What if temperature determined a baby's sex?

Temperature-dependent sex is found in certain reptiles and fish. Could it happen in humans?

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635 million-year-old fossil is the oldest known land fungus

More than half-a-billion years ago, ancient terrestrial fungus may have helped Earth recover from a catastrophic ice age.

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Can people be allergic to exercise?

Is it possible to be allergic to activities like running or walking?

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World's smallest reptile fits on your fingertip

The Madagascar chameleon Brookesia nana measures half an inch long, and may be critically endangered. He also has huge genitals

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Can moms pass COVID-19 immunity to their newborns?

A new study shows that antibodies can cross the placenta and could be protective to the baby.

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Stunning eagle sculpture uncovered at sacred Aztec temple in Mexico

Archaeologists uncovered a bas-relief of a golden eagle at the foot of Templo Mayor. It's the largest of its kind discovered at the site.

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'Flatliners' still have heartbeats left. But death comes within 5 minutes.

People's heartbeats may stop and restart as they die, with implications for the practice of organ donation.

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Johnson and Johnson's vaccine is 66% effective against moderate to severe COVID-19

The vaccine's efficacy was highest in the U.S. and the lowest in South Africa, where a new variant is infecting people.

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NASA's Mars rover Perseverance is in the home stretch of its journey to Red Planet

The car-size Perseverance rover, which launched on July 30 of last year, is scheduled to land inside the 28-mile-wide (45 kilometers) Jezero Crater on Feb. 18.

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Debate heats up over swimming ability of bizarre-looking Spinosaurus

Spinosaurus probably hunted more like a stork than a crocodile.

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Earth is about to lose its second moon, forever

Minimoon SO 2020, a rocket booster that has been orbiting Earth for about 60 years, will drift off forever next month.

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Ultrasound treatment 'jump-started' the brains of 2 people in coma-like state

The two patients who received the treatment showed significant progress over just days.

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The Atlantic Ocean is widening. Here’s why.

Sizzling-hot rocks are rising up and pushing on the plates on either side of the Atlantic.

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Russia's 'Dead Mountain' conspiracy theory may have been solved with an avalanche

The infamous Dyatlov Pass incident, where 9 hikers died under mysterious circumstances, just got its first scientific explanation after 60 years of speculation.

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Puppy prints and wall illusions found in 1,500-year-old house in Turkey

Archaeologists have discovered a fantastical-looking, 1,500-year-old house in Turkey that was decorated with illusory wall paintings and terracotta tiles on the floor with puppy prints and possible chicken decorations pressed into them.

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Soap bubble freezes into an iridescent snow globe in cool new video

The whole bubble freezes over, creating a beautiful "snow globe" effect.

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Headless statues of a woman and her servant discovered at ancient Greek burial site

Headless statues of a dead woman and her servant have been found in an ancient Greek cemetery.

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Here's how to watch the full 'wolf moon' this week

Here's how to see January's full moon, whether or not there is a clear night sky.

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Adorable 'confused penguin' charms the internet: What really happened?

A rockhopper penguin in the Falkland Islands needed a little guidance after getting separated from his penguin group.

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Schizophrenia is 2nd highest risk factor for dying of COVID-19, after age

People who have schizophrenia may be two to three times more likely to die from COVID-19, study suggests.

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Martian mineral, rare on Earth, found locked in Antarctic ice

The mineral likely formed from dust trapped in the ice.

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Doomsday Clock stands at 100 seconds to midnight

The Doomsday Clock — a hypothetical clock that measures our nearness to utter annihilation, represented by the midnight hour — maintains last year's time.

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You may need to start wearing better face masks

You might even consider wearing two masks instead of one.

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Rock collector finds rare gemstone that looks like Cookie Monster

An agate discovered in Brazil bears a remarkable resemblance to the Sesame Street muppet Cookie Monster.

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Mystery of Greenland's expanding 'dark zone' finally solved

Scientists have discovered what causes the algal blooms that are responsible for the "dark zone" in Greenland's melting ice sheet.

