Hyperemesis gravidarum is an extreme form of morning sickness. It affects about 1 in 50 pregnant women.
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Selasa, 31 Oktober 2017
A History of Elves
Elves have been a popular subject in fiction for centuries, and there are several types of elves.
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Woman Sues Sephora — Can You Get Herpes from Lipstick?
A California woman is suing the makeup store Sephora because she claims that she contracted oral herpes from a "tester" tube of lipstick, TMZ reported yesterday (Oct. 30).
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Pesticide Residue on Fruits, Veggies, Linked to Lower Fertility in Women
Pesticide residue on fruits and vegetables may hurt women's fertility, a new study suggests.
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'Lost' Salamander Rediscovered After 42 Years
The Jackson's Climbing Salamander had not been seen since 1975.
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In Photos: Lost Salamanders Discovered
It's been 42 years since it was last sighted, but the Jackson's Climbing Salamander (Bolitoglossa jacksoni) is alive and well.
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Sorry, You Can't Stop Aging – Here's the Math to Prove It
Growing old is a natural part of life, but that hasn't stopped people from turning to anti-aging skin treatments, specialized diets and other tricks to try to reverse the effects of aging.
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Smallpox-Related Viruses Are Still a Threat to Humans, Experts Warn
Smallpox has been eradicated for decades, but other, related "poxviruses" are still around and continue to pose a risk to humans, experts say.
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What Caused the Eruption of the World's Largest Mud Volcano?
Suspected link to nearby volcano range found in world's largest mud volcano eruption.
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Yes, You Really Can 'Overdose' on Candy — or at Least One Type
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a message for candy-lovers: "As it turns out, you really can overdose on candy — or, more precisely, black licorice."
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AI Schooled in Horror Fiction Pens Scary Stories
A neural network that was raised on a diet of horror tales is penning original scary stories, and finding collaborators on Twitter.
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Spicy Foods Trick the Brain to Use Less Salt
Fans of spicy foods might be doing their hearts a favor by adding more heat to their meals, a new study from China suggests.
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X-Rays Reveal Ghostly Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots
The ghostly, unfinished portrait of a woman believed to be Mary, Queen of Scots has been found underneath the 16th-century portrait of a man dressed in a black doublet, according to new research.
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Woman Gets Pregnant While Already Pregnant: Rare 'Twin' Case Explained
A California woman became pregnant while she was already pregnant, in an extremely rare case that resulted in her carrying "twins" with two different sets of parents.
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Senin, 30 Oktober 2017
Is Soy Good for the Heart? FDA Proposal Backtracks on Health Claim
For years, manufacturers of soy protein foods have been allowed to say that eating their products may reduce the risk of heart disease. But today, the FDA proposed to revoke this claim.
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Bible May Record Oldest Known Solar Eclipse
A possible reference to a solar eclipse in the Bible could help pinpoint the reign of Ramesses the Great.
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What Your Nose Can Reveal About Your Emotions
Your sense of smell has a strong bearing on your emotions. But what happens when you have trouble with your emotions?
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Totally Adorable Bee-Bot Can Do It All
This tiny robot can dive, swim and fly.
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Perpetually Congested Woman Had a Tooth Growing into Her Nose
For one woman in China, the cause of her congestion turned out to be a tooth growing into her nasal cavity.
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Lifelike 'Sophia' Robot Granted Citizenship to Saudi Arabia
The government of Saudi Arabia has awarded citizenship to a humanoid robot named "Sophia."
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Insect 'Armageddon': Should You Worry?
Are we facing insect Armageddon? A recent study found that German nature reserves have seen a 75 percent reduction in flying insects over the last 27 years.
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Man Sees Doctor for Stomachache, Has Leaking Lighter Removed from Gut
One Florida man's stomach pain turned out to have an unusual cause: A lighter that the man had swallowed was leaking lighter fluid into his gut.
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Daylight Saving Crime: When Clocks Fall Back, Assaults Spike
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 5, which means most people in the U.S. will turn their clocks back an hour — but a new study finds that this extra bit of shut-eye may not be as beneficial as some may think.
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Remains of 18-Foot-Long Sea Monster Found with Its Favorite Foods
An exquisitely preserved fossil of an ichthyosaur — a dolphin-like reptile that lived during the dinosaur age — found alongside the remains of hard-shelled ammonites is one of a kind: It's the only Jurassic ichthyosaur ever found in India.
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13 Bizarre Mythical Monsters to Haunt Your Halloween
Traditional Halloween creatures — vampires, werewolves and killer clowns — may give you the shivers, but these mythic monsters from around the world are truly terrifying nightmare fuel.
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Octlantis: See Photos of Tight-Knit Gloomy Octopus Communities
Scientists have discovered gloomy octopuses living at high densities in Jervis Bay, Australia, where they are interacting with one another, signaling, mating and throwing one another out of their dens.
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'Octlantis': Bustling Octopus Community Puzzles Researchers
The bustling octopus community of "Octlantis" belies conventionally held notions of the cephalopods, once thought to be solitary and asocial.
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Minggu, 29 Oktober 2017
Photos: Diving Beneath Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf
A team of scientists from Finland and New Zealand have arrived at McMurdo Sound in Antarctica to begin a six-week expedition diving beneath the Ross Ice Shelf.
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Explorers Will Dive Beneath Antarctic Ice Shelf Looking for Life
Scientists will spend six weeks diving beneath the Ross Ice Shelf, exploring how climate change affects marine biodiversity while documenting their work through social media and in 360-degree video.
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Sabtu, 28 Oktober 2017
A Nearby Neutron Star Collision Could Cause Calamity on Earth
From certain death to a scientific goldmine, here's the spectrum of possibilities that we might expect from merging black holes, colliding neutron stars or detonating supernovae in our galactic neighborhood.
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Jumat, 27 Oktober 2017
Antimatter Angst: The Universe Shouldn't Exist
The universe shouldn't exist, according to new ultra-precise measurements of anti-protons.
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Eerie Glowing Bubble Over Siberia Sparks UFO Reports: What Is It?
A massive, glowing bubble of light erupted in the sky above northeastern Siberia, which may have been created by a test missile launch.
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Crunch! Curious Great White Shark Snags Underwater Camera
A great white shark left scientists "buzzing" after it grabbed a baited underwater research camera and dragged it to the surface — not once, but three times, according to researchers at Massey University in New Zealand.
