Drought conditions have revealed nearly pristine dinosaur tracks at a state park in Texas.
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Kamis, 31 Agustus 2023
Humans faced a 'close call with extinction' nearly a million years ago
The human population may have lingered at about 1,300 for more than 100,000 years, and that population bottleneck could have fueled the divergence between modern humans, Neanderthals and Denisovans.
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Fast-spinning ride at county fair triggers stroke in a young woman in unusual case
Only 20 cases of stroke caused by being on an amusement park ride have been reported worldwide.
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Critically endangered donkey with stripy 'zebra legs' born in UK zoo
An African wild ass, one of the most endangered animals on the planet, was recently born at a U.K. zoo and is already doing "zoomies" around its enclosure.
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Hungry bears invade and overrun abandoned city in Canada after wildfire evacuations
Yellowknife, which was recently evacuated due to the threat of wildfires, has become overrun with black bears that have moved into the empty streets in search of food.
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What are eyes made of?
The eyes are said to be the windows into the soul, but what are they made of?
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Tick bites: Symptoms, treatment and tick-borne diseases
Knowing how to recognize and safely treat tick bites can help reduce your risk of developing tick-borne infectious diseases, such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
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Rabu, 30 Agustus 2023
Hackers attack 2 of the world's most advanced telescopes, forcing shutdown
It's unclear exactly what the nature of the cyberattacks were or from where they originated.
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The last blue supermoon until 2037 will rise tonight. Here's how to watch.
The closest, brightest full moon of 2023 is also the second full moon in the same calendar month. Here's how to see it.
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New antibiotic that slays superbugs discovered in 'dark matter' microbes from North Carolina soil
Deadly superbugs are unlikely to develop resistance to a new antibiotic produced by bacteria, scientists say.
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Skin cancer: Causes, types, prevention and treatment
Skin cancer, the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the skin, is mainly caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun and tanning equipment.
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Mathematics
Discover the wonder of numbers with the latest math news, features and articles from Live Science
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Selasa, 29 Agustus 2023
Eating just 2 cannabis gummies can put small kids at risk of toxic effects
A study of a Colorado hospital network pinpoints the threshold of THC exposure that poses a danger to young children.
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A new, ridiculously slippery toilet bowl could keep poop from sticking, scientists report
Scientists have made a tiny model of a new, incredibly slippery toilet that poop shouldn't stick to.
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Australia woman's brain invaded by parasitic worm that normally infects pythons
The red worm was alive and wriggling as doctors pulled it out of the woman's brain.
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3,000-year-old mummified bees are so well preserved, scientists can see the flowers the insects ate
The bees were preserved well enough for researchers to make out small features, like their legs and antennae.
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Celestron Regal ED 10x42 binocular review
Celestron's premiere binocular line is impressive, sharp, bright and doesn't cost the earth.
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Ancient Roman walls discovered in Swiss Alps are an 'archaeological sensation'
Archaeologists have unearthed ancient Roman walls in the foothills of the Swiss Alps.
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Senin, 28 Agustus 2023
India's 1st mission to study the sun launches Sept. 2
The Aditya-1 solar mission launches hot on the heels of India's first moon landing.
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New blood test could make preeclampsia easier to predict, early study suggests
A blood test looks at "chemical tags" on top of DNA to predict how likely a person is to develop preeclampsia.
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See the likeness of Bonnie Prince Charlie, who led Scottish clan uprising against the British crown
The new look of Charles Edward Stuart as a young man is based on forensic studies of his death masks.
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Dark matter could be building up inside dead stars — with potentially explosive consequences
Invisible dark matter may be gathering in the ultra-dense innards of neutron stars, potentially causing them to detonate in massive explosions.
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15 incredible images of Earth's moon
See Earth's ancient companion like never before with this gallery of incredible satellite, telescope and lunar orbiter images of the moon.
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What is OSIRIS-REx? Everything you need to know about the 1st NASA spacecraft to land on an asteroid
OSIRIS-REx is due to make its return to Earth on Sept. 24. Here's everything you need to know about the mission and what it may reveal about the beginning — and the potential end — of life on Earth.
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Hallucinogen use hits record-high in adults, survey reveals
An annual survey started in 1975 suggests that more adults under 50 are using hallucinogens.
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When stressed, these male spiders woo mates with empty 'take-out containers' instead of dinner
When times get lean, male spiders may cheat more when wooing females by offering them worthless gifts of leftovers or dry leaves, rather than tasty food.