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Puppy and toddler found in 2,000-year-old burial

A toddler was buried with meal offerings and a pet dog about 2,000 years ago in what is now central France.

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A woman seemed recovered from COVID-19. Then both her lungs collapsed.

The case is unusual because the woman had not been previously hospitalized with COVID-19 or put on a ventilator.

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Ritual monument discovered in Scotland dates to the time of Stonehenge

A massive "cursus" monument, a site for ancient rituals has been discovered on the Scottish Isle of Arran.

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Famous alien-hunting telescope collapsed in December. Now, investigators might know why.

An ongoing investigation of the December collapse of the iconic radio telescope at Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico offers early evidence a manufacturing issue may have contributed to the failure.

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6,500 medieval coins and rare gold rings unearthed in Polish cornfield

With the help of a priest, a medieval hoard containing silver coins and gold rings was found in Poland.

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Mysterious 'kick' just after the Big Bang may have created dark matter

A mysterious "kick" in the early universe may have produced more matter than antimatter. And that imbalance may have also led to the creation of dark matter, researchers now say.

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NASA finds 'Lost Galaxy' shining out of Virgo's bosom

This hazy spiral galaxy is one of the largest in the Virgo cluster — a collection of more than 2,000 galaxies.

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Oddball 'neutral electron' possibly discovered in new state of matter

A previously unknown quantum particle — equivalent to a neutral electron — may have been found in a new state of matter.

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Porn is the top source of 'sex education' for young adults

Pornography was listed as the top source of information about sex for 18- to 24-year-olds, a troubling ranking given that pornography is not meant as sex education.

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Why cats and dogs may need their own COVID-19 vaccines

Animal "reservoirs" may pose a risk to humans down the road.

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Facts don't convince people in political arguments. Here's what does.

Though people believe they respect a logical, fact-based opponent, they actually have greater esteem for arguments based on experience.

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Man tried to smuggle chameleons in socks and empty ice-cream tubs

The man will pay a fine of up to 6,000 euros, authorities said.

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Mini-sea monster had teeth as sharp as a saw blade

An ancient reptilian sea monster had a shark-like bite.

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How many people are in the world?

The global population is an estimate of the number of people on the planet, and currently sits at about 7.8 billion people. Here's how that number is calculated and what it tells us about life on Earth.

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Lost 19th-century Tlingit fort discovered in Alaska

Archaeologists have located a fort in Alaska where Tlingit people fought a pivotal battle against invading Russian forces.

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Unique Mayan mask found in Mexico

A giant Mayan mask sculpture has been revealed at an archaeological site in the Mexican state of Yucatán after undergoing restoration work.

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Massive Anglo-Saxon cemetery and treasure unearthed in England

Archaeologists uncovered 154 Anglo-Saxon burials at the site in Northamptonshire which also contained a previously unknown settlement.

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16th-century ritual sacrifice, cannibalism and bloody slaughter revealed in Mexican city

Conquistadors murdered hundreds of Acolhua people, a sister culture of the Aztecs, after members of a Spanish caravan in Mexico were captured, sacrificed and eaten.

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Largest sea on Titan could be more than 1,000 feet deep

Data from one of Cassini's last flybys of Titan probed the depths of Kraken Mare to better understand the moon's alien chemistry.

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Aliens could be sucking energy from black holes. That may be how we'll find them.

A new study examines a potential mechanism for extracting energy from a rotating black hole, and suggests it may account for some of the energetic flares observed near these massive disruptions in time and space.

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Woman's IUD 'eroded' through her uterus and punctured her bladder

A bladder stone had formed on the device.

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Elephants counted from space using satellites and AI

A combination of satellite images and deep learning computer algorithms can spot elephants from space as well as the human eye.

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How many early human species existed on Earth?

As we continue to unearth ancient remains, the number of early human species grows.

