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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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What are the three-eyed ‘dinosaur shrimp’ resurfacing after Burning Man?

These curious critters were awoken in the Nevada desert after intense flooding upended Burning Man 2023. Here’s what you need to know about them

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Prepare for tick season: What to know about bites, removing ticks and tick-borne diseases

Knowing how to prevent and safely treat tick bites can help reduce your risk of developing tick-borne infectious diseases, such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

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Human and ape ancestors arose in Europe, not in Africa, controversial study claims

A newly described fossil suggests that the ancestor of humans and apes arose in Europe, not in Africa.

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New antibiotic that slays superbugs discovered in 'dark matter' microbes from North Carolina soil

Deadly superbugs are unlikely to develop resistance to a new antibiotic produced by bacteria, scientists say.

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How old are the Egyptian pyramids?

And why did the ancient Egyptians build pyramids in the first place?

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3,000-year-old mummified bees are so well preserved, scientists can see the flowers the insects ate

The bees were preserved well enough for researchers to make out small features, like their legs and antennae.

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New blood test could make preeclampsia easier to predict, early study suggests

A blood test looks at "chemical tags" on top of DNA to predict how likely a person is to develop preeclampsia.

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See the likeness of Bonnie Prince Charlie, who led Scottish clan uprising against the British crown

The new look of Charles Edward Stuart as a young man is based on forensic studies of his death masks.

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Why does paper tear more easily when it's wet?

Paper gets flimsy when wet due to its chemical structure, primarily its hydrogen bonds.

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Did the ancient Egyptians really marry their siblings and children?

Ramesses II married his daughter and Cleopatra VII married her brother, but how common was marriage within royal and commoner families?

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Newly discovered black hole 'speed limit' hints at new laws of physics

When supermassive black holes barrel toward collision, they can reach speeds of up to 1/10th the speed of light, new research suggests.

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The biggest hunt for the Loch Ness Monster in 50 years is about to begin

A visitor attraction in Scotland is enlisting the help of volunteers to search for Nessie, but it's unlikely to yield a monster discovery.

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The human Y chromosome has finally been fully sequenced, 20 years after the 1st draft

One of the smallest chromosomes in humans, the male sex chromosome is the final one to be fully sequenced.

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Blood-red walls of Roman amphitheater unearthed near 'Armageddon' in Israel

Ground-penetrating radar is revealing the secrets of a Roman legion camp near Tel Megiddo, including the ancient camp's amphitheater for combat training.

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Newly discovered black hole 'speed limit' hints at new laws of physics

When supermassive black holes barrel toward collision, they can reach speeds of up to 1/10th the speed of light, new research suggests.

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Rare gold coins and cremated infants were possible sacrificial gifts to the ancient gods of Carthage

Five gold coins unearthed from a temple in ancient Carthage depict the goddess Tanit and were likely left by wealthy worshippers alongside burials as an offering to deities.

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Unknown 'anatomically modern human lineage' discovered from 40,000-year-old hip bone

Fossil found in France is not quite modern human and not quite Neanderthal.

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Invasive yellow-legged hornets spotted in US for 1st time

The invasive yellow-legged hornet, which preys on honey bees, has been spotted in Georgia for the first time.

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Should you really pee on a jellyfish sting?

Is it fact or folklore that peeing on a jellyfish sting is a good way to treat it?

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China's rover maps 1,000 feet of hidden 'structures' deep below the dark side of the moon

Scientists were able to visualize the upper 1,000 feet of the moon's surface for the first time. Their results reveal billions of years of previously hidden lunar history.

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Can hot drinks help you cool down?

It may sound counterintuitive, but can a steaming drink cool you down on a scorching day?

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7 rules that explain Earth's most extreme animal shapes and sizes

Nature has a few rules to help explain the extreme shapes and sizes we see in the animal kingdom.

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What is the hottest place in the universe?

The hottest spot in the universe may well be near the edges of a supermassive black hole.

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Plantation slavery was invented on this tiny African island, according to archaeologists

A 16th-century sugar estate on the tiny African island of São Tomé is the earliest known example of plantation slavery.

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