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11 Body-Snatching Parasites

With the ability to control and even kill their hosts, each one of these parasites could star as the next terror of the silver screen.

Where Did the Myth That Radiation Glows Green Come From?

Probably from radium.

NASA's Hubble Telescope Captures the Lagoon Nebula's Explosive Core

At the heart of this nebula lies a star that's larger and brighter than our Sun.

It's Official: Uranus Smells Like Farts

The planet's putrid atmosphere is a clue to where it first formed.

Feeling Anxious? Just a Few Minutes of Meditation Might Help

Mindfulness can help reduce anxiety in just one session, new research suggests.

Scientists Use a CT Scanner to Give Whales a Hearing Test

There's a lot we don't know about how whales hear.

Reading Aloud to Your Kids Can Promote Good Behavior and Sharpen Their Attention

It's about more than just literacy.

Women Suffer Worse Migraines Than Men. Now Scientists Think They Know Why

This could change the way we treat the condition.

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An Organizer of Earth Day Looks Back on How It Began

On April 22, 1970, Denis Hayes stood on a stage in Central Park, stunned by the number of people who'd come to honor the planet.

Can You 'Hear' These Silent GIFs?

Scientists are investigating the phenomenon, and you can participate.

The Surprising Link Between Language and Depression

The overuse of certain words is a marker of depression.

Gillian Anderson as Dana Scully in 'The X-Files.'

The ‘Scully Effect’ Is Real: Female 'X-Files' Fans More Likely to Go Into STEM

The sci-fi heroine served as a role model for women interested in the sciences.

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New Plankton Species Named After Sir David Attenborough Series Blue Planet

There are plenty of species named after Attenborough, but this is the first one to share its name with one of his documentaries.

5 Ways You Do Complex Math in Your Head Without Realizing It

You know math better than you think you do: Our mathematical thinking includes not just algebra or geometry, but trigonometry, calculus, probability, statistics, and any of the at least 60 types of math out there.

New Clear Coating for Everyday Objects Repels Practically All Liquids

Bid farewell to fingerprints on your phone.

Scientists Accidentally Make Plastic-Eating Bacteria Even More Efficient

The enzyme has the potential to be improved even further.

13-Year-Old Amateur Archaeologist Discovers the Buried Treasure of a Danish King

The oldest coin dates back to 714 CE.

Take an Ultra-Detailed Tour of the Moon With This NASA Video

You can even see equipment left by Apollo 17 astronauts.

Aaron Deter-Wolf and the Tennessee Division of Archaeology

This May Be the Oldest Tattoo Kit in the World

It was unearthed more than 30 years ago, but archaeologists have only just realized what it is.

8 Unexpected Activities People Have Done in MRI Scanners for Science

From getting naked to going to the bathroom, people have been willing to do some unexpected activities in MRIs in the name of science.

Night Owls May Have a 10 Percent Higher Risk of Early Death, Study Concludes

People who stay up late and sleep in late have a 10 percent higher risk of dying sooner compared to early risers.

For the First Time, Researchers Join Two Specific Atoms Using Laser Tweezers

Creating compounds in the lab just got a lot more precise.

Why Some Trees in Norway Are Missing Their Rings

The village of Kåfjord is still feeling the effects of World War II.

9 'Scientific Mysteries' the Internet Loves, Debunked

Spoiler: The answer is not "aliens." It's never aliens.

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