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Allergic reactions to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine are extremely rare, report finds

There's about a 2.5 per 1 million chance of developing a severe allergic reaction to Moderna's coronavirus vaccine.

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Why do dogs bury bones?

A dog's burying instinct comes courtesy of its wild ancestor, the gray wolf.

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Dead whale in the Mediterranean probably 'one of the largest' ever found

Italian divers discovered the corpse of a large finback whale near Naples. Authorities say it could be one of the largest whales ever found in the Mediterranean.

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UK coronavirus variant may be more deadly, early evidence suggests

COVID-19 vaccines are still expected to work against the new variant.

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'Sextuply-eclipsing sextuple star system' discovered whirling through the Milky Way

Ever ridden a teacup ride at a state fair? If so, you might have a small taste of life in a whirling, twirling sextuply-eclipsing sextuple star system.

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Upward-shooting 'blue jet' lightning spotted from International Space Station

The phenomenon can be difficult to observe from the ground below.

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1,500-year-old 'Christ, born of Mary' inscription discovered in Israel

An excavation revealed a previously unknown church and inscription, possibly dating to Byzantine times.

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Giant worms terrorized the ancient seafloor from hidden death traps

Ancestors of giant Bobbit worms may have colonized the seafloor millions of years ago, building long, narrow burrows where they would wait for unsuspecting prey.

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Neutrons' 'evil twins' may be crushing stars into black holes

The universe may be filled with "mirror" particles — and these otherwise-undetectable particles could be shrinking the densest stars in the universe, turning them into black holes.

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Read a free issue of How It Works magazine!

Our sister publication is the action-packed magazine that’s bursting with the answers to your curious questions

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'Spooky action at a distance' could create a nearly perfect clock

Quantum entanglement could in theory lead to extremely precise clocks that can hunt for subtle disturbances in space-time.

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Pluto's haze made up of ice crystals with cyanide hearts

The haze shrouding Pluto might be made up of ice crystals possessing cyanide hearts, a new study finds.

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Toddler swallowed half a dozen tiny magnets. Some got stuck in his throat.

Magnetic bead toys are particularly dangerous for young children, who may accidentally swallow them.

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Ice covers the Sahara Desert for just 4th time in 50 years

The dunes of the northwestern Sahara desert were streaked with ice on Tuesday, creating a surreal landscape

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Read a free issue of All About Space magazine!

If you love Space.com, then do we have a special treat for you. Our sister publication All About Space is offering a free look at their print magazine and you can see read it online here.

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Earliest form of money found and it's a bunch of rings and axes

Archaeologists found the objects, sometimes numbering in the hundreds, stashed in hoards.

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Cancer vaccine helped keep melanoma under control for years in small study

Scientists tested a vaccine for melanoma in a small trial.

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Hundreds of never-before-seen life-forms live in this 6,000-foot-deep volcano's acid jets

Researchers discover 300 novel microbes living near the blazing hot jets of an underwater volcano near New Zealand

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Hand sanitizer is causing an epidemic of chemical burns to children's eyes

All that sanitizer people have been using since the start of the COVID-19 epidemic has led to more than just dry hands and eye-watering smells: It's nearly blinding some children.

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This 480 million-year-old creature is the ancestor of all starfish

An ancient fossil has been identified as the ancestor of all starfish-like animals living on the planet today, according to a new study.

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Massive new dinosaur might be the largest creature to ever roam Earth

Paleontologists in Argentina have partially uncovered the remains of what is believed to be the largest animal to ever walk the Earth.

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Twisted light from the beginning of time could reveal brand-new physics

A new study on the rotation of the universe's first light could suggest physicists need new rule-breaking subatomic particles

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How do stars die?

Surprisingly, the fate of a star is easy to predict. All you need to know is how big it is.

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A neutron-star crash spotted 3 years ago is still pumping out X-rays. But why?

Three years ago, two neutron stars collided in a cataclysmic crash, the first such merger ever observed directly. Naturally, scientists kept their eye on it — and now, something strange is happening.

