SpaceX launches Italian Earth-observation satellite, lands rocket

A Falcon 9 rocket topped with the CSG-2 radar satellite lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Monday (Jan. 31) at 6:11 p.m. EST (2311 GMT).

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Pendants from Holocaust victims found near gas chamber in Poland

Archaeologists have found three pendants from Holocaust victims at the Sobibor Nazi death camp in Poland over the past decade.

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What is the grandfather paradox?

An explanation of the grandfather paradox, and how it might be solved via the physics of time travel

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'Wonderfully-shaped feces' found inside ancient fish skull. What left the pretty poops?

About 9 million years ago, marine worms burrowed into a dead fish's head and left behind a skull full of fossilized poop.

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What is a scientific theory?

A scientific theory is based on careful examination of facts. It is much different from the non-scientific use of the word.

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Do other viruses have as many variants as SARS-CoV-2?

Is COVID-19's rapid evolution unusual, or do other viruses have as many variants as this coronavirus?

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Do we live in a simulation? Here's why we may never know.

Does the simulation hypothesis offer a compelling argument, or is it just interesting food for thought? Let's find out.

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Which country has the most islands?

Which country in the world has the most islands why is one part of the planet inundated with them?

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Frogs regrow amputated legs in breakthrough experiment

Researchers have stimulated limb regrowth in frogs' amputated legs after giving them to a "cocktail" of drugs encased in a silicon stump called a "BioDome."

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Oklahoma wildlife dept. says mountain lions don't make good pets. The internet disagrees.

A mountain lion tweet by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation led to a viral debate about pet ownership.

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Why are tigers orange?

Tigers may be orange, but their prey don't see them that way. Here's why it doesn't matter that these giant cats are brightly colored.

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Giant 'tree stump' impact crater spotted on Mars

A Mars probe has snapped a peculiar image of the Red Planet's surface that looks like a giant tree stump, rings and all.

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Astronomers discover 1,000 strange 'filaments' of radio energy bursting from the galaxy's center

Researchers discovered nearly 1,000 mysterious 'filaments' of radio energy bursting from the Milky Way's center. Their origin remains unknown.

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1st sighting of 'ball lightning' in England uncovered

In 1195, monks recorded the first sighting of ball lightning in England. They described it as a "fiery globe threw itself down into the river."

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'Bomb cyclone' set to bring blizzards and hurricane-force winds to the Northeast on Friday: Here's why.

A 'bomb cyclone' is expected to bring strong winds and dump inches of snow on the U.S. Northeast on Friday and Saturday.

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Water on Mars may have flowed for a billion years longer than thought

New evidence finds substantial water on Mars flowed as recently as 2 billion years ago.

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The meaning of colors: How 8 colors became symbolic

How can red mean love AND war? Why is purple royal? Life's Little Mysteries answers these questions and more.

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See first-ever photos of polar bears playing house in the Russian Arctic

A wildlife photographer recently captured images of polar bears like you've never seen them before: living in abandoned buildings in the Russian Arctic.

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Ancient solar storm smashed Earth at the wrong part of the sun's cycle — and scientists are concerned

Researchers detected a powerful solar storm that hit Earth 9,200 years ago. Strangely, the storm hit during a solar minimum -- and scientists worry it could happen again.

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Best shoes for Peloton 2022: Cycling shoes to suit your bike

Trying to choose the best shoes for Peloton exercise bikes? Our essential guide has got you covered, with options to suit your budget, your taste, and even your foot shape perfectly.

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What is VOC? Facts about volatile organic compounds

Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs are chemicals that are lighter than air at room temperature and are responsible for the characteristic smells of things like paint thinner and perfumes.

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What is VOC? Facts about volatile organic compounds

Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs are chemicals that are lighter than air at room temperature and are responsible for the characteristic smells of things like paint thinner and perfumes.

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Watch a python swallow an impala whole in this jaw-dropping video

An incredible video shows an African rock python swallowing an impala.

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Brown bear wakes up from hibernation and kills 38 reindeer calves

Some "highly predatory" brown bears change habitats to target more reindeer and moose calves after emerging from hibernation in Sweden, a new study finds.

