People who sleep normally have around 1,800 functioning genes, but the sleep deprived lose around 400 of these
Researchers have developed an image stabilization program that can actually smooth out the footage and give you some great, ball's- eye-view shots
The Chinese government says it is committed to saving tigers from extinction, yet it legalized trade in captive-bred big cats' skin and bones
A rusty sheen turns Mars red, but beneath the rock is a plain gray
For the Vulcan home world, or the Roman god of fire, Pluto's new moon may soon be named Vulcan
You can probably claim Viking or whatever other heritage of choice you prefer and have a good chance of hitting the mark—without forking over $200
This is most likely the first that authorities dubbed pollution-laden problem locations "cancer villages" in an official report
Last year we spent more on pet grooming and treats than Facebook made in advertising revenue
A public piece of art, painted on a private wall, by an pseudonymous artist. Who owns the work?
Scientists examined hundreds of otters to arrive at these grim findings
We have straighter teeth, whiter teeth, more beautiful, shimmery teeth than our parents. But it turns out that we actually have less healthy teeth than our ancestors
Where did our aversion to horse meat come from, and why did Scientific American think we should eat it anyway?
Whale sharks probably can't fit you down their esophagus, but mariners claim that sperm whales have swallowed people in the past
A recent study linked bullying during childhood to higher instances of psychological disorders
Females judge potential mates by their penis sizes, which they use to gauge a male's attractiveness for copulation
Around one-third of 1,200 seafood samples from restaurants and grocery stores around the U.S. were not from the fish their label claimed to be
By harnessing bacteria to do the heavy lifting, a way to clean pharmaceuticals from waste water
Whether dolphin vocalizations should be considered names and are used in a way comparable to humans remains contested, but research suggests that they may
Unless we get a lot of rain, soon, the U.S. is heading for another summer of drought
Gorgeous animated gifs give depth to stunning nebulae
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