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Scientists set up mantis 'gladiator matches' to see why some males keep their heads after sex

Male springbok mantises that attack females can sometimes escape cannibalism.

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SpaceX is about to run its final test of Starship SN9 before 1st launch

SpaceX plans to test-fire its enormous Starship prototype's engines in Boca Chica, Texas at some point today (Jan. 20).

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Monster black hole spews energy as regularly as Yellowstone's 'Old Faithful'

Regular energy flares that emerge from galaxy ESO 253-3 are produced by a black hole about 20 times larger than the one at the center of the Milky Way.

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Striking new video captures moment when Mount Etna recently erupted

The eruption lit up the night sky and dropped ash miles away.

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Talking is worse than coughing for spreading COVID-19 indoors

The study also found that the virus can spread more than 6 feet (2 meters) in just seconds.

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1st COVID-19 case in US reported a year ago

The U.S. has now tallied more than 24.2 million cases and more than 400,000 deaths.

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Italian cops recover stolen da Vinci replica no one knew was missing

A stolen copy of a da Vinci painting has turned up in an Italian apartment, even though no one knew it was missing. The museum where it was kept had been shuttered due to COVID-19.

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Earth's outer shell ballooned during massive growth spurt 3 billion years ago

Zircon crystals found in stream sediments in Greenland have revealed how the Earth's crust rapidly grew during peak mantle activity.

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50 million-year-old insect penis reveals new species of assassin bug

Scientists describe a new species of assassin bug from a fossil that dates to around 50 million years ago and includes the insect's intact genitals.

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The pandemic broke the CDC. New director will try to fix it.

The incoming CDC director has a lot of work to do, and she knows it.

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1st preserved dinosaur butthole is 'perfect' and 'unique,' paleontologist says

Here's what a dinosaur butthole looks like (you're welcome).

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Mystery particle may explain extreme X-rays shooting from the 'Magnificent 7' stars

Particles called axions may be the reason the 'Magnificent 7' cluster of neutron stars emits extreme X-rays.

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Spinning egg yolks hint at how concussions warp the brain

Scientists used chicken eggs as a model for the human skull and brain.

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Humans could move to this floating asteroid belt colony in the next 15 years, astrophysicist says

A new paper proposes building a 'megasatellite' of human habitats around the dwarf planet Ceres.

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13-foot-long 'Book of the Dead' scroll found in burial shaft in Egypt

A funerary temple belonging to Queen Nearit has been discovered in the ancient Egyptian burial ground Saqqara next to the pyramid of her husband, pharaoh Teti.

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Worrisome California coronavirus variant is tied to large outbreaks

A new coronavirus variant has been found in multiple California outbreaks, but scientists aren't yet sure whether it's more transmissible than other strains.

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Plus grab a print subscription today and get 3 issues for only $3

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MLK and Malcolm X were more alike than we thought. Here's why.

Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are two of the most iconic figures of the 20th century and of the civil rights movement. And they were more alike than many may have thought.

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Now-dead radio telescope finds bizarre venomous-spider star

Data from the now-destroyed Arecibo radio telescope has revealed a bizarre new type of hybrid venomous spider star.

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RNA ties itself in knots, then unties itself in mesmerizing video

Watch as RNA dances and wiggles into its final form.

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How do we turn oil into plastic?

Here's how crude oil becomes plastic.

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Can science 'prove' there's an afterlife? Netflix documentary says yes.

The new Netflix series 'Surviving Death' marches through an array of paranormal phenomena, some unprovable, some debunked and some genuinely mysterious.

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Critical engine test for NASA's Space Launch System megarocket shuts down earlier than planned

NASA fired up the core stage of its massive new megarocket Saturday (Jan. 16) in a critical test that appeared to shut down early.

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How many French revolutions were there?

It's open to debate, but a lot of the 19th century was spent in open revolt.