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Why does paper tear more easily when it's wet?
Paper gets flimsy when wet due to its chemical structure, primarily its hydrogen bonds.
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Minggu, 27 Agustus 2023
Lyme disease: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Lyme disease is an infection that is spread to humans through the bites of ticks carrying specific bacteria.
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Math's 'hairy ball theorem' shows why there's always at least one place on Earth where no wind blows
Here's what the hairiest problem in math can teach us about wind, antennas and nuclear fusion.
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Space photo of the week: Ring Nebula glistens like a jelly-filled doughnut in Webb telescope's latest images
The archetypal planetary nebula imaged by the James Webb Space Telescope now comes in two colorful versions, each showing spectacular features.
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Is pee sterile?
Here's the science behind urine and whether it's sterile or swimming with bacteria.
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Sabtu, 26 Agustus 2023
Synagogue unearthed in Russia may be one of the oldest outside Israel. But not everyone is convinced.
Archaeologists think the temple dates to the first century B.C., before the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
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Did the ancient Egyptians really marry their siblings and children?
Ramesses II married his daughter and Cleopatra VII married her brother, but how common was marriage within royal and commoner families?
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Jumat, 25 Agustus 2023
Just 22 people are needed to colonize Mars — as long as they are the right personality type, study claims
Researchers estimated that as few as 22 people would be needed to sustain a colony on Mars. But there are lots of caveats, and the new study largely misses the point of colonizing the Red Planet in the first place, experts say.
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When not causing breakouts, acne bacteria may strengthen the skin's protective barrier
Bacteria most commonly associated with acne may not be all bad for skin health.
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Did the Tonga eruption cause this year's extreme heat?
The 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano eruption may have contributed to this year's heat, but it's not causing climate change.
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Explorers retrace 1845 Arctic expedition that ended in death and cannibalism
Filmmakers retraced the deadly journey of two British exploration ships that set off in 1845 and never came back, in a quest to find their captain's tomb.
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Solar Orbiter probes how the sun generates solar wind
So-called 'picojets' spotted by ESA's Solar Orbiter could be feeding high-speed gas outflows from the sun in the form of both energy and matter.
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'Like a bomb has gone off': Ancient humans may have set megafires that turned Southern California into an uninhabitable 'wasteland' for 1,000 years
Ice-age humans may have set fires that led to the extinction of large mammals across what is now Southern California.
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Kamis, 24 Agustus 2023
Quantum 'yin-yang' shows two photons being entangled in real-time
The stunning experiment, which reconstructs the properties of entangled photons from a 2D interference pattern, could be used to design faster quantum computers.
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Remains of 4 Confederate soldiers, amputated legs and gold coins found at a Civil War battlefield in Virginia
Archaeologists in Virginia have discovered three graves containing the remains of Confederate soldiers, amputated limbs and artifacts.
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Neptune keeps growing enormous dark and bright spots, and scientists don't know why
Scientists are still in the dark about what is causing a huge shadowy patch to appear against the blue background of Neptune’s sky.
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Save 20% on the fashionable Withings ScanWatch fitness tracker
The sophisticated Withings ScanWatch is now 20% off at Amazon. It’s beautifully designed and gives you tons of advanced health and fitness metrics.
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Who should get the new RSV vaccines? Here's everything you need to know
There are now RSV vaccines approved for older adults and for pregnant people, and antibody shots (not vaccines) available for babies. What's the difference?
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The biggest hunt for the Loch Ness Monster in 50 years is about to begin
A visitor attraction in Scotland is enlisting the help of volunteers to search for Nessie, but it's unlikely to yield a monster discovery.
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Rabu, 23 Agustus 2023
Salmonella linked to turtles sickens 26 and leads to 9 hospitalizations, CDC warns
More than two dozen people have gotten sick with Salmonella, likely due to handling illegally sold pet turtles.
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'Polar bear capital of the world' soon to be overrun with record number of bears due to shifting sea ice
The Canadian town of Churchill has already had more than four times as many polar bear visitors this year compared with the same time last year, and many more could soon be on the way.
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Vast Gothic cemetery brimming with grave goods and ornate silver jewelry discovered in Poland
Goths living in northern Poland between the first and fifth centuries were talented silversmiths and produced jewelry that was as high-quality as items from the Roman Empire.