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Antimatter Angst: The Universe Shouldn't Exist
The universe shouldn't exist, according to new ultra-precise measurements of anti-protons.
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Him Too: Who Are the Sexual Harassers?
Men who are sexually coercive tend to share certain traits.
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How a Squirrel May Have Infected a Medieval Woman with Leprosy
More than 1,000 years ago, a woman living in the British Isles became horribly disfigured after catching leprosy from an unlikely source: a squirrel, according to a new study.
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Incredible Image of Bubble-Blowing Wasp Has a Scientific Explanation
Nest-building wasps in Malaysia were recently captured "blowing bubbles," expelling tiny droplets of water that they absorbed from their damp nests.
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The Best Gifts for Science Geeks
What do you give the geek who has everything? Perhaps one of these science- or tech-inspired gifts.
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10 Most Impressive Modern Engineering Phenomenon of the World
In the past week, we have shared with you the most amazing architectural wonders of both the ancient and modern world. Now we all know that architecture works hand in hand with engineering nowadays to make modern living both stylish and convenient. That being said, this week in 10MostToday, we bring you The Most Impressive Modern Engineering Phenomenon of the World.
Millau Viaduct, France
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Sweet Lullaby: Scientists Uncover How Herpes Virus Sleeps and Wakes
Viruses are tricky beasts. Some of these "submicroscopic" pathogens can "go to sleep" inside a person's body, essentially hiding from the immune system indefinitely, only to reactivate and cause illness later.
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8 Awful Parasite Infections That Will Make Your Skin Crawl
For doctors, trying to figure out whether a person has a parasitic infection is like solving a mystery with few clues or only vague ones.
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Marijuana Doesn't Impair Sexual Desire, Study Suggests
People who frequently use marijuana are likely to have sex more often, a new study suggests.
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Kamis, 26 Oktober 2017
Puerto Rico: Geography, History and Other Facts
Puerto Rico is an archipelago in the Caribbean Sea and an unincorporated U.S. territory.
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How Do You Make a Conscious Robot?
You've likely heard of conscious thought and subconscious thought, but humans may in fact possess three levels of consciousness, a new review suggests — and this concept could help scientists develop truly conscious artificial intelligence (AI) someday.
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What Exactly Does It Mean to Die from 'Natural Causes'?
Legendary musician Fats Domino died this week at age 89, and officials reported his death was due to "natural causes." But what exactly does it mean to die from natural causes?
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Dinosaur with Raccoon-Like Mask Hid in Broad Daylight
A "masked" dinosaur that lived 130 million years ago was a master at disguise who could hide even in broad daylight from its predators, relatives of the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex, a new study finds.
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Raccoons Ace Cognition Test (But Sometimes They Cheat)
In cognition tests, clever raccoons demonstrated that they would not hesitate to bend the rules to get their rewards.
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Why Bats Are So Good at Gulping Down (Halloween) Prey
Imagine eating all of the candy you acquire on Halloween each year in a single night. If you're a bat and winter’s approaching, this challenge is no problem.
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'Dancing with the Dead' Ritual Could Help Plague Spread
The current plague outbreak in Madagascar has killed more than 100 people, and officials say that a centuries-old tradition may increase the risk of further spread, according to news reports.
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Where Are All the Intelligent Aliens? Maybe They're Trapped in Buried Oceans
Maybe intelligent life is widespread throughout the galaxy, but most of it lives in deep, dark subsurface oceans that are cut off from the rest of the cosmos.
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Why Women Who Arch Their Backs Are More Alluring to Men
Men appear to be more drawn to women who slightly curve their backs, revealing what could be an evolutionary tactic used by females to imply they are willing to mate, a new study from Portugal finds.
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This Tiny Detail Revealed a Painting Was Looted by the Nazis
A small, repaired hole in the painting allowed researchers to confirm the artwork as Nazi loot.
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JFK Assassination Files to Be Released Today: What Should You Expect?
Historians and conspiracy theorists alike are eager for the release.
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10 Halloween Horrors Come to Life
Here is the science behind 10 Halloween horrors come to life.
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Rabu, 25 Oktober 2017
Don't Stick Magnets in Your Nose: Boy's Case Shows Risks
Magnets can be dangerous toys for children — if swallowed, they can stick together, creating holes in the body, and lead to a medical emergency.
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What Is Leptospirosis? Dozens of Cases Suspected in Puerto Rico
Dozens of people in Puerto Rico are suspected to have contracted leptospirosis, a bacterial illness, in the wake of Hurricane Maria, and several people have died from the disease.
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Woman's Scalp Was Torn from Her Head in Horrifying Accident
In an awful accident, a woman in Japan had her entire scalp pulled off her head, according to a new report of the woman's case.
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This 6,000-Year-Old Skull May Be from Earliest Known Tsunami Victim
A 6,000-year-old skull found in what is now Papua New Guinea may be the first evidence of a tsunami victim.
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Einstein's Hidden 'Formula' for Happiness Sells for $1.5 Million
Two advice-filled notes Albert Einstein wrote to a bellboy in Japan 95 years ago, including one that advocated for "a calm and modest life," fetched more than $1.5 million at an auction on Tuesday (Oct. 24).
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Was Chilean Poet Pablo Neruda Murdered?
Forensic scientists rejected cancer as Pablo Neruda's immediate cause of death, which may fuel speculations that the Chilean poet was assassinated.
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Do You Daydream? You May Be Smarter and More Creative Than Your Peers
Ever get in trouble for daydreaming in class or during a meeting at work? Try telling your teacher or boss this: Daydreaming may be a sign of intelligence and creativity, a new study finds.
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DARPA Ties XS-1 Military Space Plane Project to National Security
Why does DARPA want to build a reusable space plane? An agency representative explains what small satellites have to do with national defense.
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Prozac Puts Crabs in a Mood to Take Deadly Risks
Antidepressants are entering waterways in runoff. And now, scientists have found that crabs drugged with Prozac are behaving badly, or at least in risky ways.
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Summer Shedding: 'Hair Loss' Searches Peak in Warmer Months
Do humans have a shedding season? According to an analysis of Google searches for "hair loss," that may be the case: A new study finds that these searches spike in the summer and fall.
