Possible Arctic graveyard may be northernmost Stone Age cemetery — but there are no human remains to prove it

Archaeologists in Finland have identified a 6,500-year-old site as potential cemetery with 200 graves.

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NASA and India's debut climate satellite to launch in 2024. Here's what it'll do.

The NISAR satellite, a collaboration between NASA and India's space agency ISRO, will help scientists monitor how climate change is affecting Earth's varied landscapes.

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Could CRISPR cure HIV someday?

An early-stage clinical trial raises hope for a new, single-dose HIV therapy that uses CRISPR, the famous gene-editing system.

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Controversial study suggesting ozone hole isn't recovering is skewed by bad data, experts say

A new paper claims that the ozone hole above Antarctica is getting deeper, suggesting that it is not healing as expected. However, other researchers say the study's results are misleading.

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Save $30 on the PowerBlock adjustable kettlebell right now at Amazon

Boost your metabolism and develop overall strength with the 35lb PowerBlock Adjustable Kettlebell.

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Chinese scientists build robo-chemist that can extract oxygen from water on Mars

The robot was tested in a simulated Martian environment, and can one day be used to aid humanity's survival on the Red Planet.

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Dying orca's final moments after 'desperate' effort to stay afloat captured in 1st of its kind footage

An orca's final moments may have been captured on film for the first time, after repeated attempts by two young orcas to keep the old, dying male at the surface so he could breathe.

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Strange sea worms have butts that grow a brain before wriggling off to find a mate

Scientists have worked out how Japanese green syllids grow a butt with a brain that can swim away to reproduce.

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Smart glasses could boost privacy by swapping cameras for this 100-year-old technology

Researchers have built a tool called PoseSonic that can accurately track a glasses wearer's upper body movements.

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Stolen remains of Aboriginal people and Tasmanian tigers traced to grave-robbing Victorian naturalist

Morton Allport earned his scientific reputation by grave robbing human remains and killing soon-to-be-extinct Tasmanian tigers before shipping them to Europe.

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World's biggest iceberg 3 times the size of New York City is finally escaping Antarctica after being trapped for almost 40 years

The gigantic iceberg A23a, which broke off from Antarctica in 1986, is finally moving away from the icy continent after being stuck on the seafloor for decades.

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73 pre-Incan mummies, some with 'false heads,' unearthed from Wari Empire in Peru

Several dozen burials from the Wari culture, which prospered in the region before the Inca took over, were unearthed in Peru.

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Robot hand exceptionally 'human-like' thanks to new 3D printing technique

The hand was printed using a technique called slow-curing, which gives plastics more time to set and makes them more durable.

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Blood thickening tied to gender-affirming testosterone is rare

Trans and gender-diverse people people who take testosterone face a risk of blood thickening, but the largest study to date in the U.S. suggests that this side effect is rare.

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Cyber Monday fitness tracker deal of the day: $55 off the Withings ScanWatch

This fitness tracker looks like a watch, records your steps, sleep, and workouts, and keeps tabs on your heart health.

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'This must be what God sees': The inside story of 'Earthrise,' the most famous photo of our planet ever taken

Was Apollo 8's iconic view of the Earth rising above the moon more impactful than the Apollo 11 moon landing? A historian digs into the details.

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How big can snowflakes get?

What is the largest snowflake ever recorded?

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AI can predict when massive rogue waves will strike next

Scientists train an AI on 700 years' worth of ocean data to build an equation that can predict when these "maritime monsters" will strike.

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Early Cyber Monday student laptop deal saves you $300

This powerful ASUS Zenbook is a great-looking, capable student laptop — and you can get it for $500 right now

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Science news this week: The Atlantic's missing blob and 100,000 ancient coins

Nov. 26, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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Why does Australia have so many venomous animals?

Scientists explain why animals in Australia wield venom as a weapon.

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This Surface Pro 9 Cyber Monday deal can save you over $300

Amazon cut the Surface Pro 9 price by over 25% for Black Friday, which makes it perfect for students.

