Oransi AirMend AMD-150H air purifier review

Can this US-made air purifier perform well enough to compensate for its lack of smart features? | Continue reading


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Space photo of the week: James Webb telescope catches baby stars roaring to life

A new image of the Serpens Nebula captured by the James Webb Space Telescope shows that when clouds collapse to form stars, all of those stars spin in the same direction. | Continue reading


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When did humans start cooking food?

When did humans first roast food over a fire? Archaeology and biology can shed light on this mystery. | Continue reading


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Last meal of crocodile mummified in ancient Egypt revealed in CT scans 3,000 years later

Last meal of crocodile mummified in ancient Egypt revealed in CT scans 3,000 years later | Continue reading


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Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 running headphones review

We’ve tried a lot of running headphones and the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 is our favorite. | Continue reading


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Silky anteater: The tiny, boxing ball of fur

The smallest species of anteater grows to just 14 inches, including its tail — but it packs a hefty punch when threatened. | Continue reading


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These 'living computers' are made from human neurons — and you can rent one for $500 a month

In the search for less energy-hungry artificial intelligence, some scientists are exploring living computers. | Continue reading


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New ISS images showcase auroras, moon and space station in glorious photos

The moon's glow meets a stunning aurora in a new astronaut image taken from space. | Continue reading


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Do opposites really attract in relationships?

When it comes to love, the adage is that opposites attract. But does that really hold? | Continue reading


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How will the trapped Boeing Starliner astronauts perceive time after 6 months in space?

The passage of time can slow to a crawl when you're waiting, and waiting, and waiting. How will the Boeing Starliner astronauts feel time move if they have to stay in space for another 6 months? | Continue reading


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Dodos were fast and powerful, not slow and inept, definitive preserved specimen suggests

A new study has cleared up misconceptions about the extinct dodo, identifying the reference specimen for the species and showing they were fast and powerful. | Continue reading


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Auroras headed to the US again in aftermath of gargantuan 'X-class' solar flare

Auroras may once again be visible in northern parts of the U.S. this weekend as Earth braces for impact from a powerful coronal mass ejection. | Continue reading


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Scientists finally explain MIS-C, the rare post-COVID sydrome seen in kids

MIS-C, a rare post-COVID inflammatory syndrome in children, may be triggered when the immune system mistakes its own proteins for those of the virus. | Continue reading


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Largest animal genome sequenced — and just 1 chromosome is the size of the entire human genome

Scientists sequenced the largest known animal genome in a species of lungfish — ancient fish that breathe air. | Continue reading


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Colossal X-class solar flare erupts from 'rule-breaking' sunspot — and Earth is in the firing line

A 'rule-breaking' sunspot has fired off an extremely powerful X-class solar flare, launching a CME toward Earth that could bring vibrant weekend auroras. | Continue reading


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Suunto Race GPS sports watch review

Will Suunto's Race push your sporting performance and help you reach personal bests like they claim? We think so. | Continue reading


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ChatGPT is truly awful at diagnosing medical conditions

The large language model gets medical calls wrong more often than not. | Continue reading


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'Golden spike' showing the moment Earth turned into a giant snowball discovered in ancient Scottish rocks

Geological evidence of the transition when Earth was plunged into a planetary-wide deep-freeze discovered in ancient Scottish rocks. | Continue reading


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Pompeii victims died in 'extreme agony,' 2 newfound skeletons reveal

Archaeologists have found the skeletons of a man and a woman, along with their valuables, in a room in Pompeii. | Continue reading


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Sweden reports 1st case of deadlier mpox outside Africa

Following the WHO's declaration that the mpox outbreak in Africa is a global health emergency, Sweden reported its first case of a deadlier clade of the virus. | Continue reading


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CRISPR could be used to treat UTIs, early trial hints

Scientists are testing a "genetically enhanced bacteriophage cocktail" as a treatment for urinary tract infections. | Continue reading


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Earth’s days were once 2 hours longer — and that may have triggered one of the biggest evolutionary explosions in history, study suggests

The moon was once thousands of miles farther away than it is now, and Earth's days were 2.2 hours longer, a new study finds. | Continue reading


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Massive medieval coin hoard worth 'about 150 sheep' discovered in Germany's Black Forest

More than 1,500 medieval silver coins were unearthed in the Black Forest region of Germany. | Continue reading


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Dinosaur-killing asteroid was a rare rock from beyond Jupiter, new study reveals

Scientists have uncovered the "genetic fingerprint" of the dinosaur-killing Chicxulub impactor, potentially revealing the fateful rock's origins in the outer reaches of our solar system. | Continue reading


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Bleak photo of polar bear with plastic in its jaws in the remote Arctic shows pollution's 'pervasive grip'

Image of polar bear with plastic hanging from its mouth shortlisted for Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024 award. | Continue reading