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It's Official: Earliest Known Marine Astrolabe Found in Shipwreck
More than 500 years ago, a fierce storm sank a ship carrying the earliest known marine astrolabe — a device that helped sailors navigate at sea, new research finds.
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Rare Footage Captures Giant Jellyfish Living Under Arctic Ice
Surprisingly, adult jellyfish survive the winter under the Arctic's thick sea ice.
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Selasa, 24 Oktober 2017
Here's How Steel Wool Burns (and Why It Looks Like the Death of Krypton)
Steel wool is absolutely magnificent when lit on fire, as Reddit user ChazDodge showed in a recent video that makes the wiry, burning puff look like the death of the planet Krypton.
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Why 'Vaginal Seeding' with Mom's Microbes May Be Risky for Newborns
The practice of "vaginal seeding," in which a mother transfers her vaginal fluid to her newborn after a cesarean section, is generally not recommended, according to new guidelines.
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Brits' Fondness for Feeding Birds Is Changing Their Beaks
In the U.K., a long-standing national habit of feeding wild birds is changing the shape of certain species' beaks.
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Scientists Want to Help You Have Lucid Dreams
If you've ever realized you were dreaming while you were still asleep, you've had what's called a lucid dream.
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Unbearable: An Enormously Swollen Tongue Was Destroying a Bear's Life
A rescued bear with an enormous tongue gets surgery in Myanmar.
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Photos: Discoveries from a Bronze Age Battlefield
In northeastern Germany, archaeologists have discovered a battlefield, more than 3,000 years old, along the banks of the Tollense Valley.
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Why a Wasp Just Cut a Bee in Half (and Left with Its Rear End)
A gruesome video shows how wasps hunt and kill.
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Do You Know the Risk Factors for Cancer? Many Americans Don't
Many Americans have misconceptions about risk factors for cancer, according to a new survey.
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Ancient Coptic Tombstone Found Along Egypt's Avenue of Sphinxes
Archaeologists unearthed an ancient Coptic tombstone during a dig Sunday (Oct. 22), according to Egypt’s antiquities ministry.
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Clowns or Holes: What Is Your State Most Afraid Of?
Californians and Texans seem to suffer from a fear of holes, Georgians fear heights, and Americans generally seem to really be creeped out by the number 13 — or at least, that's what our search histories suggest.
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'Eye' Can't Look: 9 Eyeball Injuries That Will Make You Squirm
Injuries to eyeballs might make you want to squirm and cover your eyes, but these icky accidents and odd occurrences can also be illuminating.
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In Photos: 700-Year-Old Shipwreck Discovered in China
A shipwreck dating back around 700 years, to a time that the Mongols controlled China, has been discovered at a construction site in Heze City, China.
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This Shipwreck Dates to When Genghis Khan's Descendants Ruled China
The 700-year-old shipwreck was found at a construction site in China, buried beneath silt and mud. It may have sank after being hit and taking on water.
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Senin, 23 Oktober 2017
Low-Fat Bacon? Scientists Use CRISPR to Breed Petite Piglets
A group of scientists in China has successfully modified the genes of pigs to create a slimmer swine.
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Best Educational Toys & Games for 7- to 10-Year-Olds
Elementary school kids are naturally curious about their world. Help them explore it with educational science toys that need to be pieced together, figured out and investigated with hands-on experiments.
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Primordial Fossils of Earth's 1st Trees Reveal Their Bizarre Structure
Earth's first trees had hundreds of tree-like structures within them, making them exceedingly more intricate than the insides of modern trees, a new study finds.
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Woman's Rare Condition Causes Her to Sweat Blood, Doctors Report
A young woman in Italy has a rare and mysterious condition that causes her to sweat blood, according to a new report of her case.
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Why Does Our Universe Have 3 Dimensions?
Physicists have a new scenario of the universe's expansion at the Big Bang that may explain why our universe has three large spatial dimensions.
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Scared? Your Sleep Quality Could Be to Blame
The quality of your sleep could play a role in how your brain responds to fear, which, in turn, could determine how likely you are to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a small, new study suggests.
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Shrews' Heads (and Brains) Shrink As Seasons Change
In winter, something happens to the skulls of adult red-toothed shrews that is exceedingly rare among vertebrates.
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Happy Mole Day! Mayors Celebrate Scientific Date with Research Push
Move over Pi Day: Mayors across the U.S. are celebrating the day of the mole — which began at 6:02 a.m. this morning (10/23) in honor of the vast number 6.02 X 10^23 — by advocating unfettered scientific research.
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450-Year-Old Book Reveals What to Name a Baby Samurai
A newly translated 450-year-old book supposedly written by a renowned samurai provides rules of war for Japanese warriors.
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Europe's Oldest Battlefield Yields Clues to Fighters' Identities
At Europe's oldest battlefield, archaeologists found new clues about who fought on the skeleton-strewn grounds some 3,250 years ago.
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Teen Astronomer's 1886 Sketch Reveals Rare White Solar Flare
An old sketch reveals a rare solar phenomenon.
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Sabtu, 21 Oktober 2017
Watch Acetone Vapor Melt a Calculator Like a Salvador Dalí Painting
Here's how one YouTube user literally dissolved a calculator, creating a surreal and hypnotic video of the cool chemistry.
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Jumat, 20 Oktober 2017
10 Most Inspirational Women In History Who Changed The World
Nowadays, there are already a lot of campaigns, organisation and individuals who claim to fight for femininity and equality. However, there has been these few brave and strong women who have already been making a difference long before. This week in 10MostToday, we bring you the 10 Most Inspirational Women In History Who Changed The World.
Florence Nightingale 1820–1910
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Sea Lilies on Twitter Are Mesmerizing … And Not What They Seem
Amazing images and GIFs making the rounds on Twitter reveal little-known marine creatures.
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Woman's 'Missing' IUD Turns Up in Her Bladder
A woman's IUD that appeared to be "missing" from her uterus turned up in an unusual place: her bladder.
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City-Size Lunar Lava Tube Could House Future Astronaut Residents
A city-size lava tube has been discovered on the moon, and researchers say it could serve as a shelter for lunar astronauts.
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When Your Body Needs Nourishment, Your Brain Eats First
Even if you're a generous person who believes in sharing, helping the needy and spreading wealth, your brain is a selfish glutton.
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54-Million-Year-Old Baby Sea Turtle Had Built-In Sunscreen
An extraordinarily well-preserved fossil of a young sea turtle that lived 54 million years ago contains molecules of dark pigments that would have protected the animal from the sun.