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'Joe the Pigeon' gets reprieve from death, after leg band found to be fake

Australia's avian celebrity Joe the Pigeon is getting a new lease on life after authorities determined he is not a biosecurity threat.

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Hidden secrets revealed in microscopic images of ancient artifacts

A new exhibit showcases microscopy in archaeology, highlighting objects' unexpected beauty and revealing clues about the past.

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Cats with smooshed faces can't express emotions, and it's all our fault

Flat feline faces are stuck in perpetual frowns.

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US life expectancy drops dramatically due to COVID-19

Black and Latino populations are disproportionately affected.

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Why is snow white?

Here's why snow is white and not clear like water or ice.

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Watch NASA test the world's most powerful rocket ever on Saturday

NASA is going to light up the most powerful rocket it's ever built Saturday (Jan. 16), though it won't go anywhere.

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Inauguration day: Why presidents must wait 2 months to start

Here's why inauguration day occurs months after an election.

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Raven 'queen' missing from Tower of London, feared dead

According to legend, six ravens must inhabit the Tower of London or the kingdom will fall. Now, one of the ravens, a matriarch named Merlina, is missing.

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UK coronavirus variant could become dominant US strain by March, CDC says

Strict measures will be needed to prevent it from taking over.

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2 infants inhaled cancer cells from mothers during birth

The infants who were born to mothers with cervical cancer may have developed lung cancer after "aspirating" tumor cells

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Lizzie Borden's home, site of brutal axe murders, could be yours for $2 million

The home where Lizzie Borden's father and stepmother were murdered is now a bed and breakfast, and a museum. Its retiring owner just put it on the market.

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Broiling 2020 was the hottest year ever, NASA climate scientists say

Researchers with NASA and NOAA released their annual assessments of global temperatures and climate trends, finding 2020 to be one of the hottest years in 140 years of record-keeping.

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Martin Luther King Jr.: The iconic civil rights leader

Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights leader who fought for racial and economic justice. His oft-quoted "I Have a Dream" speech made an incredible impact on the country’s racial, cultural and intellectual landscape.

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Astronomers are still reeling from the loss of iconic Arecibo radio telescope

The collapse of the iconic radio telescope at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico last month has left astronomers with a host of questions about what went wrong and what comes next.

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The planet is dying faster than we thought

A triple-threat of climate change, biodiversity loss and overpopulation is bearing down on Earth, a new paper from 17 scientists warns.

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Mystery of massive, train-stopping millipede swarms solved

For over a century, hundreds to thousands of poisonous millipedes have swarmed train tracks in the thick, forested mountains of Japan, forcing trains to grind to a halt

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Stash of late medieval gold coins discovered on a farm in Hungary

In the 16th century, an attack from the Ottoman Empire may have prompted panicked Hungarians to bury a stash of valuable silver and gold coins.

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Electric eels can supercharge their attacks by working together

Electric eels have been observed in the Amazon hunting in groups for the first time. By working together, they can send fish flying with a supercharged jolt of electricity.

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Massive huntsman spiders eat tree frogs after luring them into leaf traps

Huntsman spiders eat tree frogs, and may catch the frogs by enticing them with silk-stitched leaf traps.

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This might be the fastest magnetar in the whole galaxy

A rapidly twirling, ultramagnetic 500-year-old infant has been spotted zipping at never-before-seen speeds through the Milky Way. It belongs to a super-rare flavor of super-rare star.

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How does impeachment work?

Will President Trump be impeached? Here's a look at what impeachment means, how it works and who has been impeached.

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CIA releases entire collection of UFO-related documents to truth-seeking website

The CIA just turned over 2,700 pages of UFO-related material to The Black Vault, a free repository of UFO records online.

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New 'Columbus strain' of coronavirus evolved in the US

This strain quickly became the dominant coronavirus variant in Columbus, Ohio.

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'Magic mushrooms' grow in man's blood after injection with shroom tea

The man spent 22 days in the hospital with a severe infection.

