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Using all the right ingredients, TheBackyardScientist creates his home-made propane rifle fire sparks, even green flames

The image was obtained by the agency's Rosetta probe from a distance of about 10 kilometers (a little over 6 miles)

Study finds smokers are more likely to quit if offered a cash reward, do almost as well when they risk losing money

On the bright side, the space rock will keep a polite distance of 6.3 million miles (10 million kilometers)

The gorgeous images were obtained by the space agency's Curiosity rover about a month ago, on April 15

The ancient pendants might be the oldest pieces of artwork thus far discovered in this region in North America

Science video explains why our fingers and toes form a whole lot of wrinkles when we swim or take a long bath

When found in New Mexico, US, in 1999, the fossilized skull fragment was wrongly assumed to belong to a known species

Here's are a few super cool science experiments you can do at home and have loads of fun while you're at it

Researchers reveal a new way for people to figure out whether they should lose some weight with the help of a string

Video shows the Da Vinci surgery robot using its arms to stitch a detached bit of grape skin back in place

As of Saturday, no new cases of people infected with the deadly virus had been reported in Liberia in over 42 days

The halo, which scientists say is basically the galaxy's atmosphere, extends halfway to our Milky Way

It's the weekend, here's a super cool and totally scientific video to put you in a good mood and pump you up

Researchers say dark chocolate acts as a stimulant, activates the brain and can help people stay focused

In case you were wondering why astronomers call Pluto not a proper planet but a dwarf one, here's your answer

Researchers believe to have finally figured out why people tend to eat more at night than they usually do during daytime