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Church that Worships AI God May Be the Way of the Future
A former Google and Uber engineer wants to establish Way of the Future, a religious group dedicated to a "godhead based on artificial intelligence."
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Baby Arachnophobia: Tots’ Fear of Spiders and Snakes May Be Innate
Babies as young as 6 months become vigilant at the sight of creepy-crawlies.
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Snake Head Pops Out of Frog's Maw in Mesmerizing Photo
In a stunning frog photo recently shared widely from Reddit, a swallowed snake isn't going down without a fight.
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Almonds: Nutrition & Health Benefits
Almonds, the most popular nuts in the United States, are full of nutrients and may promote heart healthiness.
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Astral Projection: Just a Mind Trip
There's no evidence that people who think they've had an out-of-body experience have actually gone anywhere.
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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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Kamis, 19 Oktober 2017
Bacteria in Your Mouth Could Fuel Gut Diseases
Bacteria that normally live in a person's mouth could contribute to gut diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, a new study in mice suggests.
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California Bill: What Is Water Cremation?
People in California no longer need to decide between being buried or cremated when they die. On Oct. 15, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that will allow for new option called "water cremation."
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How Blood-Bloated Mosquitoes Stealthily Avoid a Swat
A sneaky takeoff technique helps mosquitoes escape undetected after they bite you.
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The Best Coding Toys for Kids
From programmable robots to pocket-sized computers, there are a plethora of tools out there for kids to learn the basics of programming.
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Say What? Computer Game Improves Hearing in Noisy Situations
Want to follow conversations better in a noisy restaurant or bar? There soon may be an app for that.
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Let Sleeping Dogs Lie: It Helps Them Consolidate Memories
Bursts of brain activity called "sleep spindles" work to consolidate memories in dogs as they snooze, just like in humans.
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Your Dog Doesn't Want Just Your Food — He Wants Your Attention
Your dog may be trying to tell you something. From an inquisitive head tilt to "puppy dog eyes," the expressions of our canine companions may be their attempts to communicate, a new study finds.
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9 New Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, but it doesn't have to be.
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Walking, Even a Little, May Boost Longevity in Older Adults
Older adults who walked but didn't meet exercise guidelines of 2 hours a week boosted their life span in the new study.
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VR Experience Takes You into Famed WWII Shipwreck
The VR experience will bring you face to face with one of the most famous wreck-diving sites in the world: the WWII SS Thistlegorm, which was sunk by German bombers in 1941 in the Red Sea.
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In Photos: Explore WWII Shipwreck in Virtual Reality
The SS Thistlegorm was sunk by German bombers in 1941 on the way to the Egyptian city of Alexandria. Now, a team has recreated the famous wreck in virtual reality.
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Extremely Rare Case: Man's Artificial Hip Infected with 'Rabbit Fever'
A severe pain in one man's artificial hip joint turned out to be caused by an extremely rare bacterial infection, according to a new report of the man's case.
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Nostradamus: Predictions of Things Past
The French "prophet" knew that history repeats itself, and made his "predictions" based on previous events.
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Rabu, 18 Oktober 2017
Did a Baby Really 'Kick Through' Her Mother's Uterus?
A pregnant woman in China experienced a life-threatening complication when her unborn baby seemingly "kicked" through her uterus.
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'Soonish' Predicts World-Changing Tech: Author Q&A
"Soonish" offers a tantalizing glimpse of emerging technologies, and predicts where they could take us next.
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How the Plague Outbreak in Madagascar Got So Bad, So Fast
The death toll from a recent plague outbreak in Madagascar is rising, according to news reports.
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The Best Science Books
Whether you're interested in space travel, the inner workings of the universe, the mind of a brilliant mathematician or human behavior and the dark life of a patient who underwent a lobotomy, Live Science probably has a book for you here.
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Statue of Egyptian Queen Unearthed Near Giza Pyramids
More than 4,000 years ago, ancient Egyptian artisans carved the likeness of a queen into a wooden statue and even bejeweled her highness with wooden earrings, according to a new discovery announced today by Egypt’s antiquities ministry.
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How Would We Talk to Aliens?
The search for extraterrestrials has gone on long before the SETI Institute was founded in 1984.
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Cancer Linked to Breast Implants Is on the Rise
Cases of a rare type of cancer that is linked to breast implants appear to be on the rise, according to a new review.
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In Photos: 8 Toys That Embrace Diversity
Diversity and representation are important — especially in children's toys.
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Is Youth Football Past Its Prime?
After decades of continuous growth, participation rates have started to decline. What does it mean for the future of the sport?
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Skilled Animal Fighters May Have an Edge in Brawls
Brawling beasts may be relying on more than brute strength and size, say researchers, who now suggest the most skillful fighter may often come out on top.
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Clumsy Dinosaur or Attack Survivor? Injuries Plagued Ancient Beast
A plant-eating dinosaur that lived 112 million years ago got its fair share of bad breaks: Its fossilized bones indicate the dinosaur suffered from broken bones that may have led to a deadly blood infection, new research finds.
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A Soft Touch Can Soothe Hard Feelings of Rejection
Feelings of rejection can be common — you may feel ostracized at work, rejected by a partner or even snubbed by friends — but a new study from England shows how a gentle touch can curb these feelings of being excluded from social interactions.
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What Is Synesthesia?
Synesthesia is a neurological condition that causes the brain to process data in the form of several senses at once; for example, hearing sounds while also seeing them as colorful swirls.
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Selasa, 17 Oktober 2017
Man Says Apple Watch App Helped Detect Blood Clot, Saved His Life
A New York man is crediting an Apple Watch app with saving his life, after the app helped him detect signs of a life-threatening blood clot.
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Why You Shouldn't Expect to See 'Blade Runner' Replicants Anytime Soon
Why don't we have intelligent robots that seem human, like the replicants in "Blade Runner"?
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Tyrannosaurus Rex: Facts About T. Rex, King of the Dinosaurs
The large carnivorous dinosaur reigned during the late Cretaceous Period, 65 million years ago.
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Bad Blood? Why Transfusions from Women May Be Risky for Men
Getting blood from a woman who has ever been pregnant could be risky for men, a new study from the Netherlands suggests.