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Warty pig is oldest animal cave art on record

A 45,500-year-old warty pig drawing is the oldest known cave painting of an animal on record.

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Baby sharks are born scrawny and sick because of climate change

Increasing ocean temperatures caused by climate change are leading sharks to be born younger, smaller and weaker.

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Could the novel coronavirus one day become a common cold?

One day, the pandemic will end. Scientists don't know how that finale will play out but a new model offers a teaser.

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'Bumblebee gravity' could explain why the universe is expanding so quickly

Bumblebee gravity could explain dark energy — if it's proven true.

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Why are flies so hard to swat?

High-speed cameras show that flies' modified hind wings help with their speedy takeoffs.

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First life could have evolved on ancient islands

Earth could have hosted islands as long as 4 billion years ago, leaving open the possibility that the first life could have evolved on land rather than near hydrothermal vents.

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Marijuana use may reduce chances of getting pregnant

Women who use marijuana while they are trying to conceive may be less likely to get pregnant.

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Statue of mysterious woman with 'Star Wars'-like headdress found in Mexico

A 500-year-old limestone statue of an elite woman was found in central Mexico.

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Weirdo ancient beetle looks like a scrub brush

Scientists recovered the insect from 100-million-year-old amber.

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Florida manatee with 'Trump' scraped into back spurs a federal investigation

U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials are looking for the person who scratched the word "Trump" into the back of a manatee.

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2,500-year-old temple to Greek love goddess unearthed in Turkey

A 2,500-year-old temple dedicated to Aphrodite has been found above ground in western Turkey. The Greek goddess was the subject of a popular cult at the time.

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Bizarre new type of locomotion discovered in invasive snakes

Researchers believe the new locomotion is behind the success of invasive snakes in Guam and hope to use this information to create countermeasures.

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Atmospheric CO2 will pass an alarming milestone in 2021

In 2021, atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration will be 50% higher than preindustrial levels, despite reduced emissions during the pandemic and a natural cooling event.

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Zookeepers mourn death of world's oldest orangutan

The world's oldest known orangutan, a 61-year-old Sumatran female called Inji, has died at Oregon Zoo, ending a lifetime of inspiring visitors to care about her kind.

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Gargantuan 'Tsar Icicle' collapses on tourists in Russia, killing one

The 130-foot-tall (40 meter) 'Tsar Icicle' waterfall collapsed on four tourists in Russia, killing one.

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Desert geckos glow neon green in the moonlight, scientists discover

Special skin cells give desert geckos from Namibia a neon-green glow.

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Parasite found in cat poop linked to higher brain cancer risk in humans

Here's another reason to cook your meat and take care around cat litter.

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Gorillas at San Diego park catch COVID-19

At least two of the gorillas have tested positive.

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Quick guide: COVID-19 vaccines in use and how they work

Here's a guide to the vaccines being used in different countries.

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4-stranded DNA's activity in living cells unraveled for 1st time

The odd DNA may play a role in cancer progression.

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Where are all the squarks and gluinos?

There have been no signs of supersymmetry, and the theory is looking a little shaky, researchers say.

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Coronavirus origins will be investigated by WHO team arriving in China this week

A little over a year after the World Health Organization first announced a string of mysterious illnesses, the agency will travel to their point of origin to investigate how it all started.

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Towering ice arches in the Arctic are melting, putting 'Last Ice Area' at risk of vanishing

The ice arches, responsible for keeping the ecologically important 'Last Ice Area' intact, are in danger of collapsing due to increased melting.

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Tomb of murderous Chinese emperor finally identified

A mysterious tomb in Luoyang, China, belongs to Emperor Liu Zhi (reign A.D. 146-168), a murderous emperor who had 5,000 concubines.

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Sleep evolved before brains did, study finds

It turns out you don't need a brain to sleep.

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Megalodon shark mamas had human-size babies (because they ate their siblings)

New analysis of rare megalodon fossils revealed that their newborn babies were the biggest live babies in the shark family.

