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Museum Immortalizes Weasel That Shut Down the Large Hadron Collider

Fans of the weasel will be delighted to learn that its stuffed and slightly singed body will soon go on display at the Rotterdam Natural History Museum in the Netherlands.

Biologists Grow Human Cells Inside Pig Embryos

The chimeras represent a big step forward in growing human organs for transplantation.

We Can Print Human Skin Now

Well, scientists can. You probably can’t.

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Data-Driven Duet Charts Lennon and McCartney’s Tumultuous Relationship

An algorithm sampled lyrics from 156 McCartney songs and 131 Lennon songs.

Little Girls Start Believing Harmful Gender Stereotypes by Age 6

Five-year-old girls in an experiment had equal expectations of intelligence for both genders. Six-year-olds thought men and boys were smarter.

New Service Will Send Kids STEM Toys Each Month

A monthly present that will excite kids and parents alike.

Eating Shellfish Likely Means Eating Plastic, Scientists Say

The amount of plastic in our oceans—and thus in our seafood—is rising.

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8 Ways Domestic Cats Are a Serious Threat to Nature

We adore them too. Really. But this is a major problem.

An Algorithm Can Now Recognize Skin Cancer From Photos

It performed as well as 21 human doctors in tests.

Is This America’s Oldest Condom?

“In terms of its dimensions, it’s clearly the right shape and everything,” Sara Rivers-Cofield told mental_floss.

We May Be Able to Make Plastic Sustainable Using Pine Needle Waste

The new type of polymer would replace crude oil in mostly sustainable plastic.

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Scientists Use Stem Cells to Regenerate Layers of a Human Heart

A recent study from Penn State details how researchers coaxed ordinary skin cells to grow into heart cells.

Ötzi the Iceman Probably Loved Bacon Too

His last meal was a dry-cured meat similar to speck or bacon, according to new analysis of his stomach contents.

With Training, We Can Learn to Spot Fake News

Researchers say we can inoculate ourselves against fabrications the same way we would a virus.

Rose Totino, Patron Genius of Frozen Pizza

Say a thanks for Rose. Frozen pizza used to taste terrible. Then this sweetly badass nonna fixed it.

What Really Happens When You Swallow Your Gum?

A new video from the American Chemical Society breaks down the science of a substance that we can't break down.

Serving a crowd? Break out the pizza cutter and prepare to do some math.

7 Food and Drink Hacks Based on Math and Science

When it comes to getting the most out of your favorite meals, the hungriest minds in the fields of math and science have got your back.

7 Food and Drink Hacks Based on Math and Science

When it comes to getting the most out of your favorite meals, the hungriest minds in the fields of math and science have got your back.

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9 Women Changing the Future of Robotics

Look to these brilliant women for what to expect from the robots of tomorrow.

In Australia, Horses Kill More People Than Venomous Creatures Do

But you should still watch out for bees.

Want to Eat Less Junk Food? Serve Yourself

A new study finds that being physically involved with serving your food can lead you to healthier eating choices.

Hair Follicles May Help Wounds Heal Without Scars

The researchers say they've pioneered a method to regenerate the skin.

How Talk Therapy Can Change Our Brains for the Better

The brains of study participants who used cognitive behavioral therapy showed strengthened connections in regions associated with social perception.

Deep-sea urchins are seen in an ocean trench near New Zealand.

8 Surprising Facts About the Deepest Part of the Ocean

Just a handful of people have ever been to the deepest part of the ocean, but what we've learned about life in the hadal zone is astonishing.

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