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Neutron-Star Collision Reveals Origin of Gold, Astronomers Say
An international team of astronomers detected the first gravitational waves from merging neutron stars, and found proof they are the source of the universe's heavy elements, including gold and platinum.
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Volcanic Eruptions May Have Doomed an Ancient Egyptian Dynasty
Thousands of years ago, fallout from volcanic activity may have sounded a death knell for an Egyptian dynasty.
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Infant Chimp Snatched and Cannibalized Moments After Its Birth
Moments after a wild chimpanzee was born, an adult chimp snatched the infant away from its mother and cannibalized it, according to a new study that is the first to document this macabre behavior.
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Ancient Sea Creature Looked Like a Wine Glass, Died Alone
Resembling a dainty tulip bloom or an elegant white-wine glass, the 500-million-year-old bottom-feeder looked uniquely ready for a romantic evening of sucking up microplankton along the seafloor.
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Why Do We Get Addicted to Things?
What makes a particular habit or substance an addiction?
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In Photos: Mysterious Stone Structures in Saudi Arabia
Images reveal sprawling stone structures in Saudi Arabia that look like field gates from above and that may date back thousands of years.
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400 Mysterious Ancient Stone Structures Discovered in Saudi Arabia
The sprawling stone structures date back thousands of years and drape across old lava fields.
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Senin, 16 Oktober 2017
Why Gravitational Waves Are So Exhilarating
The gravitational-wave research community seems to be having a remarkable string of good luck. Here's what the smashing finding means.
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How Do You Grow a Low-Fat Avocado?
For avocado lovers who'd prefer a little less fat in their favorite fruit, a Spanish company could have the solution.
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So Much Drama! Roman Amphitheater Found Under Western Wall Tunnels
Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient Roman amphitheater — one that hasn't seen the light of day in 1,700 years — beneath Jerusalem's Western Wall Tunnels. But subtle clues suggest that the ancient stage was never used.
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Your Hair Color and Sleep Habits May Come from Neanderthals
Neanderthal DNA could influence your skin tone, hair color, sleep patterns, mood and even smoking behavior, a new study finds.
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Woman Needed Arms, Legs Amputated After Giving Birth: What is Necrotizing Fasciitis?
A woman in Canada developed a life-threatening infection shortly after giving birth that resulted in amputations of all four of her limbs.
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First Detection of Gravitational Waves from Neutron-Star Crash Marks New Era of Astronomy
For the first time ever, scientists have spotted both gravitational waves and light coming from the same cosmic event — in this case, the merger of two superdense stellar corpses known as neutron stars.
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What Have Gravitational-Wave Detectors Discovered? Find Out Today!
On Monday (Oct. 16), scientists with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory and Virgo collaborations, as well as researchers from a number of other institutions, will hold a news conference at The National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
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Woman Contracts Rare Bacterial Infection on 12-Hour Flight
In a rare case, a woman contracted a potentially deadly bacterial infection while on a 12-hour flight from Japan to Germany, according to a new report.
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'Magic Mushrooms' Might Ease Depression Symptoms
Very preliminary results suggest psilocybin could help depression.
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Atlas V Rocket Launches New US Spy Satellite on Secret Mission
The NROL-52 satellite soared into orbit this morning (Oct. 14) atop a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket, which lifted off at 3:31 a.m. EDT (0731 GMT) from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
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Minggu, 15 Oktober 2017
How to Combat Racial Bias: Start in Childhood
Racial bias is associated with dehumanizing social groups different from your own. Psychologists trained kids to differentiate individuals of another race – with lasting effects on their biases.
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Sabtu, 14 Oktober 2017
Hurricane Ophelia on Rare Course Toward Ireland, U.K.
Hurricane Ophelia, the 10th hurricane of the blockbuster 2017 hurricane season, is on an unusual course toward Ireland and the U.K.
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'Don't Eat the Placenta,' Doctors Warn New Parents
Eating the placenta after giving birth has become something of a fad, with celebrity couple Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen being the latest to talk about sampling their afterbirth.
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What Is a Polymer?
Polymers are materials made of long, repeating chains of molecules. There are natural and synthetic polymers, including proteins and rubber, and glass and epoxies.
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Jumat, 13 Oktober 2017
The Story Behind That 2,000-Year-Old Thracian Chariot You Saw on Reddit
A photo of an ancient Thracian chariot alongside the bones of horses and a dog quickly rose to the top of Reddit. But what's so exciting about the find, and who was buried in the chariot?
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Harvey Weinstein's Retreat: Does He Really Have an Addiction?
Harvey Weinstein is reportedly in rehab for sex addiction, a diagnosis that doesn't formally exist and is a matter of great controversy in psychology and psychiatry.
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California's Spreading Wildfires: What Are Katabatic Winds?
Many of California's fiercest wildfires occur in September and October, owed in part to a powerful seasonal weather pattern known as katabatic winds. Here's what they are.
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Futuristic Russian Military Suit Gets Nuclear-Proof Upgrade
A high-tech, Russian "soldier of the future" combat suit just got a gear upgrade, with a watch capable of withstanding nuclear blasts.
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Did Anthrax Kill More Than 100 Hippos in Namibia?
At least 100 hippos have died in a national park in Namibia from what scientists suspect is an outbreak of anthrax.
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Pals Before Gals: Young Men Prefer 'Bromance' to Romance
For some young heterosexual men, a "bromance," or close male friendship, is more emotionally satisfying than a romantic relationship with a woman, a new, small study from England suggests.
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Origins of Friday the 13th: How the Day Got So Spooky
The origins of Friday the 13th as an unlucky day are mysterious, though the idea probably emerged not much more than a century ago. Friday and the number 13 are the source of superstitions going back much further.
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Did Easter Islanders Have Early Contact with South Americans?
A new study of human bones found no trace of Native American DNA on the island. Debate over pre-European cultural mash-ups continues.
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Machine Dreams: 22 Human-Like Androids from Sci-Fi
Androids are a mainstay of science fiction, compelling audiences to question how we define what makes us human.
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Octopus-Inspired Robots: Silicone Skin Can Change Texture for '3D Camouflage'
Researchers have created a synthetic form of octopus skin that can transform from a flat, 2D surface to a 3D one with bumps and pits, a technology that could be used in soft robots.
