Suspected Russian spy whale is looking for love in all the wrong places

A beluga whale that was discovered wearing a suspicious harness in 2019 is on the move in search of other belugas. But it's heading in the wrong direction.

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Killer bees stung a man 250 times in swarm attack, but he survived. How?

A man escaped death after being stung by a swarm of 1,000 killer bees, yet previous similar incidents have proved fatal. Why do some people survive and others don't?

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This psychedelic-eyed gecko isn't what we thought it was

The bright-eyed reptiles were identified as a new species after a genetic analysis of other geckos revealed they were separate from another closely related species.

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How to watch Mars photobomb the buzzing Beehive Cluster of stars this week

Here's how to watch the Red Planet swoop across the Beehive Cluster — one of the closest star clusters to Earth — after sunset this week.

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Watch the full 'Strawberry Moon' rise on June 3

June's full moon is known as the Strawberry Moon, the Hot Moon and the Rose Moon. It will be at its fullest on Saturday night, June 3.

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AceMagician AMR5 Mini PC review: An affordable and compact option for students

The AceMagician AMR5 is stylish and compact compact alternative to desktops and laptops that's ideal for space-saving students.

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Engino Challenger Space Shuttle review

Challenger by name, challenging by nature.

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World War II 'horror bunker' run by infamous Unit 731 discovered in China

A bunker discovered near the city of Anda in northeast China is believed to be the largest test site of Imperial Japan's infamous Unit 731, which conducted horrifying human experiments during the 1940s.

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Mystery pathogen is stripping sea urchins of their flesh and turning them to skeletons — and it's spreading fast

A mysterious epidemic that began in the Mediterranean at the start of the year looks set to wipe out all of the Mediterranean and Red Sea’s urchins, and possibly their coral reefs too.

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What is the speed of light?

Light is faster than anything else in the known universe, though its speed can change depending on what it's passing through.

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153,000-year-old footprints from South Africa are the oldest Homo sapiens tracks on record

A modern dating method has revealed the oldest Homo sapiens' footprints yet, placing bipedal humans in South Africa around 153,000 years ago.

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2,700-year-old petroglyphs depicting people, ships and animals discovered in Sweden

About 40 ancient rock carvings have been found on a former rocky island in Sweden.

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The Tunguska event was the biggest asteroid impact in recorded history. How did it vanish without a trace?

During the Tunguska event, over 8 million trees covering an area of 830 square miles were flattened when an asteroid entered Earth's atmosphere.

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The oldest tree in the world (and the 7 runner-ups)

From Prometheus and Methuselah to trees in remote forests of China, these are the most ancient known trees on Earth.

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Earth may have debris from alien star systems trapped in its orbit, new research suggests

A new study questions if our planet could capture rocky and icy visitors from outside the solar system — and how scientists could spot them.

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Why do animals keep evolving into crabs?

Crabby bodies are so evolutionarily favorable, they've evolved at least five different times. So why does this process, known as carcinization, keep happening?

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What was the longest-lasting civilization?

Is the longest-lasting civilization China, ancient Egypt or Mesopotamia? Here's a look at the evidence for each of these enduring cultures.

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What is the 'ship of Theseus' thought experiment?

The Greek writer Plutarch proposed this question: If a ship's planks are replaced over time due to wear and tear until none of the original pieces remain, is it still the same ship?

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Science news this week: Sinking cities and tree of life mysteries

May 27, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news over the past few days, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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Watch the biggest supernova in 10 years explode tonight on this free telescope livestream

A newly discovered supernova can be watched as it develops in real-time online and for free. The livestream will begin at 6:30 p.m. EDT (2230 GMT) on Friday, May 26.

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Heavy rains expose ancient phallus and 'imposing' face carvings at Roman fort in Spain

A rainstorm has exposed the ancient Roman stone carvings of a phallus, face and cornucopia at a first-century fort in Spain.

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Over half of the world's largest lakes and reservoirs are losing water

The amount lost in the last 30 years is equivalent to 17 Lake Meads — the largest reservoir in the U.S.

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Antarctic currents supplying 40% of world's deep ocean with nutrients and oxygen slowing dramatically

These deep ocean tides supply almost half of the world's oceans with vital nutrients and oxygen, but melting ice shelves are slowing them down.

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A rare type of black hole never proven to exist could be orbiting our galaxy right now, Hubble telescope reveals

A potential intermediate-mass black hole may be lurking in Messier 4, the nearest globular star cluster to Earth, new Hubble data reveals.

