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Stop claiming marijuana cures cancer -- FDA warns against unproven claims

Let's stick to what's scientifically proven, shall we?

Young bats learn different dialects from their nest mates

A difference in vocalization in bat 'dialects' is akin to the difference between London accent and, say, a Scottish accent.

Scientists discover third Orangutan species. It's already threatened with extinction

We just enlarged the great ape family. But there's also bad news.

Cosmic rays allow scientists to find large hidden void in Egypt's Great Pyramid

The 100-foot-long void could be a hidden chamber, as revealed by a groundbreaking investigation.

What's the difference between diffusion and osmosis

Both are passive transport processes that are essential to both living and non-living systems.

Looking to understand dark matter, a duo of scientists turned the Earth into a huge sensor

Legen -- wait for it -- science!

Early human ancestors may not have passed down knowledge but simply crafted tools on instinct

Luckily we're really big on it now.

The Power of Gravity and Its Capabilities

I don't think you understand the gravity of this subject.

Long-term exposure to microgravity changes brain structure of astronauts

Seems like the brain of astronauts starts to float upward.

Forests are increasingly patchy and fragmented -- which is bad news for the species living there

There aren't many things that can substitute a deep, thick forest.

Newly described genus hints at the evolutionary roots of the giraffe

Long neck, long history.

New printable invisible ink is no lame party trick

Now this will impress your friends.

A lazy seaslug hunts by 'kleptopredation', letting prey do half the work for it

This colorful sea slug likes second-hand groceries.

Neanderthals were doomed to fail, new study suggests

Humans weren't necessarily better than the Neanderthals, they just moved around more.

Science confirms: Spending time in nature really does help your mind

All nature helps, but rural and coastal areas more so than urban parks.

Brain "ripples" experience into memories when you sleep, study shows

Sleep seems to be a keystone of memory formation and retention.

Spider silk could lead to a new generation of microphones and hearing aids

Spider silk in your ear? For once, that sounds like a good idea.

Aliens could be more like us than we think, say Oxford scientists

Natural selection fosters certain qualities so aliens shouldn't look extremely different from humans.

Biologists discover a large blue hole in the Great Barrier Reef thanks to Google Maps

It's incredible what you can discover from your own bedroom these days.

NASA Scientists find 20 potentially habitable planets

Trick or treat? I'm dressed as a habitable planet.

MRI successfully predicts suicidality 9 out of 10 times

Scientists were able to detect suicidal thoughts, but don't expect to see this in hospitals anytime soon.

Exercising in a group rather than alone is a great way to handle stress, researchers reveal

Time to hit the gym!

Life-saving wristbands monitor epilepsy by detecting and characterizing seizures

The wearable device could change the lives of countless epilepsy patients.

NASA releases creepy space sounds for Halloween

Ever wondered how Halloween sounds like in space?

Stephen Hawking's PhD gets published online, crashes Cambridge's website with millions of views in mere days

Now that's what I call a fan base.

There hasn't been this much CO2 in the air in 3 million years. We have to stop, UN warns

Uh-oh.

Numbered jerseys for medical personnel leads to better teamwork and efficiency, researchers find

As a bonus, it also probably makes them look awesome.

Cannabis genome project will allow for new crops, better medicine

They're not interested in the 'high' part of cannabis, though.

Tricked into a treat: excessive amount of black licorice can be dangerous, FDA warns

Few people are aware that too much black licorice can be very dangerous.

Newly sequenced pumpkin genome reveals genes for tastiness and unique evolutionary history

Happy Halloween!

Earliest recorded solar eclipse in 1207 BC helps researchers date Egyptian pharaohs

The event is mentioned in the Bible and can date the reign of some Egyptian pharaohs to within a year.

Men with slightly longer legs than average might be more attractive to the opposite sex

Maybe it's time to try some high heels.

The bacteria in your saliva is due to your household and not your genetics

You share a lot with your family.

Adding irradiated plastic makes for stronger concrete, cuts CO2 emissions

A creative solution could ease concrete's strain on the environment.

Rare trees safeguard biodiveristy, new research finds

Nature meets computer models.

Canada geese flock to cities to escape hunters

This is good for the geese, but can be nasty for the locals.

Boiling water shapes Mars' landscape, experiment reveals

It's not heat, but low pressure that drives this boiling.

A surprising number of people develop food allergies in adulthood

Overall, more Americans are developing food allergies than ever.

It's time for another Fake Apocalypse -- the Nibiru version

Nibiru just won't go away. At least in the minds of some people.

Feathered dinosaur sported bandit mask and striped raccoon-like tail 130 million years ago

It was quite the rascal.

For the first time ever, our solar system is getting an outside visitor

Put the kettle on, we have a visitor.

Yellowstone supervolcano erupted twice 630,000 years ago

The more we know the better we can prepare for the next eruption. It could happen within decades or thousands of years.

We now have proof that conservation funding works

We have no reason not to invest in saving the other species in the world.

What Einstein thought about God, the Universe, science and religion

Einstein is also often misinterpreted and even misquoted. So what did the brilliant man think of the Universe?

Unless coal is phased out by 2050, Antarctica's melting ice sheet could drive a massive surge in sea level rise

Some countries are already planning to phase out coal by 2030 but it's not enough.

New CRISPR tools target RNA rather than DNA. They could fix 'typos' responsible for half of all genetic diseases

Scientists have sharpened CRISPR's scalpel.

Google Earth reveals hundreds of ancient structures in Saudi Arabia

Ironically, the archaeologist hasn't even visited Saudi Arabia.

The proton and antiproton are incredibly similar -- indicating that perhaps, our universe shouldn't exist

Why does the universe still exist? That's an intriguing question if I've ever heard one.

Massive 2.3-gigapixel image of Fornax Galaxy Cluster documents galactic 'serial killer'

You'll feel very, very small after reading seeing this image.

Scars left by glaciers show Antarctic ice retreat

Something similar might happen again soon.