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Vikings' 'blood eagle' torture was horrific — and may have actually happened

An ancient torture method ascribed to the Vikings literally turned victims inside out. Known as the "blood eagle," it would have been challenging to execute but wasn't physically impossible, new research suggests.

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Queen Elizabeth: The world's greatest living monarch?

Inside All About History 113: How an unlikely heir became Queen of England.

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Out-of-control SpaceX rocket will smash into the moon in weeks

The rocket stage has been tumbling through space for seven years.

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Male fertility: 10 tips for men trying to conceive

There are several things a man can do to increase the chances that he will get a woman pregnant.

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'Burning' hydrogen plasma in the world's largest laser sets fusion records

New details of the record-setting nuclear fusion experiment last year reveal the intricacy and precision needed to achieve it.

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Astronomers detect powerful cosmic object unlike anything they've seen before

Researchers have detected a rare type of stellar object that blasts powerful radio waves toward Earth three times an hour. It may be a new class of dead star.

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What's the difference between fruit and vegetables?

The difference between fruit and vegetables can vary across botanical and culinary fields

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Eta Carinae's epic supernova explosion comes to life in new visualization

Data from three space telescopes help tell the story of Eta Carinae's supernova explosion.

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Last Roman gladiator arena ever built unearthed in Switzerland

Archaeologists discovered a Roman-era amphitheater from late antiquity on the banks of the Rhine River in Switzerland.

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Powerful, nearby black holes could help to explain universe's origins

Nearby galaxies and their black holes could hold the answers to the existential questions that remain unanswered about the beginning of the universe.

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'Exquisite' wooden figurine dating to early Roman Britain found in a ditch in England

A rare carved wooden figurine thought to date from early Roman Britain has been unearthed in a waterlogged ditch north of London.

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The Lymphatic System: Facts, functions & diseases

The lymphatic system helps rid the body of toxins. Diseases of this system include lymphadenopathy, lymphoma and other disorders.

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Tonga eruption equivalent to 'hundreds of Hiroshima bombs,' NASA says

The violent eruption of an underwater volcano near the Kingdom of Tonga on Jan 15 was more powerful than 100 Hiroshima atomic bombs, NASA researchers estimate.

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Webb Telescope is now orbiting 1 million miles from Earth

After a month in space, the Webb Telescope — the most powerful space telescope ever launched — has reached its permanent cosmic address, 930,000 miles (1.5 million kilometers) from Earth.

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2 giant sphinxes depicting King Tut's grandfather found at ancient Egyptian temple

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered two gigantic sphinxes depicting King Amenhotep III, the grandfather of King Tut.

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Hippos unleash poop tornado in response to stranger danger

Hippos respond differently to the calls of familiar and unfamiliar hippos.

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Tonga eruption was so intense, it caused the atmosphere to ring like a bell

The volcanic eruption in Tonga generated pressure waves in the atmosphere that quickly spread around the world.

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Here's why a new penguin colony in Antarctica is cause for concern

Scientists in Antarctica have unexpectedly spotted a sub-Antarctic penguin breeding on the southernmost continent.

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Watch the James Webb Space Telescope glide to its deep-space parking spot today

Here's how to watch the events related to the James Webb Space Telescope's arrival.

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Why does electricity make a humming noise?

Here's why you sometimes hear a hum when you turn on an electric device or walk near a transformer.

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Japanese submarine, sunk in WWII and later bombed by salvager, is VR ready

The wreck of a WWII Japanese submarine that was bombed with explosives 30 years later by an angry salvager is the subject of a virtual reality video.

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Evil eye: History of the ancient curse

The term evil eye might conjure images of blue symbols, often featured in bracelets or necklaces. However, these are charms, used to ward off an ancient curse

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How It Works issue 160: what caused the world's worst catastrophes?

In the latest issue of How It Works: How we cleaned up the world's worst human-made disasters, how radar works, why we get addicted, the history of flight, and can we control the weather?

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Saturn's 'Death Star' moon could have a secret underground ocean

Scientists have found "compelling evidence" that Saturn's "Death Star" moon is hiding an ocean just beneath its surface.