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Rare mosquito-borne disease that can infect the brain sickens 2, kills 1 in Alabama
Two cases of eastern equine encephalitis were reported in recent weeks in Alabama.
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Scientists discover strange 'singularities' responsible for exotic type of superconductivity
Superconductors that work at temperatures much higher than absolute zero have befuddled scientists since they were discovered. A new theory might be about to change that.
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Blood-red walls of Roman amphitheater unearthed near 'Armageddon' in Israel
Ground-penetrating radar is revealing the secrets of a Roman legion camp near Tel Megiddo, including the ancient camp's amphitheater for combat training.
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Dark Energy
Discover the latest news, features and articles about dark energy, the mysterious force accelerating the expansion of the universe.
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Selasa, 22 Agustus 2023
Newly discovered black hole 'speed limit' hints at new laws of physics
When supermassive black holes barrel toward collision, they can reach speeds of up to 1/10th the speed of light, new research suggests.
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All of Neptune's clouds have mysteriously disappeared, and the sun may be to blame
The disappearance of the gas giant's clouds is tied to the sun's 11-year cycle.
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Rare gold coins and cremated infants were possible sacrificial gifts to the ancient gods of Carthage
Five gold coins unearthed from a temple in ancient Carthage depict the goddess Tanit and were likely left by wealthy worshippers alongside burials as an offering to deities.
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Bizarre new cosmic object is the most magnetic star in the universe
The record-breaking find of a star 43,000 times more magnetic than the sun could help unravel the mystery of how magnetars form.
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These Apple accessories won't break the bank before you go back to school
Save on the Apple Watch SE, AirPods, and even Apple Pencil at Amazon and stock up on college tech.
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Senin, 21 Agustus 2023
Unknown 'anatomically modern human lineage' discovered from 40,000-year-old hip bone
Fossil found in France is not quite modern human and not quite Neanderthal.
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Invasive yellow-legged hornets spotted in US for 1st time
The invasive yellow-legged hornet, which preys on honey bees, has been spotted in Georgia for the first time.
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New 'potentially interstellar' comet will be visible to the naked eye next month before leaving our solar system forever
Comet Nishimura has a hyperbolic orbit, which suggests that it may have come from outside the solar system and will likely be catapulted into interstellar space after slingshotting around the sun.
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What is the difference between a pet cat and a wildcat?
Here's how cats first finagled their way into human hearts and homes thousands of years ago.
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Russia's Luna-25 lander just crash-landed on the moon, space agency confirms
Luna-25, Russia's first moon mission in 47 years, was the vanguard of a planned series of lunar probes.
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Should you really pee on a jellyfish sting?
Is it fact or folklore that peeing on a jellyfish sting is a good way to treat it?
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Minggu, 20 Agustus 2023
Get the latest iPad for under $400 at Amazon
Save $50 on the iPad (10th Generation) and get a sleek and powerful tablet as you head back to college.
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Save $50 on one of our favorite telescopes
Pick up this Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ for under $300 at Amazon.
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Space photo of the week: A cosmic 'ghost' peers through the universe's past
Imaged beautifully by Hubble, NGC 6684 is a 'lenticular' galaxy very different to our own Milky Way.
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Neanderthals: Our extinct human relatives
Neanderthals are an extinct lineage of hominins that emerged around 400,000 years ago and died off around 40,000 years ago. They are the closest known human relatives and interbred with Homo sapiens.
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Can hot drinks help you cool down?
It may sound counterintuitive, but can a steaming drink cool you down on a scorching day?
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Jumat, 18 Agustus 2023
Do blue light-blocking glasses reduce eyestrain? Review suggests no
Blue light-blocking glasses may not have the benefits they're purported to have, a review of the available evidence suggests.
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Scientists identify the microbes that make buffalo mozzarella so yummy
An analysis of buffalo mozzarella from two Italian dairies has revealed which bacteria define this beloved cheese.
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'Fleeing vampire' haunted Jurassic oceans with glow-in-the-dark organs, fossil reveals
The newfound vampyromorph species was equipped with defensive features not previously seen in the fossil record — and it's related to modern-day vampire squid.
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Black hole 'seeds' discovered in the early universe for 1st time ever
The puzzle of how supermassive black holes grew so large just after the Big Bang could soon be solved.
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Fountains of diamonds erupt from Earth's center as supercontinents break up
Researchers have discovered a pattern where diamonds spew from deep beneath Earth's surface in huge, explosive volcanic eruptions.