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Ancient 20-inch-long hand ax discovered in Saudi Arabia may be world's largest

What may be the world's largest prehistoric hand ax, measuring over 20 inches long, was found in Saudi Arabia.

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'Vampire' stars that bleed their companions dry may have a hidden accomplice, new study reveals

Scientists suspect that type-Be 'vampire' stars grow by preying on their smaller companions. New research suggests there may be an important third player in these systems.

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Hercules beetle: The titan insect with giant horns for love and war

Hercules beetles can grow to almost 7 inches long and are among the largest flying insects on Earth.

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Why didn't Alexander the Great invade Rome?

If Alexander the Great had invaded Rome, would he have won?

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Genetic risks behind 'cannabis use disorder' found in huge study

In a study that included genetic data from more than 1 million people, scientists started to unravel the genetics of cannabis use disorder.

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This $70 Black Friday Fitbit deal is perfect for anyone buying their first fitness tracker

The Fitbit Inspire 3 is just $69.95 for Black Friday at Best Buy — move fast.

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'Teenage' galaxies from the early universe contain mysterious heavy elements, James Webb telescope reveals

A sample of galaxies dating to the first 2 to 3 billion years of the universe contain much heavier elements, and appear to be far hotter, than scientists expected.

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World’s 1st electric flying passenger ship could 'revolutionize how we travel on water'

Candela's 30-passenger P-12 will enter Stockholm's public transport network in 2024, slashing a 55-minute commute to just 25 minutes.

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The best value electric toothbrush is under $30 in today's Black Friday deal

The Oral-B Pro 1000 has a two-minute timer, affordable replacement heads, and a pressure sensor and is 25% off right now

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Earth receives laser-beam message from 10 million miles away in new NASA experiment

Earth successfully received a message beamed from NASA's Psyche spacecraft, located some 10 million miles away.

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What is the largest known prime number?

There are infinitely many prime numbers, but the biggest one we know of goes by the name M82589933 and contains more than 24 million digits.

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Save $1,300 on the Bowflex Treadmill 10 with this huge Black Friday treadmill deal

The popular home treadmill gets up to 12mph, folds for easy storage, and has a 10-inch display with the JRNY workout app built in

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James Webb telescope discovers 2 of the oldest galaxies in the universe

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a cosmic 'peanut' and 'fluff ball' that happen to be two of the four oldest galaxies in the known universe.

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Pick up a weighty 40% off this Bowflex adjustable kettlebell in Amazon’s Black Friday sale

The Bowflex SelectTech 840 is just $119, combines six kettlebells into one, and comes with a two-month subscription to the JRNY workout app.

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Watch rare footage of 2 mini mola swimming together off Canada's Pacific coast

Researchers have filmed a pair of young ocean sunfish off Canada's coast and estimated them to measure 24 inches across — five times smaller than the size they reach in adulthood.

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'Missing' blob of water predicted to be in the Atlantic finally found

The newly discovered water mass, called the Atlantic Equatorial Water, stretches from Brazil to West Africa.

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Huge mammoth jaw at least 10,000 years old pulled up from Florida river

Fossil enthusiast John Kreatsoulas thought the artifact was a log, before he realized he was holding a bone from the last ice age.

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Scientists may finally understand why large alien planets keep turning into 'super-Earths'

New research finds that certain large exoplanets are shrinking due to internal processes, creating an abundance of rocky 'super-Earths'.

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James Webb telescope discovers 'Cosmic Vine' of 20 connected galaxies sprawling through the early universe

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a massive chain of 20 galaxies in the early universe, raising questions about the formation of the largest structures in the cosmos.

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NASA is pausing all Mars missions, effective immediately. Here's why.

The Red Planet has reached solar conjunction as its orbit takes it to the far side of the sun and out of sight. NASA's Mars robots are on their own until Nov. 25.

