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Whale with broken back spotted near Mexico after suspected ship collision will likely die

A humpback whale off Baja California Sur with a deformed spine was likely hit by a ship and the injury will probably be fatal, an expert told Live Science.

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The 1st Americans may have arrived by a sea ice 'highway'

During the last ice age, the first people to reach the Americas may have traveled from Asia along a sea ice "highway."

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'This is unlikely to be an isolated event': 1st polar bear death from bird flu spells trouble for species

Bird flu could be another blow for polar bear populations that are already at risk from climate change.

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Fossils locked away for 1.75 billion years hold clues about key moment in Earth's history

Fossils from Australia provide the first direct evidence that photosynthesis was happening at least 1.75 billion years ago.

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Why does poop smell bad?

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2,000-year-old 'celestial calendar' discovered in ancient Chinese tomb

Archaeologists in China have unearthed a mysterious set of rectangular wooden pieces linked to an ancient astronomical calendar.

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Earth's core wobbles every 8.5 years, new study suggests

Earth's core isn't exactly aligned with its mantle, which results in a cyclical wobble, new research finds.

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Why does the moon sometimes have a 'halo'?

The moon's halo is always 22 degrees wide in the night sky when it appears. So what causes it?

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Nanotyrannus vs. T. rex saga continues: Controversial study 'doesn't settle the question at all'

A new study of long-debated dinosaur fossils has found growth patterns inconsistent with those of T. rex, suggesting the bones belong to a distinct species, but other experts aren't convinced.

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Why is it called 'morning sickness' if it can happen any time of day?

Pregnancy sickness can happen at any time of day or night, but its symptoms can often be worse in the morning.

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What's the farthest place the Vikings reached?

The Vikings reached as far west as Newfoundland, but did they also venture into Africa, the Middle East and Asia?

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Why was the name 'Brontosaurus' brought back from the dead?

The dinosaur Brontosaurus was canceled but then resurrected. What happened?

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8 asteroid discoveries that rocked our world in 2023

This year was one of the biggest ever for asteroid science, with NASA's triumphant return from asteroid Bennu, the grand reveal of organic molecules from asteroid Ryugu, a close look at the gory aftermath of an asteroid collision, and more.

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Why is snot sticky?

The glue-like mucus in your nose plays an important role in your immune system.

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Our 10 most-read health stories of 2023

Live Science's most-read health stories from 2023 feature Neanderthal DNA, harrowing medical case reports and curious new research findings.

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10 things we learned about our human ancestors in 2023

Findings about our human ancestors continue to surprise us, especially those from 2023.

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Earth's core wobbles every 8.5 years, new study suggests

Earth's core isn't exactly aligned with its mantle, which results in a cyclical wobble, new research finds.

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Editor's pick: The top space stories of 2023

Aliens made headlines in 2023, but are we really any closer to finding life beyond Earth? A recap of the best new evidence, and other remarkable stories from the year in space.

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10 controversies that 'broke' science in 2023

Get the popcorn ready as we wrap up this year's most hotly debated science stories.

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Why do wrinkles form?

Wrinkles are caused by a loss of structural components in the skin, but what drives this process?

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Live Science's top investigative stories of 2023

In 2023, Live Science reporters took a deeper look into the first Americans, killer whales and the sun's explosive peak.

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Do ears and noses get bigger with age?

Ears and noses do increase in size as we get older, but it's due to how aging affects our tissues, rather than the growth of new tissue.

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Drug could reduce need for insulin in type 1 diabetes, early trial hints

An early trial suggests that a drug commonly used for rheumatoid arthritis could reduce type 1 diabetics' reliance on insulin, but questions remain.

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