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2,200-year-old remains of sacrificed giant panda and tapir discovered near Chinese emperor's tomb
The discovery of an ancient tapir's skeletal remains near an emperor's tomb indicates that these animals once roamed China.
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Kamis, 17 Agustus 2023
The Milky Way wasn't always a spiral —and astronomers may finally know why it 'shape-shifted'
A century-old mystery of how galaxies change shapes has been solved by considering 'survival of the fittest' collisions between cosmic titans.
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'Strange metals' used in superconductors can entangle whole seas of electrons at once, and scientists finally understand how
Strange metals have baffled scientists since their discovery. Now, theorists have finally come up with an explanation.
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In rare case, man's brain starts to bleed following tooth extraction at the dentist
After a standard dental procedure, a man turned up to the emergency department with bleeding in his brain.
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Great white sharks are washing up on Canadian beaches — but experts claim this could be a good thing
More great white sharks are stranding on Canadian beaches than usual, which could be a sign that the population of this threatened species is rising.
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Bizarre polygons on Mars' surface hint that alien life on Red Planet was possible
A patchwork of polygon-shaped cracks in ancient Martian mud are evidence of past wet-dry cycles, which could have helped extraterrestrial life emerge on the Red Planet.
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Plantation slavery was invented on this tiny African island, according to archaeologists
A 16th-century sugar estate on the tiny African island of São Tomé is the earliest known example of plantation slavery.
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'We were freaking out': Scientists left 'flabbergasted' by detailed dinosaur footprints covering a cliff in Alaska
A 20-story rock face in Alaska known as "The Coliseum" is covered with layers of footprints belonging to a range of dinosaurs, including a tyrannosaur.
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Rabu, 16 Agustus 2023
Hirota people of Japan intentionally deformed infant skulls 1,800 years ago
The Hirota people, who occupied a Japanese island for around 400 years, deliberately flattened the back of their children's heads. And experts are not entirely sure why.
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Arts & Entertainment
Put the science into sci-fi with the latest art and entertainment news, features and articles from Live Science.
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What happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol?
Many people have stopped drinking alcohol completely. What happens to your body when you do that?
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Mystery mass death of seals on remote, uninhabited Siberian island under investigation
Carcasses of seals, sea lions and birds were found on Tyuleniy Island in the Sea of Okhotsk by environmental groups who were there to clear up plastic pollution.
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We could be 16 years into a methane-fueled 'termination' event significant enough to end an ice age
Methane emissions from tropical wetlands have been soaring since 2006 and accelerating at the same breakneck speed as when Earth's climate has flipped from a glacial to an interglacial period.
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DH Lifelabs Sciaire + HEPA Air Purifier review
If you’re after a large and impressive air purifier that performs well at removing bacteria and viruses, the DH Lifelabs Sciaire + HEPA Air Purifier could be perfect for you.
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Selasa, 15 Agustus 2023
Maui satellite photo shows full scale of deadliest US fire for more than a century
The Landsat 8 satellite captured the deadly flames that burned through the town of Lahaina in Hawaii and killed at least 99 people.
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Drones equipped with lasers uncover secrets of bloody WWII battle
Artifacts from the Battle of the Bulge are helping researchers reconstruct this bloody conflict.
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Medieval girl buried face down with bound ankles, likely so she couldn't 'return' from the grave
The medieval remains of a 15-year-old girl reveal that she was buried face down and with bound ankles at the edge of a settlement.
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Vlad the Impaler may have cried tears of blood, chemical analysis of his letters finds
An analysis of three letters written by Vlad the Impaler conclude that he may have suffered from a condition that caused him to cry tears of blood.
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Senin, 14 Agustus 2023
100-year-long 'megastorms' on Saturn are creating radio signals that scientists can't fully explain
Gargantuan storms on Saturn can wrap around the entire planet and be seen for months. New research suggests their impacts persist hundreds of years longer than experts thought.
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Cassius, the world's largest captive crocodile, could be even bigger than we thought
No one has measured Cassius since 2011, which is when the saltwater giant was awarded the Guinness World Record for the world's largest living crocodile in captivity.
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Gene therapy injection into the brain causes alcohol use disorder to stop — in monkeys
A small, proof-of-concept study in monkeys reveals the potential of a one-off gene therapy to treat people with alcohol use disorder who haven't responded to other treatments.
