Scientists Use Mind-Control to Move Rats Around a Maze
#15 in our top science stories of 2019. ...read more
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Quantum Computers Finally Beat Supercomputers in 2019
#16 in our top science stories of 2019. ...read more
Why We Feel So Terrible When We Get Sick
The feeling of being sick, what some researchers call "lassitude," is part of our bodies attempts to help us recover. ...read more
As Betelgeuse Dims Dramatically, Astronomers Scratch Their Heads
One of the night sky's brightest stars is now the faintest it's been in a century. Astronomers aren't sure what it means. ...read more
New Species of Ancient Human Found in Philippines
#17 in our top science stories of 2019. ...read more
Hunters are Working With Scientists to Save the World’s Rarest Turtle
In Vietnam, hunters nearly drove one of the world's largest freshwater turtles to extinction. Now scientists are turning to hunters for knowledge that could help bring it back from the brink. ...read more
Editing Out HIV Using CRISPR Technology
#18 in our top science stories of 2019. ...read more
Does Drinking Caffeine Help Stop Hunger Cravings?
Fighting afternoon cravings with a shot of espresso could produce mixed results. ...read more
Detecting Small Bits of Space Junk With Laser Ranging Telescopes
Researchers found a new way of using lasers to find space junk in a way similar to how bats use echolocation to track their prey. ...read more
Chimpanzees Sway, Clap Their Hands When They Hear Music
While the chimps didn't match the beat, it's an indication they respond instinctively to sounds. ...read more