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Food files: Who invented hummus?

You've heard of hummus, but have you heard of the Hummus Wars? Come, let's dip in.

Political preference doesn't dictate your views on climate -- except if you're American

In America, every political group comes with its own views on climate change.

The Antonine Wall was adorned with brightly-colored, grisly propaganda to keep Scottish tribes at bay

The best fight is one you can paint your way out of.

Why whales are so big

Marine mammals are a strange bunch, and the sea is a very unforgiving environment.

Scientists find a potential cure for baldness

An old drug originally meant to treat osteoporosis could help millions get hair back.

Ultrasonic attacks are unlikely, but exposure to ultrasounds is unhealthy

Keep an eye out -- I mean, an ear out, for ultrasounds.

Why alligators on the beach and killer whales in the river is the new normal

Large predators are reclaiming what was rightfully theirs all along.

Prolonged exposure to Los Angeles Bay air induces dangerous mutations in the brains of rats

Inflammation and cancer-related gene expression was overcharged by exposure to particulate matter in city air.

What causes cavities and how to spot tooth decay

How long has it been since your last checkup?

HIV sexual transmission recorded live as the virus crosses the genital mucus membrane

It's strangely beautiful, even though we're talking about a dreaded pathogen.

Scientists find new shrew species in Philippines -- in a special "sky island"

The small shrew acts as a tiny cog in a very complex and special environmental mechanism.

UK millennials would happily sow, reap, and eat GMOs -- unlike older generations

GMOmnomnomnom.

Scientists analyze tornadoes in infrasound

Most tornado alarms are false, but this technology could change all that.

What scientists learned after they trained spiders to jump on demand

This study might help scientists build a new generation of super-agile micro-robots.

Nature Magazine announces first woman editor in its 149-year history

We'd like to wish her best of luck!

These NASA researchers think Pluto is planet, but our definitions are 'bullshit' -- so they want to change them

I've never given up on you, Pluto.

Mock lunar dust kills cultured cells, alters DNA -- raising concerns about the real thing's toxicity

Dust 2.no.

Women prefer more masculine male faces no matter their own fertility

Good news for macho men.

Importing soybeans has a hidden cost

The importing country's environment also suffers.

Seismology could soon be used to protect elephants from poachers

It's an innovative idea that could one day be instrumental in protecting elephants.

Scientists play classical music to fancy crocodiles, then scan their brains

These have got to be the most cultured crocs.

Cloud-free exoplanet provides best evidence of sodium in planets outside our solar system so far

A cloudless exoplanet has become a benchmark for astronomers to gauge sodium content in alien worlds.

Global tourism generates 8% of the planet's emissions

Enjoy your vacation, but try to make it sustainable!

Performing artists with a history of childhood adversity have more intense creative experiences

Some of the best art comes out of a lot of pain.

Marine creatures hear us when we scuba dive, kayak, and even swim

Shh, swim lightly -- the animals can hear you.

Bones have a fractal-like structure making them super strong and flexible

Bones are more complex than they seem!

Eggs aren't really bad for your heart, despite common misconceptions

Just don't go crazy with the omelettes!

Alan Turing's final paper inspires new way to desalinate water

The brilliant mathematician would have been proud.

Researchers develop laser membranes that shoot from your eyes

Sign me up!

Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupts, threatening local community. So far, everyone is safe

Thankfully, everyone is safe.

Average atmospheric CO2 levels last month were the highest we've ever recorded, ever

Yikes.

Almost 40% of people aged 65 to 80 are sexually active, but few are open about it

Older people have sex too, but they don't talk about it to their doctors, which may be a problem.

New species of sea slug steals algae chlorophyll to live a solar-powered lifestyle

Lifestyle so green it shows through its skin.

Astronomers find helium in exoplanet's atmosphere for the first time

It took abnormally look considering helium is the 2nd most abundant element in the universe.

NASA lander will study 'Marsquakes'

The quakes will help scientists learn more about Mars' interior.

Victim's jawbone shows shocking intensity of Hiroshima nuclear attack

The victim was less than a mile away from the blast's center, with devastating effects.

Gray hair linked to immune system activation in mice

This may explain why some people experience premature hair graying.

Mistletoe exhibits unique, stunning biological property

Mistletoe really is a strange one.

Fasting can help stem cells in the intestine to regenerate

They are fast to heal.

Butchered rhino bones and stone artifacts suggest hominids were in Philippines 709,000 years ago

The toolmakers and butchers belong to a mysterious species of human ancestors.

More than just relaxation: Frequent sauna bathing reduces risk of stroke

Saunas are good for your heart, science suggests.

Stephen Hawking's final paper was just published -- and it's mindblowing

Before he died, the famous physicist completed his final theory of the cosmos.

Plants use underground networks to see when their neighbors are stressed

Despite their sedentary lifestyles, plants have a lot more going on than it seems.

Eighteen U.S states are taking the EPA to court over weakening emission regulations

"We are not looking to pick a fight with the Trump administration, but we are ready for one," said California Attorney General Xavier Becerra.

Engraved Crimean flint could point to Neanderthal symbolism

Neanderthals were every bit as complex and advanced as early humans -- and perhaps even more so.

Pink river dolphins in the Amazon basin are declining rapidly

These iconic animals could become extinct soon if we dont help them.

The incredibly mobile and efficient eyes of the mantis shrimp

Their eyes can rotate in ways you wouldn't imagine.

Unique fossils show how early bird beaks developed

It's a mix of surprisingly old and surprisingly modern.

Salty, subglacial lakes in Canada could be key for studying aliens

This would allow us to gain a new understanding of extraterrestrial life.

Hawaii moves to ban common sunscreen mixes in a bid to safeguard its corals

Worry not -- alternatives are readily available, so don't cancel your vay-cay just yet.