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As Nicaragua and Syria embrace Paris Agreement, it's literally the US vs the rest of the world

Trump's US is the only country who doesn't want the Paris Agreement.

Enceladus' hidden ocean is kept warm by porous core

The findings could have important consequences for the prospect of finding alien life there.

Tired brains are prone to mental lapses as whole areas 'doze off'

Ah yes. The dreaded brain fart comes under scrutiny.

Mice will pick social rules over might-makes-right, hinting at the birth of human societies and laws

The basis of any civilized society.

How to create deliciousness -- the chemistry behind cooking

Who doesn't love a good meal?

After the dinosaurs went extinct, mammals crawled out of the dark to take over

The extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs left many empty niches for the mammals' taking.

The UN COP23 starts today -- Why this matters, and what you need to know

This could have a big impact on our lives.

Trump negotiators brand coal as the solution for the climate crisis at UN conference

It would be funny if it wouldn't be sad.

New EPA advisor believes air is "a little too clean for optimum health"

Unfortunately, it seems like this administration is hellbent on making the EPA an anti-scientific, destructive organization.

US report says climate change is happening, but US leaders disagrees

It's almost like the current government is building its own alternate reality.

What the oldest spiral galaxy can teach us about how the Milky Way evolved

It was around just 2.6 billion years after the Big Bang.

New algorithm turns low-resolution photos into detailed images -- CSI style

Zoom in on that license plate. Yes, I see it clearly now...

Scientists discover new type of fusion reaction -- merging quarks is eight times more powerful than single reactions in H-bomb

Scientists were afraid this could lead to a planetary-bomb but, luckily, there's nothing to worry about.

Artificial light-absorbing nanoparticles mirror insect cloaking device

The tiny spheres could boost our solar panels, telescopes, and might even lead to new cloaking devices!

Ozone hole at its slimmest after 30 years of international effort, keeps shrinking

The warmer temperatures seen in latter years helped keep its size in check.

T. Rex's tiny arms weren't meek after all -- new research says they were meant for 'vicious slashing'

T. Rex's forearms don't look that clumsy anymore.

Asteroid impact that wiped out dinosaurs was far worse than previously thought

Earth's average surface air temperature droppped by as much as a staggering 26 degrees Celsius.

Greenhouse gas emissions have already peaked in 49 countries, but it's still not good news

This is no time to pat ourselves on the back, researchers warn.

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.