Science

Scientists just discovered Africa is closer to breaking apart than we thought

Eastern Africa's Turkana Rift is known both for its rich record of early human fossils and for intense volcanic activity…

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Scientists warn about golden oyster mushrooms sold in Florida markets

With its bright yellow, cushion-like caps, the golden oyster mushroom has become a favorite among home growers and food lovers.…

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Astronomers may have found a strange new kind of cosmic explosion

When very massive stars reach the ends of their lives, they explode as supernovae, scattering elements like carbon and iron…

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NASA scientist says a mysterious “fifth force” may be hiding in our solar system

Science advances by proposing ideas and then trying to prove them wrong. This process becomes especially challenging when dealing with…

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This 100 million-year-old snake had hind legs and a lost bone that changes evolution

A remarkably preserved fossil from Argentina is helping scientists sharpen the picture of how snakes evolved. The specimen belongs to…

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AI just discovered new physics in the fourth state of matter

Physicists have used a machine learning approach to reveal unexpected details about how particles interact in complex systems. Their work…

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For the first time, scientists pinpoint the brain cells behind depression

Researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Institute have discovered that two distinct types of brain cells function differently in…

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This simple fatty acid could restore failing vision

Changes in eyesight are one of the most common signs of aging. Sit in a dimly lit restaurant with someone…

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Hidden virus in your gut may be linked to colon cancer

Colorectal cancer is among the most common cancers in Western countries and remains a major cause of cancer-related deaths. While…

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These tiny dinosaur fossils fooled scientists for 20 years

A long-standing puzzle involving dozens of unusually small dinosaur fossils has finally been resolved. Specimens once believed to represent a…

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