Massive Martian 'dust devil' filmed by NASA's Perseverance rover is 5 times taller than the Empire State Building

The Perseverance rover has captured footage of an unusually large twister, or "dust devil," moving across the Martian landscape. Based on images of the swirling storm, researchers estimate that it could be more than a mile tall. | Continue reading


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Giant never-before-seen long-necked 'titan' dinosaur unearthed in Europe

The newly identified titanosaur, Garumbatitan morellensis, roamed what is now Spain around 122 million years ago. The unusual shape of some of its bones could hold clues about the evolutionary history of a unique group of sauropods. | Continue reading


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Why do you get dizzy if you stand up too fast?

It's normal for you to occasionally get dizzy and for your vision to go dark when you stand up, but it can sometimes be a sign of a chronic health condition. | Continue reading


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15 Mars objects that look like signs of life (but aren't)

From Martian 'faces' to blueberries and bears, the Red Planet has long tricked human minds into seeing signs of life that aren't there. | Continue reading


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Limited-time deal — save $140 on the high-end Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar smartwatch

Get your hands on the Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar for $659 at Amazon. It features stand-out battery life and stacks of useful features. | Continue reading


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Amazon's Echo Pop is reduced again, now to under $20

Save big on Amazon's latest small smart speaker. | Continue reading


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We love the Echelon Connect EX-5s exercise bike — today it's just $999

The highly-rated Echelon Connect EX-5s exercise bike is available for less than $1,000 at Amazon — a 33% saving! | Continue reading


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An incorrect version of 'Prayer of David' discovered at 'Little Castle' in West Bank

A 1,500-year-old text recording a section of Psalm 86 — also known as "A prayer of David" — has been discovered in what was a monastery in the West Bank. | Continue reading


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Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to three scientists who glimpsed the inner world of atoms with tiny light pulses

The trio devised methods for creating the tiniest slices of light. | Continue reading


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100-year-old origin theory of Stonehenge's iconic Altar Stone could be wrong, scientists say

A new analysis of the Altar Stone at Stonehenge suggests it may have come from as far north as Scotland, allowing for "creative thinking" about its archaeological significance. | Continue reading


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2,300-year-old grave in Israel contains remains of Greek courtesan who may have accompanied Alexander the Great's army

Human remains buried with a 2,300-year-old bronze mirror in Israel may be the first ever found of an ancient Greek courtesan who accompanied the Hellenistic armies on their campaigns. | Continue reading


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Psychedelics rapidly change the brain. Here's how.

New research hints at how psychedelics trigger rapid, lasting change at the neuronal level. | Continue reading


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Nikon Prostaff P7 10x42 binoculars review

High-quality roof prism binoculars, the Nikon Prostaff P7s are just right for frequent observers who want all-round performance and build without a huge price tag. | Continue reading


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Inexpensive new malaria vaccine is a 'vital tool' to protect tens of millions of people

The World Health Organization has recommended the use of a malaria vaccine called Matrix-M, which is anticipated to boost the vaccine supply. | Continue reading


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8 pre-Inca mummies and artifacts unearthed just beneath the streets of Lima, Peru

While installing new gas lines in Peru, workers unearthed nearly a dozen pre-Inca mummies buried alongside a variety of artifacts. | Continue reading


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Watch Chinese astronauts light a spherical fire in risky open-flame experiment on Tiangong space station

Chinese astronauts lit a match while filming a lecture aboard the Tiangong Space Station, creating a spherical open flame that would be forbidden aboard the ISS. | Continue reading


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Nobel Prize in medicine goes to scientists who paved the way for COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

Katalin Karikó and Dr. Drew Weissman won the 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for their work on mRNA vaccines. | Continue reading


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Save $60 on the Sony WH-1000XM4B headphones at Amazon

These highly-rated headphones are under $300 with this sale. | Continue reading


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On Cloudboom Echo 3 running shoes review

On's Cloudboom Echo 3 are ideal for runners trying their first pair of carbons, though they have a hefty price tag, underfoot firmness and limited mileage. | Continue reading


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Which foods make the smelliest farts?

Gastroenterologists describe the factors that go into passing gas and which foods make farts smell. | Continue reading


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'Significant and unexpected': Dying star spits out a sun's worth of mass just before going supernova

A supernova, pinpointed by amateur astronomers, could reveal unexpected new steps in the deaths of massive stars. | Continue reading


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Viruses lurking in giraffe and lemur poop could lead to new antibacterial drugs, scientists say

Scientists uncovered viruses that infect bacteria, called bacteriophages, in animal poop and are testing whether they could work as antibiotics. | Continue reading


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Science news this week: James Webb telescope discoveries and an inverse vaccine

Oct. 1, 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. | Continue reading


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Superbugs are on the rise. How can we prevent antibiotics from becoming obsolete?

Improving our "stewardship" of antibiotics is key to preventing bacteria from gaining resistance to the essential drugs. | Continue reading


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Dangerous 'superbugs' are a growing threat, and antibiotics can't stop their rise. What can?