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What is the longest possible walk on Earth?

How long could you walk in a straight line? What if the path meandered?

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Monkey 'queen' led a violent coup to become her troop's first female leader. Now her reign is in jeopardy.

A young female macaque fought her own mother to seize control of her troop for the first time in 70 years. Now her reign is in jeopardy.

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Can nonhuman animals drive other animals to extinction?

Humans have sent many species to extinction, but can other animals do the same?

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Ruins of bustling Roman town discovered in UK

Archaeologists in the U.K. discovered the remains of a once bustling Roman market town.

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What is a second cousin?

There's a simple way to figure out the relationships between relations, including your second cousins and first cousin once-removed.

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Gender prediction: Am I having a boy or girl?

A sonogram, ultrasound scan and blood test can offer gender predictions

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Will we need more COVID-19 boosters to end the pandemic?

Will the pandemic ever end? And will we need more boosters to enter the endemic phase of transmission?

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World's oldest drinking straws are 3 feet long and made of gold and silver

The reanalysis of slender gold and silver tubes found in a Bronze Age burial suggests that they were drinking straws.

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Astronomers propose building a neutrino detector out of the Pacific Ocean

The Pacific Ocean Neutrino Experiment would turn a massive swath of the Pacific Ocean into nature's own neutrino detector.

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Melted 'megaberg' A68 dumped 1 trillion tons of water into the ocean over 3 years

A new study of iceberg A68 (once the world's largest) charts its entire doomed journey, and shows exactly when it started to melt at an alarming rate

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Pod of orcas frees a humpback whale from certain death. Was it intentional?

A pod of orcas frees an entangled humpback whale off Western Australia. But were they really trying to rescue it?

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Who were the Knights Hospitaller?

With St. John the Baptist as their figurehead, the Knights Hospitaller developed into a powerful religious-militaristic group during the Crusades, with a legacy spanning to the present day.

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Patton: The US Army's toughest and most feared WWII general?

Inside the latest History of War magazine: Why was "Old Blood and Guts" feared by both allies and enemies alike?

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What is global warming?

Global warming is the gradual heating of Earth's surface, oceans and atmosphere.

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55-sided, 555-carat 'Enigma' black diamond (potentially from space) goes on sale

The black diamond known as the "Enigma" will soon be sold at auction, but experts are unsure about the origins of the stunning gem.

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Centuries-old 'impossible' math problem cracked using the strange physics of Schrödinger's cat

The mathematics problem is a bit like Sudoku on steroids.

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40 quintillion stellar-mass black holes are lurking in the universe, new study finds

The researchers hope to use the estimate to figure out the mystery of how supermassive black holes came to be.

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Double pig kidney transplant successfully performed in brain-dead patient

The experiment was intended to assess the safety of such transplants, prior to them being tested in clinical trials.

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Parasitic worm forces tarantulas to tiptoe, then starves them to death

Scientists discovered a new type of parasitic worm that only infects the mouths of tarantula spiders.

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What is normal blood sugar?

Blood sugar, or glucose, is an important source of energy and provides nutrients to your body's organs, muscles and nervous system.

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Will the Doomsday Clock move forward or back? Watch live to find out

The Doomsday Clock debuted 75 years ago to highlight the threat of nuclear weapons to our survival as a species, a risk now accompanied by escalating climate change and global pandemics.

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Ancient Chinese tombs hold remains of warriors possibly buried alive

The 3,000-year-old tombs of a wealthy clan, including warriors and warhorses that may have been sacrificed, have been unearthed in an ancient capital city of China.

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Top 10 most famous ghosts

Ghosts are some of the most common figures of horror and morality tales in our history, but which ones stand out as the most significant?

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Ash from Tonga volcano eruption reaches record altitude but climate cooling unlikely

The volcanic eruption that destroyed a Polynesian island on Saturday injected ash into record altitude but won't cause any disruption to Earth's climate, experts said.

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Signs of labor: 6 clues baby is coming soon

Every labor story is different, but there are definitely signs that can let you know if you are in the early stages of labor.