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Kamis, 12 Oktober 2017
10 Most Must-See Architectural Wonders of the Modern World
In this article, we’d like to show you modern architectural designs that will leave you in awe. You would be interested to know too that modern architecture seems to be dominated by Asian countries. If you’re in doubt about that last statement then please read on and find out what are the 10 Most Must-See Architectural Wonders of the Modern World.
1. Guggenheim Museum
Bilbao, Spain.
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Man Nearly Dies After Live Fish Jumps Down His Throat
A man in England nearly lost his life after an entire live fish jumped down his throat.
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Could Eating Poultry Raise Your Risk of UTIs?
The poultry products you buy at the grocery store may be a source of bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) in people, a new study suggests.
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NASA Satellite Reveals Source of El Niño-Fueled Carbon Dioxide Spike
NASA's OCO-2 satellite observed carbon dioxide response to one of strongest El Niños on record.
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Infection with Rare Virus Traced to Teen's Pet Rats
A mother and her daughter in Tennessee were infected with a virus rarely seen in the United States, and the culprit seems to be pet rats.
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Smart Move? What Trump's IQ Contest Would Really Show
After Secretary of State Rex Tillerson allegedly called President Donald Trump a moron back in July, the president boasted that he would score higher on an IQ test than Tillerson. But that may not mean as much as the president would like to think.
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Long Sleeves on Doctors' White Coats May Spread Germs
Doctors may want to roll up their sleeves before work, literally.
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Inferno Down Below: Satellites Reveal Burning California Wildfires
An animation of satellite images shows plumes of dense, gray smoke rising from wildfires burning in multiple locations in California.
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Planet Nine Does Exist, NASA Evidence Suggests
Mounting evidence suggests it's hard to imagine our solar system without the unseen world dubbed Planet Nine.
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Monsters and Zombies? Nope, Americans Most Afraid of Government
This year, the scariest Halloween costumes could be corrupt government officials or polluted water — at least according to a new survey ranking the top fears of Americans.
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Hidden Upside-Down Canyon Revealed on Underside of Antarctic Ice
These Upside-down canyons could contribute to the melt and collapse of Antarctica's floating expanses of ice.
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Rabu, 11 Oktober 2017
Sprains: Causes, Treatment & Prevention
A sprain happens when a ligament gets stretched or torn. The most common type is an ankle sprain.
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New Gene Therapy for Blindness: How Does It Work?
A new gene therapy may soon be approved to treat a rare genetic form of vision loss and blindness. But how does it work?
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Frankie Muniz's Ministrokes: What Are Transient Ischemic Attacks?
In an interview on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" Monday (Oct. 9), actor Frankie Muniz revealed he's had "a fair amount of ministrokes."
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Surprise! Bizarre Dwarf Planet Haumea Has Rings
Scientists have discovered a ring system around the dwarf planet Haumea.
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11 Hidden Secrets in Famous Works of Art
There's often more to a picture than meets the eye, and many of the world's most famous artworks have secrets hidden beneath the surface.
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New Therapy Halts Rare Brain Disease Depicted in 'Lorenzo's Oil'
Doctors have successfully suppressed a rare brain disease that typically strikes young boys, by using a novel type of therapy that alters a patient's genes.
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Documentary Shows Jane Goodall in New Light with Unseen Footage
A new documentary about Jane Goodall draws on over 100 hours of unreleased footage to provide a new look at the life of this revolutionary researcher.
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People Magazine 'Most Beautiful' List Embodies Changing Beauty Standards
As the saying goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder — but People magazine may play a big role, too.
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Swiss Alpine Pass Yields 4,000-Year-Old Bow, Arrows and Lunch Box
Pieces of a 4,000-year-old bow, arrows and a wooden food container that belonged to a Bronze Age mountaineer have been found in a high alpine pass in Switzerland.
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Photos: 4,000-Year-Old Artifacts Found in Swiss Alpine Pass
The artifacts likely belonged to a Bronze Age mountaineer, according to archaeologists.
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Daylight Saving Time 2017: A Guide to the When, Why, What and How
Here's everything you've ever wanted to know about Daylight Saving Time (often misspelled as "savings"), including times, dates, its history and more.
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Beyond Birth Control: 5 Conditions 'The Pill' Can Help Treat
Birth control medications are used for reasons that go far beyond simply preventing pregnancy.
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'Beam of Invisibility' Could Hide Objects Using Light
Cloaking technologies could become a reality with a specially designed material that can mask itself from other forms of light when it is hit with a "beam of invisibility."
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'King Tides' Flood Florida Streets (Here's Why)
The highest high tides that come each year are rising with sea levels.
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One Direction Concert Goer Screamed So Hard She Ended Up with Collapsed Lungs
When the boy band One Direction sang about trying to "scream out my lungs," in their ballad "Moments," they likely weren't expecting anyone to take the lyrics literally.
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Selasa, 10 Oktober 2017
Facts About Neptunium
Properties, sources and uses of the element neptunium.
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Wildfires Blaze in Northern California (Photos)
Firefighting efforts in California are underway, to contain multiple wildfires that have already killed 13 people.
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Quantum Communication Demonstrated in Real-Life City Conditions
A quantum-encrypted message containing more than one bit of information in each particle of light was beamed through the air between two buildings in a real-life city for the first time.
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Humanity's Sci-Fi Future: Are We Really Ready for Intelligent Robots?
As technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, specialized and perhaps even autonomous, what does that mean for the humans who design and depend on it?
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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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Listen, Don't Look: Why Your Ears Can Tell More Than Your Eyes
When it comes to understanding how someone truly feels, it may be best to close your eyes and just listen, a new study shows.
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JFK Assassination Files Due for Release: Why Conspiracy Theorists Are Excited
It's been a good year for conspiracy theorists, so they say.
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New Cave-Dwelling Eyeless Creature Baited with Stinky Cheese
A pale, slender creature was found in a cave with the help of smelly cheese.
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Senin, 09 Oktober 2017
Diet Tweaks Could Ease Runner's Diarrhea
If you're a long-distance runner, it may be an all-too-familiar scenario: You're partway through your run when your stomach starts to cramp and you need to find a bathroom — immediately.
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Decades Later, 'Tree Lobster' Stick Insects Escape Extinction
DNA analysis has revealed that an insect known as a "tree lobster" is not extinct after all.
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Real-Life Superpower: 'See' Around Corners with Smartphone Tech
Smartphone cameras can help detect moving objects even if they are hidden around corners, according to a new study.
