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Can you die from laughter?

Is there any truth to the phrase "I'm dying of laughter"?

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Denisovan DNA may increase risk of depression, schizophrenia, study suggests

A new study suggests that DNA inherited from Denisovans may put some modern humans at a greater risk of developing neuropsychiatric disorders, but more research is needed.

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What causes spotting between periods?

There are a number of possible reasons for bleeding between periods, including hormonal changes, infections and certain medical conditions.

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Headless skeletons in China represent the largest known headhunting massacre from Neolithic Asia

Headless skeletons from a 4,100-year-old massacre in China are from victims of the largest known 'headhunt' from Neolithic Asia.

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Chimps use military tactic only ever seen in humans before

Scientists have discovered that chimps living in Côte d'Ivoire carry out surveillance on each other to avoid or incite conflict — much like in human military operations.

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Head lice invaded the Americas alongside the 1st humans

A genetic analysis of head lice that have evolved in tandem with humans has revealed two distinct groups of lice that merged in the Americas as a result of Asian and European migrations.

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Soar over ancient Rome's temples, brothels and baths in epic new 3D reconstruction

A newly-launched 3D model of ancient Rome lets viewers experience the city as it was in its heyday in the fourth century.

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3D map plots human brain-cell 'antennae' in exquisite detail

A new map of 56,000 cells in the outer layer of the human brain could inform research into a whole class of diseases.

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Weathered face of 'old man' Neanderthal comes to life in amazing new facial reconstruction

A new facial reconstruction depicts a Neanderthal whose skeleton was found by priests in a French cave.

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Rare tumor with teeth discovered in Egyptian burial from 3,000 years ago

An ancient Egyptian woman had an ovarian tumor with teeth and was buried with a possible healing object.

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Do redheads really need more anesthesia?

Redheads are said to experience pain differently than other people and require higher doses of pain medications, depending on the drug used. Why?

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Why do leaves change color in the fall?

Plants draw on a suite of pigments to produce energy from sunlight, and in the fall, some become more obvious than others.

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Sphinx may have been built from a natural rock feature eroded by wind, study claims

It's possible that wind erosion made a rock feature in ancient Egypt look something like a sphinx, and then the Egyptians further refined it into the iconic monument.

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Science news this week: The many faces of cats and an impending solar maximum

Nov. 5, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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Why do people sport 4-, 6- or even 8-pack abs?

The number of washboard abs you can show is determined by your DNA, according to research.

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'Yeti hair' found in Himalayas is actually from a horse, BBC series reveals

DNA from a supposed Abominable Snowman actually came from a horse, but that doesn't mean stories of the Yeti passed on by local people aren't important.

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Why is the sky blue?

The sky's blueness isn't from reflecting the water. Instead, its color has to do with scattered light.

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Which animals can recognize themselves in the mirror?

Research on whether animals can recognize themselves in the mirror began in 1970 1 and just a handful of species have since passed the test ever since.

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5,000-year-old mass grave of fallen warriors in Spain shows evidence of 'sophisticated' warfare

A new analysis of a mass grave from Neolithic Spain reveals that the site wasn't a burial ground from a massacre, but of fallen warriors.

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What causes metal allergies?

The symptoms of a metal allergy can vary in severity, but why do they happen?

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500-year-old lion drawing in Puerto Rican cave may have been made by an enslaved African

There were no lions in 16th-century Puerto Rico — so was the cave drawing made by someone who'd actually seen one?

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Do traditional Chinese herbs actually 'heal'? This tool aims to find out.

A new tool may be able to predict the effectiveness of herbs used in traditional Chinese medicines — but what do experts think of its assessments?

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Haunting 'mermaid' mummy from Japan is a gruesome monkey-fish hybrid with 'dragon claws,' new scans reveal

Scientists have scanned the mummified remains of a supposed "mermaid" from Japan. The initial results suggest it is a horrifying mix of fish, monkey and lizard parts.

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10 weird things that happen during a solar eclipse

Eclipses can be strange. Here are some of the weird things you can expect to experience during the April 8 total eclipse.

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How many planets are in the universe?

We currently know of more than 5,800 planets beyond the solar system, but we've only found the tiniest fraction of the exoplanets that astronomers think lie elsewhere in the universe.

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