Eight-year-old in Sweden pulls ancient sword from a lake
This makes her the queen, right?
Banksy stencil sells for $1.3 million — then immediately self-destructs
The painting doubled in value, since this is Banksy world and normal rules don't seem to apply.
3,500-year-old spiced latte? Archaeologists report earliest known usage of nutmeg
The spice gives an exciting insight into an old civlization.
Sexual assault and harassment has long-lasting consequences on women
The fact that so many women go through this is nothing if not disturbing
If we want to find the “missing” dark matter, we have to look beyongblack holes
Dark matter makes up most of the universe -- and we still don't really know what it is.
Homeopathy is ineffective against children’s cold and flu
Captain Obvious to the rescue!
Do cats keep rats away? Not really — but it’s complicated
It's not about the fight, it's about what leads to the fight.
University creates Mars-like soil — and you can buy it dirt cheap
A way to create a piece of Mars here on Earth -- kind of.
Scientists discover new hummingbird species and it’s almost extinct already
A remarkable finding, already highly vulnerable.
The taller you are, the more likely you are to develop varicose veins
It's not all good when you're tall.
People can handle the truth — more than you think
Speak your mind, but don't be a jerk.
Here’s why it doesn’t get dark when you blink
It's not magic -- it's science.
Renowned mathematician Michael Atiyah claims to have solved the Riemann Hypothesis
A problem that turned out to have more sides than initially thought.
History in the making: Japan lands two rovers on asteroid
This could give insights on the birth of the Earth, and even the solar system.
Renowned mathematician claims “simple” solution to 160-year-old problem
This could be huge.
Researchers have found a pattern for prime numbers — and it resembles something from nature
We don't often think about mathematics as being beautiful, but perhaps we should.
We have accounts of PTSD in warfare from Homer to the Middle Ages
Things are not OK.
Decentralized micro-grids could be the next big thing for renewable energy
Is this what the future will look like?
Early humans grew grains for beer, not bread, new study suggests
The researchers also recreated the brewing process in the lab -- for science, of course.
Generosity may be contagious, new study suggests
Maybe generosity isn't as fixed as we thought it to be -- an important lesson from an indigenous tribe.
The Kiwifruit duplicated its vitamin C genes twice — 20 and 50 million years ago
Talk about a bold strategy.
Scientists crack genetic code of poisonous, invasive frog
The cane toad is an old species, but this is the first time its genome was sequenced.
Biologists discover new bird species in Africa — and it’s already in trouble
There's some good news, but also a lot of bad news.
Most supermarket yogurt products contain too much sugar, new study warns
Do you like sweet yogurt? You might want to read this.
How birds stay slim even when they overeat
It's not only about what you eat -- it's also about how you use that food.
Worse foods cause higher rates of cancer, new study concludes
The connection between nutrition and the risk of cancer remains a complex and intricate topic.
Almost half of all resident physicians suffer from heavy burnout
This is a growing problem which needs to be addressed as soon as possible -- otherwise, we all lose out.
Want people to buy more electric cars? Simply put green license plates
Several countries are already doing it.
EU to stop using daylight savings as of 2019
Finally, people are ditching DST.
Otters can use paws and whiskers as accurate sensors
Not ony are they very precise, but they're also very decisive.
How the dragonfly got its wing patterns
Dragonflies have been around for 200 million years, long before humans stepped in. They also feature intricate wing patterns, which...
It’s been a week since a solar observatory was mysteriously closed — and we still don’t know why
Everyone loves a good mystery, but this is just weird.
Amazingly well-preserved Ice Age wolf pup found in Canada
The miner who found it thought it was a dog.
Scientists show how plants communicate — and it looks amazing
I could watch these videos all day.
New hurricane animation from the Weather Channel is insanely realistic — and very beautiful
Impressive, and very helpful -- visual technology at its finest.
Some Roman breadmakers took season-long vacations
What do water mills, isotopes, and Roman bread have in common?
MRSA originated in humans — but it frequently jumps to other animals and bounces back to us
The resilience and adaptability of these superbugs is impressive -- and scary.
When it comes to protecting wildlife, we need better policy, not more science
Well, here's a surprise.
200 leading scientists and artists sign a joint letter urging the government to take environmental action
The letter has generated polarizing responses.
Fishermen find 10,000-year-old skull and antlers belonging to extinct giant elk
Well, talk about a big catch.
Flat-earthers apparently believe in climate change — and nothing makes sense anymore
Nothing makes sense anymore.
Contrary to popular belief, drought actually leads to fewer snakebites
It seems that in this case, the popular belief was wrong.news
Fossil finding shows how early mammals developed early traits
What do you get when you cross a reptile and a mammal? We don't know, but it certainly evolved from...
Europeans have been eating cheese for at least 7,000 years
I know it's a bit cheesy, but this is definitely a remarkable find.
US Marines will save $70,000 by 3D-printing F-35 part
3D printing is making quite the splash in the military.
Volvo reveals stunning electric robo-taxi
Volvo aims to have 33% of its cars be electric and driverless by 2025 -- an incredibly ambitious target.
Common painkiller linked to major heart problems
Diclofenac could be associated with an increased risk of major cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke.