Facts About Mastodons

Mastodons were prehistoric relatives of today's elephants. They were related to — and not the same animals as — woolly mammoths.

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Would You Use Pot If Legal? Half of US Is Up in Air, Study Suggests

More than 50 percent of Americans changed their minds about whether they would smoke legal pot, depending on the specifics of the state laws.

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Valley Fever Fungus Invades the Brain in 3 Rare Cases

In rare cases, the fungus that causes valley fever can also infect the brain, a new study finds.

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A.I. 'Nightmare Machine' Knows What Scares You

Teaching a computer to be more terrifying — what could possibly go wrong?

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Facebook & Real-World Friends: What's a Healthy Balance?

People who have a moderate level of interactions on social media and use them to foster real-life connections tend to live longer than those who don't, new research suggests.

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Original Bedrock of Jesus' Tomb Revealed in New Images

The original bedrock of the tomb said to belong to Jesus Christ has been exposed for the first time in centuries.

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Naval Special Warfare Trainees Face Tiny Enemy: Bacteria

Despite being young and healthy, several U.S. military trainees have developed a rare bacterial infection that usually does not affect healthy people, a new study shows. 

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Bomb-Sniffing Bionic Plants Could Look for Pollution

Bionic plants that can detect explosives in real time could be the future of environmental monitoring and urban farming, researchers said in a new study.

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The Scariest Places on Earth

Here are some of the creepiest, crawliest, most terrifying places on the planet.

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295-Million-Year-Old Frog Relative Immaculately Preserved in Fossil

Long before dinosaurs walked the Earth, a teeny-tiny amphibian swam around a lake surrounded by large mountain ranges, using its minuscule jaws to nab insects and other small prey, a new study finds.

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'Aliens?!' How the News Will Spread in a Digital Age

The SETI community is rethinking how reports of extraterrestrial life should be shared with the public.

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3,800-Year-Old 'Tableau' of Egyptian Boats Discovered

More than 120 images of ancient Egyptian boats have been discovered adorning the inside of a building in Abydos, Egypt. The images would have looked upon a real boat that may have been magically floated in ancient times.

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Mouse Brain Visualized in Stunning 3D Detail

A gorgeous new way of visualizing connections in the mouse brain could help scientists answer fundamental questions about the way the brain works.

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In Images: A 'Google Maps' for the Mouse Brain

A gorgeous new way of visualizing connections in the mouse brain could help scientists answer fundamental questions about the way the brain works.

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Photos: Take a Tour of California's Kings Canyon National Park

Explore the unspoiled and beautiful landscape of Kings Canyon National Park.

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Scary Science: How Your Body Responds to Fear

What can science tell us about what happens in our brains and bodies when we're afraid?

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Deadly Measles Complication More Common Than Doctors Thought

A deadly complication of the measles, which can occur years after a person is infected with the virus, is more common than researchers previously thought, according to a new study.

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Book Excerpt: 'Einstein's Greatest Mistake: A Biography' (US 2016)

In "Einstein's Great Mistake," author David Bodanis explores what we owe Einstein today — and how much more he might have achieved if not for his all-too-human flaws.

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Snowy 'Veins' of Siberia Captured in Haunting Image from Space

Satellites offer a new view of snow-covered Arctic landscape.

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Shiny! NASA Shares a New Icy Arctic View

A new satellite view shows Earth's icier side.

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Weird 'Gravity' Waves Above Antarctica Caused by Ice Vibrations

Peculiar atmospheric waves that have puzzled scientists since they were spotted in Antarctica a few years ago, above the massive Ross Ice Shelf, may have a source: Tiny ice vibrations are traveling miles into the sky to create huge atmospheric waves.

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10 Most Scariest Places In West Virginia

We continue the creepy lists with one of the most intense states for paranormal activity in the U.S. While states like Louisiana and Georgia are undeniably home to some of the scariest places in the U.S., West Virginia happens to be one of the ones that fly under the radar. So, we created a list […]

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Mistaken Identity? Debate Over Ancient 4-Legged Snake Heats Up

A critter heralded as the first four-legged fossil snake on record may actually not be a snake, new research finds.

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Marijuana Legalization 2016: A Voter Guide

People in nine states will vote on legalizing recreational or medical marijuana in 2016. Here is a look at the facts about marijuana legalization for voters.

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Brain-Infecting Parasite May Lurk Quietly for Years

Brain infections from a parasite called Taenia solium are more common than thought.

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World's Largest Marine Sanctuary Created Off Antarctica

The isolated but wildlife-rich Ross Sea off Antarctica will be protected from fishing and other human activities under the new agreement.

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Potty Training an Infant: Is It Effective?

An increasing number of parents are choosing to toilet train their children from birth, without using diapers. But how effective is this?

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'Ghost Fishing' Kills Long After the Gear Is Lost

Abandoned fishing equipment traps whales, sharks, sea turtles and other marine wildlife.

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Ancient Bird Coughed Up 'Fishy' Pellet 120 Million Years Ago

About 120 million years ago, a bird dunked its beak into the water, caught a fish and, after digesting the meal, coughed up a pellet full of fish bones. The bird died moments later, but now its fossils are the oldest evidence of a bird pellet on record.

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Facts About Woolly Mammoths

The woolly mammoth, a cousin of today's elephants, died out about 10,000 years ago. It may be possible to bring them back by cloning, but should we?

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This Is the Best View Yet of Europe's Mars Lander Crash Site

Europe's ExoMars lander gauged out a crater 1.6 feet (0.5 meters) deep and nearly 8 feet (2.5 m) wide when it crashed into the Red Planet's surface last week, a new photo by a NASA Mars orbiter reveals.

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Jesus' Tomb Opened for First Time in Centuries

The original rock where Jesus Christ is traditionally believed to have been buried in Jerusalem has been exposed to the light of day for the first time in centuries.

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Images: The Church of the Holy Sepulchre

The church is said to be built over the original burial place of Jesus Christ. The structure in the middle of the dome is the Holy Edicule, which is built directly over the tomb.

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Man's Death from 'Heartland Virus' Shows Wide-Ranging Effects on the Body

A virus carried by ticks can be deadly, a new case report shows.

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Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Can Hitch a Ride on Hospital Scrubs

Dangerous bacteria, including MRSA, can spread from sick patients in the hospital to the scrubs of health care works, a new study finds.

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Male Birth Control Shots Lower Pregnancy Odds, But Have Side Effects

An experimental type of male birth control that uses shots of hormones to lower men's sperm counts works relatively well to prevent pregnancy.

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Hairy Liaisons: Ancient Chimps and Bonobos Hooked Up

Half a million years ago, chimpanzees and bonobos found a way to get together.

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Solar Storm Lit Up Parts of Northern US with Auroras

A moderate geomagnetic storm in Earth's magnetic field likely created some luminous auroras in the northern United States last night (Oct. 25).

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In Images: Fossilized Dinosaur Brain Tissue

The fossilized brain is most likely from a species similar to Iguanodon, a large herbivorous dinosaur that lived about 133 million years ago.

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First-Ever Dinosaur Brain Tissue Found

The dinosaur's brain was "pickled" in a bog or swamp shortly after its death.

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Ancient Battle Left 'Sea Monster' With Tooth Stuck in Its Face

About 75 million years ago, a mosasaur — a dolphin-like, predatory, marine reptile that lived during the dinosaur age — bit another mosasaur so hard that it left its tooth behind, embedded in its foe's face.

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Original Emoji Will Go on Display at Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City announced that it has acquired the original 176 emoji for its permanent collection.

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The 7 Most Mysterious Archaeological Finds on Earth

These finds have stumped scientists and captured imaginations.

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New Particle May Hide in Old Atom-Smasher Data

A study of some old data from a 1990s-era particle-accelerator experiment could be a hint at new physics. Or it could be a fluke.

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Revenge Killings: Irreverent Burials Suggest Ancient Blood Feuds

Ancient corpses dumped haphazardly into desert graves near the U.S.-Mexican border may have been victims of blood feuds between and within communities, a new study finds.

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Robo Beer Run: Self-Driving Truck Delivers Budweiser

A self-driving truck recently made a 120-mile beer run.

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Brain-Machine Tech Helps Relieve Mysterious 'Phantom Limb Pain'

A new treatment appears to help relieve phantom limb pain, a new study finds.

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The Science of Breakups: 7 Facts About Splitsville

Breakups can have severe emotional aftermath... or not. Here's a look at what science says about splitting up.

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Don't Be Fooled: 5 Probiotics Myths

Probiotics are often touted as a way to improve health, but what exactly do these "good" bacteria do for us? Here are some common myths about probiotics.

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6 Myths About Miscarriage

Although miscarriage is very common, secrecy about pregnancy loss has lent itself to pervasive myths.

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8 Tips to Be a Probiotic Pro

Are probiotics safe to take, and do they have side effects? Here are eight expert tips about probiotics.

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7 Strategies for Outdoor Lovers with Seasonal Allergies

If seasonal allergies are getting in the way of spending time in the great outdoors, here are some tips from experts that may help.

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9 Myths About Seasonal Allergies

Myths about seasonal allergies seem to spread as easily as so many pollen grains on the wind. Here's the truth behind some of the common misconceptions about allergies.

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10 Interesting Facts About Heroin

Heroin is a fast-acting opiate drug, and addiction to it is incredibly hard to overcome, experts say. Here are the facts about heroin.

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10 Interesting Facts About Caffeine

Can people really get "addicted" to caffeine? Can people die from a caffeine overdose? Here are the facts about the world's most popular mood-altering drug.

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7 Ways to Recognize Depression in 20-Somethings

People in their 20s are typically considered as having the time of their lives -- exploring and having fun. But experts say depression in young adults is not uncommon. Here are some signs to look for.

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8 Tips for Parents of Teens with Depression

It can be hard to tell the difference between the typical turmoil of a teenager, and a depressed teen. Here are facts about teens with depression.

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11 Odd Facts About Marijuana

Marijuana use is becoming ever-more mainstream, with two states now allowing recreational use of the drug. From pot's mythical origins to false positives in baby urine, read on for some of the odder facts about this drug.

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7 Ways Depression Differs in Men and Women

Depression can strike men and women in different ways, research shows. A better understanding of the differences between the sexes may help those with depression, researchers say.

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The 9 Deadliest Viruses on Earth

Humans have been fighting viruses throughout history. Here are the nine viruses that are the world's worst killers, based on their mortality rates, or the sheer numbers of people they have killed.

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Who Are the Assyrians?

The Assyrians are a people who have lived in the Middle East since ancient times and today can be found all over the world.

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Facts About Calcium

Properties, sources and uses of the element calcium.

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Facts About Calcium

Properties, sources and uses of the element calcium.

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Two Strong Earthquakes Rattle Central Italy

Two strong earthquakes shook the ground near the Italian town of Norcia. The region also experienced a magnitude-6.2 temblor in August.

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Why Kids Feel the Loss of a Pet So Deeply

A child who loses a pet may feel as if a best friend or sibling has died, a new study says.

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Encoded Bling: Diamonds Could Store Huge Amounts of Data

Diamonds may decorate some of the most coveted pieces of bling, but these precious stones could one day have a more practical use: storing vast amounts of data.

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Americans Took 144 Billion Steps in a Month Just to Catch Pokémon

The quest to "catch 'em all" really did make Americans move more.

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Humans May Have Hunted Cave Lions to Extinction

Humans may have hunted and skinned cave lions for their pelts, which could have contributed to the big cats' extinction.

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In Photos: Rare Hebrew Papyrus from Judean Desert

Archaeologists have seized a papyrus that includes the earliest reference to Jerusalem in an extra-biblical document and is written in ancient Hebrew script. The papyrus dates to the time of the Kingdom of Judah.

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Ancient Hebrew Papyrus Seized from Looters, But Is It Authentic?

A rare, 2,700-year-old papyrus with Hebrew script that had been looted from a cave in the Judean Desert has been seized in an elaborate operation. Some scholars question whether the text is a modern-day forgery.

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'Alien Megastructure' Star Targeted by $100 Million SETI Search

Over the next few months, the $100 million Breakthrough Listen project will search for possible signs of intelligent alien life coming from Tabby's star, whose strange dimming episodes have puzzled astronomers.

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'Alien Megastructure' Star Being Investigated By UC Berkeley | Video

Tabby's star has provoked so much excitement, with speculation that it hosts a highly advanced civilization capable of building orbiting megastructures to capture the star's energy.

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Men's Resting Heart Rates May Be Linked with Their Mental Health

A higher resting heart rate may be linked with mental health problems, a new study finds.

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HIV's 'Patient Zero' Wrongly Blamed for AIDS Epidemic

A man who worked as a flight attendant has long been blamed for first bringing HIV to the U.S. But a new study shows that he was just one of thousands of people in the U.S. who were infected by the late 1970s.

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How One of the Oldest Oak Trees in the US Was Killed

One of the oldest oak trees in the U.S. was dealt a death blow by extreme heat this summer.

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Red Spider Nebula Haunts Deep Space in Hubble Photo

Hubble Space Telescope captured this image of the Red Spider Nebula, floating hauntingly inside the constellation of Sagittarius.

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Magma Chamber in Andes Linked to Huge Plateau Uplift

The study also offers insight into the creation of continental crust as well as the region's supervolcanoes.

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Halloween Fright: The Unusual Sex Lives of Dark Fishing Spiders

Male dark fishing spiders spontaneously die after sex — but their nutritious bodies provide fuel for their mates to have more offspring that are larger and healthier.

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Preserving Fright: Haunted Houses Recorded in Virtual Reality

The haunted house rides of the early 20th century are now being documented in digital virtual reality.

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Getting in Character: The Psychology Behind Cosplay

Cosplay ain't your typical Halloween costume.

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Want More Self-Control? Be Less Selfish, Brain Studies Suggest

People who are less self-focused are also better at self-control, new research suggests.

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Prescription Testosterone Gets New Warning

The labels on prescription testosterone will now carry a new warning about the serious health risks that have been linked with abuse of these products.

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Astronauts' Back Pain Has Surprising Cause

Doctors to astronauts: We've got your back.

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Heart-Healthy Cities: These Spots Have the Least Heart Attacks

In these cities, you'll find the least number of people who report having had a heart attack.

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How Heart-Healthy Is Your City? Full Rankings of 190 US Cities

A new Gallup-Healthways survey ranks 190 U.S. communities by the percentage of residents who reported ever having had a heart attack.

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ER Visits for Alcohol Intoxication Are Going Up

Visits to the emergency room for alcohol intoxication have increased by more than 50 percent over the past decade, a new study finds.

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9 DIY Ways to Improve Your Mental Health

Some mental health problems require a therapist. Other times, we just need a mental readjustment. Here are 9 ways you can improve your mental health right now.

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Hyperloop Pod Hovers for the First Time

The University of Cincinnati's Hyperloop pod prototype achieved magnetic levitation and is headed to a test track at SpaceX headquarters in early 2017.

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How Many Stars Are in the Universe?

Scientists can estimate the number of stars in the universe by multiplying the average number of galaxies by the average number of stars.

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Can a Virus Fight Alcoholism?

Heavy drinking causes brain changes that make you want to drink more. But using a virus to deliver a gene into specific neurons in the brain may be a way to mitigate those changes.

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Vatican Issues New Cremation Guidelines for 'Faithfully Departed'

Just in time for All Souls Day on Nov. 2, the Catholic Church has published instructions for the cremation of the "faithfully departed."

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Uber Delivers Flu Vaccinations Today

Today (Oct. 25) taxi service Uber is lending its wheels to help people prepare for flu season — for free.

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ExoMars Lander Team: 'Nearly All Expected Science' Will Be Recovered | Video

Though the landing attempt didn't go according to plan, the Schiaparelli probe will return a bulk of the science expected, "except the last little bit," according to the European Space Agency.

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Could Working Out Before Breakfast Help You Lose Weight?

You burn more fat during your morning run if you skip breakfast, a new study suggests. Skipping breakfast was also linked with consuming fewer calories all day long.

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Seeing The Sun Like Never Before - NASA STEREO's Top 5 Wins | Video

Over the past ten years, the Solar and Terrestrial Relations Observatory's (STEREO) twin spacecraft has delivered incredible views and science. From tracking solar storms to mapping the entire Sun, STEREO has expanded our knowledge of our star.

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Tweet #SnailLove to Help Lonely Mollusk Find a Mate

If only there were an online dating site like Tinder or OkCupid for snails. Then Jeremy, a very unusual snail found in an English garden, might have a better chance of finding love.

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Oceania: How Humans Populated One of Earth's Most Remote Places

Researchers ran computer simulations that take into account environmental variability and geographical setting to investigate how early explorers made it to these tiny, remote islands in the Pacific.

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Photos: WWI-Era German Submarine Wreck Discovered Off Scotland Coast

The wreck of a World War I German submarine has been discovered off the coast of Scotland during a marine survey of a route for a new undersea power cable.

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Recovered WWI German U-Boat Revives 'Sea Monster' Tales

The wreck of a World War I German submarine has been discovered off the coast of Scotland by marine engineers surveying the route of an undersea power cable.

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Picture This: Startup Satellite Fleet Will Image Planet Daily

The company's goal is "to image the whole world every day, making change visible, accessible and actionable."

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Women's Alcohol Consumption Catches Up to Men's

Across the world, women now consume nearly as much alcohol as men, according to a new study.

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No, 'Honeycomb' Clouds Don't Explain Bermuda Triangle Mystery

Despite recent speculation, strangely shaped clouds over the Bermuda Triangle are likely not the cause of unexplained disappearances.

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The Truth About Astrological Signs

A news story began furiously circulating about a month ago about how NASA had just changed the signs of the Zodiac.

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New Millipede Species Has 414 Legs and 4 Penises

After 90 years, the only cousin of the world's leggiest millipede has been discovered, and it sports four penises.

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Gallery: Up-Close With a New Millipede

A leggy new species of millipede has been discovered in a California cave.

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New Plastic-Based Textile Helps Cool You Off

Just as sweating is one way the body cools off, a new type of fabric could help people reduce body heat.

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Man Dies of Flesh-Eating Bacteria from Ocean: What Is Vibrio Vulnificus?

A man in Maryland died just days after he developed a rare infection from a type of flesh-eating bacteria that live in ocean water.

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Coral 'Twilight Zone' Reveals New Type of Photosynthesis

Low-light algae living in coral have evolved a never-before-seen way to capture energy.

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In Photos: Diving in a Twilight Coral Reef

Diving deep in the Red Sea, researchers discover a dim, blue world.

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Lies Breed Lies: Brain May Get Desensitized to Dishonesty

Being dishonest once may make you more likely to be dishonest again in the future, a new study shows.

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Ancient Teeth Show Early Human Favored Right Hand

Wear marks in fossil teeth hint at how an early human may have used its hands.

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Can Science Save the Banana?

Every single Cavendish banana plant worldwide is genetically identical. This vast monoculture sets them up for disastrous disease outbreaks. But researchers have ideas on how to protect the crop.

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2,500-Year-Old Burial Hints at Ancient Cannabis Use

About 2,500 years ago, mourners buried a man in an elaborate grave, and covered his chest with a shroud made of 13 Cannabis plants, according to a new study.

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Dream Control: Science and TV Explore the Weird Possibilities

Two new television shows present fictional worlds where dreams can be manipulated. But how much can individuals — or others — really control their dreams?

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25 Grisly Archaeological Discoveries

From decapitated gladiators and vampire burials to ancient toothy tumors and a mummified lung, Live Science has gathered 25 archeological discoveries that give us the creeps.

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Meet Snooty: The World's Oldest Manatee Living in Captivity

Snooty is "intelligent, he's very personable" and he's the oldest manatee living in captivity.

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High-Potency Pot Doubles Risk of Marijuana Dependence

The more potent the pot is, the more likely a person who uses it is to become dependent on it, a new study from the United Kingdom finds.

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ExoMars Lander Slammed Into Mars At Over 186 MPH - Crash Site Seen | Video

Europe's ExoMars lander's thrusters shut down prematurely, causing a free fall that was estimated to be between 1.2 to 2.5 miles (2 to 4 km). It was likely traveling more than 186 mph (300 km/h) when it impacted, with nearly a full tank.

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'Unprecedented' Twin Avalanches Puzzle Glaciologists

An icy whodunit is gripping glaciologists puzzled over two massive ice avalanches in Tibet that seemed at first to have no culprit.

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Why Are Thousands of 'Scrotum Frogs' Dying Off in South America?

The baggy-skinned frogs absorb oxygen and environmental contaminants through their skin.

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Venomous Snake Bites on the Rise in Kids

More than 1,300 kids are bitten by snakes each year in the U.S. — and an increasing number of these bites come from the venomous copperhead snake (Agkistrodon contortrix), a new study finds.

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RIP, Schiaparelli: European Mars Lander's Crash Site Seen By NASA Probe

Europe's ExoMars lander apparently crashed on the Red Planet, and an orbiting NASA spacecraft has spotted its grave, European Space Agency (ESA) officials said.

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How a DDoS Cyberattack Caused Widespread Internet Outage

Many people in the U.S. were affected by a widespread internet outage early today due to a so-called DDoS cyberattack. How does this attack work, and what does it do?

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Beware of These Risks When Sharing Photos of Your Kids on Facebook

Are your online posts putting your kids at risk?

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Devil vs. Superbug: Bacteria Succumb to Tasmanian Devil Milk

Marsupials, because of their unusual reproductive physiology, have particularly powerful chemicals to help their young develop.

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Nasty Elections: 5 Times Presidential Candidates Went Low

"When they go low, we go high." Unfortunately, during presidential elections, this isn't always the case.

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Photos: Evidence of Ancient Roman Battle Found in Jerusalem

Archaeologists discovered a field of stones and other projectiles outside an ancient wall in Jerusalem. These could be 2,000-year-old traces of a battle with Rome.

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Ancient Roman Battlefield Uncovered in Jerusalem

Sling stones and other projectiles were found outside an ancient wall in Jerusalem, which are likely evidence of the Roman emperor Titus' siege of Jerusalem in A.D. 70.

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10 Most Creepiest Places In Georgia

There is no doubt that there are a few states in the U.S. that are pretty much known for some of the creepiest and most haunted places. Georgia happens to be one of those states for sure. So, we decided to create a list of 10 Most Creepiest Places In Georgia. Along with Louisiana, Georgia is […]

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20 Weird Dog and Cat Behaviors Explained by Science

Why are our lovable cats and dogs so weird? Live Science explores the seemingly mysterious behaviors of each, including why cats bury their poop and why dogs sniff each others' butts.

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18th-Century Scottish Epic Reveals Ties to Ireland

James Macpherson's "Ossian" has been the center of literary debate for more than 250 years.

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Snakes Used to Have Legs and Arms … Until These Mutations Happened

The ancestors of today's slithery snakes once sported full-fledged arms and legs, but genetic mutations caused the reptiles to lose all four of their limbs about 150 million years ago, according to two new studies.

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Healthy Viewing: New Screen Time Guidelines for Kids

New guidelines offer parents ideas on how to limit kids' screen time.

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High Spot: Brain's Marijuana Center Imaged in 3D

The receptor in the brain involved in the "high" feeling that people get from marijuana is revealed in a new, detailed, 3D image today.

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Oxygen Shift May Be Key to Resetting Biological Clock

A small shift in the oxygen levels in the air could act as a "reset" button for the biological clock, according to a new study in mice.

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How a Volcano in Japan Halted an Earthquake

One of the most active volcanoes in Japan recently contributed to the premature termination of an earthquake.

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Stunning Interactive Graphic Shows World's Wind and Weather Patterns

A gorgeous visualization reveals the world's wind and weather patterns by drawing on data from supercomputers around the world.

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Fact-Checking Trump: Can Abortions Really Happen on the 'Final Day' of Pregnancy?

Experts say this is very unlikely and does not accurately reflect the reality of abortions in the United States.

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How Your Ancestry Influences the Inflammation in Your Body

Here's why people in some groups are more prone to inflammatory diseases.

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Britain Will Pardon Thousands of Gay and Bisexual Men

Britain will posthumously pardon thousands of men who were convicted for same-sex offenses over several decades.

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'Planet Nine' Can't Hide Much Longer, Scientists Say

The giant planet thought to be lurking unseen in the dark depths of the outer solar system may not stay hidden for much longer.

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Europe Lost Contact with Mars Lander 1 Minute Before Touchdown

The European Space Agency lost contact with its ExoMars Schiaparelli lander less than a minute before it was supposed to land on Mars, scientists say.

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Wide-Hipped Dinosaur the Size of a Bus Once Trod Across Australia

About 95 million years ago, a bus-size and scaly-skinned sauropod dinosaur with a long tail and even longer neck lumbered across what is now Queensland, Australia, a new study finds.

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Photos: Meet Wade, the Long-Necked Dinosaur from Down Under

The discovery of a newly identified species of long-necked sauropod dinosaur, combined with the discovery of the braincase of an already known species of sauropod, is helping paleontologists determine when sauropods made it to Australia.

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What's That Noise? 11 Strange and Mysterious Sounds on Earth & Beyond

From the "Bloop" to the Loneliest Whale, here are 11 strange sounds that deserve to be heard.

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Are You Ready for a Computer That Reads Your Mind?

One researcher is working on "computing at the speed of thought" in which humans and computers fully interact.

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Hundreds Of Methane Seeps Discovered Off Pacific Northwest | Video

Using a remotely operated vehicle, researchers aboard the Research Vessel Nautilus discovered. They discovered about 500 seeps, which doubles the previously known US west coast amounts.

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The Most and Least Empathetic Countries (Full List)

A new global survey has found the most and least empathetic countries, with Ecuador taking the top spot and Lithuania sinking to the bottom. The United States, while not at the very top of the list, did make it to the top 10, coming in seventh out of 63 c

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Gigantic New Dinosaur Species Uncovered in Australia | Video

While excavating the so-called “Ho-Hum” site in Queensland, Australia, paleontologists discovered one of the most complete skeletons of a long-necked sauropod dinosaur ever found on the continent.

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The Most and Least Empathetic Countries in the World

Which countries are the most empathetic? According to the results of a new survey, people in Ecuador reported having the most empathy, while people in Lithuania reported having the least.