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Raging 'polar vortex' discovered over Uranus' north pole for 1st time

A polar cyclone is swirling on Uranus, further showing that the planet's atmosphere is a hive of hidden activity.

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More than 5,000 new species found in 'pristine' deep-sea wilderness. But they could soon be wiped out.

A new study cataloged all the species uncovered by research expeditions in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, which has become a potential hotspot for deep-sea mining.

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The iPad Air – our highest-rated student iPad – is $100 off at Amazon

Save $100 on the iPad Air with M1 chip at Amazon, down to just $499.99 for the 64GB version.

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Massive dino from Brazil ate 'like a pelican,' controversial new study finds. Why is it causing an uproar?

The study reveals new information about the carnivorous dinosaur Irritator challengeri, but the research has been criticized because the fossils may have been illegally removed from Brazil.

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Scientists discover possible antidote for death caps, the world's deadliest mushroom

A potential antidote for death cap mushrooms has been discovered and tested in lab dish studies and in mice.

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'Brain-eating' amoeba ruled out in 'cluster of illnesses' in Oklahoma. What could the cause be?

Oklahoma's state health department is investigating reports of suspected meningitis in people who swam in local lakes and rivers. The cause remains unknown, but a dangerous brain-eating amoeba has been ruled out.

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Extremely rare case of mad cow disease detected in the US

It is only the seventh case of the deadly disease reported in the U.S. since it first emerged in the country in 2003.

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2,700-year-old leather saddle found in woman's tomb in China is oldest on record

The elaborate leather saddle is dated from between roughly 700 B.C. and 400 B.C. and may be the earliest ever found.

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Fearsome saber-toothed giant dominated at dawn of 'Great Dying', but its reign was short-lived

Inostrancevia, a creature with tough skin like a rhino's, migrated 7,000 miles across the ancient supercontinent Pangaea and briefly dominated what is now South Africa before going extinct.

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Get the iPad (9th Gen) for $60 less thanks to this Amazon deal

Apple's cheapest iPad just got even cheaper at Amazon.

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Watch a great white shark devour a seal off the coast of Cape Cod, shocking nearby whale watchers

A video that captures a shark attacking a gray seal is going viral and marks the first great white shark sighting of the season in Cape Cod.

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James Webb telescope discovers gargantuan geyser on Saturn's moon, blasting water hundreds of miles into space

The James Webb Space Telescope caught Saturn's icy moon Enceladus spraying a 'huge plume' of watery vapor far into space — and that plume may contain chemical ingredients for life.

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How the body changes in space — usually, for the worse

From causing muscle loss to raising the risk of blood clots, long-haul space missions can have a profound impact on the human body.

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Strange star system may hold first evidence of an ultra-rare 'dark matter star'

In a distant star system, a sunlike star orbits an invisible object that may be the first example of a 'boson star' made of dark matter, new research suggests.

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Watch exclusive clip of never-before-depicted dinosaur from Prehistoric Planet season 2

Episode two, available to stream today on Apple TV+, features the heavily armored Tarchia, a dinosaur with an inbuilt air conditioning system and one of the largest ankylosaurs.

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Save $1200 on this incredible Razer Blade laptop

Save big on this powerful laptop at Amazon that's perfect for video editing, coding, and gaming.

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What happens if you skydive through a cloud?

What it's like to skydive through a cloud depends in part on the type of cloud, but regardless, you'll likely end up cold and wet.

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15 of the weirdest things we have launched into space

From a dummy-driven Tesla, to a giant disco ball, to U.S. presidents' hair, here are some of the weirdest things humans have put into space.

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All butterflies evolved from ancient moths in North America 100 million years ago

Scientists have revealed how butterflies evolved and took over the world in a new tree of life.

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Mysterious white, powdery substance found inside 3,000-year-old ruins in Armenia isn't what it seems

Archaeologists in Armenia have unearthed the remains of a 3,000-year-old bakery that still contains heaps of wheat flour.

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Brain signals underlying chronic pain could be 'short-circuited,' study suggests

Scientists uncovered a "biomarker" for chronic pain in the brains of four patients and are using the data to develop a new brain stimulation therapy.

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Rarest of rare: 2 albino egg-laying mammals spotted in Australia

Echidnas are shy creatures, and even individuals without albinism are rarely seen in the wild.

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Watch an octopus waking up from what scientists think could have been a nightmare

The male octopus was repeatedly filmed violently jolting awake from sleep and engaging in unusual activities, but exactly what prompted this odd behavior is unclear.

