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Eating organic reduces cancer risk? Not so fast

Not so fast.

A parasite worth three times its weight in gold is disappearing -- and with it hundreds of thousands of jobs

The gold rush for a unique Himalayan fungus seems to be running out.

Widows and widowers who suffer from intense grief risk inflammation that can kill

Grief can literally be heartbreaking.

Gas released by human body could indicate a movie's age rating

A movie theater's air is literally packed with the audience's tension -- and we can use that to measure a suitable age rating for the film.

Signs of fracking water found in freshwater mussels

"Cleaned" fracking water is not that clean, and can do significant long-term damage.

Cheap CubeSat snaps first images of Mars

While this isn't a remarkable achievement in itself, it shows that CubeSats are a viable technology for interplanetary missions.

New structure that keeps cells bound together discovered in human cells

We're nowhere near close to 'discovering everything' yet.

One in ten heavy cannabis users who quit experience withdrawal symptoms

There's such a thing as cannabis withdrawal syndrome, and it's symptoms have been associated with a variety of psychiatric disorders.

The 2016 election was so traumatic it caused PTSD symptoms in 1 in 4 young adults

For some students, the hate speech and divisive campaign of the last election were particularly traumatic.

The Universe is expanding -- gravitational waves could show us how fast

A massive breakthrough in astrophysics might enable us to finally determine the rate at which the universe expands.

Jurassic-era mammalian relative found with 38 of its babies' skulls

Although this mammalian forerunner still reproduced like a reptile, the fossils shed much light on our own evolution.

The smell of lavender really is relaxing, study confirms

There's a bit of science to lavender's magic.

Drug cocktails can almost double lifespan -- in worms and fruit flies, so far

The findings suggest that the mechanism would probably work on humans too.

Humans are now pooping microplastics

It's the first to show that humans are eating plastic.

Mars may yet hold life in salty subsurface waters

Mars may be more life-friendly than we thought.

Here Is Why You Should Use Disposable Containers Instead of Plastic Ones

Storing food properly is very important because our own health is at stake here.

Synthetic wood is fire and water resistant

It's also as crush-resistant as natural wood.

Scientists regrow hair cells in mice, suggesting hearing loss is reversible after all

In the future, growing old may not necessarily mean you'll have bad hearing.

Golden labs seem to be healthier than their chocolate cousins -- and we're not sure why

Who's a good boy? All dogs, that's who. But some have more problems than others.

No Photoshop involved: this iceberg really is almost perfectly rectangular

It's as if someone cut it with a knife.

Pancreatic cells can naturally morph to combat diabetes, pointing to new avenues of treatment

Other cells can likely do it too, the researchers believe.

NASA names new constellations after Doctor Who, Hulk, and Godzilla

Someone call a Doctor!

Earth's inner core is solid, seismic waves reveal

It's amazing how we can learn things about the very depths of our planet.

Sunlight kills indoor germs almost as well as UV rays

Pull the drapes and enjoy free home sanitation, courtesy of the sun.

Scientists create a Bose-Einstein condensate in space for the first time

That's just colored water in the picture.

New study reveals why dandelions are among the best fliers -- they take to the air in a unique way

We have a lot to learn from the humble dandelion.

Female gamers are three times more likely to study science

Encouraging 'geeky girls' to pursue a STEM degree could help bridge the gender gap.

Researchers find Jurassic piranha-like flesh-eating fish, and also spot their victims

The Jurassic had flesh-eating fish... of course it did.

World's largest organism is being eaten away by wild animals

A clonal colony of Aspen stretching over 100 acres is being threatened -- and it's all on us again.

Scientists develop self-lubricating, smart condoms

An innovation which will make a lot of people happyier.

Breastmilk protects infants from antibiotic-resistant bacteria and improves preemies’ brain development

An aggressive campaign of producers of baby formula has led to a decrease in breastfeeding rates.

Ghost fishing kills over 650,000 animals a year. These researchers believe they've found a solution

Technology to the rescue!

Virtual reality simulation makes people more compassionate towards the homeless

The VR experience made participants more likely to sign a petition for affordable housing.

Scientist exposes predatory journals by submitting 'Rick and Morty' papers

Briefly, a dinglebop was smoothened by the help of schleem.

Novel video shows what drone impacts can do to planes. Spoiler alert: it's very, very bad

That's... surprisingly damaging!

Lab-tailored enzyme shows promise as a new and powerful treatment against tobacco addiction

Science to the rescue.

'Earliest evidence of life' may just be really old rock

The debate is far from over, though.

Giraffe patterns aren't random -- and they're quite important

Have you ever noticed a giraffe's patterns?

Researchers document first evidence of epigenetic inheritance via sperm

We're not sure yet if a father's experience can affect the health of offspring.

'Rust' fungi threaten to wipe out Latin America's coffee crops

A fungal infection has devastated up to 70% of coffee production in some regions.

Antarctic ice shelf makes ghostly sounds as winds whip across its surface

It's like the soundscape for a bad horror movie.

How supercapacitors could usher in a new age for hybrid vehicles

Supercapacitors, super cars.

Gas giants orbiting young star may require astronomers to rethink planetary formation

A bizarre stellar 'toddler' is leaving scientists scratching their heads.

Apple donates 1,000 watches for study to monitor binge eating

Every 60 minutes, someone dies in the U.S. because of an eating disorder.

Dogs may be able to process the meaning of some words, brain scans reveal

Man's best friend seems to have a neural representation of the words it has been taught.

Humans are exterminating mammals faster than evolution can keep up

Saving biodiversity makes more sense than waiting millions of years for it to re-evolve.

Canada’s Pied Piper Province -- How Alberta Became Rat-less

Alberta managed something that few other areas can boast.

Jupiter's moon Ganymede shows signs of "strike-slip" tectonic activity

This could, ultimately, help us look for extraterrestrial life in our solar system.

Chili peppers may have antidepressant qualities

Capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers, eased depression symptoms in mice.

Neanderthal child was eaten by giant bird

Talk about a gruesome story -- yikes!