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The Science of Cooking Oils: Which Are Really the Healthiest?

Jul 21 2017

There are lot of options for cooking oils these days. But which are really the healthiest? We talked to nutrition experts and took a deep look at what's in these oils. Here's what we found.

French Culture: Customs & Traditions

Jul 21 2017

The customs and traditions of France, center of fashion, art and architecture.

Solar Eclipse Day Craziness Could Resemble the Zombie Apocalypse — Are You Ready?

Jul 21 2017

Only one month left until the Great American Eclipse passes across the continental United States.

Huge Underground Lab Seeks to Explain 'Ghosts of the Universe'

Jul 21 2017

Today, scientists will break ground on a huge underground neutrino laboratory that they hope will reveal something about the rules that govern the universe.

Gold Rush! Oroville Spillway Emergency Creates Bonanza of Gold

Jul 21 2017

The Oroville Spillway emergency may have led to an increase in gold particles in the rivers of the Sierra Nevada.

How Brain's 'Helper Cells' Could Contribute to Schizophrenia

Jul 21 2017

Brain cells called glial cells from people with schizophrenia are highly dysfunctional, a new study finds.

Be Cautious of Birth Control Apps, Experts Say

Jul 21 2017

An app approved as contraception in Europe may not be as foolproof as advertised.

How Two Bodies Stayed Mummified for 75 Years in a Swiss Glacier

Jul 21 2017

The two bodies were so well preserved thanks to the cold and dry conditions deep within the ice.

How Sugary Drinks May Change the Way Your Body Burns Fat

Jul 21 2017

Washing down your bacon cheeseburger with a big, cold soda may trigger the body to store more fat than it would if you drank something without sugar, a new small study finds.

Cool the Planet? Geoengineering Is Easier Said Than Done

Jul 21 2017

Scientists are exploring ways to re-engineer the planet to counter the effects of global warming.

How 'Bad' Gut Bacteria Can Change Their Evil Ways

Jul 21 2017

The idea that gut bacteria can either be "good" or "bad" may not tell the whole story.

Did Oxygen Therapy Really 'Reverse' Child's Brain Damage? Experts Are Skeptical

Jul 21 2017

Two doctors claim to have used controversial oxygen treatments to reverse brain damage in a 2-year-old, but other experts are very skeptical of the claim.

Magic Bots: Vine-Inspired Robots Can Grow on Demand

Jul 21 2017

Robots that mimic ivy vines can grow thousands of times their original lengths at speeds faster than the average person can run, a new study finds.

Sour Note: In Ancient Rome, Lemons Were Only for the Rich

Jul 21 2017

Citrus trees — including lemon, orange, lime and pomelo trees — are native to Southeast Asia, so how on Earth did they end up in the ancient Mediterranean?

History's 1st Emoji? Ancient Pitcher Shows a Smiley Face

Jul 21 2017

The iconic smiley face may seem like a modern squiggle, but the discovery of a smiley face-like painting on an ancient piece of pottery suggests that it may be much older.