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2,000-year-old gold treasure from Iron Age tribe unearthed by metal detectorists in Wales
Metal detectorists in Wales struck gold when they discovered a collection of Iron Age coins scattered in a field.
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Relatives of the 1st mitochondria may be living in geothermal hot springs today
Scientists say they've identified a potential living relative of the ancient microbe that gave rise to the "powerhouse of the cell."
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Why do some animals adopt other animals' young?
Adoptions in the animal kingdom may confer an evolutionary advantage, but other factors — such as empathy, the urge to care for babies and inexperience — could also contribute.
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Minggu, 13 Agustus 2023
Save $250 on this amazing student MacBook, down to just $750
Get a MacBook for less ahead of the new school year at Amazon.
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Space photo of the week: Hubble captures one of our galaxy's oldest objects
This week, the Hubble Space Telescope captured a stunning image of globular cluster NGC 6652 — a collection of some of the oldest stars in the Milky Way galaxy.
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'Ring of fire' solar eclipse 2023: How to watch in-person (and virtually)
On Oct. 14, an epic 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse will swoop across North America, providing once-in-a-lifetime views for several states. Here’s how to watch, no matter where you are.
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What's the earliest evidence of humans in the Americas?
Previously, researchers thought that humans arrived in North America 13,000 years ago, but now they're finding much older evidence.
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Sabtu, 12 Agustus 2023
This bizarre little succulent looks like a baby's butt
Gibbaeum heathii is endemic to a valley in South Africa that is surrounded by mountains and receives very little rainfall, allowing a huge range of succulent species to thrive. This bababoutjies — or baby's bum — is one of them.
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Pom pom crab: The crustacean that uses anemones as boxing gloves
These tiny crustaceans, also known as boxer crabs, use the venomous anenomes to protect themselves from predators and to eat with. They also wave them around while fighting with each other.
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How do rattlesnakes rattle?
The rattlesnake's rattle is nothing like a maraca.
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Jumat, 11 Agustus 2023
Wobbling muon experiment could reveal a 5th force of nature — if the results hold up
The discovery promises to spark a revolution in physics, but more results are needed to know for sure.
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Strange, 300,000-year-old jawbone unearthed in China may come from vanished human lineage
Fragments of a jaw bone unearthed in China have a mosaic of features that are present in both modern and archaic humans, making it difficult to place on the human evolutionary tree.
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The Apple Watch Series 8 is back down to $329
Save $70 on the Apple Watch Series 8, just in time for watchOS 10.
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Scientists uncover hidden math that governs genetic mutations
The ability of a gene to keep functioning despite mutations shows a surprising link to fundamental math.
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30 lost burials archaeologists are still searching for
The burials of famous people provide enduring archaeological mysteries. Here are 30 of the most acclaimed "lost" tombs.
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Kamis, 10 Agustus 2023
Spooky, subterranean daddy longlegs with ghostly pale bodies discovered
Researchers believe that one of the new species may be a relic from an ancient ecosystem in Australia.
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'Wrinkle in space-time' enables James Webb to capture stunning image of most distant star ever detected
The ancient star Earendel is more than twice as hot as the sun and around a million times brighter, new James Webb Space Telescope observations suggest.
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Bizarre 'demon' particle found inside superconductor could help unlock a 'holy grail' of physics
The transparent, chargeless quasiparticle could shed more light on the underlying mechanics of superconductivity
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Nearly 170 genes determine hair, skin and eye color, CRISPR study reveals
Black hair? Green eyes? More than 160 genes determine your coloration, and their interactions are incredibly complicated.
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A single massive tectonic collision? That's not how the Himalayas came to be, scientists say
The world's highest mountain system may have reached 60% of its current elevation before the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates crashed into each other, giving the peaks an extra push.
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Vaonis Vespera Observing Station review
Smart and fully automated, the Vaonis Vespera Observation Station is a telescope and camera rolled into one, making observing and imaging a breeze.
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Rabu, 09 Agustus 2023
Rare red tumor on girl's arm oozed 'jellylike substance' when popped
A blister-like growth on a girl's shoulder contained an odd, jellylike goop.
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Hidden underworld filled with never-before-seen creatures discovered beneath the seafloor
The ecosystem, found beneath hydrothermal vents in the East Pacific Rise, is particularly vulnerable to deep-sea mining.
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Eerie 'fireball' seen over Australia was actually a Russian rocket in disguise
A Russian rocket body plunged back to Earth near southern Australia on Monday night (Aug. 7), dazzling and alarming skywatchers.