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New York City may be sinking under its own weight because the buildings are too heavy, scientists warn

Scientists estimate the mass of the 1,084,954 buildings within the five boroughs of New York City is 1.68 trillion pounds.

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Why are insects attracted to artificial lights?

Artificial lights can be deadly to the insects that fly around them, so why do these critters do it?

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Science news this week: The spark of life in space and 1.7 billion T. rexes

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news over the past few days, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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1,100-year-old breastplate to ward off evil may contain the oldest Cyrillic writing ever found

An inscription on an 1,100-year-old breastplate found in a ruined fortress in Bulgaria may contain one of the earliest known examples of Cyrillic text, researchers claim.

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Where is the coldest place on Earth?

There are some bone-chilling places on Earth, but what is the lowest temperature ever recorded and where was it?

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China's mysterious space plane released an unidentified 'object' in orbit, US intelligence reveals

Here's what we know (and don't know) about China's mysterious space plane, which just landed after nine months in orbit on a secret mission.

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James Webb Telescope finds evidence of 'celestial monster' stars the size of 10,000 suns lurking at the dawn of time

The James Webb Space Telescope has found key chemical fingerprints of supermassive stars just 440 million years after the Big Bang.

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Invasive giant spider in US is actually 'shyest ever documented,' study finds

Joro spiders have spread all over Georgia and its neighboring states, but they don't owe their success to a combative nature — quite the opposite, in fact.

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How does sunscreen work?

Sunscreens work in two ways: either by blocking harmful UV rays from reaching the skin, or by converting the rays into heat that can be released from the body.

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World's only known albino giant anteater appears to be thriving in the wild, photos show

The white anteater, known as Alvin, was first spotted late last year clinging to his mother's back.

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Surprisingly-bad acting is key to jumping spider's survival

A tiny jumping spider's imperfect ant impression lets it mimic multiple species, enabling it to live in various habitats.

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Coros Apex 2 review

Coros Apex 2: get high-end hiking and adventuring features without spending a fortune.

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Scientists watched a 'reappearing supernova' explode 5 times in a row — and it could help reveal how fast the universe is expanding

After showing up five times in Hubble images, a 'reappearing supernova' is helping scientists solve one of astronomy's biggest mysteries.

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A metal detectorist in Wales discovered an 'adorable' ox-headed bowl. It could reveal a lost Roman settlement.

A metal detectorist stumbled upon a hoard of Roman coins and Iron Age vessels in the Welsh countryside.

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Stunning full-scale scan of Titanic reveals complete shipwreck for the 1st time

A new scan of the Titanic shipwreck made with more than 715,000 images has revealed the world's most famous shipwreck as we've never seen it before.

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New York's first dinosaur museum was trashed before it even opened. The culprit is not who we thought.

The crime, which had been attributed to a rogue politician called "Boss" Tweed, was likely orchestrated by an "eccentric and destructive" man with an obsession for white paint.

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Scientists grow swirling 'black hole rings' in the lab for the 1st time

Scientists smashed plasma jets together to create artificial accretion disks that could help reveal how black holes grow.

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Save $750 on this excellent XPS laptop from Dell

This Dell XPS laptop is a portable powerhouse, and it's $750 off.

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Nike Invincible 3 review

The Nike Invincible 3 is a springy and comfortable shoe, but not that stable.

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2 hidden male skeletons discovered under pile of rubble in Pompeii's 'House of the Chaste Lovers'

Archaeologists have unearthed the skeletons of two men who were likely killed during a deadly earthquake that coincided with Mount Vesuvius' eruption.

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Global warming will likely cross dangerous 1.5 C threshold within 5 years, UN report warns

The U.N. weather agency has warned that El Niño and human-caused climate change will likely push temperatures into "uncharted territory."

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Shark launches 3 attacks on surfer in Australia, in deadly and 'atypical' encounter

The victim was surfing off the coast of South Australia when a shark dragged him under. Bits of wetsuit were later found.

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Modern humans arose after 2 distinct groups in Africa mated over tens of thousands of years

Modern humans may descend from two or more genetically distinct streams that split but continued to occasionally mix over time in Africa.

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What is a 'black moon'? Why May's new moon has an unusual name.

On Friday, May 19, a rare 'black moon' rises. Here's what that means, and what you can actually see.

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Yellowstone volcano super-eruptions appear to involve multiple explosive events

The last caldera-forming eruption at Yellowstone "was much more complex than previously thought," according to the annual report about activity at the supervolcano.

