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5 space discoveries that scientists are struggling to explain

From "runaway" black holes shooting across the cosmos to secret planets in our own backyard, space is overrun with mysterious objects that scientists are clamoring to explain. Here are five of the strangest sights in the universe, as well as their possible origins.

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8 strange objects that could be hiding in the outer solar system

The outer solar system is a vast and mysterious place that could be harboring hidden objects we know almost nothing about — from the elusive Planet Nine and baby black holes to interstellar visitors and "planet killer" asteroids.

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How long would it take to reach Planet 9, if we ever find it?

Some experts believe that the solar system's hypothetical ninth planet could be just a few years away from being discovered. If this is the case, how long would it take for humans to send probes to the elusive world?

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Planet Nine: Is the search for this elusive world nearly over?

Astronomers have been scouring the outer solar system for signs of a hypothetical ninth planet for almost a decade, without success. However, we may finally be on the cusp of finding it, experts say.

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New RSV shots tied to rare nervous system disorder — should you worry?

There's been some reports of Guillain-Barré syndrome in older adults who got the vaccines. But health officials still recommend that this population get the shots, in consultation with their doctors.

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Immunotherapy to treat cancer gave rise to 2nd cancer in extremely rare case

Although very rare, past reports show some cancer patients may develop secondary cancers following lifesaving CAR T-cell therapy.

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1,600-year-old Hun burial in Poland contains 2 boys, including one with a deformed skull

Archaeologists in Poland used DNA to identify a double burial that contained the skeletons of two boys who were unrelated.

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DNA from dozens of human skeletons unravels history of malaria

Malaria is often considered a tropical disease, but data hidden in historical human remains has shed new light on the parasite's world travels.

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New antivenom invented for black widow spider bites

A new type of antivenom that contains human antibodies could more safely and effectively treat European black widow spider bites.

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4,000-year-old 'Seahenge' in UK was built to 'extend summer,' archaeologist suggests

The construction of the monument and another beside it more than 4,000 years ago corresponds to a time of bitter cold.

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The speed of sound on Mars is constantly changing, bizarre study finds

New research shows that the speed of sound on Mars varies considerably by location and temperature. The findings could help scientists understand sounds picked up by Martian rovers, as well as make future crewed ventures safer.

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What's the difference between a rock and a mineral?

Rocks and minerals are closely related, but there are fundamental differences between the two.

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Epidurals may lower risk of complications after birth, study hints

Getting an epidural during labor was linked to a 35% reduction in severe maternal health complications in a new study, with even higher protective effects in people with preterm births.

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What could aliens look like?

The search for alien life is one of humanity's greatest missions, but it may look nothing like anything we've seen on Earth.

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Neanderthals and humans interbred 47,000 years ago for nearly 7,000 years, research suggests

DNA from prehistoric and modern-day people suggests that humans interbred with Neanderthals 47,000 years ago for a period lasting 6,800 years.

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Bear vs tiger: Watch 2 of nature's heavyweights face off in the wild in India

Visitors at a tiger reserve in India recently filmed an encounter between a tigress and a bear, with the bear charging after the tigress but deciding at the last minute it was not worth the fight.

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Vivid nightmares precede lupus diagnosis by over a year in some patients

Some lupus patients report having nightmares just before a flare, and of these, some report starting to have bad dreams long before their actual lupus diagnosis.

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Quantum internet breakthrough after 'quantum data' transmitted through standard fiber optic cable for 1st time

The study used a specialized photon source to transmit, store and retrieve quantum data, a major component of quantum data transmission.

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Scientists pinpoint likely origin of stuttering in the brain

Disruptions to a single network in the brain may be responsible for stuttering, new research suggests.

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Humans didn't domesticate horses until 4,200 years ago — a millennium later than thought

Ancient DNA of nearly 500 horses reveals that humans didn't domesticate them until 2200 B.C., 1,000 years later than we previously thought.

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What is the 3-body problem, and is it really unsolvable?

The three-body problem is a physics conundrum that has boggled scientists since Isaac Newton's day. But what is it, why is it so hard to solve and is the sci-fi series of the same name really possible?

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Which way does Earth spin? What about the other planets?

While Earth spins in the same direction as the sun, that's not the case for every planet in the solar system.

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'Racism is a global public health crisis': Author Layal Liverpool says racist ideas still pervade medicine, and that hurts all of us

In a new book, Layal Liverpool discusses how addressing racial biases in medicine and upending ideas like the "inferior Black pelvis" will lead to a healthier world.

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The brain can store nearly 10 times more data than previously thought, study confirms

Scientists harnessed a new method to precisely measure the amount of information the brain can store, and it could help advance our understanding of learning.

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Stunning 'parade of planets' image shows 6 worlds aligned over Earth

A stunning photo of the recent "parade of planets" shows Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune in alignment over Earth. It was captured from the U.K. on June 1.

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