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Strange mathematical term changes our entire view of black holes

The behemoths exert a pressure on their surroundings, new research has found.

US to return 'priceless' 3,500-year-old Epic of Gilgamesh tablet to Iraq 20 years after it was stolen

Discovered in 1853, the Epic of Gilgamesh caused a sensation through its telling of an ark that survived a great flood.

The Taliban may be hunting for Afghanistan's most famous treasure

With the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the country's archaeological remains face a grim future even if the extremist Islamic group decides not to loot or intentionally destroy them.

How to run for longer without getting tired: increase stamina and mental resilience

Knowing how to run for longer is one of the Holy Grails of fitness, so we've looked at the techniques people use to reduce fatigue and increase motivation

What does exercise do to your brain?

Exercise can tone and improve most parts of your body, but what does exercise do to your brain? And does it help your mental capabilities?

World's oldest identical twins are 107 years (and 300 days) old

Guinness World Records certified the title this month.

Some dinosaurs may have wagged their tails to help them run

Small-armed, two-legged dinosaurs may have wagged their tails to help them run, for the same reason humans swing their arms, according to a new study.

Mountain goat kills grizzly bear by stabbing it with razor-sharp horns

Parks Canada officials have confirmed that a female grizzly bear found dead in Yoho National Park was killed in self-defense by a mountain goat, that managed to stab the predator with its razor-sharp horns.

These vegetarian ants have steak knives for teeth, new study finds

Zinc and manganese atoms keep tiny arthropods' natural tools sharper for longer.

Leafcutter ants back up their bite with metal

Zinc and manganese atoms keep tiny arthropods' natural tools sharper for longer.

NASA unveils landing site on the moon for ice-hunting VIPER rover

The ice-hunting Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) will land just west of Nobile Crater, which sits near the moon's south pole, NASA officials announced Tuesday (Sept. 20).

Ceramic jars full of emeralds found in temple tied to El Dorado, a mythical city of gold

Archaeologists in Colombia have found eight ceramic jars, with metallic figurines and emeralds inside, within a temple and its adjacent graves.

Mouth bacteria may explain why some kids hate broccoli

Bacteria-made enzymes in spit may make cruciferous veggies taste worse to some children.

Mars was doomed to desiccation

Mars was doomed to desiccation by its small size, a new study suggests.

Asteroid three times the size of the Statue of Liberty will zoom past Earth on fall equinox

An asteroid measuring about three times the size of the Statue of Liberty will sail harmlessly by Earth on Sept. 22, the 2021 fall equinox.

Are exercise bikes good for weight loss?

They're a popular feature of many gyms, and can help with overall fitness, but are exercise bikes good for losing weight?

Treasure hunter finds gold hoard buried by Iron Age chieftain

A Danish man with a metal detector found a sixth-century hoard buried by a chieftain.

Levoit H132 review

The Levoit H132 is a compact and affordable air purifier that performs well in small to medium-sized rooms.

Scientists finally have an explanation for the most energetic explosions in the universe

Mysterious 'empty sky' gamma-ray bursts could be the work of distant supernova explosions, a new model suggests.

COVID-19 has now killed as many people in the U.S. as the 1918 Spanish flu

The 1918-1919 flu pandemic led to approximately 675,000 deaths in the U.S.

Dozens of endangered penguins killed after being stung in the eyes by swarming honeybees

Conservationists have confirmed that 64 African penguins were killed in South Africa after being stung in and around the eyes by honeybees.

Space rock that destroyed ancient city may have inspired biblical story of Sodom

Archaeologists have evidence of a space rock that obliterated Jericho some 3,600 years ago may have inspired the biblical story of Sodom.

Underwater views of Antarctic jellies are 'a magic portal to another world'

The short film «Life Beneath the Ice» features delicate, illuminated marine creatures living under the sea ice in Antarctica.

Jupiter just got smacked by a space rock and an amateur astronomer caught it on camera

Brazilian observer José Luis Pereira captured a bright flash on the solar system's largest planet on Sept. 13, memorializing the fiery death of a space rock high in the Jovian atmosphere.

Wyoming woman catches rare pneumonic plague from cats

Cats are highly susceptible to plague and are a known source of infections in people.

What is melioidosis?

Melioidosis is a bacterial infection caused by a bacterium that lives in soil and water in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

La Palma volcano spews lava hundreds of feet in the air, but don't expect a 'mega-tsunami'

Thousands of tremors shook the island in the week before the eruption occurred.

Don't miss tonight's full Harvest Moon

Here's how to see September's full Harvest Moon.

Kids' fossilized handprints may be some of the world's oldest art

The prints, likely left by hominin children, were discovered thousands of feet above sea level.

Ancient bones reveal previously unknown Japanese ancestors

Researchers have revealed a previously unconfirmed third group of ancestors for modern-day Japanese populations, after analyzing ancient bones found in Japan.

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for younger kids

A lower dose of the vaccine showed to be safe, well-tolerated and effective in spurring antibodies in kids between 5 to 11 years of age, the company announced.

Are left-handed people smarter?

Here's a look at the research about whether left-handed people are smarter than righties.

Soggy rodents tangle their tails in one big knot in horrifying 'rat king' video

A farmer in Russia's Stavropol region found the waterlogged «king.» Specimens of rat kings are preserved in the collections of some natural history museums.

Who was Herodotus?

Herodotus was the first true historian and has been called the «father of history,» but his reliability has often been questioned.

Why do the planets in the solar system orbit on the same plane?

About 4.5 billion years ago, the solar system was just a giant, spinning cloud of gas and dust. Today, it's flat. Here's how that happened.

SpaceX Inspiration4 astronauts return to Earth with historic splashdown off Florida coast

After three days in space, SpaceX's first all-civilian crew returned to Earth tonight, splashing down off the Florida coast to end a historic mission.

Who were the Knights Templar?

The Knights Templar was a Christian military order created to defend the conquered Holy Land.

Why don't we breathe equally out of both nostrils?

You have two nostrils, but usually one is dominant.

Dyson Purifier Cool review

The Dyson Purifier Cool is a stylish and sleek air purifier, perfect for people who love their smart, connected devices.
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