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No Sweat: Small Doses of Exercise May Ward Off Depression
Anyone who has experienced the euphoric "runner's high" that follows a satisfying workout will likely attest to a connection between physical activity and mental health.
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40 Percent of Cancer Cases in US Linked to Weight
Being overweight or obese increases a person's risk for at least 13 types of cancer, according to a new report.
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Bacteria Can Be Programmed to Assemble Structures from Gold Particles
Bacterial colonies programmed with synthetic genes can assemble microscopic particles of gold into useful devices such as sensors, a new study finds.
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Why Sexual Assault Victims Wait to Speak Out
Last week, The New York Times reported that Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein had reached at least eight settlements with women who accused him of sexual harassment and unwanted physical contact.
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Here's How to Talk to Your Kids About Opioids
Many parents don't think their child is at risk for misusing opioids. But the numbers suggest otherwise, and it's critical to prevent opioid use at a young age.
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New Drug to Protect Infants from Whooping Cough Shows Promise
A potential new drug might protect infants from whooping cough in their first few months of life, before they can be vaccinated, early research suggests.
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End of the World As We Know It: What's the Draw of Dystopian Sci-Fi?
Sci-fi and speculative fiction writers frequently imagine worlds rooted in social disintegration or even total collapse. What inspires these broken futures, and why are they so popular?
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Sabtu, 07 Oktober 2017
Archaeologists Are Hot on the Trail of These 16 Spectacular Mysteries
From the cryptic Sea People to the undecipherable Voynich manuscript, researchers are hot on the trail of solving some pretty amazing archaeological mysteries.
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US Spy Satellite Launch Delayed Again
The United States is launching another spy satellite on a secret mission early Saturday morning (Oct. 7), and you can watch the liftoff live.
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3,200-Year-Old Stone Inscription Tells of Trojan Prince, Sea People
The massive stone inscription is written in an ancient language called Luwian that just a few scholars can read and it describes the rise of a powerful kingdom called Mira.
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Facts About Beryllium
Beryllium is one of the lightest metals and has one of the highest melting points among the light metals.
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Jumat, 06 Oktober 2017
Bird Photobombs the Space Station and Sun in Awesome Photo
Photographers with the European Space Agency hoping to spot the International Space Station crossing the face of the sun got more than they bargained for when a bird joined the party.
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How Bad the Opioid Epidemic Really Is in 6 Simple Charts
Drug overdose deaths are now the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., surpassing peak annual deaths caused by car accidents, guns and HIV infection.
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Escape from NY (Comic Con) in Amazon's Puzzle Room
A unique experience at New York Comic Con allows visitors to sample the pulse-pounding adventures of a fictional CIA agent firsthand.
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Hepatitis A Spreads Through San Diego: Why It's So Hard to Stop
More than 480 people in San Diego have become infected with hepatitis A over the last 10 months. But why is it so hard to stop?
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Plague Spreads in Madagascar: What's Causing This Deadly Outbreak?
More than 30 people in Madagascar have died from an outbreak of the plague, and nearly 200 have fallen ill since August, according to news reports.
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Can Football Ever Be Safe?
Research into training, helmet technology and concussion treatment is striving to make football safer, but will it be enough?
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Huge Underground Cache of Helium in Africa Could Avert Global Shortage
The large underground reserves of helium in East Africa are at least twice as large as first reported, according to scientists.
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Actress Gabrielle Union's IVF Struggles: What Causes Miscarriage?
Actress Gabrielle Union has had "eight or nine miscarriages," according to an essay published in her new book.
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In Photos: Massive Underground Helium Reserve Found in Tanzania
A huge cache of underground helium was discovered in the Rift Valley region of Tanzania.
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Recipe for a Replicant: 5 Steps to Building a Blade Runner-Style Robot
The Blade Runner replicants are nearly indistinguishable from humans in every way except for their emotions. Here's what we'd need to build such a human-like robot in real-life.
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Cash-Back Sale for Essentials for Watching October's Meteor Showers [Deals]
Our sister site ActiveJunky is offering a 15 percent cash-back bonus sale on over 30 popular outdoor, gear and sporting goods stores.
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Drinking More Water Really Does Ward Off UTIs
Drinking an extra six glasses of water a day may reduce some women's risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to a new study.
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Massive Calved Iceberg Comes into View as Antarctic Sun Rises
An iceberg could shed light on warming-fueled fate of Antarctica.
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Ax Linked to Ötzi the Iceman Found North of the Alps
Archaeologists found a copper blade in Switzerland that's just like the ax Ötzi the famous "Iceman" was carrying when he died.
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Chaco Canyon Photos: Amazing Ruins from an Ancient World
In the great desolation and emptiness of northwestern New Mexico, the ruins of an advanced Pre-Columbian civilization is preserved today within a 53-square-mile national historic park.
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Kamis, 05 Oktober 2017
The Next Giant Leap: US Will Return to the Moon, Pence Says
The Trump administration is committed to sending astronauts to the moon as part of a broader push to prioritize human spaceflight and firm up U.S. dominance in the final frontier, Vice President Mike Pence said.
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Man v. Snake: 26-Foot-Long Python Loses Epic Battle
A village in Indonesia enjoyed a snake-meat feast this weekend after a resident wrestled and killed a 26 foot-long (7.8 meters) python.
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You May Be More 'Neanderthal' Than You Thought
The newly sequenced genome of a female Neanderthal is revealing that our relatives may have passed on genes that today are linked to cholesterol levels, arthritis and other diseases.
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World's Most Precise Clock Powered by Supercold Strontium Atoms
A new kind of atomic clock is more precise than any yet built, with the ability to tick smoothly for a thousand times the lifetime of the universe.
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Different Meditation Practices Reshape Brain in Different Ways
Different types of meditation change the brain in different ways, a new study finds.
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10 Most Heavenly Places on Earth You Should Visit
Have you ever thought of going out of your busy city life? Want to visit a place that gives you peace of mind and serenity? I got your back as I give you the 10 Most Heavenly Places on Earth that you should visit.
10. Most Heavenly Places – Blue Lagoon
Pagudpod, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
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Bronze Arm Found at Antikythera Shipwreck
A graceful bronze arm once attached to a statue dating to the first century was recently recovered from an ancient shipwreck near the Greek island of Antikythera.