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Photos: 500 New Methane Seeps Off the Pacific Northwest Coast

Using a remotely operated vehicle, researchers have discovered hundreds of streams of shimmering methane bubbles that look like champagne, coming from the seafloor. The methane seeps are gorgeous and host some stunning life.

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500 'Champagne' Methane Seeps Discovered Off Pacific Coast

Five hundred new methane seeps double the known number of these bubbling seafloor features on the U.S. West Coast.

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Should Marijuana Be Legal? 60 Percent of Americans Now Say Yes

As several U.S. states consider whether to legalize marijuana this upcoming election, support for legal pot is at its highest in nearly 50 years.

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Rich People Really Do Ignore You When They Walk By

Wealthy people appear to spend less time looking at other human beings, according to a new study that used Google Glass headsets to track people's gazes.

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Denali Dinos: Ancient Bones Are First of Their Kind in National Park

Scientists have new evidence that Denali National Park was once home to dinosaurs, according to the discovery of four dinosaur bones, the first ever found within the park.

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Photos: See the 1st Dinosaur Bones Ever Found in Alaska's Denali National Park

Paleontologists have uncovered the first dinosaur bones and footprints to be found in Alaska's Denali National Park.

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Millennials Fall for More Tech Scams Than Their Grandparents

Millennials are somewhat gullible when it comes to calls, e-mails or popup ads claiming to offer tech support, but delivering only scams.

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No Highs or Lows: Marijuana Use Holds Steady in Teens, Young Adults

In states that have passed medical marijuana laws, pot use among adolescents and young adults has remained steady over the past decade, a new study finds.

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How Hot Is Lightning?

Scientists create artificial lightning strikes to study the temperature inside real bolts of lightning.

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Heavy Marijuana Use May Be Bad for Your Bones

Smoking a lot of pot may be linked with a higher risk of fractures, a new study finds.

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Suspense on Mars as Europe Awaits Signal from Lander

Europe's Schiaparelli lander was supposed to touch down on the Red Planet this morning (Oct. 19) at 10:48 a.m. EDT (1448 GMT), but the spacecraft's handler's still don't know whether or not the historic maneuver worked.

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Two Faults 'Holding Hands' Could Trigger Big Earthquakes in California

he connected faults could rupture simultaneously and cause a major earthquake of magnitude 7.4.

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Capuchin Monkeys Accidentally Make Stone 'Tools' | Raw Video

The quartzite conglomerate at Serra da Capivara National Park in Brazil, where capuchin monkeys engage in stone-on-stone percussion.

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Europe's ExoMars Orbiter Arrives at Mars! Lander Status in Limbo | Video

The European Space Agency's ExoMars team confirms that the Trace Gas Orbiter was successfully inserted into Mars orbit. They are still combing through satellite data to see if the Schiaparelli lander survived.

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Embryo Fish Face, Cow Dung & Beetle Feet Win Small World Photo Contest

In your face! A 4-day-old zebrafish embryo's dour mug nabbed the top prize in the annual Nikon Small World photo contest.

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Wee Wonders: Top 20 Nikon Small World Contest Photos

When it comes to capturing the unique and remarkable beauty that nature has to offer, sometimes you have to think small.

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Monkeys Break Rocks, Show Humans Aren't So Special

Monkeys in Brazil accidentally make broken rocks that look just like early tools.

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3D-Printed Gadget Lets Kids Turn Smartphone into Microscope

A 3D-printed smartphone microscope system is making microbiology interactive by allowing schoolkids to experiment and play games with light-seeking microbes.

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Hot Flash Genes? Symptom Linked to DNA Variation

The reason one woman gets hot flashes while another woman stays cool and comfortable through menopause may come down to differences between their genes, a new study finds.

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History of Halloween

Halloween has its roots in a pagan harvest festival, while different traditions were added on throughout the years.

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The Benefits of Medical Marijuana: Experts Weigh In

With restrictions to cannabis loosening at the state level, research is badly needed to get the facts in order.

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Eels Consume Their Own Bones to Survive Migration

To survive an arduous swim thousands of miles long without eating anything on the way, European eels apparently lose a significant amount of bone in a way that keeps them alive and moving, a new study finds.

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Streak of Record-Breaking Hot Months Breaks Record

September was the second-warmest on record, ending a streak of 16 consecutive record-setting hot months in NOAA’s dataset, a record-setting streak itself. The run of planetary heat has rewritten the record books.

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Placebo Pills May Help with Back Pain

Taking a "dummy pill," or placebo, may help with low back pain, even if patients know that the pill they're taking is essentially a dud.

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Photos: Ancient Cave Painting Mystery Solved by DNA

Researchers have solved a puzzle about a mysterious bison in Europe by studying ancient DNA and cave paintings.

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Mysterious Bison Hybrid Revealed from Ancient DNA and Cave Paintings

Clever detective work involving research on both ancient DNA and cave paintings from the last ice age has revealed a previously unknown species of hybrid bison, according to a new study.

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Too Hot to Handle? Ghost Pepper Leads to Torn Esophagus

A word to the wise: stay away from ghost peppers.

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Leonardo DiCaprio's 'Captain Planet' Movie Will Focus on Earth's Grim Fate

The 1990s environmental cartoon may be revamped as a film produced by Leonardo DiCaprio.

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7 Strange Facts about the 'Mind-Control' Parasite Toxoplasma Gondii

Perhaps best-known for its connection to cat poop, the single-celled parasite Toxoplasma gondii may have some pretty bizarre effects on people.

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The Surprising Reason Some Foods May Trigger Migraines

A new study finds that people with migraines harbor more bacteria in their mouths that have the ability to modify chemicals called nitrates.

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25 Medical Myths that Just Won't Go Away

Some medical myths endure no matter how many times they've been disproven. Here are 10 that just won't go away.

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In Photos: The UK's Geologic Wonders

Photos of craggy rock and a time-lapse photo of stars are just two of the winning entries for the "100 Great Geosites" photography competition, held by The Geological Society of London.

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Goliath Birdeater: Images of a Colossal Spider

Imagine a spider as big as a child's forearm that weighs as much as a puppy. That's how huge the South American Goliath birdeater — arguably the world's largest spider — can be.

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Landmark Climate Treaty Could Be in Jeopardy: Here's Why

A new deal to reduce the use of powerful climate-changing chemicals will require Senate approval.

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Healthy Baby Mice Produced from Mouse Mom's Skin Cells

Skin cells from mouse moms were matured in a lab dish and developed into baby mice. The feat is a step toward a similar process that one day may work in humans.

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Did UNESCO Deny That the Temple Mount Had Jewish Temples?

The most holy site in Jerusalem, Temple Mount, seems to have gotten short shrift by the United Nations, that is, if you believe what's being touted by several news outlets.

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Left at the 1st Neuron: Project Will Map Every Human Cell

Imagine having the level of detail in Google Maps but for the inner workings of the human body. A new international initiative is creating an atlas that will chart every single cell in the human body, encompassing all of the tissues within Homo sapiens.

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New Anti-Inflammatory Drugs May Help Treat Depression

A new group of anti-inflammatory drugs may help treat depression, a new review finds.

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Orbital ATK's Antares Rocket Returns to Flight with Gorgeous Night Cargo Launch

For the first time, Orbital ATK's revamped Antares rocket successfully soared into space, departing NASA's Wallops Flight Facility this evening on a mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station.

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Mothers' Obesity Linked with Biologically 'Older' Newborns

Babies whose mothers are obese may be biologically "older" than babies whose mothers are a normal weight.

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European Mars Lander Separates From Mothership, Takes Aim at Red Planet

A European spacecraft destined to land on Mars detached from its mothership on Sunday (Oct. 16), setting the stage for a daring descent to the Red Planet's surface later this week.

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Unusual Cluster of Gigantism in Ireland Traced to Ancient Gene

Due to a rare genetic mutation, a population based in a region of Northern Ireland may have the highest proportion of giants on Earth.

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Model Contracts Eye Infection from 'Dirty' Makeup Brush

An Australian model who contracted an eye infection from a shared makeup brush is now speaking out about the importance of good hygiene when using makeup.

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Rare, Neolithic 'Goddess' Figurine Discovered in Turkey

The figurine might signal a shift from a sharing to an exchange economy.

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Bendable Battery May Power Future Wearable Devices, Smartphones

The battery can withstand twists, bends and other deformations while maintaining its ability to hold a charge.

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Chambers Hidden in Great Pyramid? Scientists Cast Doubt

A group of scientists has just claimed to have discovered two unknown voids or cavities within the Great Pyramid of Giza. But outside researchers are not so sure about the results.

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In Photos: Looking Inside the Great Pyramid of Giza

A group of scientists working on the Scan Pyramids project claims to have found two unknown voids or cavities within the Great Pyramid of Giza.

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Adults Usually Can't Catch Kids in a Lie

Adults might as well flip a coin if they are trying to determine whether a child is lying.

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1st Look: Meet JJ, Columbus Zoo's Newborn Gorilla

On Sept. 28, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomed a new addition: a male western lowland gorilla, born at 1:18 a.m. ET.

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Why Do Science Issues Seem to Divide Americans Along Party Lines?

These divides, such as beliefs about the reality of climate change, may not reflect Americans' attitudes toward science so much as other cultural and personal beliefs.

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Cracking Codices: 10 of the Most Mysterious Ancient Manuscripts

From an Egyptian book full of magic spells to a text written in an unknown language, Live Science takes a look at 10 of the most mysterious ancient manuscripts.

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Scientists Untangle Chemistry of Frankincense to Develop 'Perfume'

In trying to uncover the roots of frankincense's odor, researchers discover two new molecules.

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Found: Fossil Crocodile with a Mammal's Smile

Chew on this: A partial skull and jaw of a small crocodile relative that lived 100 million years ago has teeth that are more like a mammal's than a crocodilian's.

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Ancient 'Frankenstein' Bug Mixed Grasshopper, Wasp & Roach Parts

A bizarre-looking Cretaceous-era insect that seems to be a mash-up of many kinds of bugs was recently unearthed in amber from Myanmar.

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Does Your 'Self' Have a Soul?

Most religions claim that there is more to the self than the brain. The traditional understanding is that human sentience and selfhood are conveyed via some kind of nonphysical substance, often called a "soul."

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Scientists Can Make People Hallucinate Using Flickering Image

They can now study visual hallucinations in the lab using anyone as a subject. The ability could help scientists to better understand some mental health disorders where hallucination is a symptom.

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Facts About Radium

Properties, sources and uses of the element radium.

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BMW's Futuristic Motorcycle Balances on Its Own

The Motorrad Vision Next 100 will use self-balancing tech to keep riders safe.

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Twins Conjoined at Head Now Separated: What Causes Rare Condition?

Twin boys who were born joined at the head are now successfully separated after they underwent a rare surgery that took more than 20 hours.

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Not All Processed Meats Carry the Same Cancer Risk

There are three main cancer-causing agents in processed meat, but not all types of meats contain all three.

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Don't Fret Step Counts: Less Than 10,000 a Day is Still OK

If you can't quite meet the "10,000 steps a day" goal set by your fitness tracker, all's not lost — fewer steps may still bring health benefits.

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5 Intriguing Uses for Artificial Intelligence (That Aren't Killer Robots)

Rather than leading to the violent downfall of humankind, artificial intelligence is helping people around the world do their jobs, including doctors who diagnose sepsis in patients and scientists who track endangered animals in the wild, experts said.

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Jumping Spiders 'Hear' Long-Range Audio with Their Hairy Legs

No ears? No problem. Jumping spiders can still "hear" you, and from farther away than you'd expect.

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Woman Puts E-Cig Liquid in Her Eye After Mistaking It for Eyedrops

A woman in Scotland was injured after she mistook a small bottle containing e-cigarette liquid for eyedrops, according to a new report of her case.

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Asgardia: Proposed Space-Based Nation Accepting Citizenship Applications

A proposed space nation called Asgardia is now accepting applications for future citizens. Leaders of the Asgardia project discussed the prospective space nation at a news conference in Paris on Oct. 12.

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Twin Hurricanes Matthew and Nicole Could Herald More Storms to Come

Back-to-back hurricanes Matthew and Nicole may signal worse weather to come if La Niña climate conditions take hold across the globe, according to weather scientists.

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More Radioisotope Power - NASA Wants 'Nuclear Batteries' To Last Longer | Video

Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTG) have powered rovers and spacecraft for decades. Now, the space agency is looking to increase the efficiency of the generators for future missions.

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The New Science of Willpower: Can Self-Control Really Get Used Up?

A major idea in psychology might be all wrong.

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10 Most Haunted Places In Louisiana

Halloween is a time of year where many tend to focus on the creepiest places to visit and get their adrenaline pumping. However, there are places where you can get the same rush everyday of the year. So, we invited you to check out a couple of them in our 10 Most Haunted Places In Louisiana […]

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Future of Health Care: Data Can Empower Patients, Obama Says

To really improve health care for Americans in the future, people must be given more power over their own health data, President Barack Obama said Thursday.

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T. Rex Probably Didn't Use Its Tiny Arms Much

A fearsome predator may not have used her arms much when alive millions of years ago.

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What Really Happens to Fighting Bulls After the Fight?

After bulls have finished their single fight, which just about always ends in their death, what happens to the animals? Do they end up on your dinner plate

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Ingested Porcupine Quill Pokes Hole in Woman's Aorta

A woman who went to the emergency room for chest pain learned that her symptoms had a rather unusual cause…

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B. Rex: Giant Armored Fish Was King Before Dinosaurs

B. rex was "king" of the bottom-dwellers.

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Why Earthquake Prediction Remains on Shaky Ground

Decades of failed attempts to predict earthquakes yield the question: Do quakes give off any warning signs at all?

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The Universe Has 10 Times More Galaxies Than Scientists Thought

More than a trillion galaxies are lurking in the depths of space, a new census of galaxies in the observable universe has found — 10 times more galaxies than were previously thought to exist

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3 New Vaccines Against 'Black Death' Plague Bacteria Show Promise

Researchers are developing new vaccines that could potentially protect against plague infection, early research suggests.

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Why Sexual Assault Victims Wait to Speak Out

Recently, several women have accused Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump of sexual assault.

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The Bizarre History of 'Tetris'

As a game, "Tetris" might seem uncomplicated. However, the story of how it came to bewitch millions of people worldwide is quite the opposite.

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5 Misconceptions About Sexual Assault

Following the release of Donald Trump's lewd conversation from 2005, surrogates for the candidate have asserted that Trump's comments do not describe sexual assault. Here are five misconceptions about sexual assault

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Brain-Implanted Device Restores Sense of Touch in Man with Spinal Cord Injury

For the first time, a device implanted into the brain of a person with a spinal cord injury has been used to restore the patient's sense of touch.

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Half of Americans Believe in 9/11 Conspiracy Theories

Roughly half of Americans believe in some conspiracy theories surrounding 9/11, while a huge minority believe in conspiracies about aliens, global warming and Obama's birth certificate.

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Forget Ghosts — Government Corruption Spooks People Most

A new survey of American adults shows that government corruption is one of their top fears.

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80 Years Later, Polar Explorer's Sunken Ship Floats Again

For the first time in more than 80 years, the Maud is floating above the sea surface.

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7 Weird Facts About Tetris

Tetris, the highly addictive computer game that has captivated players for decades, has a long and colorful story — one that is full of unlikely surprises.

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In Photos: Norwegian Explorer's Ship Raised from the Arctic

The Maud, a Norwegian ice-faring ship built for the explorer Roald Amundsen, had been sitting in shallow water off the coast of northern Canada since 1930 — that is until this summer, when it was raised to the surface.

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Women's Monthly Hormone Changes Linked to Brain Variations

Women's brains experience a monthly change, too.

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Donald Trump's Clean-Coal Response Misses Mark, Experts Say

Could "clean coal" meet the energy needs of the United States for the next 1,000 years, as Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Sunday (Oct. 9) during the second presidential debate?

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66-Million-Year-Old 'Squawk Box' Helped Duck Relative Go Honk | Video

The discovery of a more than 66-million-year-old syrinx, the vocal organ of a bird, indicates that ancient birds living during the dinosaur age sang just like modern birds

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Augmented-Reality Helmet Could Give Cyclists Extra Eyes on the Road

An augmented-reality helmet that gives cyclists a 360-degree view of the road could help prevent accidents, according to the device's designers.

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Nobel Prize in Literature: 1901-Present

The winners of the Nobel Prize in Literature, including Toni Morrison, Gabriel Garcia Marquez and John Steinbeck.

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Mars Mission Advice: It's Not Just Rocket Science, Kids

A crewed mission to Mars will require a broad array of skills.

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Promising Ebola Drug ZMapp: The Real Lessons of an Inconclusive Study

Rather than providing an answer to whether ZMapp can really cut the risk of death from Ebola, the results of a new study are inconclusive.

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NASA T-38 Jets In Flight - Cockpit View Captured by Astronaut | Video

Don Pettit captured video of a recent flight that saw his fellow astronauts Barry "Butch” Wilmore and Stephanie Wilson bank low over Marshall Space Flight Center at Huntsville, Alabama.

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Impact! New Moon Craters Are Appearing Faster Than Thought

Recently formed craters on the surface of the moon are far more common than scientists had previously predicted, raising concerns about the safety of future lunar missions.

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Lunar Impact! Moon Probe's 'Temporal' Images Reveals New Crater | Video

Before and after images, also known as a temporal pair, of a region on the moon shows a new crater has formed. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiters snapped the first in Oct. 2012 and the second, now showing a crater, in April 2013.

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Heart-Harming Supplements? Calcium Pills Linked to Artery Buildup

People who take calcium supplements may be at increased risk for developing buildups of plaque in their arteries, which is a sign of heart disease.

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How Hot Is Hell?

If Hell is in the center of the Earth, it's pretty damn hot.

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Photos: Innovative Designs Make James Dyson Award 2016 Shortlist

After considering nearly 1,000 entries, the panel of Dyson engineers have narrowed down the possible winners of the James Dyson Award to a shortlist of the following 20 inventions.

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1st Death from a Recluse Spider Bite Reported in Europe

A woman in Italy recently died as a result of being bit by a spider related to the notorious brown recluse spider, according to a recent report of her case.

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Sending Humans to Mars: 8 Steps to Red Planet Colonization

Obama recently stated a goal to have humans reach Mars by the 2030s, which is feasible given the current state of technology, experts said.

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Mom's Antidepressant Use May Increase Baby's Risk of Speech Disorders

Children born to women who took antidepressants during pregnancy may have an increased risk of language and speech disorders.

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Oldest Known Avian 'Squawk Box' Helped Ancient Bird Quack

More than 66 million years ago, a duck-size waterbird flew around the woods of ancient Antarctica, honking and calling to its mate with what is now the oldest discovered avian vocal organ on record, a new study finds.

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How Accurate Are Fitness Tracker Heart Rate Monitors?

A new study put these devices to the test, and the results were not stellar.

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Civil War Cannonballs Uncovered by Hurricane Have Been Detonated

A pile of Civil War-era cannonballs was uncovered by Hurricane Matthew after it lashed South Carolina with strong waves and high winds over the weekend. But rather than preserve the artifacts, authorities have destroyed most of the historic weapons.

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Your Brain on Tetris: How Video Game Seduced Millions

A new nonfiction graphic novel reveals the untold story behind Tetris, the game that ate your brain.

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Tiny 'Beardogs' Get New Place in Carnivore Family Tree

Two Chihuahua-size beardogs were among the earliest species in this strange group of carnivores.

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Alien Life May Munch on Galactic Cosmic Rays

: Extreme microbes that live in hostile places on Earth and potential life on other planets may feed off of cosmic rays that zip through space, according to a study of a bizarre bacterium thriving deep in a dark gold mine.

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How One Scientist Decoded the Mysterious Sounds of Northern Lights

For more than 15 years, a lone scientist in southern Finland has spent countless winter nights among the snowy fields and frozen lakes around his village, in pursuit of one of the most ephemeral mysteries of the heavens.

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In Photos: Recording the Crackles and Pops from the Northern Lights

A scientist in Finland has proposed a new theory about the source of the mysterious sounds associated with the northern lights, or aurora borealis.

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Many Parents Who Think They Have Food Allergies Actually Don't

When kids have food allergies, the children's parents may think they have food allergies too, but this is often not the case.

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New Dwarf Planet Found in Our Solar System

A new face has been added to the solar system's family portrait: Scientists have discovered a new dwarf planet looping around the sun in the region beyond Pluto.

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Experience the Thrill of an Everest Expedition in New Virtual Reality Film

Armchair adventurers, rejoice! A new virtual-reality documentary series will let you join a team of mountaineers as they tackle a perilous climb up Mount Everest.

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On a Long Trip to Mars, Cosmic Radiation May Damage Astronauts' Brains

President Obama today announced ambitions for the U.S. to send people to Mars by 2030. But a new study shows that the radiation of space could be damaging to the brain.

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'Head Rush' Linked with Increased Risk for Dementia in Older Adults

If you've ever felt a rush of dizziness after standing up too quickly, take heed: Older adults who experience that disorienting feeling frequently may be more likely to develop dementia, a new study from the Netherlands finds.

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Hurricane Sandy-Level Floods Likely to Hit NYC More Often

Disastrous floods like those seen during Hurricane Sandy in 2012 may hit New York City 17 times more often in the next century, a new study finds.

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Supplement Trends: Multivitamin Use Down, Probiotics & Vitamin D Up

Daily multivitamins are down, but other supplements are up, a new study finds.

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Rapid Fire: Ancient Blaze Leveled City in 3 Hours

About 3,000 years ago, a fire destroyed the Near East city of Tel Megiddo, leaving ash and burned mud-brick buildings in its wake. And according to a new study, the blaze may have leveled the entire city in a mere 2 to 3 hours.

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US Will Send People to Mars by 2030s, Barack Obama Says

President Barack Obama wants the U.S. space program to send astronauts to Mars by the 2030s and eventually into deep space, he wrote in a CNN op-ed published today (Oct. 11).

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How the Heck Did Black Widow Spider DNA Get Inside a Virus?

Scientists have found some funky DNA lurking inside a virus that infects bacteria. In addition to its own genes, the virus holds genetic material from black widow spiders and other animals.

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What Happened to the Universe's Primordial Hydrogen?

A new telescope aims to figure out what became of the universe's original atoms once the first stars began to shine. Most of them got broken apart - and conventional telescopes can't see past that.

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Nobel Prize in Economics: 1969-Present

Winners of the Nobel Prize in economics, including Paul Krugman, Daniel Kahneman and Milton Friedman.

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Mice Sing Love Songs Like a Jet Engine

Mice use a method of sound production never seen in an animal before.

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How Did a Chunk of India and Eurasia Just Disappear?

In the collision of India and Eurasia, something's been lost.

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Mixing the Pot? 7 Ways Marijuana Interacts with Medicines

Marijuana may interact with other prescription medications. Here's a look at some of the drugs that are known to interact with marijuana.

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24 Weird Things Humans Do Every Day, and Why

With a little contemplation, many everyday human behaviors seem truly bizarre.

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Debate 2016: What Goes on in Your Brain When People Invade Your Space

Donald Trump stood very closely behind Hillary Clinton at times during the second presidential debate, held in St. Louis Sunday, prompting some to argue that he was invading her personal space.

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Deadly Mixture: Scientists Uncover Harmful Drug Interactions

Computers reveal what doctors can miss, potentially deadly prescription drug interactions.

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Why You Shouldn't Do a Hard Workout When You're Upset

The heart can only take so much — and a new study suggests that the combination of strenuous exercise and high emotions may be too much for it to bear.

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New High-Tech Friendship Bracelets Teach Kids How to Code

A new product called Jewelbots aims to elevate friendship bracelets from fashionable status symbols to an interactive, educational tool that teaches kids to code.

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'Safe' Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Batteries Are Still Exploding

After recall due to explosive batteries, Samsung's replacement devices are still exploding.

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Nestlé Drumstick Recall: How Does Listeria Get into Ice Cream?

Nestlé is recalling several of its Drumstick ice cream products because they could be contaminated with Listeria. But how do these bacteria get into ice cream?

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Stem Cells May Help Repair Broken Monkey Hearts

Stem cells may be able to repair damaged hearts, a small new study in monkeys finds.

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Comic Con Cosplay: Photos of the Coolest Costumes

For cosplayers — people who dress up as characters from popular culture — costumes connect them to characters they love and strengthen community bonds among like-minded fans.

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Locker-Room Talk & Alternate Realities: Scientists Dissect Presidential Debate

Scholars from the host university, Washington University in St. Louis, analyze the second debate, parsing out locker-room talk, Hillary's attack on Donald's alternative reality and Trump's rhetoric about helping the inner city.

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Are These New Dead Sea Scrolls the Real Thing?

Around 70 Dead Sea Scrolls fragments have appeared on the antiquities market since 2002, and at least one archaeologist thinks some of these fragments are modern-day forgeries.

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25 New 'Dead Sea Scrolls' Revealed

More than 25 previously unpublished "Dead Sea Scroll" fragments, dating back 2,000 years and holding text from the Hebrew Bible, have been brought to light, their contents detailed in two new books.

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In Photos: New Dead Sea Scrolls Revealed

Several Dead Sea Scrolls fragments have been revealed in two new books. Here's a look at images of the scrolls, which hold text from various books of the Hebrew Bible.

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The Demon on Your Chest and Other Terrifying Tales of Sleep Paralysis

An unusual condition called sleep paralysis has been frightening people for centuries, and different cultures have different ways to explain the frightening phenomenon.

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25 Scientific Tips For Raising Happy (& Healthy) Kids

Studies show these parenting styles can get kids started on the right path in life.

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The Most Interesting Science News Articles of the Week

Here are the most interesting, amazing and unusual things that happened in the world of science this week. A recap of Live Science's best.

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Leprosy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Leprosy is a contagious, chronic disease, but if it is caught and treated quickly enough, the disease usually is not debilitating.

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Hair Plugs? Joe Buck Puts Cosmetic Addictions in Spotlight

The problem is not actually the hair, but the relationship someone has with his or her own image.