Drug-resistant bacteria are a growing threat to public health, but standard antibiotics can't stop them. What can? | Continue reading


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Why are rare earth elements so rare?

There are 17 rare earth elements on the periodic table, but a better name for them would be the "troublesome earths." Here's why. | Continue reading


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'They seemed primed to take over': How the Great Dying doomed the 'beast tooth' and set the stage for the dawn of the dinosaurs

"Much as we can only wonder today what knowledge was lost in the ransacking of the Library of Alexandria, we can also ponder what sort of magnificent creatures born of the Cambrian explosion were lost." | Continue reading


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Electrifying time-lapse video shows neurons shooting across the inside of a chick embryo

An striking video of developing neurons won the 2023 Nikon Small World in Motion Video Competition. | Continue reading


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Green-banded broodsac: The brain-hijacking parasite that creates disco zombie snails

This parasitic worm crawls into the eyestalks of snails, takes over its brain then pulsates to make the mollusk look like a dancing caterpillar. | Continue reading


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Space photo of the week: Hubble spies a spectacular galaxy crash

Arp 107 hosts a special spiraling 'Seyfert' galaxy connected to a smaller galaxy by a 'bridge' of dust and gas. | Continue reading


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Why is fish so smelly?

Fish smell is from degrading lipids and bacterial reactions that increase in potency over time. | Continue reading


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Mysterious and 'beautifully carved' life-size camel carvings discovered in Saudi Arabian desert

Life-size carvings of camels have been found in the Saudi Arabian desert, but archaeologists aren't sure who created them and when. | Continue reading


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Prenatal RSV vaccine protects newborns from the virus, CDC says

The CDC recommends a newly approved RSV vaccine be given during the last trimester of pregnancy to protect newborns. | Continue reading


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Scientists investigate mysterious case of orca that swallowed 7 sea otters whole

The female orca was found far from her normal hunting ground with six whole sea otters in its stomach and one lodged between its oral cavity and the esophagus. | Continue reading


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Watch ghostly dumbo octopus swim with its massive 'ears' in rare new footage

On an expedition in Hawaii, a remote underwater vehicle filmed a dumbo octopus swimming with its ear-like fins near the seafloor. The pale white creature is one of the deepest-dwelling octopuses on Earth. | Continue reading


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Woman is 1st to survive infection with deadly 'blackleg' bacteria she caught while gardening bare-handed

A woman survived a rare infection that had previously been reported in only two other humans, both of whom died from the disease. | Continue reading


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After you die, your microbiome cooperates with soil microbes to 'recycle' your body

After you die, bacteria harvest your body for the nutrients that help push daisies. | Continue reading


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The 1st American cowboys may have been enslaved Africans, DNA evidence suggests

DNA from cattle suggests some of the first cowboys in the Americas were enslaved Africans, who herded cows that were brought with them on slave ships. | Continue reading


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See green comet Nishimura's tail get whipped away by powerful solar storm as it slingshots around the sun

After surviving its closest approach to the sun, Comet Nishimura was buffeted by a possible coronal mass ejection that briefly blew its tail away. The rare event was captured by a NASA spacecraft. | Continue reading


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Record-breaking astronaut Frank Rubio finally returns to Earth after accidentally spending 371 days in space

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio has finally returned home from a 371-day stay on the International Space Station — a record for an American — after being trapped when his ride home was damaged. | Continue reading


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Scientists just proved that 'monster' black hole M87 is spinning — confirming Einstein’s relativity yet again

Astronomers have spotted two huge jets fired off by the 'monster' black hole M87 wobbling on an 11-year cycle, proving for the first time that black holes spin. | Continue reading


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New drug could prevent bone loss on lengthy space missions, study in space-faring mice suggests

A new drug reduced bone loss in mice on the International Space Station, without causing any negative side effects. | Continue reading


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Save $150 on the M2 MacBook Air, with extra storage

Save a chunk on the MacBook Air with M2 processor. | Continue reading


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Save big on this excellent Garmin running watch

The Garmin Venu 2 is reduced by almost $140. | Continue reading


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Alien life may evolve from radically different elements than human life did

Radioactive metals and even certain gases may be capable of the kinds of reactions needed to spur life, new research suggests. | Continue reading


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'We know far more about the deep ocean than the moon or Mars,' says explorer Jon Copley

The deep sea, which encompasses waters deeper than 660 feet (200 meters), is home to alien-like creatures, but we know far more about these inky depths than people think, ocean explorer Jon Copley tells Live Science. | Continue reading


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'Very rare' Iron Age arrow with quartzite tip uncovered from melting ice after 3,500 years

Glacial archaeologists in Norway have found an arrow with its quartzite tip still attached after spending up to 3,500 years in the snow and ice. | Continue reading


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Kelping is a 'global phenomenon' sweeping the world of humpback whales, scientists say

Humpback whales may enjoy rolling around in seaweed as a form of play, but "kelping" could also help maintain their skin health by removing parasites and bacteria. | Continue reading


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