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Don’t miss out on 25% off Bowflex adjustable dumbbells with Best Buy’s Black Friday sale

The Bowflex SelectTech 1090 is less than $300 right now, ranges from 10 lbs up to 90 lbs, and comes with a two-month subscription to the JRNY workout app.

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How long is a second?

The length of a second depends on how you're measuring it.

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Science news this week: Supervolcanoes and a wooden satellite

Nov. 19, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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Space photo of the week: Battling black holes pull two galaxies apart

The Gemini South telescope captured the chaotic aftermath of a billion-year-old collision between two spiral galaxies — and their super-close supermassive black holes.

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Why do dogs chase their tails?

Why are dogs, especially puppies, in endless pursuit of their tails?

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Arabian sand boa: The derpy snake that looks like it's got googly eyes glued to the top of its head

Arabian sand boas live in deserts on the Arabian Peninsula, where they lie buried in the sand with only their derpy eyes peeking out as they wait for prey.

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Astronomers spot aurora on the sun for the 1st time

Scientists have spotted an aurora signal caused by electrons accelerating through a sunspot on our star's surface for the first time ever.

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Do lemmings actually jump off of cliffs?

Do these tundra-inhabiting rodents actually jump to their deaths as depicted in a 1958 wildlife documentary?

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Nearly 450 hospital patients in Massachusetts could have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV

Hundreds of endoscopy patients at a Massachusetts hospital were potentially exposed to blood-borne pathogens, the health care facility reported.

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Watch dolphins raid crab pots off Australia in never-before-seen footage

Dolphins in Koombana Bay, Western Australia, have learned how to raid crab pots being used for bait and remove the hooks, footage has revealed.

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Trail of crabs leads scientists to remarkable underwater discovery

Scientists have discovered a never-before-seen hydrothermal vent teeming with life off the Galápagos Islands by following a long trail of squat lobsters.

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2,800-year-old ivory carved with sphinx discovered in Turkey

The artifact is from an Iron Age settlement at Hattusa that was established after the city was abandoned by the Hittites.

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Cult temples and sacrificial pit unearthed at ancient Roman camp in Germany

Archaeologists in Germany have unearthed the foundations of two temples and a shallow circular ditch at a former Roman camp.

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Leica Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus binoculars review

The premium Leica Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus binoculars give superbly bright and sharp views, even in low light, but their price may put them out of the realm of the everyday observer.

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Building blocks of life may have formed on dust in the cold vacuum of space

Far from any galaxy, icy grains of dust in deep space may be able to form organic molecules, a new preprint study finds.

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This Surface Pro 9 2-in-1 has a massive $540 price cut at Best Buy

This powerful, versatile laptop is reduced by more than a third of its price, making it perfect for students.

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Save $100 on this amazing Garmin Instinct 2 Solar running watch

The Garmin Instinct 2 has $100 off ahead of Black Friday.

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Nikon Travelite EX 8x25 binocular review

A compact optical powerhouse, this offering from Nikon exudes excellent daytime performance and portability for the avid traveler and outdoor enthusiast.

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Mysterious 'lunar swirls' that perplexed scientists for decades may be close to an explanation

No one knows what causes lunar swirls, but new evidence shows they may be tied to certain elevations on the moon's surface.

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Elephants give each other names — the 1st non-human animals to do so, study claims

Elephants in Kenya's Amboseli National Park appear to call to each other with individual names using low, complex "rumbles," a study has found.

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'Magical' Roman wind chime with phallus, believed to ward off evil eye, unearthed in Serbia

Phallic objects like this were common in the Roman world to ward off evil.

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The brain may interpret smells from each nostril differently

There might be an advantage to separating scent information from each nostril, a new study hints.

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Many physicists think we live in a multiverse. But they're getting a simple math rule wrong.

Our universe seems to be perfectly suited for life. But anyone who claims that's evidence of a multiverse is falling prey to a logical fallacy.

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From arsenic to urine, archaeologists find artifacts on museum shelves

A pair of archaeologists has spent the last 15 years cataloging toxic and gross artifacts moldering in museum collections.

