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'Rare' metal slab found in Maryland was once part of a suit of armor worn by colonists

A mysterious scrap of metal found at a 1634 settlement in Maryland was once part of a suit of armor.

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13 treasures the ancient Egyptians buried with their dead, and what they mean

Here's why ancient Egyptians buried their dead with certain grave goods, such as the "Book of the Dead," gold tongues and scarabs.

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Can animals really smell fear in humans?

Many animals have a good sense of smell, but can they smell chemical signals that indicate a person is fearful?

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‌Wrong! X-Ray Finds That Remains Thought To Alexander The Great’s Father Is Actually His Brother ‌

Recent study disputes tomb identification, revealing Philip II of Macedon's location in Vergina.

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One-third of trans people taking testosterone may still ovulate, raising chance of pregnancy

In a small study of transgender men and gender-diverse people who take testosterone, scientists found that one-third of the participants still ovulate and could therefore potentially become pregnant.

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More than 275 million never-before-seen gene variants uncovered in US population

The newly uncovered gene variants were identified as part of an analysis of the DNA of more than 400,000 people in the U.S. who agreed to participate in the All of Us Research Program.

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CRISPR 'will provide cures for genetic diseases that were incurable before,' says renowned biochemist Virginijus Šikšnys

Live Science spoke with biochemist Virginijus Šikšnys, whose work helped establish CRISPR as a gene-editing system.

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Could allergies be 'deleted' someday?

Two studies pinpoint long-lived immune cells that "remember" allergies and likely sustain them through time.

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Giant, synchronized swarms of locusts may become more common with climate change

Locust swarms can arise from several locations at once. Research has linked these dramatic events to bouts of heavy rain and wind — and that's not good news under climate change.

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'Microbiome of death' uncovered on decomposing corpses could aid forensics

By analyzing the comings and goings of bacteria and fungi on decomposing bodies, researchers believe they can determine when a person died.

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Please don't wear the Apple Vision Pro while driving, study urges, but buying coffee with VR is an 'exciting novelty'

As Apple launched its Vision Pro headset, scientists investigated what life would be like living through the prism of a VR headset's 'passthrough' mode.

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'You cannot put people into arbitrary boxes': Psychologists critique the '5 love languages'

Experts question the love language theory's effectiveness, citing a lack of scientific evidence.

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Scientists may have accidentally found mystery magma reservoir in volcanoless region of Alaska

While tracking seismic activity on Denali, scientists stumbled upon an anomaly that could indicate the presence of magma.

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Is it possible to have too many antioxidants?

Antioxidants have long been touted as disease-fighting molecules, and it's easy to assume that the more of them you eat, the healthier you will be. But research shows that larger doses can actually be harmful.

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Chemicals in plastics and cosmetics tied to preterm birth risk

Exposure to common chemicals in plastics during pregnancy has been tied to a risk of preterm birth in a new analysis.

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'Remarkable' new algorithm could dramatically speed up web browsing

SIEVE is a new approach to web caching that's simpler and more effective than today's state-of-the-art algorithms, its creators claim — and big tech companies are taking notice.

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Can psychopaths learn to feel empathy?

People with psychopathic traits often struggle with emotional empathy, but they're usually adept at cognitive empathy and can use this to manipulate people.

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Controversial climate change study claims we'll breach 2 C before 2030

If the new study is correct, global warming is at least a decade further ahead than we thought. But other scientists say it is filled with errors and inconsistencies.

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Huge stadium-sized asteroid will make its closest approach to Earth for centuries today (Feb. 2)

A "potentially hazardous" space rock the size of a football stadium is about to reach its closest point to our planet for more than 100 years, and it won't get this close to us again for centuries more.

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“Well Preserved” DNA Of Twelve 5,500-Year-Old People’s Remains Found In Swedish Neolithic Tomb

"This differs from what we usually see in megalithic graves." The post “Well Preserved” DNA Of Twelve 5,500-Year-Old People’s Remains Found In Swedish Neolithic Tomb first appeared on Bored Panda.

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45,000-year-old bones unearthed in cave are oldest modern-human remains in Central Europe

The finding suggests that 'successive pulses of small groups' of humans replaced Neanderthals in Europe starting around 45,000 years ago.

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What's the longest solar eclipse in history? (And how does the April 2024 total eclipse compare?)

The exact same celestial geometry that will cause a total solar eclipse in North America on April 8 will produce the longest one ever, but not for another 162 years.

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Cancer sometimes triggers sudden memory loss — now we might know why

A virus-like protein made by some tumors may be the culprit behind an enigmatic neurological syndrome in cancer patients.

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How fast can piranhas eat a dog?

Piranhas have razor-sharp teeth and often travel in shoals, but can they really strip prey of its flesh in a matter of minutes?

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Is it too late to get a flu shot?

Is it ever too late in the season to get a flu shot? Here's what experts have to say.

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