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Viruses unleashed into a woman's wound to slay superbug in her leg

The viruses were bacteriophages, meaning viruses that infect bacteria.

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Did The Rock buy Stan, the most expensive Tyrannosaurus rex on record?

Rumors are swirling after a Tyrannosaurus rex skull was spotted in the home of The Rock in a recent interview. But is it real or a cast?

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Climate scientist and Netflix 'Don't Look Up' director talk comet metaphors and global warming (exclusive)

Adam McKay, creator of Netflix's popular satire-comedy movie "Don't Look Up," and climate scientist Kate Marvel talk why the world needs more films like the comet metaphor movie.

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Scorching alien planet takes seasons to an extreme

Scientists have gotten a close look at an extreme case of seasons, thanks to a retired NASA telescope.

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Which animals have the longest arms?

Of all the living animals in the world, these are the ones with the longest arms, relative to body size.

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11 of the world’s biggest man-made disasters

We explore some of the biggest, most significant, and most harmful man-made disasters in human history, from nuclear explosions to oil spills

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Diamonds: Formation, grading and other facts

Diamonds are unique among gemstones, with intriguing physical properties and practical applications far beyond jewelry.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Learn about the many differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and how they evolved.

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Bluetooth: Who invented it and how does it work?

As our electronic lifestyles have grown ever more complex, we have needed ways to bring it all together. With wires being too cumbersome, Bluetooth holds the key to ushering in the connected world we know today.

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Italian Culture: Facts, customs & traditions

Italian culture goes back to the ancient, had a massive impact on the Renaissance and is represented in the world today by its art, fashion and popular food.

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Why does slicing onions make you cry?

Here's why you may start tearing up while slicing an onion.

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The rise and fall of the Great Library of Alexandria

The Great Library of Alexandria in Egypt was the most important repository of knowledge in the ancient world.

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Vast 4,500-year-old network of 'funerary avenues' discovered in Saudi Arabia

Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have discovered 4,500-year-old "funerary avenues" alongside thousands of pendant-shaped tombs.

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Science and the scientific method: Definitions and examples

Science is a systematic and logical approach to discovering how things in the universe work.

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What is a law in science?

A scientific law is the description of an observed phenomenon. It doesn't explain why the phenomenon exists or what causes it.

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Huge Tonga underwater volcano eruption captured in stunning satellite video

A powerful underwater volcano eruption in Tonga on Saturday (Jan. 15) was captured as it happened in stunning satellite images.

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How to watch the 'Ice Moon' rise on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The first full moon of 2022 will rise at 6:48 p.m. EST on Monday (Jan. 17), which is also the day the U.S. observes the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Are daddy longlegs really the most venomous spiders in the world?

Is there any truth to the tale that daddy longlegs are the most venomous spiders?

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Rare octopus video shows 'once-in-a-lifetime encounter'

A mesmerizing new video of an elusive blanket octopus swimming above the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia shows a "once-in-a-lifetime encounter."

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Infamous Mars meteorite contains organic molecules. But they aren't proof of life.

Organic molecules in a Mars meteorite that crash-landed on Earth are not signs of life, but instead formed in chemical reactions between water and rock.

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4-foot tsunami hits Tonga after explosive eruption of underwater volcano

A tsunami triggered by the explosive eruption of the underwater Tonga volcano in the Pacific Ocean slammed the shoreline of the Pacific nation Saturday (Jan. 15).

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Weird sand 'chess pieces' dot Lake Michigan shore. Here's how they formed.

Here's the science behind the bizarre sand pillars that formed on the shores of Lake Michigan.

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Why is the world map you know wrong?

Here's why flat world maps always have distortions.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket spotted from space before and after epic 105-satellite launch (images)

SpaceX has some nice before-and-after photos to mark the 10th launch of one of its Falcon 9 rockets, thanks to a satisfied customer.

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Modern humans lived in eastern Africa 38,000 years earlier than thought

The new date estimate makes the remains the oldest uncontested Homo sapiens in Africa.

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12 scientifically proven signs you’re in love

Studies led by anthropologist Helen Fisher revealed that the brain's "in love" phase is a unique and well-defined period of time, and there are 13 telltale signs you're in love.

