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Home workout ideas

Specialized home workout ideas for you to try in the comfort of your own home.

Jupiter hit by another space rock in rare views captured by Japanese skywatchers

It's tough to be the biggest planet in the solar system, and this fall Jupiter is taking a beating.

Weird stellar remnant may be from one of the first stars in the universe

Astronomers recently identified an unusual star that most likely formed from the hypernova remains of one of the universe's first stars.

How are alligators and crocodiles different?

Discover what separates alligators and crocodiles and how you can tell them apart.

Human heart: Anatomy, function & facts

The human heart is an organ that pumps blood throughout the body via the circulatory system.

Human Heart: Anatomy, Function & Facts

The human heart is an organ that pumps blood throughout the body via the circulatory system.

The Maya: History, civilization & gods

The Maya civilization stretched throughout Central America and reached its peak during the first millennium A.D.

Earth's spin has slowed. But we still may need a negative leap second.

After speeding up during 2020, the Earth's spin had settled down. A negative leap second may still be needed in the next decade.

How are Alligators and Crocodiles Different?

Discover what separates alligators and crocodiles and how you can tell them apart.

Earth may be trapped inside a giant magnetic tunnel

Scientists made the startling discovery by plugging radio wave observations into a brand-new computer model.

Baby octopuses grow hundreds of temporary organs, then lose them without a trace

Hatchling octopuses are born with tiny, temporary organs that look like microscopic brooms. Researchers may finally have an idea what they do.

Blackened mummy cake found intact 79 years after WWII air raid

A cake that was scorched by WWII-era bombs — but remained intact — was recently discovered by archaeologists in Germany

Sheriff reveals what killed California family of hikers

A family of hikers who mysteriously died two months ago along a hiking trail in California died from hyperthermia and probable dehydration, the Mariposa County Sheriff revealed.

Air purifiers on sale

We've found the best air purifiers on sale, so you can breathe cleaner air at home.

Large Salmonella outbreak linked to onions, CDC warns

Consumers should throw out whole red, white and yellow onions if they don't know where they came from.

Should you mix and match COVID-19 vaccines?

Many people will now be able to «mix and match» COVID-19 booster shots — that is, get a different COVID-19 vaccine for a booster, the FDA announced Wednesday (Oct. 20).

Woman infected with COVID-19 for 335 days — longest on record

A woman who survived cancer was infected with the novel coronavirus for nearly a year, in the longest-ever reported case of COVID-19, according to a new study.

Human head carvings and phallus-shaped pillars discovered at 11,000-year-old site in Turkey

Archaeologists in Turkey have found a human head carving and phallus-shaped pillars where a parade took place 11,000 years ago.

Jurassic graveyard reveals oldest evidence that dinosaurs traveled in herds

The earliest evidence that dinosaurs lived in herds dates to a 192 million-year-old Jurassic graveyard in Argentina.

Does yoga build muscle?

Yoga is known for increasing flexibility, but does yoga build muscle too?

Oldest ghost drawing discovered on Babylonian exorcism tablet

The oldest-known ghost drawing has been discovered on an ancient Babylonian tablet as part of an exorcism ritual.

Triassic dinosaur with giant 'murder feet' wasn't so big after all, scientists find

The footprints of a Triassic dinosaur in Australia convinced scientists that the animal was a giant carnivore, but a new analysis proved otherwise.

Failed Russian spy satellite falls to Earth in brilliant fireball (video)

A failed Russian spy satellite crashed back to Earth early Wednesday morning (Oct. 20), burning up in a brilliant fireball spotted by many observers in the American Midwest.

What is CRISPR?

CRISPR is a simple yet powerful tool for editing genomes. It allows researchers to easily alter DNA sequences and modify gene function.

Six ways to keep exercising in winter

It might be cold outside, but here are six ways to keep exercising in winter.

How to use an electric toothbrush

Here’s exactly how to use an electric toothbrush, as explained by dentists.

What is DOMS?

Find out exactly; What is DOMS? Plus, how can you ease the pain to make facing your next workout a little easier?

Giant ram head statues found on 'Avenue of Sphinxes' in Egypt

Three giant statues of ram heads — at least one of which had a cobra on top — have been discovered south of Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egyptologists announced.

Pig kidney successfully hooked up to human patient in watershed experiment

The experiment was brief, but the results hint at the promise of pig-to-human transplants.

What causes sleepwalking?

Discovering what causes sleepwalking is the first step in beating it.

World's biggest underwater eruption birthed skyscraper-size volcano

Thousands of earthquakes tipped off geologists that there might be a new submarine volcano.

Scientists create most detailed map of Uranus' mysterious auroras

Scientists have imaged the whole globe of Uranus in the infrared part of the light spectrum for the first time, hoping to shed light on the planet's mysterious auroras and weird magnetic field. 

What was the Reign of Terror?

The Reign of Terror, also called the Terror, was a period of state-sanctioned violence and mass executions during the French Revolution.

Extremely rare, bright-yellow catfish caught in the Netherlands

Fishers in the Netherlands caught an enormous, bright-yellow catfish recently. The species is common, but the yellow body may be the result of a genetic disorder.

4,400-pound sunfish caught off North Africa literally tips the scales

The enormous fish was caught and released earlier this month.

Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' are being sterilized because the population is out of control

Contraception may be the only key to controlling a population boom in feral hippos living in Colombian rivers near Pablo Escobar's former estate.

Are teeth naturally yellow?

A white smile is important to many people, but are teeth naturally yellow?

How does condensation happen?

Have you been wondering 'how does condensation happen?' We're giving you the low-down.

Is yoga safe during pregnancy?

It might be a great way to keep fit, but is yoga safe during pregnancy? We ask the experts here
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