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1.7 billion Tyrannosaurus rexes walked the Earth before going extinct, new study estimates

The new prediction suggests fewer T. rex individuals roamed our planet than scientists previously thought.

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300,000-year-old footprints reveal extinct humans went on a lakeside family outing among giant elephants and rhinos

Footprints belonging to Homo heidelbergensis adults and children suggest that these human relatives foraged and played on the shores of a lake where prehistoric beasts gathered to drink.

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Solar 'superflares' millions of times stronger than anything today may have sparked life on earth

Intense solar storms may have delivered Earth its earliest building blocks of life, new research suggests.

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NASA spots sign of El Niño from space: 'If it's a big one, the globe will see record warming'

The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite recorded Kelvin waves moving eastward across the Pacific — a phenomenon often considered a precursor to El Niño.

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Best star projectors 2023: Bring the cosmos indoors

The best star projectors — both scientifically accurate and novelty ambiance-creating models that let you experience the cosmos without leaving the house.

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Scientists discover giant crater from ice age explosion that has methane-spewing mud volcano inside it

The Borealis Mud Volcano is only the second found in Norwegian waters and releases a continuous stream of methane-rich, muddy liquid from deep below Earth's crust.

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Ancient Egyptian children were plagued with blood disorders, mummies reveal

A look at 21 ancient Egyptian mummified children reveals that one-third of them had a blood disorder known as anemia.

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How to see ghostly 'Da Vinci glow' illuminate the crescent moon this week

Twice-reflected sunlight subtly illuminates the dark limb of the crescent moon just before and after the new moon in a phenomenon called Earthshine, or 'Da Vinci glow'.

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What is the deadliest spider in the world?

Although nearly all spiders are venomous, a few stand out from the crowd for their potent toxins. So, which spider is the deadliest in the world?

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Alien-like comb jellies have a nervous system like nothing ever seen before

Strange sea creatures called ctenophores have a fused nerve net where scientists expected to see synapses. Did they evolve their nervous system separately from other animals?

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The Apple Watch Series 8 is reduced again at Amazon, making it well worth a look

Grab the Apple Watch Series 8 for $70 less as this Amazon deal makes a return.

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5,400-year-old tomb discovered in Spain perfectly captures the summer solstice

Archaeologists have discovered a 5,400-year-old stone tomb beside a prominent lone mountain in southern Spain, indicating it was a local focus for the prehistoric people of the region.

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2,300-year-old scissors and 'folded' sword discovered in a Celtic cremation tomb in Germany

Archaeologists in Germany have unearthed a folded sword, scissors and other artifacts at a Celtic cremation tomb.

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Did Noah's flood really happen?

Noah's flood is a story much older than the Bible, and researchers are still learning about its roots.

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Mysterious, ultra low-frequency noises detected in Earth's atmosphere — and scientists can't explain them

Solar-powered balloons detected strange rumblings at a height of 70,000 feet above the Earth's surface. Scientists can't identify them.

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When did the Isthmus of Panama form between North and South America?

The linkage of the Americas had outsize impacts globally, and its controversial timing has similarly large implications for science.

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Scientists stumble upon a new part of a cell in one of the most studied animals on Earth

Scientists found a previously unrecognized organelle in fruit flies, a thoroughly studied organism.

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Super salty water leaking from the Indian Ocean may have helped end the last ice age

A huge drop in sea levels trapped extremely salty water in the Indian Ocean, which then gushed into the Atlantic when currents changed 15,000 years ago.

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'Truly gigantic' Jurassic sea monster remains discovered by chance in museum

The creature is believed to be a type of pliosaur — fearsome predators that had huge skulls, giant teeth and a bite force more powerful than that of a Tyrannosaurus Rex.

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Peloton vs Echelon: Can this more affordable brand challenge Peloton’s claim to the title of best exercise bike?

Peloton vs Echelon: Peloton doesn’t have a monopoly on exercise machines with touchscreens, but does it do it best?

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Rhino-like 'thunder beasts' grew massive in the evolutionary blink of an eye after dinos died off

Ancient mammals known as 'thunder beasts' grew 1,000 times bigger just 16 million years after the dino-killing asteroid struck.

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A messy black hole may have just triggered the largest explosion in the universe

Astronomers have spotted a giant explosion releasing over 100 times more energy than the sun will release across its entire lifetime. A monster black hole is likely to blame.

