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Maya nobility performed bloodletting sacrifices to strengthen a 'dying' sun god during solar eclipses

The Maya created a complex calendar system to regulate their world — one of the most accurate of pre-modern times.

H5N1: What to know about the bird flu cases in cows, goats and people

Bird flu in cows and goats has raised alarm in the U.S. To date, one person is thought to have caught the virus from cattle, but the risk to the public is low.

Co-sleeping with pet dogs — but not cats — linked to poorer sleep in study

A survey-based study finds that people who sleep in the same room as their dogs show worse sleep quality. Cats weren't linked to the same effect.

Error-corrected qubits 800 times more reliable after breakthrough, paving the way for 'next level' of quantum computing

Scientists used a technique called 'active syndrome extraction' to build four logical qubits from 30 physical ones and run 14,000 experiments without detecting a single error.

The 10 best stargazing events of 2024

The 2024 stargazing guide includes a rare total solar eclipse, two bright comet flybys and three supermoons. Here are all the dates you need to know.

Full moons of 2024: Names, dates and everything you need to know

Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2024, including dates for supermoons and a two lunar eclipses.

5 blockbuster archaeology discoveries that may come in 2024

From AI deciphering lost texts to a secret about our human relatives, here are some of the new breakthroughs in archaeology we may see in 2024.

Why is it called 'morning sickness' if it can happen any time of day?

Pregnancy sickness can happen at any time of day or night, but its symptoms can often be worse in the morning.

'Eyes coming straight for me': Huge crocodile launches itself into boat with jaws wide open in strange attack

Queensland authorities are on the lookout for a crocodile reported to have leapt into a fisher's boat at Jane Creek before losing its balance and tumbling back into the water.

Solar storm may amp up northern lights before Christmas

A solar storm that erupted from the sun on Monday (Dec. 20) may boost northern lights displays around the north pole just ahead of Santa's trip this weekend.

Scientists discover new part of the body

The newfound muscle layer sits within the masseter, a key muscle for chewing.

55-foot-long Triassic sea monster discovered in Nevada

The discovery of a semitrailer-size ichthyosaur from the early Triassic shows that these reptiles got big really fast, evolutionarily speaking.

The 10 wildest things we learned about black holes in 2021

A rundown of awesome results about black holes from 2021.

10 extraordinary dinosaur discoveries from 2021

Here's what we've learned about dinosaurs in 2021.

Darkness caused by dino-killing asteroid snuffed out life on Earth in 9 months

After an asteroid struck at the end of the Cretaceous period, debris from wildfires filled the atmosphere and blocked sunlight across Earth, causing ecosystem collapse and extinctions.

Scientists just reconstructed one of the oldest family trees ever charted

A Neolithic tomb in England holds the remains of five generations of family members descended from one man and four women, DNA analysis reveals.

Flecks of silver in poop of ancient Cambrian creature baffle scientists

Researchers have discovered specks of silver in 500 million-year-old fossilized worm dung; the precious metal likely came from «mining» microbes.

Woolly mammoths survived on mainland North America until 5,000 years ago, DNA reveals

Ancient DNA reveals that woolly mammoths coexisted with humans in North America for 5,000 years longer than previously believed.

9 equations that changed the world

Here are nine equations that altered the course of history.

Top 10 inventions that changed the world

From the wheel to the birth control pill, these 10 inventions had huge ramifications.

Are electric toothbrushes better than manual toothbrushes?

Are electric toothbrushes better than manual brushes? We explore how to get the best results from our toothbrushes.

10 rowing machine benefits

10 rowing machine benefits that will have you making a beeline for this piece of home gym equipment.

Air bike vs spin bike: Which is best for you?

Which style of indoor bike should you buy? We compare an air bike vs spin bike.

1st long-acting injection to prevent HIV has been approved by the FDA

The new drug, Apretude, is an alternative to daily pills for HIV prevention.

Impeccably preserved dinosaur embryo looks as if it 'died yesterday'

A dinosaur egg laid 70 million years ago reveals that embryos got «into position» before hatching, just like modern bird do.

Scientists find fossil of largest arthropod to ever live, a car-size millipede

Researchers in the U.K. have discovered the fossilized exoskeleton of an 8.5-feet -long millipede from around 326 million years ago.

Imaginary numbers could be needed to describe reality, new studies find

Theories based only on real numbers are incapable of explaining the results of this new experiment.

How to watch the James Webb telescope launch into space

The James Webb Space Telescope, an upgrade to Hubble, is scheduled to launch on Dec. 24.

Can you use a Peloton when pregnant?

A Peloton provides a great all-around workout – but can you use a Peloton when pregnant?

Frozen tardigrade becomes first 'quantum entangled' animal in history, researchers claim

A new pre-print study claims to have quantum entangled a tardigrade with two superconductor qubits, though experts are skeptical.

Is dehumidifier water good for plants?

In order to to reuse and recycle gray water at home, we're asking 'is dehumidifier water good for plants?'

Five ideas for fun cardio HIIT workouts

With these five ideas for fun cardio HIIT workouts, you'll be enjoying your exercise routine more than ever.

What is Lake Vostok?

Lake Vostok lies buried under miles of ice in East Antarctica.

Bits of asteroid Ryugu are among 'most primordial' materials ever examined

Two new studies reveal surprising features of the asteroid Ryugu.

Remains of man who was 'vaporized' by Mount Vesuvius 2,000 years ago discovered

The skeleton of a man killed by the eruption of the Vesuvius volcano almost 2000 years ago has been unearthed at Herculaneum.

One of the largest-known Norse longhouses discovered near Viking ship burial

Archaeologists in Norway have discovered the remains of a cluster of Norse longhouses, including one of the largest of these structures ever found.

James Webb Space Telescope vs. Hubble: How will their images compare?

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is currently poised to launch and become the most powerful telescope in space. But how will its photos compare to Hubble's?

Can drinking warm milk really help you fall asleep?

Here's the science and psychology behind why drinking a warm glass of milk may help you fall asleep.

Brazilian wandering spiders: Bites & other facts

The Brazilian wandering spider, also called the banana spider, is one of the planet's most venomous spiders.
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