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How do scientists figure out how old things are?

Dating is hard, even for scientists.

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NASA will soon fire up the most powerful rocket ever built

NASA plans to ignite an absolutely mammoth rocket on Jan. 17, the largest it's built since the Apollo program

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The strange history of white tigers

A white tiger cub born at a Nicaragua zoo is the result of a rare genetic mutation with a strange history.

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Why was Stonehenge built?

No one really knows, but there are a few educated guesses.

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How to watch the rare 'triple conjunction' of Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn this Sunday

Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn will form a tight triangle in the sky this Sunday during a rare 'triple conjunction' event.

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Pfizer vaccine works against coronavirus mutation in UK and S. Africa variants

A key mutation increase the ability of the virus to bind to human cells, but Pfizer's vaccine still works against it.

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Wandering polar vortex may cause a wild, snowy winter

A polar vortex disruption may cause snowy, cold weather in about two weeks.

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Adorable dwarf giraffes spotted for the first time

Too bad they'll have trouble mating.

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Raids in Israel uncover 'gargantuan' trove of stolen artifacts

Israeli officials have recovered a cache of thousands of stolen archaeological artifacts from all over the world.

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What is a coup?

A coup d'état, which translates as "stroke of the state," can be triggered by military actions, the involvement of foreign governments, or popular revolts.

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Alien life has already visited us, Harvard astrophysicist still contends

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has reignited a debate about whether alien life can explain an object that visited the solar system in 2017 in a scathing new book.

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Are primordial black holes really giant gravitinos?

New research proposes that the first black holes came from clumps of gravitinos, exotic, hypothetical particles that managed to survive the first chaotic years of the Big Bang.

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Best microscopes for kids 2021

We've rounded up the best microscopes for kids. No matter your child's skill level, your own budget or their level of enthusiasm for biology and exploration, there is a perfect microscope waiting to engage them.

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What is the 25th amendment?

The 25th amendment clarifies the steps to be taken if the offices of president or vice president become vacant.

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A truck-size shark washed up on a Maine beach. How did it die?

An enormous basking shark washed up dead on the coast of Maine this week. Officials have not determined the cause of death.

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New type of ultra-strong chemical bond discovered

Similar to the bonds found in water, but way more powerful, this new bond could offer deep insight into the true workings of chemical reactions.

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COVID-19 was circulating silently in Wuhan even after the city reported no cases

The researchers tested participants' blood samples for antibodies against SARS-CoV-2.

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Young killer whale rescued after stranding on Scottish beach

A marine mammal medic praised locals who helped save a stranded juvenile killer whale from a beach in Scotland. Here's how they did it.

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Identical twins don't share 100% of their DNA

On average, less than six genetic mutations set the twins apart.

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A mysterious 'wobble' is moving Mars' poles around

Like a teetering top, Mars refuses to rotate on a straight axis.

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Harvard astrophysicist: It's time to take my ideas about alien technology seriously

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has reignited a debate about an object that visited the solar system in 2017 in a scathing new book.

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10 times the US Capital weathered political violence

From violent attacks on politicians, to a raging fire, to explosions, to indiscriminate shooting, Washington D.C. has seen its share of darkness.

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What is sedition?

The legal definition of sedition has changed over time.

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Virus variant found in S. Africa may resist antibodies

A new study highlights specific mutations that raise this concern.

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We've already blown past the warming targets set by the Paris climate agreement, study finds

A new study shows that due to pollution already released, Earth will eventually blow past Paris goals. But that doesn't mean all is lost.

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COVID-19 vaccines may cause allergic reactions in 1 in 100,000 jabs

Overall, the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the potential risks, the CDC said.

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Ritual bath unearthed at site where Judas betrayed Jesus

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient ritual bath church at Gethsemane, a place near Jerusalem where the Bible says that Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested.