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The Eye of Hurricane Matthew: Satellite Sees Storm's Heat from Space

With Hurricane Matthew battering the southern U.S. East Coast, a fleet of Earth-watching weather satellites are tracking the storm from space, revealing staggering views like this temperature map of the hurricane's eye as seen from above.

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Hurricane Matthew: Why Are Storm Surges So Deadly?

What exactly are storm surges, and why are they so deadly?

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Why Some People Don't Flee Hurricanes

Psychologists have tried to figure out how to reach those who ignore official warnings to evacuate.

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NASA Spaceport Weathers Hurricane Matthew as Satellite Reveals Double Eyewall

Matthew passed offshore of Kennedy Space Center (which lies on central Florida's Atlantic coast, just east of Orlando), apparently sparing the site a direct hit, NASA officials wrote in an update this morning (Oct. 7).

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2,000-Year-Old Pompeii Home Reconstructed in 3D

With new 3D scans of Pompeii, archaeologists reconstructed the 2,000-year-old home of a wealthy Roman banker.

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Do Interruptions Hurt Presidential Candidates? What the Science Says

Trump's style of interruption during the first presidential debate might not win supporters.

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New Prostate Cancer Screening Rules Fail to Curb PSA Testing

The number of PSA tests ordered in the U.S. to screen men for prostate cancer hasn't changed in recent years, despite new guidelines.

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Unexpectedly Deep Seismic Activity Found Along California Fault

The rumblings deep underground found seismic activity at deeper-than-expected levels, potentially signaling new earthquake extremes.

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10 Most Awesome Breakfast Restaurants In America

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. To some, breakfast can be as simple as a bagel and cream cheese to an extravagant meal with pancakes, french toast, eggs, sausage and the list goes on. So, we decided to help out breakfast lovers with our 10 Most Awesome Breakfast Restaurants In America. […]

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The Spooky Secret Behind Artificial Intelligence's Incredible Power

Neural networks work so well because they roughly reflect the structure of the underlying universe around us, new research suggests.

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Great, Mysterious Balls of Fire Speed by Dying Star

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has seen planet-size cannonballs of hot gas whipping past a dying star, but the origin of these plasma balls remains a mystery.

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Hurricane Matthew - NASA Satellite Reveals Layers Of Storm In 3D | Video

NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement Mission satellite observations of Hurricane Matthew on October 2, 2015 were converted into a 3D visualization "to look at how the strong convention is causing the storm to intensify," according to NASA.

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Can Great Apes Read Your Mind?

Realizing that others' minds hold different thoughts, feelings and knowledge than your own was thought to be something only people could do. But evidence is accumulating that apes, too, have 'theory of mind.'

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Back from the Dead? Goliath Worms 'Drown' and Recover

Manduca sexta moths' bright green and hefty caterpillars — also known as "goliath worms" — can survive long-term immersion in water, scientists have found.

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Nobel Peace Prize: 1901-Present

Here's a look at all Nobel Peace Prize recipients, including Barack Obama, Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King Jr.

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Up She Goes! 8 of the Wackiest Early Flying Machines

The earliest aviators dreamed big, and though they often made painful mistakes, their perseverance and faith paved the way for modern aircraft and aerospace technologies that opened the skies for exploration.

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Why 'Hoppy' Beer May Be Better for Your Liver

The hops found in beer not only add flavor, but also may lessen the damaging effects of alcohol on the liver, a new study in mice suggests.

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Facts About Lead

Properties, sources and uses of the element lead.

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4-Year-Old Overdoses on 'Natural' Supplements, Ends Up in ER

A 4-year-old boy in England ended up in the emergency room after taking a slew of dietary supplements that lead to health problems.

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'Rapunzel Syndrome' Caused Woman's Odd Symptoms

For one woman, the inability to keep any food down was caused by an incredibly rare condition called "Rapunzel syndrome," according to a new report of her case.

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Political Digs Aside, How Common Is Cheating, Really?

Accusations of infidelity are quite common in the 2016 election — but how common is infidelity, really?

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'Martian Gardens' Help Scientists Find the Best Veggies to Grow on Mars

Simulated "Martian gardens" are helping NASA scientists learn which plants astronauts will be able to grow in future missions to the Red Planet.

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Hurricane Matthew Seen From Space On Approach To Florida | Video

The hurricane has Florida's space coast in its sights. International Space Station cameras captured the massive storm on a pass around 4:45 EST on October 6, 2016.

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Hurricane Matthew Forces Closure of NASA's Kennedy Space Center

NASA'S Kennedy Space Center, on Florida's east coast, is closed today (Oct. 5) and tomorrow (Oct. 6) to prep for Hurricane Matthew, which is expected to slam into the region full-force early tomorrow morning.

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What Makes the Google Pixel Different from Other Smartphones?

Google says it will provide the best experience "by bringing hardware and software design together under one roof."

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Blue Origin's Amazing In-Flight Escape Test in Slow-Motion | Video

On October 5, 2016, the private spaceflight company conducted an in-flight capsule escape test.

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The Science Behind Hurricane Matthew's Unexpected Course Change

Hurricane Matthew is expected to gain strength in the coming days as it blasts the coasts of Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. After hitting the Carolinas, though, experts now predict the monster will head out to sea, sparing the northern states.

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Monstrous Hurricane Matthew Towers Over Tropical Storm Nicole (Photo)

Hurricane Matthew is twice the size of nearby Tropical Storm Nicole.

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Hurricane Matthew Photos: See How the Monster Storm Evolved

Hurricane Matthew became the fifth hurricane of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season on Sept. 29. See photos of how this monster storm evolved.

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Think Fast: Do Humans Have Hair on the Undersides of Their Arms?

At first glance, the underside of a human arm may look hairless. But a closer inspection will reveal that tiny, colorless hairs cover it like soft peach fuzz.

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Science of Disbelief: When Did Climate Change Become All About Politics?

More than half of Americans still question the scientific consensus on climate change, with a strong split between political liberals and political conservatives on the issue.

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Halloween 2016: A Guide to the When, Why, What and How

Here's everything you've ever wanted to know about Halloween, including how the holiday started and evolved, and why we celebrate it when we do.

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Darlings of the American Deserts: Photos of the Greater Roadrunner

The great American deserts have an assortment of unique critters, and chief among them is the greater roadrunner.

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Landmark Paris Climate Pact to Take Effect in 30 Days

A key threshold for the Paris climate pact has been surpassed, meaning it's nearly ready to take effect.

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Spooky Satellite Image Shows Hurricane Matthew's 'Skull'

As Hurricane Matthew battered Haiti, internet users noticed another disturbing dimension to the storm: It looked like a creepy skull in satellite images.

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Are E-Cig Injuries Exploding Upward?

Injuries from exploding e-cigarettes appear to be on the rise, according to a new analysis from a Seattle hospital.

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Uterus Transplants Fail Again: Why Are They So Difficult?

Three out of four uterus transplants that were recently performed at a U.S. hospital were not successful. What makes them so challenging?

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'Alien Megastructure' Star Keeps Getting Stranger

Newly analyzed observations by NASA's planet-hunting Kepler space telescope show that the star KIC 8462852 — whose occasional, dramatic dips in brightness still have astronomers scratching their heads — has also dimmed overall during the last few years.

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Are the Nobel Prizes Missing Female Scientists?

The Nobel Prize has a woman problem. A total of 203 people have won the Nobel Prize in physics, but only two were women. Many scientists say those numbers point to a fundamental problem with the prizes and how they are awarded.

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Meet Grandad: Weird, Ancient Reptile Gave Rise to Mammals

Two weird, mammal-like reptiles that sort of looked like scaly rats, each smaller than a loaf of bread, roamed ancient Brazil about 235 million years ago, likely dining on insects the predators snagged with their pointy teeth, a new study finds.

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Can Eating Cinnamon Cool Off the Stomach?

Eating cinnamon may cool of the stomach, a new study in animals suggests.

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Humans May Have Reached Maximum Life Span

New data strongly suggest that the maximum duration of life is limited, and may have already been reached, researchers say.

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Great Scott! How to Get the 'Back to the Future' Self-Lacing Shoes

The conform-to-your-foot Nike Mag sneakers worn by actor Michael J. Fox in "Back to the Future Part II" are finally available — for a limited time.

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'Yetis' Take Manhattan For Travel Channel Show Promo | Video

A bus load of costumed “yetis" were on the streets of New York City to promote the Travel Channel's "Expedition Unknown: Hunt for the Yeti.” 

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In Photos: Ancient Skeletons Reveal the Ancestors of Polynesians

The first Pacific islanders, who arrived to islands such as Tonga and Vanuatu about 3,000 years ago, originally hailed from Taiwan or the Philippines, new research suggests.

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The First People to Settle Polynesia Came from Asia

The first Pacific islanders, who arrived to islands such as Tonga and Vanuatu about 3,000 years ago, originally hailed from Taiwan or the Philippines, new research suggests.

