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6 distinct forms of depression identified by AI in brain study

A new analysis of the brains of 800 people has revealed that there may be six distinct types of depression, with potential implications for treatment.

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'Reverse Turing test' asks AI agents to spot a human imposter — you'll never guess how they figure it out

Four AI models uncovered a human interloper in a startling viral video. But what can it teach us about intelligence?

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Royal tomb in Benin has traces of human blood on its walls, hinting at human sacrifice, study finds

Researchers examining the wall of a ceremonial tomb in Benin found proteins that could have come only from human blood.

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Gulf Stream's fate to be decided by climate 'tug-of-war'

New research suggests that runoff from the Greenland Ice Sheet could prevent icebergs from disrupting key ocean currents. But some scientists have cautioned that other factors may be at play.

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Long-lost Assyrian military camp devastated by 'the angel of the Lord' finally found, scientist claims

Has a scholar located two Assyrian military camps mentioned in the Hebrew bible?

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Does the brain flush out toxins while you sleep?

As we sleep, the brain rids itself of waste built up throughout the day. But how?

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Newly deciphered papyrus describes 'miracle' performed by 5-year-old Jesus

A manuscript written in the fourth or fifth century describes how Jesus brought clay birds to life as a child.

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Orcas are eating sharks in the Gulf of California — and it may be happening more than we think, experts say

Records of orcas hunting sharks in the Gulf of California are on the rise, as experts say we may have underestimated how much this happens.

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Have days on Earth always been 24 hours?

Earth's day used to be five hours shorter, and it's predicted to continue lengthening over time.

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Why does the sun make people sneeze?

People who sneeze in bright lights, like the sun, may have autosomal dominant compelling helio-ophthalmic outburst syndrome, or ACHOO.

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Melatonin may stave off age-related vision loss, study hints

A large new analysis has tied the use of supplemental melatonin to a lower risk of developing one of the most common age-related causes of vision loss.

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Florida shark attacks caused by heat, not scary orcas, experts say

People had linked recent shark attacks in the Florida panhandle to orca activity in the Gulf. But a combination of dry weather and heat was the real driving force.

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Gen Xers will have higher cancer rates than boomers, study forecasts

A new modeling study predicts that cancer rates in people over 60 may be rising among successive generations.

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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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