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Scuba diver discovers 30,000 astonishingly well-preserved Roman coins off Italian coast

The well-preserved bronze coins found off the coast of Sardinia could be linked to a shipwreck.

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Why are things in space round?

Why are most planets and moons (mostly) spherical?

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Build muscle without weights for less than $25 with this discounted resistance band set

Save 29% on this five-band set with up to 50lbs of resistance, carabiner clip attachments, and ankle straps for effective home workouts.

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Which islands will become uninhabitable due to climate change first?

Climate change is raising sea levels, and many low-lying islands are at risk. But determining which communities will be first to leave is impossible to answer.

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The sun is blinding us to thousands of potentially lethal asteroids. Can scientists spot them before it's too late?

In the glare of the sun, an unknown number of near-Earth asteroids move on unseen orbits. A new generation of infrared telescopes could be our best defense against potential disaster.

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The sun may be smaller than we thought

New calculations suggest the sun is a few fractions of a percent smaller than previously estimated, and that could change how we study it.

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Space photo of the week: James Webb telescope finds a secret at the Crab Nebula's heart

The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed the most detailed image so far of the Crab Nebula, a gorgeous supernova remnant of a star that exploded 1,000 years ago.

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Can you die from laughter?

Is there any truth to the phrase "I'm dying of laughter"?

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Oxygen detected in Venus' hellish atmosphere

In a first, researchers discovered oxygen atoms on the dayside and nightside of Venus' atmosphere.

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Save $900 on this top-rated ProForm exercise bike right now at Dick’s Sporting Goods

There’s an incredible 60% discount on this studio-quality exercise bike, equipped with an HD display, virtual workouts, and a set of dumbbells.

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Scientists discover new way humans feel touch

Hair follicle cells sense touch and release chemicals that activate nearby neurons, scientists reveal.

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Denisovan DNA may increase risk of depression, schizophrenia, study suggests

A new study suggests that DNA inherited from Denisovans may put some modern humans at a greater risk of developing neuropsychiatric disorders, but more research is needed.

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Copper Age woman survived two skull surgeries up to 4,500 years ago

Multiple holes in a skull found at a burial site in Spain were the result of prehistoric surgeries.

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Best Buy has slashed $500 off of one of the best cameras around

This Canon EOS R5 is drastically reduced at Best Buy.

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Ancient Egyptian tomb was filled with magical spells to ward off snake bites

An ancient Egyptian tomb just south of Cairo was filled with magical spells intended to protect the dead from snake bites.

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Soar over ancient Rome’s temples, brothels and baths in epic new 3D reconstruction

A newly-launched 3D model of ancient Rome lets viewers experience the city as it was in its heyday in the fourth century.

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Eating meat may not have 'made us human,' contrary to popular theory

Meat-eating may not have made us human after all, say paleoanthropologists.

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Universe's oldest X-ray-spitting quasar could reveal how the biggest black holes were born

The newly identified quasar, observed 13.7 billion light-years away by the James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory, could be an example of a heavy black hole "seed" in the early universe.

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8 times fossilized human poop dropped big knowledge on us. (Number 2 will surprise you).

Here's the scoop on ancient human poop.

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'A disembodied head walking about the sea floor on its lips': Scientists finally work out what a starfish is

Scientists have discovered something strange happened to starfish over the course of their evolution, and they ended up as heads scampering around the seafloor.

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'The forbidden space meal': What happens if you need to be a cannibal on Mars?

In this book extract, Kelly and Zach Weinersmith look at cannibalism in space from a legal and culinary perspective.

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Watch rare footage of wolf hunting sea otter in Alaska at low tide

Coastal wolves in Alaska have learned to kill marine mammals, and have developed a "unique" lone hunting strategy to take down prey, scientists have said.

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Rare tumor with teeth discovered in Egyptian burial from 3,000 years ago

An ancient Egyptian woman had an ovarian tumor with teeth and was buried with a possible healing object.