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Crocodiles are drawn to the wails of crying human babies and infant primates
Nile crocodiles seemed to respond more strongly to intense crying from human and ape infants, compared to calmer, quiet cries.
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Selasa, 08 Agustus 2023
Omicron subvariant EG.5 and its spawn 'Eris' now dominant in the US
An omicron subvariant called EG.5 has become the most prevalent version of SARS-CoV-2 in the U.S. by a narrow margin, according to CDC estimates.
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Largest-ever genetic family tree reconstructed for Neolithic people in France using ancient DNA
Researchers created two extensive Neolithic family trees using ancient DNA.
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Odd new shark species with humanlike molars discovered in Australia
The painted hornshark is only found in the deep waters of northeastern Australia.
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See stunning new photos and videos of the moon as India's Chandrayaan-3 rover enters lunar orbit
India's Chandrayaan-3 rover reached lunar orbit on Aug. 5, sharing new photos and videos of the moon ahead of its planned Aug. 23 landing.
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New species of bacteria discovered after man is bitten by stray cat
The case highlights that there are unknown illnesses that can pass between cats and humans.
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Woman's 'extra breast' under her armpit developed a wart-like tumor in unusual case
Although these types of tumors commonly affect regular breast tissue, they are rarely found in extra, or "accessory," breasts.
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Nightfox Swift night vision binocular review
A great value night vision binocular with good night-time performance and plenty of accessible features.
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'Lost' 1,500-year-old Teotihuacan village discovered in the heart of Mexico City
Excavations revealed three human burials, as well as ceramics and architectural structures from a settlement that existed around A.D. 450 to 650.
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Volcanoes like Kīlauea and Mauna Loa don't erupt like we thought they did, scientists discover
The magma that erupts from basaltic volcanoes in the middle of tectonic plates originates from within Earth's mantle — rather than from the outer crust — and is propelled upward by CO2, not water.
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'The stage was now set for the birth and growth of desert dunes': How the Sahara turned from a vast forest to the arid landscape we see today
In this extract from the book "When the Sahara Was Green", Martin Williams, professor of earth sciences at the University of Adelaide, explores how a vanishing ocean and global cooling set the stage for the birth of the Sahara desert.
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What are the origins of the Nazi swastika?
The Nazi symbol is not the same as the ancient Hindu symbol.
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Senin, 07 Agustus 2023
Does caffeine help or cause headaches?
Caffeine's influence over headaches is complicated.
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Room-temperature superconductors: The facts behind the 'holy grail' of physics
Claims of a room-temperature superconductor went viral last week. Here's everything we know.
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Missing 'body' of ice age animal carving finally found — but nobody knows what the animal is
The long-lost 'body' of mysterious ice age animal carving was discovered in German cave, but archaeologists aren't sure if it's a cave lion or cave bear.
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Treblab X3 Pro review
The Treblab X3 Pro are ideal for runners, particularly on a budget. Read our review for more.
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Mysterious waves of magnetism may explain why the sun's atmosphere is hotter than physicists thought possible
The sun's corona is 200 times hotter than its surface, defying models of stellar bodies. Now, this 80-year-old puzzle may finally have a solution.
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Why do we always have room for dessert?
Adding variety to your diet may cause you to eat more than you need to, studies show.
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Minggu, 06 Agustus 2023
Dell XPS 17 review: An excellent workhorse or coding laptop... if you can afford it
If you can afford the hefty price tag, the Dell XPS 17 is a fantastic big-screen laptop.
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What is the deepest-diving mammal?
One marine mammal has been documented diving as deep as 9,816 feet — equivalent to the depth of over 30 Statues of Liberty stacked on top of one another.
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Could a black hole devour the universe?
Black holes can swallow stars, planets and even merge with other black holes, but could a massive one swallow the entire universe?
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Sabtu, 05 Agustus 2023
Barreleye fish: The deep-sea weirdo with rotating eyes and a see-through head
Thanks to a yellow pigment that filters out sunlight, barreleyes can't be fooled by a common deep-sea camouflage tactic.
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Jumat, 04 Agustus 2023
Highest-energy sunlight ever recorded is far beyond what scientists thought possible
Light from the sun can reach energies of nearly 10 trillion electron volts.
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'Powerful' new RSV prevention drug should be available to all infants this fall, CDC says
Come fall, a new antibody drug should be available to protect U.S. newborns and infants younger than 8 months from severe RSV infections.