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Bigfoot: Is the Sasquatch real?

Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, is a large ape-like creature some people believe inhabits North America but there's no hard evidence it actually exists.

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What are Saturn's rings made of?

Saturn's rings have captured the attention of scientists for as long as they have been seen. Today, missions continue to teach us about these rocky rings.

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Curvature of space-time measured using 'atomic fountain'

A group of physicists has measured gravity using the effects of time dilation — the slowing of time imparted by increased velocity or gravitational force — on atoms.

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Striking satellite photo captures Mount Vesuvius peering through a hole in the clouds

A satellite image captured by Landsat 8 shows Mount Vesuvius "peering" through an eerily circular hole in the clouds.

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The virus behind 'mono' might trigger multiple sclerosis in some

Other factors, including genetics, also influence one's chance of developing multiple sclerosis.

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Earth inhales and exhales carbon in mesmerizing animation

A new animation of Earth shows vegetation taking up and releasing carbon in sync with the seasons.

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Huge nursery for icefish discovered beneath Weddell Sea in Antarctica

Scientists onboard an icebreaker in Antarctica were blown away when they spied a trove of 60 million icefish nests dotting the floor of the Weddell Sea.

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Largest dark energy map could reveal the fate of the universe

A telescope in Arizona modified to measure the true distance of galaxies has produced the largest three-dimensional map of the universe ever.

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2,000-year-old Celtic hoard of gold 'rainbow cups' discovered in Germany

A volunteer archaeologist discovered a stash of 41 "rainbow cup" Celtic coins dating to 2,000 years ago in Germany.

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Shredded 'stellar streams' could lead to the Milky Way's missing dark matter

Astronomers mapped 12 stellar streams, which could lead to the Milky Way's missing dark matter.

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9 teeth facts you probably didn't know

Here are 9 teeth facts you probably didn't know, verified by dentists and compiled by Live Science.

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Earth is at the center of a 1,000-light-year-wide 'Swiss cheese' bubble carved out by supernovas

A new study into the Local Bubble, a cosmic void surrounding Earth, has mapped out the star-forming regions on the bubble's surface and uncovered more information about its explosive birth.

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Omicron's not the last variant we'll see. Will the next one be bad?

It's difficult to predict what combination of traits such a variant might have.

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A massive asteroid will zip past Earth next week. Here's how to spot it.

An enormous asteroid more massive than two Empire State Buildings will zoom harmlessly past Earth next week. Look up!

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Pentagon launches new UFO office. Not all believers are happy about it.

The U.S. government will officially investigate UFOs with a new office based in the Pentagon.

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Is dehumidifier water safe to drink?

Recycling and reusing water is good for the planet—but is dehumidifier water safe to drink?

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The Renaissance: The 'Rebirth' of science & culture

The Renaissance was a period of "rebirth" in arts, science and European society. It was a time of transition from the ancient world to the modern.

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The 'Gates of Hell' may finally be closed, Turkmenistan's president announces

Turkmenistan's president Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov ordered experts to close the 'Gates of Hell' - crater of burning natural gas in the Karakum desert

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Surgeons transplant pig's heart into dying human patient in a first

The heart from a genetically modified pig has been transplanted into a Maryland man in a last-ditch effort to save his life.

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Hungry badger accidentally unearths hundreds of ancient Roman coins in Spain

A badger forced to scavenge for food by a snowstrom has uncovered a stash of 209 Roman coins in a cave in Spain.

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'Diamond rain' on Uranus and Neptune seems likely

Hiding beneath the outer layers of some planets, there may be something spectacular: a constant rain of diamonds.

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Rare 'bionic' armor discovered in 2,500-year-old China burial

Archaeologists in China have discovered a rare 2,500-year-old piece of military equipment; an intricately-fashioned leather-scale armor that resembles the scales of a fish.

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Scientists watched a star explode in real time for the first time ever

Scientists watched a red supergiant star go supernova in real time, and it was far more violent than they were expecting.