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Earth is whipping around quicker than it has in a half-century

Thanks to a speed-up of Earth's rotation, the length of the astronomical day and the length of the clock day aren't quite matching up. Eventually, international timekeepers may need to subtract a second.

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Iran is enriching uranium to 20%. What does that mean?

Iran announced it is enriching uranium to 20% purity which increases their nuclear capabilities, but it's not too late to defuse the situation.

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Defending Earth against dangerous asteroids: Q&A with NASA's Lindley Johnson

Space.com caught up with NASA Planetary Defense Officer Lindley Johnson to discuss recent events and what's on the planetary-defense agenda in the coming year.

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Blue UFO soars over Hawaii before crashing into the sea

Multiple people saw a strange blue light whiz over Oahu, Hawaii.

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Hikers find ghostly 'hair ice' clinging to trees in an Irish forest

Hair ice has appeared on rotting trees all over the world, and fungus may be to blame.

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Woman's garden 'stepping stone' turns out to be an ancient Roman artifact

Nobody knows how this 1,800-year-old Roman carving ended up in an English garden.

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Jaguar kills another predatory cat in never-before-seen footage

These predator-on-predator interactions are thought to be rare.

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Yellowstone's reawakened geyser won't spark a volcanic 'big one'

Why a reawakened geyser isn't worrying geologists.

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Discovery of endangered female turtle provides hope for extremely rare species

There are now two known Swinhoe’s softshell turtles, one male and one female, and potentially more waiting to be discovered.

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What if humans had photosynthetic skin?

If humans had green skin, for instance, what if it granted us the ability to perform photosynthesis, which plants use to live off of sunlight?

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Is there more than one dark energy?

What if there is more than one cosmological agent for dark energy? This mixture would have strange effects in our universe, making it potentially detectable with upcoming surveys.

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COVID-19 vaccines may not work as well against South African variant, experts worry

A coronavirus variant identified in South Africa may not be as vulnerable to COVID-19 vaccines as other strains, some scientists say.

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Largest canyon in the solar system revealed in stunning new images

Mars' Valles Marineris is nearly 10 times as long as the Grand Canyon and three times as deep, but nobody knows how it formed.

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Here's how to watch stunning Quadrantid meteor shower tonight

The Quadrantid meteor shower is peaking, and skywatchers in North America have a good chance of seeing the tail end of the show tonight.

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UK starts giving people the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine

The U.K. authorized the shots for emergency use last week.

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What is renewable energy?

Sustainable sources of energy are renewable and are generally less harmful to the environment than fossil fuels.

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66 Roman Army camps in northern Spain shed light on infamous conquest

Dozens of Roman Army camps have been discovered in Spain, revealing more about one of most infamous Roman conflicts.

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What archaeology will look like in 2021

Expect more virtual archaeological digs, possibly more looting and definitely more mummies in 2021.

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Dance floor where John the Baptist was condemned to death discovered, archaeologist says

Archaeologists claim that they have identified the deadly dance floor where John the Baptist — a preacher who foretold the coming of Jesus — was sentenced to death around A.D. 29.

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What led to the emergence of monotheism?

It depends on your definition of monotheism.

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A giant black hole keeps evading detection and scientists can't explain it

The big galaxy at the core of the cluster Abell 2261 should harbor a supermassive black hole that weighs as much as 3 billion to 100 billion suns. But astronomers can't find it.

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9 epic space discoveries you may have missed in 2020

Medical discoveries dominated the news in 2020, but even under pandemic conditions, astronomers discovered amazing things in space in 2020.

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Top skywatching events to look forward to in 2021

Eclipses and other phenomena in the night sky have captivated people since ancient times.

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The 10 biggest physics stories of 2020

From a colossal explosion to mystery burps deciphered, here were some of the top stories in physics in 2020.

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Endangered ferrets get experimental COVID-19 vaccine

To protect endangered black-footed ferrets from COVID-19, scientists in Colorado have injected a major captive breeding population with an experimental vaccine.

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