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The first migrane-specific drugs to show promise in late-stage clinical trials

A new class of drugs might save you a lot of headaches.

With Flink, researchers will be able to 3D print living minifactories

Ever needed a tiny, living factory? Of course you did, you just didn't know it.

Google now runs 100% on renewable energy -- 3.0 gigawatts of it

Leading by example, Google invests more and more into renewable energy.

Being overweight is even more harmful than we thought, new study shows

We knew that extra pounds are bad for your health, but a new study claims that we may have underestimated the effect.

NYC's uptown and downtown rats don't mix, new study found

A young graduate student spent years studying the genes of NYC rats.

Huge exoplanet ten times more massive than Jupiter has unique carbon monoxide atmosphere

There's no water in its stratosphere -- a first that might change what scientists think Hot Jupiters form.

NASA algorithm and citizen scientists allow biologists to track whale sharks

The research could help us better understand and protect these gentle giants.

Antidepressants that make it past water treatment cause fish to fear predators less

Our human medication is affecting the behaviour of animals that live in the water.

A lot of eggs in one basket: Paleontologists discover pterosaur egg bonanza

They say don't put your eggs in one basket, but what about putting your eggs in the same bedrock?

The unfabulous reason why glitter should be banned 

Scientists glitter can be a health hazard for wildlife once it ends up in waterways.

Volcano in Bali has been erupting for over a week, and things might get even worse

Things are really heating up in Bali.

Supervolcano eruptions might be more common than we thought -- but there's still no need to panic

If it happens, it happens -- there's not that much we can do about it.

Rising seas risk washing tens of thousands archaeological sites clean off the map in the US alone

Children in the future will have a much soggier view of their roots.

Price of new solar energy plummets by 26% in one single year

It's more profitable to start deploying new solar now than operating currently existing coal or nuclear plants.

DNA just got a major update, with readable synthetic nucleotides

Half-synthetic life isn't sci-fi any longer.

Particle accelerator peers inside rare Egyptian-Roman mummy

This is one of only 100 such portrait mummies ever found in the world.

Prehistoric women had strong, bulky arms -- more powerful than today's athletes

Think you're buffed today? Well, I've got some news for you...

World's smallest fidget spinner is no bigger than a human hair

3-D printing just got a lot sexier.

What was the Indus Valley Civilization: the forgotten superpower of the ancient world

One of the most advanced civilizations on Earth at its time, the Harappans tragically never made it out of Antiquity.

NASA's new 2020 rover will look a lot like Curiosity but with some important tweaks

Those are some big wheels to fill.

Deepest fish in the sea is the undisputed king of the Mariana Trench

A ghostly, tiny fish dominates the deepest layers of the ocean.

Archaeologists find first ever evidence of Julius Caesar invading Britain

Caesar's incursion in Britain might have been more successful than we thought.

"Yeti" samples have been DNA tested and they actually come from Asian bears

Not so abominable.

Viagra will be available over the counter in the UK

Most men don't want to discuss erectile dysfunction with a doctor, even if it means further displeasure down the line.

MIT researchers design forest domes for Mars colonists

If we're going on Mars, we're going in style.

Cobalt-blue tarantula and 30 other species discovered in Guyana rainforest

The brilliant findings underscore the importance of conservation in the area, especially for invertebrates which are often overlooked.

UK archaeologists unearth "nationally important" collection of Iron Age artifacts

Among the most intriguing findings are a group of (likely ceremonial) cauldrons that show signs of long-term use and repair.

Gene mutation very common in a Amish community might extend lifespan by 10 years

The Amish could hold the secret to the 'fountain of youth'.

Artificial origami-inspired muscle can lift up to 1,000 times its own weight

When researchers from Harvard and MIT work together on something, it's probably going to be awesome. Case in point.

Swedish company builds food-laden 'Plantscaper' to feed the cities of the future

A skyscraper filled with food? Sign me up!

Scientists design $100 muon detector

It's a unique chance to do some top notch science from the comfort of your own home.

Bacteria-printed solar cells produce electricity during both day and night

Living solar cells could power medical or environmental sensors. They're fully biodegradable too.

MIT and Lamborghini team up to create electric car of the future

Lamborghini wants to replace batteries with supercapacitors and have an engine for each wheel.

Tofu waste is transformed into a new alcoholic beverage called Sachi

Tofu production could become zero-waste, yes whey!

Delicate seahorses found in the British river of Thames

Seahorses, in the Thames. What a time to be alive!

Earth worms can reproduce in Mars-like conditions, study shows

The worms could be crucial for a garden-like ecosystem if we ever want to establish a Martian colony.

Scientists create 'Trippy Machine' that induces drug-free hallucinations

The purpose is to identify how everyday consciousness works.

Light therapy might improve depression symptoms in bipolar patients

Some sunshine to brighten a bad mood.

Brexit was fueled by xenofobia and a desire to dominate others in society, new paper reports

It's disturbingly reminiscent of "sentiments stirred by the Nazis in Germany."

Quantum encryption is now fast enough to support a 'unhackable' internet

The required hardware is inconvenient, however.

US brewery wants to make beer on Mars -- so they're space-testing barley seeds next week

How do you go 'bottoms up' when there's no 'up' in space?!

New Finnish invention allows cars to easily detect black ice in real time

It could help reduce fuel consumption and make the winter roads safer.

Scientists successfully transplant coral into the devastated Great Barrier Reef

This successful first trial might one day save the reef.

About 90% fewer wild birds are traded thanks to EU ban

It has been very effective, with a few indirect effects.

Cinnamon burns fat cells, but don't start chugging cinnarolls just yet

Cinnamon is no miracle cure, but it might help fight those extra pounds.

Every other summer expected to break heat records by 2030

By 2050, virtually every summer will be hotter than anything we've experienced to date.

Almost half of all US cancers can be prevented through lifestyle, study shows

Put that cigarette down, skip the beer, and eat more fruits and veggies -- your cancer risk will go down dramatically.

Different species can emerge in only two generations, new study reveals

It's the equivalent of your grandkids being a new species. Pretty crazy.

Finland baker launches bread made almost entirely of crickets

Delicious and nutritious. Would you like a loaf?

LED light savings backfire spectacularly as light pollution increases dramatically

Instead of consuming less, we're consuming more.