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In world 1st, virus spotted attached to 2nd virus

The interaction was captured using a specialized piece of kit called a transmission electron microscope.

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This huge $49 discount takes the Lululemon Take Form yoga mat down to its lowest ever price

The Take Form is one of our top-rated yoga mats, with a grippy surface, 3D texturing for alignment, and a 5mm thickness to support your practice

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Why do leaves change color in the fall?

Plants draw on a suite of pigments to produce energy from sunlight, and in the fall, some become more obvious than others.

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Space photo of the week: A radio 'ring of fire' shows a solar eclipse as never seen before

Radio astronomers in California imaged the sun's scorching hot corona for the first time ever during a partial solar eclipse on Oct. 14.

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Leica Noctivid 10x42 review

The Leica Noctivid 10x42 binoculars are the best Leica binoculars we've tested and their stylish design coupled with optical prowess makes them an impressive buy.

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Why do people sport 4-, 6- or even 8-pack abs?

The number of washboard abs you can show is determined by your DNA, according to research.

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Remains of 2,000-year-old sheep-drawn chariot discovered near 'Terracotta Army' in China

Only the sheep's skeletons remain, but such vehicles appear in Chinese lore.

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'Spectacular' hall, likely used by Nordic Bronze Age royalty, unearthed in Germany

The massive hall was built roughly 3,000 years ago and would have been used by royalty.

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Why is the sky blue?

The sky's blueness isn't from reflecting the water. Instead, its color has to do with scattered light.

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NASA finds hidden asteroid swirling around another one

NASA's Lucy spacecraft has found a hidden asteroid "moon" swirling around the larger main belt asteroid Dinkinesh, affectionately known as Dinky.

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Which animals can recognize themselves in the mirror?

Research on whether animals can recognize themselves in the mirror began in 1970 1 and just a handful of species have since passed the test ever since.

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Incan 'Ice Maiden' who died in sacrifice 500 years ago revealed in hyper-realistic facial reconstruction

A new facial approximation brings to life an Incan girl who was killed 500 years ago as part of a sacrificial ritual.

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Build muscle at home for 58% less with this discounted Decathlon adjustable dumbbell

This beginner-friendly weight is a great way to start working out at home, and you can buy two for less the price of one before the deal ends.

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How to watch the Taurid meteor showers peak this weekend and next

The modest Northern Taurid and Southern Taurid meteor showers peak on separate days over the next week. Here's how to get the most out of the annual display of shooting stars and fireballs.

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5,000-year-old mass grave of fallen warriors in Spain shows evidence of 'sophisticated' warfare

A new analysis of a mass grave from Neolithic Spain reveals that the site wasn't a burial ground from a massacre, but of fallen warriors.

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Save over 50% on these incredible Sony headphones at Amazon

Black Friday has come early, and this Amazon deal is music to our ears.

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Save over $300 on this powerful laptop, ideal for students

Work and play in style with this HP Victus laptop.

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Circular temple dedicated to Maya serpent deity discovered in Mexico

The recently discovered temple in Mexico's Yucatán peninsula dates between A.D. 1000 and 1200.

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Pristine coral reefs discovered near Galápagos Islands are thousands of years old and teeming with life

Scientists on a 30-day expedition off the coast of Ecuador have mapped two coral reefs and two seamounts more than 1,000 feet beneath the ocean surface.

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A 'protoplanet' that created the moon may be hiding deep inside Earth

Mystery blobs in Earth's mantle may be chunks of a Mars-sized space rock that crashed into our planet 4.5 billion years ago, scientists discover.

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500-year-old lion drawing in Puerto Rican cave may have been made by an enslaved African

There were no lions in 16th-century Puerto Rico — so was the cave drawing made by someone who'd actually seen one?

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Rare type of space explosion could leave Earth uninhabitable for 'thousands of years'

New research describes how a kilonova explosion triggered by colliding neutron stars could eradicate life on Earth for thousands of years. Thankfully, the odds are incredibly low.

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