future is now!

Scientists find evidence of 1755 earthquake in pond sediment

It's like forensics, but for earthquakes.

Meet your new organ: the interstitium

Doctors believe this new organ might explain why cancer spreads so easily.

How to win friends and keep employees happy? Make them feel that they matter, research shows

Best way to do that is... you know... actually making them matter to you.

Almost 40% of childhood asthma cases are caused by air pollution

Let's make the air cleaner!

More than a third of graduate students are depressed

Graduate students are six times likelier to be depressed than the general population.

Pot twist: Cannabis component helps fight addiction in new study

A preclinical study using rats shows that Cannabidiol can reduce the risk of relapse.

Children with autism are actually less likely to be vaccinated, new study finds

I'll be seeing you in the comment section.

Tooth-mounted sensor can track what you eat

The tiny sensor provides objective information about a user's diet.

Pill shows promise in treating peanut allergies

It's not a cure -- but this oral treatment makes people less susceptible to life-threatening allergic reactions.

Mesolithic people were able to withstand dramatic climate shocks, new study shows

These ancient populations were impressively resilient.

Novel graphene filter removes 99% of organic waste in water

Bottoms up!

8 New Tools and Emerging Technologies For Tuberculosis

Science is making great progress in eradicating the infection that kills 1.7 million annually.

Researchers capture first ever images of microglia eating brain synapses

Eating for success!

The Role of Drones in Climate Change Research

New challenges often require new technology -- and the technology is here.

Humanity has contended with rising seas before -- and it didn’t go well for us

It's a bad day when the ocean moves into your living room.

The Pacific Garbage patch is 16 times bigger than we thought

Yikes.

H7N9 Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Vaccine Trials Begin

Could we be drawing close to finally defeating this disease?

Scientists double the number of Neanderthal genomes, gleaning new tribal insights

Cheeky new details concerning the interbreeding between Neanderthals and our own species.

Forgotten Poison: How Cigarettes Hurt the Environment

The extent of the environmental devastation cigarettes are responsible for is vast.

US Beef eaters are responsible for half of food-related emissions

The takeaway message is simple: eat less meat, especially beef.

Scientists create earwig-inspired origami, with potential applications in space travel, foldable electronics, and tents

The tiny earwig's wing could lead to better space probes and tents.

Scientists discover why cockroaches are such good survivors

Their insane ability to survive almost anything is written in their DNA.

Freezing gut nerve makes you less hungry, aiding weight loss

It sounds extreme, but it worked -- with no side effects.

An astronomer thought he discovered a new, bright star -- turns out, it was just Mars

It's the rediscovery of the year.

Hip hop music teaches children to recognize stroke and act quickly, study finds

Music can save lives, too.

Surreal, six-inch mummy with an elongated skull finally described by scientists

Spoiler alert: not an alien.

World's first continuous room-temperature maser open door to new applications

A major breakthrough in physics.

Bees can defend themselves against some neonicotinoid pesticides

A new way to make pesticides more bee-friendly.

Chilling maps show just how scorching 2090's US will be, thanks to climate change

100°F isn't something that puts a smile on your face.

Trees that grow up in a neighborhood with many species produce more wood

Strength in numbers (of species).

Healthy food significantly improves major depression symptoms, new study finds

"You are what you eat."

Researcher captures stunning video of Antarctic minke whales

Minke whales are grossly understudied, but researchers hope to fix that.

Some 70,000 years ago, a rogue star duo whooshed by our solar system -- and early humans probably saw it

If you happened to be alive 70,000 years ago, you'd be in for quite a show.