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Mysterious Stone Tools Unearthed at Bronze-Age Site in Wales
Amateur archaeologists excavating a Bronze Age site in the United Kingdom have discovered a cache of unusual stone tools unlike any that have been found before.
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Photos: Bronze-Age Stone Tools Unearthed at Site of Ancient Stream
A team of amateur archeologists excavating a Bronze Age site in the United Kingdom has unearthed a cache of unusual stone tools deposited in an ancient stream more than 4,000 years ago.
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How Hockey Fans' Hearts React to Stressful Moments in the Game
There's nothing quite like the rush of seeing your favorite sports team pull off a win at the last second.
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Rabu, 04 Oktober 2017
Palace of Versailles: Facts & History
The Palace at Versailles housed kings and queens of France until the French Revolution.
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Tiny Acrobat: Louse Photographed Flipping and Twirling
Doctors in Mexico snapped a stunning photo of an acrobatic arthropod flipping and twirling. But the critter was far from a medical marvel — rather, the crab-shaped parasite was a lowly pubic louse.
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These Microbes May Hitch a Ride with Humans to Mars: Why That Matters
Examining how bacteria grow in confined conditions on board spacecraft will help keep astronauts healthy during long-term space missions, such as a trip to Mars.
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Antarctic Iceberg's Split Reveals Ecosystem Hidden for Thousands of Years
A giant iceberg that broke away from an ice shelf in the Antarctic Peninsula in July is slowly revealing a vast undersea ecosystem that has been hidden for thousands of years.
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Crying for Power? Your Tears Could Generate Electricity
What do egg whites and human tears have in common? According to a new study from Ireland, both materials can generate electricity, thanks to an enzyme they contain.
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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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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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Colonial Privy? Paul Revere's Outhouse Excavated in Boston
Paul Revere is famous for his midnight ride, but now he might be celebrated — at least among archaeologists — for the contents of his outhouse, according to news sources.
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Are 'Flatliners' Really Conscious After Death?
What happens in the brain and body in the moments after cardiac arrest?
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'Don't Let Your Guard Down': Atlantic Hurricane Season Isn't Over Yet
After a series of monster hurricanes made September the most active month on record for the Atlantic, the basin has quieted down, though likely not for long.
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Experts Call for Mass Killers' Names to Be Kept Quiet
Denying mass shooters their fame could decrease attacks.
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded for 3D Images of Life's Molecules
The 2017 Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work in producing 3D images of life's molecular machinery.
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Selasa, 03 Oktober 2017
Life on Earth May Have Started with a Cosmic Splash
Could the building blocks for life on Earth have been delivered by meteorites crashing into ponds of water 4 billion years ago?
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Facts About Titanium
Properties, uses and sources of the element titanium.
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Diet of Lamb and Cheerios Leads to Boy's Vision Loss
One boy's vision problems and odd changes to his eyes turned out to be caused by a highly restrictive diet, according to a new report of the boy's case from Canada.
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Psychokinesis: Facts About Mind Over Matter
Scientific evidence for the psychic ability to move objects or bend spoons remains elusive.
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Einstein Would Be 'Flabbergasted' by Gravitational Wave Nobel
Einstein would be pleased — but flabbergasted — to hear the details of humanity's first direct detection of gravitational waves, according to one of three new Nobel winners for the discovery.
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Forget Me Not: History's 17 Most Bizarre Amnesia Cases
Amnesia is a popular plot device in movies and television, but real-life instances of memory loss are arguably more bizarre than anything seen on the screen.
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Why Cholera Isn't Likely in Puerto Rico, But Other Diseases Are
It all comes down to what pathogens are present.
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Scientists Race to Save Puerto Rico's 'Monkey Island'
Puerto Rico's Cayo Santiago Research Station has been a world-famous site for primate studies since 1938. Now scientists are working to save its staff and rhesus monkey colony after Hurricane Maria.
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Should People Who Can't Quit Smoking Switch to E-Cigarettes?
Switching to e-cigarettes won't solve all the health problems smokers face, but how do they stack up compared to regular cigarettes?
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Doctors Remove More Than 100 Pieces of Metal from a Man's Stomach
Surgeons removed more than 100 pieces of metal of various shapes and sizes from the stomach of a man in France, according to a new report of the man's case.
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Do Animals Have Menopause?
Female killer whales reproduce between the ages of 12 and 40 years but can survive into their 90s.
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3 Scientists Win Nobel in Physics for Detecting Gravitational Waves
Three scientists who were integral in detecting these so-called gravitational waves for the first time were awarded this year's Nobel Prize in physics this morning.
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Senin, 02 Oktober 2017
Tom Petty's Death: What Is Cardiac Arrest?
The musician Tom Petty reportedly died from cardiac arrest on Monday.
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Why Don't Hippos Get Cholera?
Here's why some animals are resistant to waterborne diseases.
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Most Important Meal? Heart Risks Linked to Skipping Breakfast
Skipping breakfast on a regular basis may be harmful to your heart, a new study from Spain suggests.
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Cloudy with a Chance of Seafood? Fish Fall from Sky in Mexico
The weather forecast for the coastal city of Tampico Mexico on Sept. 28 may have called for light rain; instead, it got light rain with a side of fish.
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Concussions May Hit Girls Harder Than Boys
If you've ever had a concussion, you may have heard that you should take it easy for two weeks or so before easing back into your regular activities.
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Marine Invaders: Japanese Tsunami Brought 300 Species to US Shores
Plastic made the mass migration possible.
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Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded for Work on Biological Clock
Three scientists who made key discoveries on the workings of our internal clock have been awarded this year's Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine.
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Jaguar v. Caiman Death Battle Photographed in Brazil
With a skull-piercing bite, a jaguar makes a caiman into a meal.
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In Photos: A Jaguar Takes Down a Caiman in Brazil
A jaguar ambushes a giant jacare caiman high up on the Three Brothers River in the Pantanal in Mato Grosso, Brazil, on Sept. 26, 2017.
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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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Did 'Nutcracker Man' Give Us Genital Herpes?
The ancestors of modern humans may have gotten genital herpes from the extinct relative of humanity commonly known as Nutcracker Man, a new study suggests.
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Earth May Be Close to 'Threshold of Catastrophe'
A sixth mass extinction could be triggered by sharp increases in carbon dioxide by 2100, one new study suggests.
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