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An experiment using the Earth itself as a source of electrons has narrowed down the search for a new force of nature

What swinging couples and committed polyamorists can teach monogamists about love

Contrary to findings from mass Stone Age graves, women were equally as likely to be victims of deadly blows as men

Built during the height of the Kush Kingdom, a group of 2000-year-old pyramids resemble French formal gardens

DNA analysis reveals the olive was first domesticated in the eastern Mediterranean between 8,000 and 6,000 years ago

A cell printer could make 3-D human tissues for testing new drugs, growing organs or even printing cells directly inside the body

A U.S. mathematician used a giant network of computers to find a new prime number--17,425,170 digits long

DNA analysis confirms that bones excavated from underneath a parking lot in Leicester, England, are the remains of the vilified English king, Richard III

Observing neural signals in real time gives researchers a better look at how a fish's brain perceives the outside world

A new mathematical model shoots down claims that an unknown disease epidemic wiped out the meat-eating marsupial

Applying a weak electric current to a particular region of a smoker’s brain could curb nicotine cravings

The same brain regions that perform cognitive tasks may also provide social intelligence, according to a new study

Just a three-second distraction, such as glancing at your phone, can divert your attention and double the number of mistakes you make

Societal norms often dictate the products people use even if they don’t need them

An almost 5,000-year-old collection of precious stones may be the earliest evidence of shamanic rituals in Central America

Misconceptions of the philosophy of the raw vegan diet include the claim that raw foods are detoxifying and contain more "life energy"

Ancient Pompeii’s political elite vied for advertising space on the “private walls” of wealthy citizens

Rising sea levels caused by global warming could fuel more volcanic eruptions, possibly resulting in mass extinctions

A new online map encourages users to document and celebrate the good things in life, a practice that some research suggests may bolster immune system function and increase feelings of well-being

Six groups of seals threatened by shrinking sea ice are gaining protections, as their habitats are forecast to shrink significantly due to global warming

People who were driven by their own interest improved their math skills the most. IQ or external factors such as parental pressure or grades didn't create a lasting boost

UFOs, the Mayan apocalypse, baby-snatching eagle and more strange science stories that weren't this year

Exercise is good for you, whereas high heels are not, and calling an ambulance saves lives

Researchers had previously thought coral rebounded heartily after injuries from hurricanes and boating, but a new study reveals that populations cannot rebuild as quickly as hoped