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How to be good at yoga

Want to know how to be good at yoga but not sure where to start? We ask the experts how to get the most from the ancient exercise

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How radar works: The technology made famous by war

During navigation, radar technology helps ships at sea, or jet fighters flying faster than the speed of sound, to detect potential threats. Dreamt up by inventors and made famous by war, radar is a vital piece of technology that changed the world as we know it.

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Remains of a man and dog trying to escape ancient tsunami found on Aegean coast

Archaeologists have unearthed the bones of a young man and a dog killed by an ancient tsunami along the Aegean coast.

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How much water is in Earth's atmosphere?

Here's how much water is in Earth's atmosphere at any one time.

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Geoengineering: Can we control the weather?

Geoengineering is the use of technology to alter Earth's climate. This can take place on Earth or in space

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What's it like inside a kangaroo pouch?

Here's what it's like inside a kangaroo's pouch, where joeys can live for up to one year.

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Stephen Hawking would have been 80 today. Google Doodle honors famous physicist.

The pioneering work of physicist Stephen Hawking is honored in a Google Doodle today (Jan. 8).

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Greenland sharks: Toxic, half-blind giants of the ocean

Greenland sharks may have a lifespan of hundreds of years in the Arctic and North Atlantic oceans, where much about their lives remains a mystery.

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Best treadmills 2022

In this comprehensive guide to the best treadmills of 2022, we look at the most popular running machines available for at-home use.

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Will omicron wipe out delta forever?

Omicron is sweeping away the delta variant, having impacts on hospitalization and population immunity.

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Which muscles are used when cycling?

Knowing which muscles are used when cycling can help you achieve the maximum benefits from your rides.

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What are cardio heart rate zones?

What are cardio heart rate zones? Find out how heart rate training can maximize your workouts.

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Bizarre cloud of gas is one of the longest structures in the Milky Way

Astronomers have discovered a cloud of atomic hydrogen more than 3,900 light-years long, known as "Maggie," in the Milky Way.

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Weird structures near Earth's core may be scars from a primordial interplanetary collision

A collision with a Mars-size planet 4.5 billion years ago may have left a permanent impact on our planet's deep mantle.

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Wild video shows goldfish 'driving' a water-filled car in weird experiment

A supremely weird new video shows a goldfish driving a water-filled, motorized "car" to help scientists understand how they navigate on land.

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Rapid tests may not detect omicron early in infection

However, PCR tests, which are more sensitive, detected the virus in the early days of infection.

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China's $1 trillion 'artificial sun' fusion reactor just got five times hotter than the sun

The experimental fusion reactor sustained the temperatures for a record-breaking 17 minutes.

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Deforestation: Facts, causes & effects

Deforestation can include clearing the land for farming or livestock, or using the timber for fuel, construction or manufacturing.

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Ancient dog-headed statue found during Roman road excavation

During an archaeological inspection of a waterway project site in Rome, archaeologists found ancient funerary relics, including a terracotta statue with a dog's head.

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Winston Churchill: Quotations, wartime service and family

Winston Churchill experienced triumph and utter defeat during his political career and guided Great Britain through turbulent times.

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Child mummies in Sicily's Capuchin Catacombs to be X-rayed

Very little is known about the identities of these child mummies.

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'Truly remarkable' fossils are rare evidence of ancient shark-on-shark attacks

The discovery of four shark fossils with bite marks shows that ancient sharks attacked or scavenged each other.

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Drug-resistant superbug lived on hedgehogs long before we used antibiotics

A type of antibiotic-resistant bacteria was on the skin of hedgehogs long before humans started using the antibiotics that scientists thought created these superbugs.

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Periodic Table of Elements

The Periodic Table, first created by Dmitri Mendeleev, organizes all of the known elements in an informative array.

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Thousands of starlings form 'bent spoon' swarm over Israel

A wildlife photographer in Israel spotted a murmuration of starlings flying in an incredible bent spoon shape. How do the birds do it?

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Watch 'coronal streamers' streak off the sun in close-up video from Parker Solar Probe

A new video of solar streamers evokes the streaking stars seen during spacecraft hyperdrives in "Star Wars."

