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Brain-Infecting 'Rat Lungworm' Spreads in Florida

Jul 3 2017

Brain-Infecting 'Rat Lungworm' Spreads in FloridaA parasitic worm that can infect people's brains has been found throughout Florida, according to a new study.

Is There a Limit to the Human Life Span?

Jul 3 2017

Is There a Limit to the Human Life Span?In April, Emma Morano, the oldest known human in the world at the time, passed away at the age of 117.

Stephen Hawking is wrong about runaway greenhouse on Earth and here's why

Jul 3 2017

Stephen Hawking is wrong about runaway greenhouse on Earth and here's whyStephen Hawking is a world-renowned theoretical physicist whose landmark contributions to co

5 Beach Books To Read This 4th Of July

Jul 3 2017

5 Beach Books To Read This 4th Of JulyIf you’re spending this holiday weekend at the beach or headed there later this summer, take a moment to consider how many amazing life forms inhabit the oceans.


SpaceX craft returns to Earth after 2nd space station trip

Jul 3 2017

SpaceX craft returns to Earth after 2nd space station tripA SpaceX Dragon capsule that brought supplies to the International Space Station has splashed down as planned in the Pacific Ocean


This punk rocker is 'fighting off the ageing process' – by injecting himself with deadly snake venom

Jul 3 2017

This punk rocker is 'fighting off the ageing process' – by injecting himself with deadly snake venomDISCLAIMER: Do not try this at

Do cats purr when humans aren't around?

Jul 3 2017

Do cats purr when humans aren't around?Humans tend to associate cats purring with happiness, but in turns out they also purr when in pain, hungry and alone.


Hyperloop One's 'big breakthrough': Full system nails first vacuum tube test run

Jul 3 2017

Hyperloop One's 'big breakthrough': Full system nails first vacuum tube test runThe firm says it's one st

Neil DeGrasse Tyson On AI: Bring It On

Jul 3 2017

Neil DeGrasse Tyson On AI: Bring It OnWhile Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking sound the alarm on artificial intelligence, Neil deGrasse Tyson says he remains fearless about AI’s capabilities, and doesn’t believe AI will

Oh boy, Florida residents can now challenge the science taught in public schools

Jul 2 2017

Oh boy, Florida residents can now challenge the science taught in public schoolsParents have fought successfully over the years to ban books like the
Harry Potter

Aid helicopter crash kills 8 after Indonesian volcano erupts

Jul 2 2017

Aid helicopter crash kills 8 after Indonesian volcano eruptsJAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A rescue helicopter crashed while heading to help evacuate residents near an active

16 striking murals that show the devastating effects of climate change

Jul 2 2017

16 striking murals that show the devastating effects of climate changeA large sweeping mural in the far north of Canada says all you need to know about a new climate change

Launch fails for Chinese heavy-lift carrier rocket

Jul 2 2017

Launch fails for Chinese heavy-lift carrier rocketChinese state media say a rocket launch has failed after unspecified abnormality during the flight


The creator of a super successful £27 computer said Brexit has been 'rocket fuel' for his business

Jul 2 2017

The creator of a super successful £27 computer said Brexit has been 'rocket fuel' for his businessAsk most tech entrepreneurs w

What's The Most Dangerous Chemical In The World?

Jul 2 2017

What's The Most Dangerous Chemical In The World?Cadmium is bad news.