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Why is the blue-ringed octopus so deadly?

The blue-ringed octopus is by far the most venomous octopus.

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Who were the Huns, the nomadic horse warriors who invaded ancient Europe?

The Huns were nomadic horse warriors, originally from Asia, who invaded Europe in the late fourth century A.D. and carved out an empire that stretched from Asia to Europe.

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'Epigenetic memory' may help explain why PCOS tends to run in families

New research suggests how PCOS may be partly inherited through "epigenetic memory," offering insight into why the condition tends to run in families.

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Scientists grow mini amniotic sacs in the lab using stem cells

A newly created cell model of the amniotic sac could reveal new insights into early pregnancy, as well as generate helpful products for medical use.

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Experimental treatment for high cholesterol edits DNA in the body to reduce LDL

An experimental treatment called VERVE-102 lowers the amount of "bad" cholesterol in the blood of people with specific cholesterol-raising conditions.

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Man in Australia dies of rare, rabies-like disease

A man in New South Wales was exposed to a rare relative of the rabies virus and died of the resulting infection. His was only the fourth case of the disease ever documented.

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Earliest evidence of humans catching disease from animals dates to 6,500 years ago

By analyzing ancient DNA, scientists determined when, where and how our ancestors got sick from infectious diseases.

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Astronomers are racing to study our solar system's newest 'interstellar visitor.' Here's why.

Astronomers have been given the rare opportunity to study an extrasolar object after the recent discovery of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. Experts tell Live Science how they are planning to observe the cosmic visitor.

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Antarctic sea ice collapse linked to a mysterious spike in ocean salt

Satellite imagery has revealed a yet-to-be-explained rise in the Southern Ocean's salinity. It could be a key factor in the decline of the region's sea ice.

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Collapse of key Atlantic currents may be held off by newly-discovered back-up system, study finds

Rising temperatures in the North Atlantic are slowing vital currents, but a new process in the Arctic could save the day, scientists say.

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Parker Solar Probe captures closest-ever photos of the sun during record-breaking flight

During a record-smashing flight through the sun’s corona in Dec. 2024, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe captured the closest-ever images of our home star. Now, NASA has finally revealed what the daredevil probe saw.

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140,000-year-old child's skull may have been part modern human, part Neanderthal — but not everyone is convinced

A child buried in the world's oldest human cemetery had both modern human (Homo sapiens) and Neanderthal characteristics, suggesting she was a hybrid, according to a new study. However, not everyone is convinced the study's findings are definitive.

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A dangerous condition that can cause seizures, coma and death could rise dramatically as the climate warms

Researchers are uncovering a link between rising temperatures and hyponatremia, a condition caused by a dangerous decline in sodium in the body.

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Texas flood devastation revealed in before-and-after satellite images

Satellites have captured before-and-after images of the devastating floods in Texas, highlighting a trail of devastation on the Guadalupe River.

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1,600-year-old tomb of Maya city's first ruler unearthed in Belize

Archaeologists have discovered the tomb of the Maya king who founded the city of Caracol in what is now Belize.

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Scientists discover that mysterious giant structures beneath the North Sea seemingly defy what we know about geology

Giant mounds of sand discovered beneath the North Sea off Norway may scramble what we know about a key geological process.

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Earth just had a freakishly short day, but the fastest day of the year is yet to come

July 9 was unusually short thanks to changes in how fast the Earth is spinning. But two other days this summer are expected to be even shorter.

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Severed bow of US warship blown off by Japanese torpedo finally found in South Pacific

More than 180 lives were lost in the WWII attack, but the U.S. ship stayed afloat.

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Scientist's cat helps discover a rare virus — yet again

Pepper the cat, whose owner works at the University of Florida, gathered a specimen containing a never-before-seen virus for the second time.

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Stunning facial reconstructions of 'hobbit,' Neanderthal and Homo erectus bring human relatives to life

A new documentary brings early human history to life with a "scientifically accurate" collection of hyper-real 3D models.

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Mystery of Mars' missing water could be solved by the planet's tipsy tilt

Mars has lost immense amounts of water over it lifetime, and scientists aren't sure exactly how. New research hints that the planet's violently varying tilt may be a key factor.

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3I/ATLAS: Everything you need to know about the new 'interstellar visitor' shooting through the solar system

Astronomers have spotted a new interstellar object — the third of its kind ever seen — shooting towards us through the solar system. Here's everything you need to know about 3I/ATLAS.

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'Alpha male' primates are rare, with females about as likely to dominate the opposite sex, study finds

Researchers have found that clear-cut male dominance is rare in primates, with both sexes capable of reigning supreme depending on the circumstances.

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