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Here's the amazing story behind the discovery that elements are born in stars

Here's The Amazing Story Behind The Discovery That Elements Are Born in Stars

We're all made of starstuff.

6 hours ago

There's a weird new exercise trend taking off, and it's actually good for the environment

There's a Weird New Exercise Trend Taking Off, And It's Actually Good For The Environment

The fitness craze nobody asked for, but we all need.

6 hours ago

Physicists overturn a 100-year-old assumption on how brains work

Physicists Overturn a 100-Year-Old Assumption on How Brains Work

This is how neurons actually fire.

6 hours ago

NASA has tested a new kind of nuclear fission reactor, and it's incredibly powerful

NASA Has Tested a New Kind of Nuclear Fission Reactor, And It's Incredibly Powerful

This could power the future of space exploration.

6 hours ago

Humans have a second immune system, and it could be ruining your dating life

Humans Have a Second Immune System, And It Could Be Ruining Your Dating Life

This is... weird.

6 hours ago

Mistletoe survives without one of the key ingredients for life, and scientists are baffled

Mistletoe Survives Without One of The Key Ingredients For Life, And Scientists Are Baffled

This is something we've never seen before.

7 hours ago

NASA is launching its next Mars lander mission this weekend. Watch it live

NASA Is Launching Its Next Mars Lander Mission This Weekend. Watch It Live

It's going to be spectacular.

7 hours ago

Scientists reveal the origin of Poland's mysterious 'vampires'

Scientists Reveal The Origin of Poland's Mysterious 'Vampires'

Creepy.

7 hours ago

A sample of weapons-grade plutonium is missing from Idaho, officials announce

A Sample of Weapons-Grade Plutonium Is Missing From Idaho, Officials Announce

Well, crap.

8 hours ago

One or two spaces after a full stop? Scientists have found the answer, and we're not happy

One or Two Spaces After a Full Stop? Scientists Have Found The Answer, And We're Not Happy

Double spacers have a lot to answer for.

9 hours ago

Do dogs actually enjoy making us feel better? Here's what the science says

Do Dogs Actually Enjoy Making Us Feel Better? Here's What The Science Says

Still best friends?

10 hours ago

Hawaii's most active volcano is shooting lava and 'extremely high levels of dangerous' gas into the air

Hawaii's Most Active Volcano Is Shooting Lava And 'Extremely High Levels of Dangerous' Gas Into The Air

Here's what you need to know.

11 hours ago

Alan Turing wrote just one paper on biology. Now it's inspired a totally new type of water filter

Alan Turing Wrote Just One Paper on Biology. Now It's Inspired a Totally New Type of Water Filter

Legend.

1 day ago

Mantis shrimp officially have the weirdest eyes of all animals, study shows

Mantis Shrimp Officially Have The Weirdest Eyes of All Animals, Study Shows

And they'll punch you HARD if you insult them.

1 day ago