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Crocodile 'fingerprints' may reveal Australia's deadly, hidden predators

Crocodile attacks in Australia have risen since conservation measures helped their numbers skyrocket. Now, scientists are harnessing their environmental DNA to find these predators before they strike. | Continue reading


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Watch heartbreaking footage of humpback whale with missing tail in Washington state

Drone captures footage of a humpback whale missing its tail fluke — an injury suspected to be from long-term entanglement in fishing gear. | Continue reading


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Life's Little Mysteries: Science questions, answered

The world can be a pretty mysterious place, but scientific questions need scientific answers. | Continue reading


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World's fastest charger can fully power up your smartphone in under 5 minutes

New record-breaking fast-charging technology can power up your smartphone battery quicker than you can write an email. | Continue reading


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1st 'blue supermoon' of 2024 rises Monday: How to see the 'Sturgeon Moon' at its biggest and best

The year's first supermoon is also the third full moon in a summer that includes four, making it a 'blue supermoon'. Here's how to see August's full Sturgeon Moon rise. | Continue reading


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Climate change may allow the Earth’s oldest, tiniest creatures to dominate — and that's seriously bad news

Creatures that existed billions of years before plants and animals poised to become dangerous climate change winners. | Continue reading


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James Webb telescope detects signs of rust on priceless, metal-rich asteroid Psyche

A new James Webb Space Telescope analysis of the giant, metal-rich asteroid Psyche reveals signs of hydration in the form of rust. This could help pin down the mysterious rock's origins. | Continue reading


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3,000-year-old goddess figurine found in an Italian lake still bears the handprints of its maker

Archaeologists think the figurine was a homemade representation of an ancient goddess. | Continue reading


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BREAKING: WHO declares mpox outbreak in Africa an international emergency

The World Health Organization says the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa requires a coordinated international effort to subdue. | Continue reading


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Rare Roman-era silver ingots depicting Constantine the Great seized from alleged black-market sale

A man allegedly tried to illegally sell three rare Roman-era silver ingots that his great-grandmother reportedly found in her garden years ago. | Continue reading


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NASA delays Boeing Starliner return flight again amid 'major discussion' about astronaut safety

NASA has once again pushed back the deadline for when the troubled Boeing Starliner spacecraft must leave the International Space Station. The agency expects to be ready to conduct a flight readiness review as soon as the end of next week. | Continue reading


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Mpox outbreak in Africa could swell into a pandemic — here's how we stop it

Getting the mpox outbreak in Africa under control will be a challenge, but there are tools available to do it. | Continue reading


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Perseid meteor shower rains 'shooting stars' over Stonehenge in glorious astrophotography image

A UK-based astrophotographer captured this stunning composite image of the Perseid meteor shower raining "shooting stars" over Stonehenge. | Continue reading


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Stonehenge's 13,200-pound Altar Stone originated in northeastern Scotland, more than 450 miles away

Researchers analyzed Stonehenge's Altar Stone and determined that its chemical makeup is similar to that of stones found in northeastern Scotland. | Continue reading


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Chinese rocket breaks apart after megaconstellation launch, creating cloud of space junk

On Aug. 7, a Chinese rocket broke apart in space, creating more than 300 new pieces of trackable debris. | Continue reading


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Tesla primed to sell AI-powered humanoid robots alongside its EVs in 2025. But will they be any good?

Telsa's Optimus humanoid robot will be among the first such machines to flood our lives when it launches next year, with more set to follow. | Continue reading


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These nearby star systems could be good targets in the search for alien life

NASA's Chandra X-ray space telescope has created a 3-D map of nearby stars that may help astronomers search for alien planets with the potential for life. | Continue reading


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Nearly half of global dementia cases could be delayed or prevented, scientists say

In a new study, scientists have identified 14 modifiable risk factors that boost dementia rates, but could be addressed. | Continue reading


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'Sloth virus' reported in Europe for 1st time — but what is it?

The Oropouche virus, which some media outlets are calling a "sloth virus," has been seen in European travelers returning home from the Americas. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 2 months ago

Huge mammoth tusk discovered sticking out of Mississippi streambed

An amateur fossil hunter in Mississippi found the first known fossil in the region from a mammoth — a well-preserved tusk that weighed about 600 pounds (270 kilograms). | Continue reading


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1-in-100 million 'cotton candy' lobster caught off New Hampshire alive and well at aquarium

A beautiful and rare "cotton candy" lobster caught in New Hampshire may be due to a combination of genetics and diet. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 2 months ago

My favorite smartwatch I tested this year is now at its lowest-ever price

The Amazfit Balance is now 15% off at Amazon and the cheapest it has ever been. | Continue reading


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Rat poison is ripping through the food chain, threatening predators at the very top

Rat poison detected in around a third of wild mammal carnivores — including those that don't normally eat rodents, such as mountain lions and gray wolves. | Continue reading


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