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How an MIT algorithm can make your selfies more memorableIn a boost to selfie lovers the world over, an algorithm developed by the institute's AI lab can predict which photographs people will find most memorable.
First LookHow an Arizona glaciologist helped tease out effects of Nepal quakeAfter a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal in April and caused thousands of casualties, a scientist in Arizona decided he wanted to help.
Rare, giant salamander could be decades oldOne of the world’s oldest creatures, and biggest salamanders, has been found in southwest China.
Bizarre new dinosaur species sported a mysterious 'sail' on its backScientists unearthed a new species of 'sail-backed' dinosaur in Spain, revealing that dinosaurs roaming the region during the Early Cretaceous were quite diverse.
First LookParrots use tools and aren't afraid to share, study showsAccording to the study's lead author, the revelations only bring up more questions.
Why Arctic is warming twice as fast as rest of planetA new report from NOAA indicates that the Arctic is warming faster than any other part of the world for the second straight year in a row.
Lonesome George returns? How to bring back extinct Galápagos tortoise species'Lonesome George' was thought to be the last of the Pinta tortoise when he died in 2012, but the discovery of a close relative may offer a path to reviving the species.
First LookTo save the species, pandas need love, not just a matePandas who are allowed to choose their mate, and are mutually attracted to each other, have dramatically higher breeding success rates, according to a new study — perhaps a clue that can improve breeding in captivity for a number of vanishing species.
How did Fido come to be man's best friend? A dog's tale.Scientists look to dog and wolf DNA to solve the puzzle of the origins of the domesticated dog, Canis lupus familiaris.
What the tiny mites on our faces reveal about our historyScientists say that face mites evolved along with their human hosts. And the tiny bugs' genetic diversity is linked to the dispersal of humanity out of Africa.
$7 million XPrize for robots to explore the deepest seaThe X Prize foundation is offering $7 million in prizes to teams whose robots can reach and map the deepest, darkest ocean, which has barely been explored.
First LookA Windex-like ocean sloshes within Enceladus. Why are astronomers excited?The underground ocean on Saturn's moon Enceladus is providing astronomers with tantalizing hints of life-friendly conditions in the solar system.
Eating lettuce is three times worse for climate than bacon, say scientistsEating the foods found on the USDA food pyramid – a variety of fruits, vegetables, dairy and seafood – was shown to have a higher overall environmental impact in a Carnegie Mellon University study.
Full moon on Christmas: The first time in nearly four decadesA full moon illuminating the sky on Christmas hasn't happened since 1977, and it won't happen again until 2034.
Ground Control to Major Tim: Britain's first proper astronaut blasts offTim Peake, also known as 'Major Tim,' will be spending six months aboard the International Space Station.
First LookCan $7 million XPrize shift focus from 'sexy sciences' to Earth's oceans?Oceans account for 70 percent of the home planet's surface, but reliable maps exist for only 7 percent of the ocean floor. XPrize and Shell are offering up $7 million to change that.
First LookTech leaders launch nonprofit to save the world from killer robotsElon Musk, Sam Altman, and other tech titans have invested $1 billion in a nonprofit that would help direct artificial intelligence technology toward positive human impact.
How global warming is literally making your day longerSolving a scientific mystery over 20 years old, a team of Harvard researchers published a paper proving global warming's role in slowing the Earth's rotation.
Researchers see a decline in injuries worldwidePeople are getting injured less than just two decades ago, say scientists.
Artificial intelligence passes the Turing test of penmanshipThe program can recognize handwritten drawings after only viewing the figures a few times, and also passed a basic Turing test.
