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Polar bear parts are being smuggled around the world

Hundreds of bear parts and their derivatives, such as bile, have been smuggled into Australia and New Zealand since 2007, including polar bears.

This fish has 555 teeth … and it loses 20 every day

The Pacific lingcod has a mouth full of teeth and sheds up to 20 per day.

Why don't people have tails?

Scientists recently found that a so-called jumping gene may have jumped ship millions of years ago, and taken our tails with it.

Wormholes may be viable shortcuts through space-time after all, new study suggests

Wormholes may be stable after all, a new theory suggests, contradicting previous predictions that these hypothetical shortcuts through space-time would instantly collapse.

A version of this gene doubles the risk of dying from COVID-19

A version of a gene that doubles the risk of death from COVID-19 in people under 60 is carried by more than half of people with South Asian ancestry.

Tangled bald eagles crash land on Minnesota street

The bald eagles may have tangled while fighting over territory or executing a courtship ritual.

How many satellites orbit Earth?

The number of satellites orbiting Earth is skyrocketing, and this may be causing more problems than solutions in the long term.

Rosetta's 'rubber ducky' comet makes closest approach to Earth, will disappear for 200 years

Comet 67P, which famously hosted the first-ever cometary lander in 2014, made its closest approach to Earth on Friday (Nov. 12).

'Doughnut UFO' over Switzerland defies explanation

A photographer in Zurich, Switzerland spotted the glowing object while four SpaceX astronauts returned to Earth thousands of miles away.

What would happen to the human body in the vacuum of space?

Here's what would happen to an astronaut's body if they didn't have a spacesuit protecting them in outer space.

What were the Crusades?

The Crusades were a series of religiously motivated military campaigns between Christians and Muslims

The real Brexit: How Britain became an island

Thousands of years ago Britain was connected to mainland Europe, but during an ice age Brexit a tsunami tore them apart.

Earth's lower atmosphere is expanding due to climate change

The rate of atmospheric expansion has increased since the first measurements in the 1980s.

California and Colorado start COVID-19 booster shots for all adults

California and Colorado expanded booster shot eligibility to all adults who received their second dose of Moderna's or Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine at least six months ago.

JadeYoga Travel Mat review

The JadeYoga Travel Mat is great for yogis on the go. With superb grip, and sustainably sourced, it’s an awesome mat you can take anywhere.

Fight or flight: The sympathetic nervous system

The sympathetic nervous system activates the «fight-or-flight» response, quickly readying the body to handle dangerous or stressful situations.

Black Friday cheap adjustable dumbbells: Get a great deal on these weights

Find the best set of cheap adjustable dumbbells for your home workouts this Black Friday.

Black Friday rowing machine deals: All the latest discounts

With these Black Friday rowing machines deals you'll have a way to workout at home for less.

Black Friday Bowflex deals: Get a great price on home workout equipment

These are the best Bowflex deals to help you reach your fitness goals at home.

Black Friday Oral B electric toothbrush deals: What's on sale and what's in stock

Secure these early Black Friday Oral B electric toothbrush deals now.

Outside of Earth's 'shell,' SpaceX's Crew-3 reveal turtle as zero-g indicator

Just moments after entering Earth orbit, SpaceX Crew-3 astronaut Kayla Barron released a sparkling sea turtle to float above her head. The «zero-g indicator» showed she and her crew were weightless.

See how the huge ozone hole over Antarctica has grown in 2021 in this NASA video

A new NASA video highlights the giant ozone hole that opened over the Antarctic this year.

Rare 'cotton candy' lobster was a 1-in-100 million catch

The stunning lobster, named Haddie, is bright blue with dark purple specks.

Black Friday Peloton deals and discount codes: Grab a great deal on a Peloton

Peloton deals or a Peloton discount code is the perfect way to save some cash on this premium exercise machine brand.

Sweet catch! Lobsterman pulls up rare 'cotton candy' crustacean

The stunning lobster, named Haddie, is bright blue with dark purple specks.

Black Friday air purifiers on sale: Deals and stock updates

With this round-up of Black Friday air purifiers on sale, you can improve the air quality in your home for less.

Black Friday running shoes deals: Discounts and updates on stock

These Black Friday running shoes deals can change the way you workout for less.

Dyson AM10 Humidifier review

The Dyson AM10 Humidifier uses ultraviolet light to purify water and clear up to 99.9 percent of bacteria before it’s vaporized, keeping the air in your home perfectly humid and sanitary.

What are wormholes?

Wormholes connect two points in space and time and are a staple of science fiction. But are they possible in the real universe?

Diamond hauled from deep inside Earth holds never-before-seen mineral

Researchers have discovered a new mineral from deep within Earth's mantle; it was trapped inside a diamond and brought to the surface.

Black Friday under desk treadmill deals: Keep fit in the comfort of your own office

These are the best under desk treadmill deals to help you clock up the miles at home.

Ferris-wheel-size chunk of the moon is orbiting suspiciously close to Earth

The ferris-wheel-sized asteroid Kamo`oalewa passes within 9 million miles of Earth every April. It may have once been part of our moon.

What is mathematics?

Mathematics is the science that deals with the logic of shape, quantity and arrangement. It's all around us.

Hallucinogen in 'magic mushrooms' relieves depression in largest clinical trial to date

The trial participants took different doses of psilocybin as a treatment for depression.

Baby born at 21 weeks survives, breaks world record

A baby born at 21 weeks gestation in Alabama last year is the most premature baby in the world to survive, according to Guinness World Records.

Triassic skulls unearthed in Greenland reveal 'cold bone' dinosaur

A new analysis of two Triassic skulls found in Greenland reveals a new species of long-necked dinosaur.

Black Friday Osmo deals 2021

Screen time turns into tactile time with these Osmo kits that help kids learn math, science, literacy and more. And Live Science is scouring retail sites to spot the best Black Friday Osmo deals for 2021.

Human-size ammonites swam the Atlantic Ocean 80 million years ago

Scientists uncovered more than 100 new fossils to learn more about the world's largest ammonites.

Archaeologists solve mystery of 'bowling alley' under Yorkshire abbey

A mysterious underground «bowling alley» structure beneath Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire is the remains of a medieval tannery where monks and lay brothers processed animal hides into leather.
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