Researchers Made A 1,500 Year-Old Discovery Thanks To One Disgusting Finding
Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly, and human beings gotta use the bathroom. Scholars are still learning about Roman toilet practices, one artifact at a time.
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What Really Happens During A Drought
Climate change is causing droughts to be more frequent and severe. Here's what you need to know about what really happens during a drought and why it matters.
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The Gross Thing Baby Koalas Do That's Actually Essential To Their Development
baby koalas famously eat eucalyptus leaves, but they must first ingest their mother's poop before being able to so safely. Here's how it works.
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The World's Smallest Computer Is Smaller Than You Think
IBM and the University of Michigan have had an ongoing competition for who can create the world's smallest computer.
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The Real Reason The Betelgeuse Star Dimmed So Much In 2019
Even the casual observer of a clear night sky will pretty much take for granted that the stars in their heavens are more or less a constant. Until they aren't.
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The Unexpected Shark Discovery Scientists Made In The Caribbean Sea
Research scientists, especially biologists, invest enormous amounts of time observing their chosen subjects. Sometimes, one they didn't choose shows up, too.
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The Artemis Space Mission Comes With A Hefty Price Tag
NASA's Artemis mission aims to send humanity back to the moon, as well as visit Mars — these cosmic exploration plans will take years and billions to realize.
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The Distant Planet That's Somehow Both Hot As Lava And As Cold As Ice
As observation technology gets more and more advanced, scientists are increasingly able to learn about distant areas of space without leaving Earth.
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Your Pet's Next Meal Could Have This Disturbing Ingredient
Some pets can be notoriously picky when it comes to their food, but in general the owners probably aren't paying too much attention to the labels. They should.
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Iraq's Climate Crisis Brought An Ancient 3,400-Year-Old City Back To The Surface
A Bronze-Age city from ancient Mesopotamia has resurfaced after a drought in Iraq dried up the water that hid it for thousands of years.
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Expert Reveals What You Need To Do If You're Attacked By A Shark - Exclusive
Let's face it, even the most avid surfers among us have very little chance of ever being bitten and killed by a shark. What happens if you are bitten, though?
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Gift-Giving Crows Led To A $200,000 Lawsuit
It's pretty commonly accepted that crows are above-average in intelligence. Apparently that extends not only to recognition, but something resembling gratitude.
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Charles Darwin's Unexpected Invention That Changed The Way People Work Forever
We take a lot of things for granted in the workspace, including Charles Darwin's unexpected invention that changed the way people work forever.
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Moon Dust Is More Toxic Than You Thought
The moon is covered in a fine powdery substance that is both sharp and toxic. Moon dust has even made some astronauts sick and scientists are still studying it.
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Animals That Would Have Gone Extinct Without Zoos
Zoos all over the world are working tirelessly to save endangered animals. Here's are some species that have only survived because of the intervention of zoos.
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What Really Happens To Your Body If You Eat Dry Ice?
Dry ice is useful in several ways, and can even be used to create cool party effects, but what really happens to your body If you eat dry ice?
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How A Man Went To Court To Get His Kidney Back From His Estranged Wife
It's surprisingly common for people who give organs to their partners to come to have doubts about the situation later.
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How A Danish Physicist Was Able To Slow Down The Speed Of Light
Lene Hau of Denmark is a world-renowned physicist for her work with light, and became the first to successfully slow down light.
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An Indonesian Man Got Way More Than He Bargained For When A Meteorite Hit His House
People make wishes on falling stars, bits of space debris -- not stars at all -- that can liven up the night sky. But they have to land somewhere.
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Strange Details About The Planet Venus
Bright and mysterious Venus was once considered a possible second Earth, but nothing could be further from the truth: Venus is more like Earth's opposite.
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The All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Explained
Unidentified Flying Objects are a source of fascination (perhaps even obsession) for many people. Small wonder the government is leaning into the phenomena.
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Countries With The Highest Risk Of Earthquakes
There's no way to be positive about which country has the most earthquakes, but it's possible to look at how frequently countries are affected by them.
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What Is The CHIPS And Science Act?
On August 9, 2022, President Biden put into effect the CHIPS and Science Act, which aims at boosting science and engineering industries in the U.S.
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Why Is Krabbe Disease So Prevalent In The Middle East?
As researchers increasingly focus attention on Krabee disease, more data has illuminated that certain groups may more commonly develop it. Let's take a look.
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Why Rainwater Isn't Safe To Drink On Earth Anymore, According To Scientists
The water cycle is one of the most important processes on the planet. It is largely responsible for rivers, lakes, drinking water, and more.
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The Science Behind Why Your Fingernails Grow Faster When You're Hot
Fingernails grow at different speeds depending on your body temperature. Here's why fingernails grow faster when you're feeling hot.
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Stunning Birds That Have Been Reintroduced To The Wild
Mankind has done a number on the world's birds, but sometimes conservation efforts work. Here are 14 stunning birds that have been reintroduced to the wild.
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