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Massive solar explosion felt on Earth, the moon and Mars simultaneously for the 1st time ever
Instruments in different parts of the solar system all captured radiation from the same coronal mass ejection for the first time ever.
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What is the biggest spider in the world?
From spiders the size of dinner plates, to others with inch-long fangs, these mythically-large arachnids roam the earth.
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How long could a person survive in space without a spacesuit?
How long could you survive if thrust into the harsh vacuum of space without protection? The short answer is, not very long.
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Kamis, 03 Agustus 2023
Meteorite that crashed to Earth 3,500 years ago carved into arrowhead by Bronze Age hunters
A Bronze Age arrowhead found in Switzerland was made using meteoric iron.
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Perseid meteor shower peak on Aug. 12 and 13 will be the 'best in years.' Here's how to watch.
As many as 100 'shooting stars' per hour will be visible during the moonless peak of the Perseids on Aug. 12 and 13.
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In rare case, man develops 'flesh-eating' bacterial infection on both legs, but 4 days apart
"Flesh-eating" bacteria normally spread rapidly throughout the body. In this case, it took four days for the infection to reach both of a man's legs.
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James Webb telescope captures 'a preview of the sun's distant future' in stunning new Ring Nebula image
Astronomers reveal 'the final chapters of a star's life' in a stunning James Webb Space Telescope's image of the exploding Ring Nebula.
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Scientists 'remote-controlled' designer human cells implanted in mice using only DC currents
Using off-the-shelf consumer batteries, scientists stimulated insulin release from engineered human cells implanted in diabetic mice and restored the rodents' normal blood sugar levels.
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Get this 15-inch Chromebook for under $200 ahead of the new school year
Get a student laptop for less, with this Acer Chromebook 315 deal.
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Rabu, 02 Agustus 2023
Muscle-healing gel could be a 'new frontier' for treating pelvic floor damage, very early study suggests
In a study, injecting rats with a new gel helped prevent or reverse pelvic floor damage associated with birth.
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Can picking your nose raise the risk of catching COVID-19? The answer may (not) shock you
Public health measures were ramped up during the pandemic, but a new study in health care workers suggests one disease-spreading habit may have been overlooked.
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Iceland's newest volcano is now spewing out tornadoes
As well as tornadoes, loud bangs sounding across the Reykjanes Peninsula indicate that pockets of methane within the lava are exploding.
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This colossal extinct whale was the heaviest animal to ever live
Paleontologists in Peru have described an ancient species of whale that was way heavier than a blue whale.
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Lego Ideas Motorized Lighthouse review
The Lego Ideas Motorized Lighthouse is both an impressive piece of Lego engineering, and one of the most visually stunning pieces they've ever made.
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'Black swan' pathogens from ancient permafrost may be getting ready to wake up
Scientists simulated ancient viruses to see what impact they would have on the environment. While most had few consequences, 1% were capable of killing their hosts and disrupt ecosystems.
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'Exceptional' winged Medusa discovered in Roman-era mosaic in Spain
The 1,800-year-old Medusa mosaic was discovered in the remains of lavish Roman-era house in western Spain.
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Selasa, 01 Agustus 2023
Rare 'Einstein cross' warps light from one of the universe's brightest objects in this stunning image
Einstein predicted the existence of these crosses back in 1915. Now, they are used to study distant galaxies.
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James Webb telescope discovers giant question mark galaxy in deep space
The James Webb Space Telescope spied a cosmic question mark in deep space while observing two young stars located more than 1,000 light-years from Earth.
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Deadly swarm of earthquakes in Japan caused by magma moving through extinct volcano
Over 10,000 earthquakes have hit the Noto Peninsula over the last three years. They are believed to be emanating from an long-dead volcano, with fluids pushing through the collapsed system.
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Mysterious energy burst from the early universe puzzles astronomers
The strange signal is five times longer than the longest detected gamma-ray bursts of its type.
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Study in peace with these noise-cancelling Airpods Max, now $70 off
Save over $70 on Apple's best-sounding AirPods and head back to college in style.
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Pococo Galaxy star projector review
If you are looking for a high-quality star projector that produces bright, colorful, and sharp images, this is a great choice.
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Will the US run out of water?
"The issue is not about running out of water, it's about having water in the right place," Lis Mullin Bernhardt, from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), told Live Science.
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