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Breast cancer screening should start at age 40, expert task force says

A task force of experts recommended that female patients be screened for breast cancer starting at age 40.

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'Runaway black hole,' or sneaky galaxy in disguise? Experts are conflicted.

A rogue black hole may not be to blame for a mysterious streak of stars coursing through space, a new study suggests.

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Daily smoking linked to brain shrinkage in massive study

A study involving more than 28,000 people strongly supports the idea that daily smoking shrinks the brain.

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Rare and deadly albino cobra slithers into house during intense rainstorm

The white snake was safely captured by wildlife experts in India before being released back into the wild.

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Can the menstrual cycle affect people's sleep and dreams?

Reproductive hormones may interfere with sleep quality and affect dreaming at different stages of the menstrual cycle.

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Piranhas swarm 8 tourists at Brazilian resort, leaving them with bloody legs and feet

Piranhas had become accustomed to the free food discarded in the river. Once first blood was drawn, the school attacked en masse.

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Rock that crashed through New Jersey home may be 5 billion-year-old chunk of Halley's Comet

An apparent meteorite crashed into a bedroom in Hopewell Township, New Jersey, on Monday (May 8). A scientific analysis is pending.

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Humpback whales caught on film for 1st time treating themselves to a full body scrub on the seafloor

New footage shows, for the first time, how humpbacks scrub off dead skin and parasites to stay streamlined and keep their skin healthy.

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What is the deadliest shark attack ever recorded?

During World War II, the sinking of a U.S. Navy ship led to one of the worst known shark attacks in history, with up to 150 killed in a feeding frenzy.

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Some of the 1st ice age humans who ventured into Americas came from China, DNA study suggests

The first wave of humans into the Americas during the last ice age may have hailed partly from northern China, according to a DNA study of ancient and modern Indigenous people.

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Levoit Vital 200s review

The Levoit Vital 200s significantly improves indoor air quality, while Smart features make it easy to operate wherever you are.

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How to watch 'Big Beasts': Join Tom Hiddleston on a tour of the world's largest animals

Apple TV+ takes us to the largest creatures on Earth with a new epic nature docuseries narrated by Marvel star Tom Hiddleston.

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Scientists discovered a 2,200-year-old condor poop pile in the Andes. Here's what it told them.

Scientists dug into a 2,200-year-old pile of Andean condor poop to study the species’ diet and changes in habitat.

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Save up to $250 on the MacBook Pro 16 – it's our top pick for a coding laptop

The 16-inch MacBook Pro is a powerhouse laptop that's ideal for coding, photo & video editing, and more, and it's on offer at Amazon.

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Mysterious ‘golden’ fossils from the Jurassic aren’t what they seem

Fossils found in Germany's Posidonia Shale don't get their gleam from fool's gold after all.

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4 of Uranus' biggest moons have secret, underground oceans, new study suggests

A reanalysis of Voyager data suggests that four of Uranus moons may have oceans tucked between their cores and icy crusts.

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Maine sees its 1st measles case in four years

Maine reported a potential measles case in a child and is awaiting confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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8-year-old girl unearths Stone Age dagger by her school in Norway

An 8-year-old girl discovered a Stone Age dagger when she was playing outside her school in Norway.

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Astronomers find remnants of the oldest stars in the universe

A gas cloud 13 billion light-years away may be the resting place of some of the earliest stars in the universe.

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7,000-year-old tomb in Oman holds dozens of prehistoric skeletons

Archaeologists have found the remains of dozens of people in a roughly 7,000-year-old stone tomb in Oman.

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What's the oldest known case of cancer in humans?

The first known case of cancer was discovered in an early human relative's toe bone.

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why do coughs linger after a cold?

Coughing is helpful during sickness to protect the lungs from infection. But lasting inflammation may irritate the nerve reflexes that cause coughing.

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For the 1st time, scientists confirm the moon has a solid iron 'heart' just like Earth

After more than 50 years, scientists finally confirmed that the moon has a solid inner core, just like Earth.

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Elusive cannibal fish from the twilight zone are washing up on Oregon beaches and no one knows why

Oregon State Parks said several lancetfish have washed up on beaches in recent weeks in a highly unusual spate of strandings.

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Scientists reveal face of 10-foot 'killer tadpole' that terrorized Earth long before the dinosaurs

With huge teeth and large eyes, Crassigyrinus scoticus was specially adapted to hunt in the coal swamps of Scotland and North America.