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Astronaut snaps spectacular shot of crescent moon glowing over stunning sunset

NASA's Earth Observatory has released a photo of a crescent moon above an orbital sunset taken by an astronaut on the International Space Station.

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James Webb Space Telescope completes tricky sunshield deployment

The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully deployed all five layers of its tennis-court-sized sunshield.

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10 fascinating findings about our human ancestors from 2021

Here's 10 discoveries we made about human evolution over the last year.

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Physicists crack unsolvable three-body problem using drunkard's walk

The three-body problem, which has plagued science since the days of Isaac Newton, is closer to being solved, scientists say.

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Unique tree-climbing lions roar again in Uganda (Op-Ed)

Conservation efforts are starting to pay off for unique tree-climbing lions in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park, says one conservationist.

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1,000-year-old mummy in fetal position found in underground tomb in Peru

Archaeologists have unearthed a mummy lying in a fetal position and bound by rope in Cajamarquilla, Peru.

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China's Mars orbiter snaps amazing selfies above Red Planet

China's Tianwen-1 spacecraft used a small camera to snap stunning images of the orbiter above Mars.

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Can humanity run out of ideas?

Humans will likely never run out of regular, mundane ideas, but whether will will run out of big ideas is a more nuanced issue.

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How to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower this week

Every year, Earth briefly encounters the Quadrantid meteor shower in early January. Here's how to catch the show.

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Asics on sale: The current best savings on a range of Asics shoes

This list of Asics on sale will help you find the perfect pair of running shoes, so you can hit the road in style and comfort.

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Cheap adjustable dumbbells on sale: The best adjustable dumbbell deals

Check out our round-up of cheap adjustable dumbbells on sale right now to help you complete your home gym for less.

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Treadmill deals: Save on ProForm and NordicTrack treadmills

The best treadmill deals will help you save on premium machines so you can meet your fitness goals in the new year.

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What is the Fibonacci sequence?

Almost everything you know about the famous Fibonacci sequence is wrong.

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Why do wisdom teeth come in so late?

Here's why wisdom teeth usually don't come in until the ages of 17 to 21.

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The best night sky events to see in 2022

Here are some of the more noteworthy night sky events that will take place in 2022. So grab your binoculars or telescope.

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Peloton deals and discount codes: All the Peloton deals in stock and available today

Check out these Peloton deals and discount codes to help you add the sought-after equipment and gear to your home gym.

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Best water bottles 2021: Stay hydrated when walking, cycling or at the gym

With this guide to the best water bottles, you'll start the year right and properly hydrated for a healthier you.

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5 archaeological 'digs' to watch in 2022

Archaeological predictions for the new year include: discoveries from Egypt's "lost golden city," new finds from Qumran and evidence that may shed light on what life was like 11,000 years ago.

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Is Earth expanding or shrinking?

Do scientists know if Earth is shrinking or expanding, and if this difference over time will threaten life on our planet?

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'Cosmic monster' star spits energy with the force of a billion suns

Scientists just collected the first measurements of violent eruptions in extremely dense magnetic stars called magnetars.

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Philips electric toothbrush deals: Save on oral hygiene

Check out these Phillips electric toothbrush deals! They can save you up to $150 and help you improve your oral hygiene.

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Best shoes for Peloton 2021: Cycling shoes to suit your bike

Check out Live Science's guide to the best shoes for Peloton exercise bikes, with options for all tastes and budgets.

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We may finally be able to test one of Stephen Hawking's most far-out ideas

The recently launched James Webb Telescope should help determine if dark matter is made up of primordial black holes.

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Scientists create never-before-seen isotope of magnesium

Scientists have just created the world's lightest form of magnesium — a never-before-seen isotope with just six neutrons in its atomic nuclei.

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What are the largest rainforests in the world?

Rainforests are home to half of the world's plant and animal species. Here are the five largest rainforests in the world.

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Why do we still measure things in horsepower?

Here's how the term "horsepower" got its start and why we still use it today.

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These are the space missions to watch in 2022

From the debut of new launch vehicles to missions to the moon, Mars, asteroids and much more, a lot of exciting missions are expected to launch or arrive at their destination in 2022.

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