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27 Oddest Medical Cases

Here's a look at the strangest medical cases that doctors have reported.

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3 Scientists Win Nobel in Chemistry for Creating World's Smallest Machines

A trio of scientists has won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for designing and creating the world's smallest machines, turning linked-up molecules into contraptions that could do work. These include a tiny lift, artificial muscles and a mini motor.

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Nobel Prize in Chemistry: 1901-Present

A list of the winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, including Marie Curie, Roger Kornberg and Otto Hahn.

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Where Is the Rest of the Universe?

Most of the universe is made up of "stuff" that is invisible, possibly intangible and interacts with other things only via gravity. And physicists don't know what the stuff is or why it makes up so much of the universe. They call it dark matter.

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Boom Times 3: Volcano Triplets Spotted Erupting (Photo)

Three active volcanoes simultaneously erupting and unleashing giant plumes of smoke were spotted by a NASA satellite as it passed over a remote archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean.

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Another Study Shows the Discrimination Women Face in the Workplace

Women who weigh even slightly more than their peers are more likely to face discrimination when applying for certain jobs, a recent study from Scotland finds.

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Brain Cancer: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Brain cancer affects 1 in 140 men and 1 in 180 women. It can change a person’s behavior and can be quite deadly, but it is rarely inoperable.

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Red vs. Blue: Why Necktie Colors Matter

In power politics and business, there are only two colors of ties: red and blue.

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Physics Nobel Goes to 3 Who Studied Matter's Odd States

The Nobel Prize in physics went to three physicists who studied matter at the smallest scales and the coldest temperatures, which could lead to new materials and insights into phenomena such as superconductivity.

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New Outbreak in Flint: What is Shigellosis?

The city of Flint, Michigan, is seeing a rise in cases of a bacterial illness called Shigellosis, and the ongoing water crisis there may be in part to blame.

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Hurricane Matthew: Where Is This Massive Storm Heading?

With the Bahamas and possibly Florida and the Carolinas within the storm's path in the coming days, how bad could Hurricane Matthew get?

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'Yetis' Swarm Manhattan: The Lore of a Furry, Human-Like Beast

"Yeti" sightings abounded in New York City on Oct. 4.

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Device Can Read Emotions By Bouncing Wireless Signals Off Your Body

Emotions can be tricky enough for humans to read, let alone machines, but a new system can predict people's feelings with 87 percent accuracy by bouncing wireless signals off them, researchers say.

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Ben Stiller's Prostate Cancer: Do All Guys Need a PSA Test?

Actor Ben Stiller is crediting a prostate cancer screening test for saving his life. But should men get the test?

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Matthew Arrives: Huge Hurricane's Landfall Captured by Satellites

A NASA satellite tracks Hurricane Matthew's approach toward Haiti.

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Like Fatty Foods? There's a Gene for That.

Obese people with a certain gene mutation have a high preference for fatty foods yet a low preference for sugary foods, highlighting the genetic underpinnings of appetite control.

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Battle Morning Sickness with 5 Science-Approved Remedies

Morning sickness can quickly take the joy out of pregnancy.

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Ginger and Acupressure for Morning Sickness? Science Says Maybe

For women with morning sickness, a range of remedies may be effective at alleviating mild to severe symptoms, but the evidence on how well they work is lacking, a new review from the United Kingdom finds.

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Before Nobel Prizes: Gifts Reigned as Early Science’s Currency

People have always known science would advance faster with various incentives and rewards. As modern experimental science took off, these took the form of gifts and favors to and from wealthy elites.

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Roman Bullets Tell Story of 1,800-Year-Old Attack on Scottish Fort

A bloody assault by Roman legions on a hill fort in Scotland around 1,800 years ago is being pieced together using the remains of Roman missile weapons that were used in the attack.

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In Photos: Archaeologists Map Roman Raid on Scottish Hill Fort

Archaeologists are mapping the location of sling bullets on an ancient battlefield to learn more about an assault by the Roman army on native defenders at a hill fort in Scotland more than 1,800 years ago.

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Powerful Hurricane Matthew Seen From Space | Time-Lapse Video

On Oct. 3, 2016, cameras aboard the International Space Station captured imagery of category 4 Hurricane Matthew. It is expected to hit western Haiti and Cuba on Oct. 4 and poses a significant threat to the east coast of the United States

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Curiosity Rover Snaps Amazing Selfie on Mars Mountain (Photo)

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has taken a gorgeous selfie that shows the rugged, mountainous landscape the six-wheeled robot will be exploring during its newly begun extended mission.

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Tropical Storms and Hurricanes of 2016 (Photos)

Here's a look at the huge storms that have formed in the Atlantic Ocean so far this year, including an oddball January hurricane and one that made landfall in Florida, the first time that's happened since 2005.

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'Twilight Zone' Coral Reefs Revealed in Hawai'i

In deep coral reefs off Hawaii are fish found nowhere else on Earth.

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Nobel Prize in Physics: 1901-Present

Here's a look at all winners of the Nobel Prize in physics, including Steven Chu, Aage Niels Bohr and Enrico Fermi.

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Why Do French Fries Taste So Bad When They're Cold?

Grainy, flavorless, rigid, yet soggy — is there anything worse than an old, cold French fry?

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Huffing Dust Spray Causes Man's Odd Bone Disease

A man in New England developed a bone disease rarely seen in the United States, getting sick due to his habit of huffing computer cleaner.

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What Made Hurricane Matthew So Strong?

Storms as strong as Hurricane Matthew are dangerous — but they're also rare.

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'UFO' Seen in Live Space Station Video Is Just Fluff

Another strange light has been seen hanging over Earth from orbit ... but it's not your run-of-the-mill UFO.

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Death Penalty Opposition Hits New Peak

The percentage of Americans who oppose the death penalty is the highest it's been in decades, according to a new poll.

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San Andreas Earthquake Swarm: How Mini-Quakes Affect Risk of Big Ones

Earthquake swarms can raise the risk of a major quake by increasing the overall earthquake frequency, putting pressure on a main fault and setting off larger aftershocks.

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Can Marijuana Cause Deadly Drug Interactions?

Chelsea Clinton recently suggested that marijuana might be deadly when taken with other drugs. But is this really true?

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Warm Ocean 'Blob' Triggered Worst-Ever Toxic Algae Blooms

Algae blooms on the West Coast of the U.S. in 2015 were bigger and more toxic than ever before, and have been linked to warm ocean conditions.

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What Is 'Hangover Free' Synthetic Alcohol, and Is It Safe?

A drink called "alcosynth" is being touted as a hangover-free version of synthetic alcohol. But what's in it, and is it really safe to drink?

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FDA to Parents: Don't Give Your Kids Homeopathic Teething Tablets

Some tablets and gels aimed at helping to soothe babies' teething pains may be dangerous for infants and toddlers, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in a statement Sept. 30.

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Photos: Dazzling Minerals and Gems

The Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History opens David Friend Hall, displaying more than 150 groundbreaking scientific discoveries of minerals and gems in modern and creative ways.

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Nobel Prize 2016: Here Are the Winners (and What They Achieved)

Here's a full list of 2016 Nobel Prize winners. We also explain (in plain English) how each person contributed to science and humankind.

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Nobel Prize in Medicine: 1901-Present

Here's a look at past winners of the Nobel Prize in Medicine.

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Japanese Scientist Wins Nobel Prize in Medicine for Cell 'Self-Eating'

For illuminating the weird cellular phenomenon of "self-eating," Yoshinori Ohsumi has won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, the Nobel Foundation announced this morning (Oct. 3).

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Extinct 12-Foot-Long Shark Is Related to Ginormous Megalodon

About 20 million years ago, a shark the size of a car swam along the ancient coastlines of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, hunting for medium-size fish with its pointy teeth, a new study finds. The predator is related to Earth's biggest shark, Megalodon.

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Are Virtual Reality Headsets Safe for Kids?

Virtual-reality headsets are likely to be at the top of many kids' wish lists this holiday season, but with many VR devices coming with age restrictions, is the technology safe for youngsters?

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YouTube's 'It's Okay To Be Smart' Serves Up Stimulating Science

Asking questions about the science all around us is a good thing, according to Joe Hanson, host of the YouTube channel "It's OK to be Smart."

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9 Celebrities Who Spoke Up about Depression

Here are 9 celebrities who are doing away with the stigma of depression.

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Alternative Treatments Linked to Skipping Flu Shots

Kids who get alternative medicine treatments may not get their flu shots as recommended, new research shows.

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Why Did Yahoo Take So Long to Disclose Security Breach?

LinkedIn, MySpace, Yahoo: Why does it take such a long time for companies to disclose that they have been hacked?

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Where Did Satan Come From?

The devil goes by many names — Satan, the Prince of Darkness, Beelzebub and Lucifer to name a few — but besides this list of aliases, what do people really know about the brute? That is, how did the story of Satan originate?

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