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Energy of '25 billion atomic bombs' trapped on Earth in just 50 years, all because of global warming

A new study has revealed that 380 zettajoules of energy was trapped by global warming between 1971 and 2020.

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Largest freshwater turtle species doomed to extinction after last female washes up dead

The known population of the Yangtze giant softshell turtle is now just two males. Experts said that if the female had survived, she could have “laid a hundred eggs or more a year.”

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Get $150 off the MacBook Air M2 – the perfect student laptop

Amazon's MacBook Air deal is back, and well worth a look for students.

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For the first time, scientists watched a dying star swallow a planet whole

Astronomers have spotted a bright flash of light from a Jupiter-size world being consumed by its own star in a preview of Earth’s likely fate.

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FDA approves 1st RSV vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for use in people ages 60 and older.

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'Leaking' cell phone towers could lead aliens straight to Earth, new study suggests

Advanced alien civilizations could probably already tell that there's intelligent life on Earth, thanks to our cell phone towers.

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Environmental groups sue US government over explosive SpaceX rocket launch

Plaintiffs from five environmental groups are suing the FAA to stop SpaceX's massive Starship rocket from launching until the conclusion of a yearslong investigation.

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Weirdo blinking fish could hold the secrets to how our ancestors evolved to live on land, new study reveals

The bulbous-eyed mudskipper could offer key clues about how our fishy ancestors first made the leap to land.

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How to watch the Eta Aquarid meteor shower — a burst of 'shooting stars' left by Halley's Comet — peak this weekend

An outburst of 'shooting stars' from Halley's Comet could result in a dazzling Eta Aquarid meteor shower on May 5 and 6 — if the full moon doesn't get in the way.

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Fentanyl overdose death rates 'more than tripled' in recent years, CDC report shows

The rate of fatal overdoses involving fentanyl skyrocketed in the U.S. between 2016 and 2021, new data show.

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Modern humans migrated into Europe in 3 waves, 'ambitious and provocative' new study suggests

Modern humans migrated into Europe in three waves: 54,000, 45,000 and 42,000 years ago, a new study claims.

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25,000-year-old human DNA discovered on Paleolithic pendant from Siberian cave

Scientists used a new, noninvasive method to successfully isolate DNA found on the prehistoric artifact.

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We think the Orzorz Galaxy Lite Home Planetarium rivals the biggest players in the affordable star projector market.

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We tested the Garmin Forerunner 965, offering top-end Garmin features with a bright, beaming OLED watch face.

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Gargantuan 'superflare' from distant star may have launched one of the strongest solar storms ever seen

Scientists studying a star system in Orion witnessed one of the most powerful stellar eruptions ever seen — and it could be devastating to nearby planets.

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Cosmic rays reveal 2,500-year-old subterranean burial in ancient Greek necropolis

Cosmic rays have revealed an underground Greek tomb in Naples, Italy.

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China's malfunctioning Mars rover may have found evidence of recent water on the Red Planet

Data from China's unresponsive Zhurong rover suggests that Mars had snow and frost as recently as 400,000 years ago.

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Scientists discover closest star-shredding black hole to Earth ever seen

Astronomers comparing maps of the universe uncovered the nearest example of a black hole devouring a star ever detected.

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Giant phallus-shaped iceberg floating in Conception Bay surprises residents of Dildo, Canada

A phallus-shaped iceberg hovered off the coast of Dildo, Newfoundland in Conception Bay before collapsing.

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This ultra-slim student laptop is over 50% off, down to just $279

This Gateway laptop is $300 off in a huge deal at Walmart.

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A pod of about 30 orcas attacked and "badly wounded" two adult gray whales off the coast of California, according to drone footage.

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Surges of activity in the dying human brain could hint at fleeting conscious experiences

An increase in a certain kind of high-frequency wave in dying brains might be associated with last-minute conscious experiences, but scientists don't know for sure.

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Kangaroos, koalas and other marsupials are even weirder than we give them credit for.

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Double hoard of Viking treasure discovered near Harald Bluetooth's fort in Denmark

A metal detectorist has unearthed two hoards of Viking silver in a field in Denmark, including coins made during the reign of the powerful Danish king Harald Bluetooth.

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Ancient 'urine flasks' for smelling (and tasting) pee uncovered in trash dump at Caesar's forum in Rome

Archaeologists have unearthed 500-year-old 'urine flasks' at a medical dump within Caesar's forum in Rome.

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Of all the creatures on Earth, one insect is responsible for the most human deaths.

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