The Great Barrier Reef just went through the biggest die-off in history
Coral reefs have been in trouble for a while now but some years are definitely worse than others. Unfortunately, the ARC Centre of Excellence...
Stephen Hawking says we’ll go extinct on Earth in 1000 years
Stephen Hawking just gave humankind a 1000-year deadline to get off this planet and find new homes elsewhere. It’s because the renowned cosmologist doesn’t...
Brain implants in paralyzed monkeys let them walk again
In itself, walking may not be one of the most complex functions we can perform with our bodies. Nonetheless, watching someone once paralyzed get...
Study on stress and alcohol may lead to new treatments for PTSD
Stress and alcohol consumption go hand in hand. Anyone who’s ever hit the bottle after a grueling week of work or a particularly traumatic...
The cause of the SpaceX Falcon 9 explosion has been found
SpaceX finally solved the mystery behind why its Falcon 9 rocket exploded in September right before flight. And now that they have that answer,...
WWF reports that global wildlife populations are dropping
From elephants to frogs to freshwater fish, a new report by the World Wildlife Fund says animals around the globe are in danger of...
Study predicts the “slippery slope” of lying
One lie really does lead to another. A new study published in Nature Neuroscience says the part of our brain that normally throws up...
A roundup of 2016’s Nobel Prize recipients
Every year the world recognizes the people who perform exceptional achievements in their respective fields through the Nobel Prize. The 2016 laureates have just...
Study finds contraceptive pills linked to depression in teens
A large study linking hormonal contraceptives to depression pretty much confirms what many women already knew. A study was conducted at the University of...
Elon Musk and Boeing kick off the race to Mars
Last week, Elon Musk laid out his ambitions to colonize Mars. Now Boeing says they plan to get there first. And we’re left to...
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Uber Advanced Technologies Group wants to discuss the future of trucking
The Uber Advanced Technology Group wants to start a conversation around automation and the future of the transportation industry. Uber has published a study that...
Facebook now uses a selfie to prove your identity
The next time Facebook notices suspicious activity on your account, they could be asking you to verify your identity via selfie. The social media...
New study shows that learning a second language as a young child has huge...
Learning a second language can have benefits for our brain that go far beyond language itself. And when it comes to young children, research...
