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How free food might solve Tokyo’s subway problem
If soba noodles and tempura can't solve the problem, then what can?
Now computers are also beating us at Starcraft
Training computers to beat humans at war-like strategy games. What could go wrong.
How muscle memory works — and why you just don’t lose it
Use it or lose it -- until you use it again, that is.
Telemedicine boosts patient satisfaction in post-op care, study finds
This could be a way to provide much-needed healthcare in isolated areas.
Do adult humans really generate new neurons?
Science is often not about settling a debate, but about asking the right questions.
More than half of parents try non-scientific methods to stave off the common cold
Researchers advise parents to employ strategies that are evidence-based -- otherwise, their well-intended measures might not amount to all that much.
The 26 richest people own more than 50% of the planet — and the gap is widening
There's a new billionaire every other day, the report finds.
Why girls and boys have such different ADHD rates
Out of every 4 children who suffer from ADHD, 3 are boys. But in adulthood, the ratio gets very close...
Eating before going to sleep might not be all that bad, researchers find
Just don't go overboard with the snacks.
Could these fossils be the much-sought “missing link”?
The fortuitous discovery of the fossils involved a motivated researcher, a dog, and a 9-year-old boy.
Scientists use nano-ink to 3D print color-changing cup
Talk about a surprising change!
If you think cats are antisocial, it’s probably you, new study concludes
It's probably your fault -- of course.
Leading economists urgently call for a tax on carbon
The world's leading economists are saying we should tax carbon. The politicians say we shouldn't.
Diet check: the whale shark is more “vegetarian” than we thought
This could be very important for saving the world's biggest fish.
Saturn’s moon Titan has rainfall and seasons
It's raining hydrocarbon on Titan.
Staying fit halves the risk of a heart attack
There is apparently no upper limit for training when it comes to the beneficial effects for the heart.
Want to improve kids’ test scores? Help them reduce their anxiety, researchers say
It's a simple thing that can make a big difference -- especially for low-income children.
Researchers “trick” breast cancer cells and turn them into fat
It's an exciting new avenue for treatment.
Finland’s awesome new library is so popular it’s running out of books
Talk about a first world problem!
Urban areas can do a lot to support bees and other pollinators, new study concludes
"Plant more flowers!" -- scream the bees.
WHO report: You should eat 25g of fiber every day — and you probably don’t
Fiber helps protect against cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and a swarm of other health issues.
Want your kids to be calmer and have improved mental health? Connect them to nature, scientists say
Many parents have been suspecting this for a while -- now we have the science to confirm it.
DNA pioneer James Watson stripped of honorary titles after racist remarks
It's not the first time Watson has made racist statements.
Why we yawn and why it’s contagious
Just thinking about it makes me yawn -- because it's contagious, not because it's boring.
How big is the universe?
Scientists don't really know if the universe is finite or infinite, but here is the best of our knowledge
When worlds collide: Volcanic Lightning
These are two of the most spectacular phenomena you can observe -- and they can be intertwined.
The Manhattanhenge phenomenon — here’s what you need to know
It's a unique astronomic phenomenon.
There’s no such thing as an ideal diet, new study suggests
Eat more fibers, less energy dense foods, and you'll probably be alright.
Artificial Intelligence detects Alzheimer’s six years before human diagnosis
The age of AI doctors is dawning upon us.
US Government shutdown hits hard at scientists — and research in general
This is yet another reminder that political decisions have massive implications for science.
Americans are happier in states that spend more on public goods like libraries and parks
Useful information for policymakers.
Amoeba finds solution to Traveling Salesman problem
We may have to re-think what we thought we know about intelligence.
A third of cars sold in Norway in 2018 were purely electrical
Hybrid + electrical made up almost half of Norway's car market in 2018.
This AI can do a 3D facial reconstruction from a single picture
It's seriously cool.
Scientists devise mind-bending model of the Universe
Things are about to get very weird.
Researchers use ultra-violet light to study first English voyage to America
The first Englishman to set foot on America.
Does parenting make people unhappy?
The answer is often 'yes'.
Amid government shutdown, US National Parks overflow with garbage
This is bad news.
China spacecraft makes historic landing on the dark side of the moon
It's the first mission to ever land on the far side of the moon.
Bacteria in ancient Druid “healing soil” found to stop the growth of super bugs
It even stops MRSA.
Populist leaders are threatening democracy, researchers warn
The world is experiencing a dramatic surge of populism.
Freelancing might be bad for your health, a new study suggests
Working as a freelancer? You might want to read this.
Japan’s new year resolution: resuming commercial whale hunting
The decision has been met with disappointment and criticism.
An ancient recipe for chicken and damsons
An old, delicious recipe.
Meet the world’s smallest snowman
Isn't he adorable?
Yes, a quantum internet is possible, new study shows
This is seriously cool.
Stone Age people were living on the Himalayan plateau 30,000 years ago
They may have received some genetic assistance from an early race of humans.
Want to understand something complicated? Just try explaining it to yourself
It's like your very own 1 on 1 tutoring session.
Christmas traditions: In Catalonia, a man is pooping in the nativity scene
It's supposed to bring good luck!