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When humans are gone, what animals might evolve to have our smarts and skills?

If humans suddenly went extinct, what animals are most likely to develop human-like societies?

Indestructible 'Black Box' will record our planet's demise in minute detail

The disaster recorder aims to set us on a better path by watching our every move.

Which muscles are used when cycling?

Knowing which muscles are used when cycling can help you achieve the maximum benefits from your rides.

Flu shot may be a 'bad match' for dominant strain

The shots should still help prevent severe disease.

Northern Lights: What are the aurorae borealis?

The northern lights appear in the sky when charged particles from the sun slam into molecules in the atmosphere, releasing energy in the form of colorful lights.

Breakthrough COVID cases may supercharge immunity, study hints

There may be a silver lining to breakthrough infections, although they obviously still carry risks.

Burial of infant 'Neve' could be oldest of its kind in Europe

An infant burial discovered in the Italian Alps sheds light on how the hunter-gatherers of Europe dealt with issues of personhood and status 10,000 years ago.

1,900 year-old Roman 'battle spoils' recovered from robbers in Jerusalem

Police in Jerusalem seized a hoard of stolen antiquities that date to a 1,900-year-old Jewish rebellion against the Romans.

Swarms of mutant bacteria look just like Van Gogh's 'Starry Night'

A new study of swarming bacteria has created microscope images that resemble Vincent van Gogh's paintings.

The 13 biggest conspiracy theories

Conspiracy theories that have taken hold range from a faked moon landing to Barack Obama's birthplace to chemtrails.

Giant reservoir of 'hidden water' discovered on Mars

The hidden water was found at a site as large as the Netherlands.

The Human Body: Anatomy, facts & functions

Many complex processes go on inside the human body every day.

Epic sea level rise drove Vikings out of Greenland

Climate change that led to sea level rise and severe coastal flooding could explain why the Vikings abandoned their Greenland settlements.

Are flat-earthers being serious?

Of all the conspiracy theories that litter the Internet, the flat Earth conspiracy is quite possibly the most curious. Here's a look at what flat-earthers believe and why.

Newfound millipede breaks world record for the most legs

The millipede has over 1,300 legs and was found deep underneath Western Australia.

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How to see the Cold Moon, the longest full moon of the year, this Saturday

Here's why December's Cold Moon is the longest full moon of the year.

Anti-aging vaccine shows promise in mice — will it work in humans?

The vaccine targets so-called senescent cells, which accumulate with age.

Copperhead snakes: Facts, bites & babies

Copperhead snakes are common in North America, and have the distinction of biting more people in the United States than any other snake.

Ancient Egypt: History, dynasties, religion and writing

Ancient Egypt in North Africa was one of the most powerful and influential civilizations in the region for over 3,000 years.

Reindeer and Caribou: Facts about majestic deer

Reindeer and caribou are members of the deer family, and while they don't fly, they do have Rudolph's nose.

'Humanity has touched the sun' in a pioneering achievement for space exploration

NASA's Parker Solar Probe dipped into the sun's atmosphere to sample particles from the corona — a scientific first.

What is an atom? Facts about the building blocks of the universe

Atoms are the building blocks of matter and were created after the Big Bang. They are the smallest unit of an element that still retains its properties.

Landsat satellites: 12 amazing images of Earth from space

A collection of 12 of the best satellite photos to come out of the Landsat program.

Weird quantum objects known as Q balls could explain why we exist

Bizarre quantum objects called Q balls could explain why the universe if filled with matter and ultimately why we exist.

Astronomers capture sharpest images ever of Milky Way's heart

The deepest and sharpest images of the Milky Way's center have been obtained, enabling astronomers to estimate the mass of the black hole at the galaxy's heart with unmatched precision.

How real is the multiverse?

A multiverse may be a natural prediction of the physical theories that define the beginning of the universe.

UN confirms hottest temperature ever recorded in the Arctic

The UN says temperatures were «more befitting the Mediterranean than the Arctic.»

Dormant cancer cells may 'reawaken' due to change in this key protein

Cancer cells can lie dormant for years and then suddenly start spreading.

Tainted synthetic marijuana linked to severe bleeding cases in Florida

Some samples of the synthetic marijuana drug were found to be contaminated with rat poison.

Rare wispy ice formations streak across the sea near Antarctica in beautiful satellite images

Recent satellite images captured by Landsat 8 show a rare windswept sea ice formation over water in Antarctica.

Continental Drift: The groundbreaking theory of moving continents

Continental drift was Alfred Wegener's theory proposing continents move position on the Earth's surface.

Bananas: Health benefits, risks & nutrition facts

Bananas are packed with nutrients and are good for your mental and physical health.

Physicists create new state of matter from quantum soup of magnetically weird particles

The messy quantum soup of spin states allows for quantum entanglement across an entire material.

X-ray analysis reveals 'highly decorated' Viking sword caked in dirt and rust

Archaeologists have revealed the ornate appearance of a Viking heavy sword that is encased in dirt and rust using X-ray analysis.

Enormous sunfish surprises paddleboarders off Laguna Beach

Two paddleboarders encountered a colossal sunfish in Laguna Beach, California.

When and why did Democrats and Republicans switched platforms??

The Republicans used to favor big government, while Democrats were committed to curbing federal power. So how did the parties switch stances?

NASA is tracking two explorers across Antarctica to prepare humans for Mars

NASA is tracking two explorers on a 2,268-mile (3,650 kilometers) journey across Antarctica to learn more about humanity's ability to survive on Mars.
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