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Mysterious chunks of DNA called 'inocles' could be hiding in your mouth

Researchers have discovered giant DNA structures in oral bacteria, and data hint they could influence the function of your immune system.

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Link between Cascadia and San Andreas Fault earthquakes discovered 30 years after lost vessel stumbled across key data

Geological records hint that earthquakes at the Cascadia subduction zone might trigger the San Andreas Fault.

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What is type 5 diabetes? Newly recognized form of the disease gets name

First spotted decades ago but largely forgotten, a newly named form of diabetes stems from undernutrition and is thought to affect millions.

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'An increasing attack on water resources from multiple fronts': Scientists warn 'day zero droughts' could hit before 2030

Three-quarters of the world's drought-prone areas are at risk of extreme water shortages — known as "day zero droughts" — this century, and some could be hit before 2030.

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What if Christopher Columbus had never reached the Americas?

How would history have unfolded if Christopher Columbus had never reached the New World?

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Which planets are the youngest and oldest in our solar system?

There are a couple of ways that scientists can date planets, so which planets formed first in our solar system?

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Hidden, supercharged 'thermostat' may cause Earth to overcorrect for climate change

Rising levels of CO2 in the atmosphere may trigger a series of geological and biological processes that could ensure the next ice age arrives on time instead of being delayed, researchers say.

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Extreme weather caused more than $100 billion in damage by June — smashing US records

After damaging wildfires in LA, tornadoes and series of floods, the first six months of this year smashed multiple extreme weather records in the U.S., data show — and experts say this trend is likely to continue.

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What's the strongest muscle in the human body?

Several muscles can claim the crown, depending on how you measure strength.

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James Webb telescope may have spotted controversial 'dark stars' in the far universe

Using observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, astrophysicists have spotted what they say is compelling evidence of a new type of cosmic object called a 'dark star.'

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Some naked mole rats are designated toilet cleaners, study suggests

Naked mole rats may have specific roles, such as cleaning the toilet chamber or transporting waste, rather than being generalist helpers. The findings suggest naked-mole-rat colonies are even more complex than we thought.

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Scientists invent 'Pulse-Fi' prototype — a Wi-Fi heart rate monitor that's cheaper to set up than the best wearable devices

Engineers are in the early stages of harnessing Wi-Fi as a way to monitor heart rates, but don't expect to use your home router anytime soon.

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2,700-year-old temple with 'sacred cave' discovered in Turkey — and it may honor the 'mother goddess'

The temple may have been dedicated to a mother goddess worshipped by many cultures, including the Greeks and the Romans.

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Deadly mamba snakebites stop muscles from working — but sometimes, antivenom can send them into overdrive

Some victims of venomous mamba snakebites see their symptoms worsen after getting antivenom, displaying a different type of paralysis. A new study explores why.

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Unique gene variants in the Turkana people of Kenya may help them survive harsh desert heat

Scientists discovered genetic variants in the Turkana that help conserve water in deserts, but these variants may now raise disease risks in urban settings, early data suggest.

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Why do avocados turn brown so quickly — and are they OK to eat at that point?

Why do avocados turn brown in a flash? The answer is in the air.

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Who discovered America?

Christopher Columbus was far from the first person, and not even the first European, to reach the Americas.

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Massive system of rotating ocean currents in the North Atlantic is behaving strangely — and it may be reaching a tipping point

An analysis of clam shells suggests the North Atlantic subpolar gyre has had two periods of destabilization over the past 150 years: one around 1920 and the other from 1950 through present.

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Plate tectonics may be why Earth has life — and the key to finding life elsewhere in the universe

Emerging evidence suggests that plate tectonics, or the recycling of Earth's crust, may have begun much earlier than previously thought — and may be a big reason that our planet harbors life.

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Scientists could soon create a 'universal antivenom.' But would it save lives?

A recent study hints that we could make a universal antivenom for snakebites, but some scientists say we need something else instead.

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Don't use cannabis during pregnancy or breastfeeding, leading OBGYN group says

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that mothers abstain from cannabis use during prepregnancy, pregnancy and lactation, as research shows the drug is linked to serious health outcomes in newborns.

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The Panama Canal needs a staggering amount of water to operate. Climate change could threaten that, study warns

The vital commercial artery depends on a supply of fresh water to move ships between the two oceans. Drought conditions that were once rare could become common by the end of the century, greatly impacting the canal’s operation.

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Bering Land Bridge emerged much later than we thought it did, new study finds

The Bering Land Bridge likely didn't emerge until around 35,000 years ago, much later than was previously thought. This narrows the window of when humans could have crossed over to North America.

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Years of repeated head impacts raise CTE risk — even if they're not concussions

Years of hits in sports like football and soccer, even without concussions, can trigger neuron loss and inflammation in the brain, a study finds.

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Vlad the Impaler: The medieval prince who inspired Dracula

Vlad the Impaler was a medieval prince whose bloodthirsty acts inspired the world's most famous vampire, Bram Stoker's Dracula.

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