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It's a type of war we should do our utmost best to avoid.

Global warming is one of the main concerns on everybody's lips, causing more and more damage to the environment every year, ...

Scientists combine two cancer drugs to delay aging and disease in mice.

U.S. experts uncover rogue communication devices inside solar inverters and batteries

A new archeology is being developed based on evidence of human activity in the Earth’s sedimentary record, and archeologists are ...

Ice Age humans mastered fire with astonishing precision.

The Punic people had almost no genetic ties to Phoenicians, even though the latter founded the great city of Carthage.

A century after its discovery, the elusive giant finally reveals itself on camera.

It's the ultimate true crime book.

The rocks are tied to the onset of a devastating mini Ice Age in the 6th century CE.

Watch out for this weekend's full moon that's a little dimmer, a little smaller — and steeped in seasonal lore.

You don't get this much swagger by holding back your insults. Image via Wikipedia. William Shakespeare gave the English language ...

An ancient Antarctic ecosystem is revealed after a massive iceberg breaks free.

Researchers were concerned that solar panels could end up competing with wildlife havens. Turns out, the two aren't mutually exclusive.

A small change in diets can make a big difference for your health.

Take a little break and enjoy the festivities all over again, all thanks to Jeff Cremer and his trusty drone.

Not your average cat -- or your Christmas tradition.

Donald Trump speaking with supporters at a campaign rally at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, 2016. Credit: ...

Looking at sugar rationing during WWII has revealed some real benefits to that low sugar diet in infants.

An engineer’s clever artificial glaciers bring water back to parched Himalayan fields.

Image credits: Hanson Lu. All major supermarkets and retailers that sell groceries, such as Kroger, Walmart and Costco, give large ...

Some of these "fitspiration" videos could be harming the very people they aim to inspire.

The disoriented baby birds can easily get lost and drawn into towns.

New study reveals striking differences in how marital status impacts aging for men and women.

We can use gravity as an engine for our spacecraft.

Credit: Flickr, Chemist4U. Pharmacist Mark Mikhael has lost 50 pounds over the past 12 months. He no longer has diabetes ...

It doesn't look like much to the untrained eye, but experts say it could be a 130,000-year-old sculpture.

Considered as one of the sources of income for organised crime, along with drugs, weapons and human trafficking, transnational environmental ...

Smartphone addiction has been linked to mental problems such as anxiety.

An illustration imagines what a Neanderthal father and his daughter might have looked like. Credit: Tom Björklund. The Neanderthals (Homo ...

AI computers could operate in extreme environments like Venus, thanks to new heat-resistant technology.

Image generated by AI. The fear of witchcraft led to centuries of persecution and executions across Europe. While there were ...

Ptolemy's original 2,000-year-old treatise in Greek was overwritten with an unrelated text in Latin. Using modern imaging, scientists were able ...

About one year ago, groundbreaking image-generation AI hit the stage — and they hit it in style. AI image creators, ...

Here's one for the parents out there.

High-ranking mice are more prone to depression. Could the same be true for humans?

Two Swedish scientists have developed a promising non-human bait solution to combat resilient bedbug infestations.

Making the most of those extra morning moments might be beneficial, new research suggests.

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A new view of the Milky Way sees through neutrinos.

Of mice and scared elephants. Why is this myth so prevalent?

Foraging is a fun and sustainable way to connect with nature and enjoy fresh, local foods. Learn how to forage ...

Foraged mushrooms can make an excellent addition to a homemade dish. Image credits: Annie Spratt. Foraging for mushrooms is a ...

It may sound counterintuitive, but higher wages don't affect employment due to sector-wide market forces.

‘All work, no independent play’ may be an important in children’s declining mental health

This could open tantalizing possibilities for human reproduction as well.

There is little genuine competition and manufacturers are free to set high prices with impunity. But there is also more ...

In the fight against cancer, we need all the help we can get.

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