The Lore and Lure of Unicorns

Unicorns are among the most popular mythical creatures. Across many cultures, they have long symbolized purity.

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Artificial Synapses Could Lead to Smarter AI

By replicating the function of the human brain's 100 trillion synapses, scientists hope to boost the versatility of artificial neural networks.

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Ancient Roman Skulls Reveal Local Groups' Distinctive Facial Features

Forensic techniques that are used to solve modern homicide cases helped American anthropologists reveal family resemblances in 2,000-year-old skulls from the Roman Empire.

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New Island Pops Up Off the Coast of North Carolina

A new sandbar island popped up seemingly overnight off the coast of North Carolina's Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

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Secret Square Discovered Beneath Neolithic Stone Monument

A new archaeological survey at Avebury, England reveals that one of the largest prehistoric stone circles may have once been a smaller square.

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Do Smokers' Lungs Heal After They Quit?

After a person quits smoking, the lungs can heal to a certain extent.

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Do Some People Really Think Chocolate Milk Comes from Brown Cows?

Millions of Americans believe brown cows produce chocolate milk? The way the media reported this factoid raises questions about science literacy – but different ones than you may think.

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