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NASA's Kepler Space Telescope discovers 104 new planets outside of Milky Way

Of these planets, four are believed to potentially be similar to Earth.

Gravitational pull causes some earthquakes on California's San Andreas Fault

Despite being thousands of kilometers away, the sun and moon are behind some of the earthquakes on the Earth.

Scientists turn CO2 into rock in Iceland

Turning air into rock.

Tesla just changed one word in its mission statement - and it's a big change

Energy.

Borneo orangutan and two shark species hit extinction 'red list'

It is alarming to see such emblematic species slide towards extinction

How bringing cougars to cities could actually save lives

These big cats could save a lot of people -- if we let them.

Whales mourn, and grieve, and feel the loss of a loved one -- just like you or me

We all know the pain and harrowing loneliness of losing a loved one, and it seems whales do too.

Real life invisibility cloaks are closer than we think

A new advancement in the use of nanocomposites could pave the way for future invisibility cloaks.

Getting blackout drunk: how alcohol can leave you with no memory of the night before

Blacking out from alcohol is a bit more complicated than you might think.

One of the oldest known New Testament copies could have been written in pee-based ink

This ink is number 1. Literally.

Research suggests turtle shells evolved for digging, not protection

The discovery highlights how trait functions can change with evolution.

Birds in suburbs defend their territory more aggressively than their rural counterparts

City birds aren't very friendly to each other.

In the long run, morphine might actually cause more pain than it alleviates

Painkillers in the opium family (most notably morphine) may actually make pain last longer, a new study reports. Morphine treatment after a nerve injury doubled the duration of pain in rats and this is highly worrying. It gets even more disturbing when you consider the addictive potential of many commercial opioids such as OxyContin and Vicodin. If this is […]

Scientists create robotic stingray powered by light-activated muscle cells

It's just as crazy as it sounds.

Scientists move closer to world’s first Alzheimer’s disease vaccine

Human trials for the vaccine formulation will begin after the current pre-clinical studies are completed.

Amber reveals ancient insect that was literally scared out of its skin

After leaving its exoskeleton behind, the insect narrowly avoided amber entombment.

Grand study finds that diversity of life on Earth dropped below "safe" limits

Less species, more problems.

DIY bladeless fan from a water jug and some vases, via Rudolf Maker

Be a man, make your fan.

Newborn ducklings are capable of abstract thought

It turns out that ducklings are a lot smarter than we thought.

Flying Aerobot drone is being designed to soar in the skies of Titan

The drone will have to be light but solid enough to survive in the moon's harsh atmosphere.

Scientists use embryonic stem cells to create bone, heart muscle in just 5 days

Healing wounds might become a whole lot easier.

Star blast reveals water 'snowline' for first time ever

This space snow could help scientists better understand planet formation and evolution.

Two litters of mountain lion kittens found in local mountains of Southern California

The blue-eyed babies give scientists hope for the mountain lion population at large.

Glowing DNA origami used to recreate Van Gogh's 'Starry Night'

The end result is a perfect example of what can happen when art meets science.

The Fish and Wildlife Service's plan to save black-footed ferrets sounds so tasty I'd like to take part

It has M&Ms, peanut butter, flying drones, and fluffy critters. It's perfect.

NASA's Juno spacecraft sends back first color image of Jupiter from orbit

The image captures the gas giant and its surroundings in amazing detail.

New dwarf planet discovered in outskirts of solar system beyond Neptune

Pluto and Ceres have a new neighbor.

Dinosaurs probably cooed, not roared

Dinosaurs might not have been as terrifying as we thought.

Crops employ "austerity measures" to conserve water in drought conditions

By limiting the growth of their roots, grassy crops conserve soil water during drought.

New Sage Therapeutics drug alleviates postpartum depression in majority of patients

The drug might be a big step forward in the treatment of postpartum depression.

Researchers coax neurons into regenerating and restore vision in mice

This could allow us to restore vision, mobility or fight diseases like Alzheimer's.

Ancient supernovae might have contributed to Earth mass extinction

Death from the heavens.

Climate change pushing clouds higher into the atmosphere, shifting them towards Earth's poles

These movements could in turn help speed up global warming.

A more sustainable leather industry built from a petri dish

This biomaterial is not only better, but more humane than traditional leather.

Scientists create light-activated stingray robot composed of rat cells

A stingray created from living rat cells blurs the line between technology and nature.

Designed for astronauts, the RoboHand can double your hand's strength -- and soon, it will be available on Earth

Handy.

Aeromobil wants to have their latest prototype flying car commercially available by 2017

No traffic jams for this baby.

Religious people say they don't watch pornography... but the data says otherwise

Pornography is still a taboo in most communities, especially in religious ones. Almost without exception, religious people will deem it as deviant and sinful behaviour, and even viewing it is simply unacceptable. But data shows that they’re almost certainly lying. A study published June 2 in Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity: The Journal of Treatment & […]

Astronomers find water clouds on brown dwarf

Researchers working with the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii have made a stunning discovery: they found evidence of water clouds around a brown dwarf. Since its discovery, the brown dwarf known as WISE 0855 has fascinated astronomers. It lies just 7.2 light-years from Earth and it’s the coldest confirmed object outside of our solar system at temperatures ranging […]

NASA’s Dawn mission reveals Ceres craters that can trap water ice

Thirsty, anyone?

Light pollution causes spring to come earlier

The night light burns bright.

The smallest, most affordable atomic force microscope could be a game changer

This AFM is small, easy to use, and costs much less than many high-end AFMs.

Boredom can lead to more extreme political views, surprising study finds

Many extremists might just be bored -- and that just sounds dangerous!

Your smartwatch might be giving away your ATM PIN

Smart devices are quickly taking over our lives, but they may also be giving away our secrets.

What babies can see that you can't anymore

If you want to an objective opinion, you should ask a baby.

Air pollution confuses bees and hinders foraging

Bees have a very keen sense of smell -- they have to in order to survive. But air pollution is seriously plugging their 'nostrils'.

A thick drink, like a smoothie, will make you feel full regardless of how many calories it has

The brain can be fooled that enough nutrients were ingested with a thick drink, despite the drink may contain little to any calories.

A software bug could render the last 15 years of brain research meaningless

Some 40,000 studies need to be re-examined. Ouch.

Neanderthals in Belgium were cannibals and fashioned tools out the bones of their own kind

Researchers discovered a gruesome find.

These are the six emotional arcs of storytelling, big data study shows

Here's what makes a story tick.