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'Crocodile-faced hell heron' dinosaur discovered in England

Two toothy carnivorous dinosaurs with crocodile-type skulls once stalked the riverbanks on England's Isle of Wight, new fossils reveal.

Treadmill vs running outside

We break down the facts on running on the treadmill vs running outside.

Byzantine warrior with gold-threaded jaw unearthed in Greece

Archaeologists have found the head of a warrior decapitated by the Ottomans in the 14th century.

Secret cave chamber may be one of the last Neanderthal hideouts

A cave chamber sealed off by sand for some 40,000 years has been discovered in Vanguard Cave in Gibraltar — a finding that could reveal more about the Neanderthals who lived in the area around that time.

Superbright aurora lights up Earth’s night side in incredible image from space

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) captured a stunning new photo of the luminous green and red lights of an aurora hugging clouds swirling around Earth's night side.

'Mad Max'-like dust storm envelops Brazilian city in cloud of doom

Unusually hot and dry conditions fueled a dust cloud and birthed a rare sandstorm of massive proportions.

Will humans ever be immortal?

Humans are getting better at staving off death our technological and medical advances. But could humans ever become immortal?

Are dehumidifiers good for asthma?

There's nothing worse than struggling for breath. So, is a dehumidifier good for asthma, or is it just another urban myth?

How should you sleep during pregnancy?

How should you sleep during pregnancy? Here’s the low-down on keeping your nights healthy and safe.

What is cancer?

Cancer malignancies are uncontrolled growths that spread. Learn how cancers form, the signs and symptoms of cancer and how cancers are treated.

Do HEPA filters remove viruses?

Do HEPA filters remove viruses and what's the science behind it?

Scientists solve the mystery of the Etruscans' origins

How the Etruscans came to have a non-Indo-European language without being migrants from elsewhere remains a mystery.

Cicadas: Facts about the loud, seasonal insects

Cicadas are winged insects that are known for their cyclical lifespans and loud choral songs.

Jupiter's Great Red Spot is not only shrinking. Its winds are also speeding up.

A decade of Jovian storm-chasing paid off for the Hubble Space Telescope.

Scientists solve the mystery of the Etruscans’ origins

How the Etruscans came to have a non-Indo-European language without being migrants from elsewhere remains a mystery.

Cicadas: Facts about the seasonal winged insects

Cicadas are winged insects that are known for their cyclical lifespans and loud choral songs.

Did you share the womb with a 'vanishing twin'? The answer may be written in your DNA.

Identical twins' DNA bears a unique «epigenetic signature,» a new study finds.

Vanishing ice is warping Earth's crust

The melting of Earth's polar ice is warping the planet's crust. Here's how that's linked to climate change.

Why did this man have copper-colored rings in his eyes?

The rings were a clue to the man's rare disease.

Dead humpback whale that beached in New York had human-caused injuries

A whale that was found belly-up on a New York beach likely died of injuries caused by interactions with people.

What is gait analysis?

We're asking; what is gait analysis? And how can it improve your running?

Amateur freedivers find gold treasure dating to the fall of the Roman Empire

Amateur freedivers found a giant stash of gold coins dating to the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

Auroras expected tonight in New York, Washington and Wisconsin as solar storm barrels toward Earth

A moderate solar storm is headed for Earth on September 27, 2021, with auroras predicted to light up the sky much further south than usual.

Levoit 400S air purifier review

Giving more expensive purifiers a run for their money, the Levoit 400S air purifier is an affordable appliance that’s easy to use and quietly efficient.

Do air purifiers help with bad smells?

It's well known that they can capture allergens, but do air purifiers help with bad smells? We have all the answers you need.

32,000 mph fireball spotted soaring over North Carolina

The fireball’s bright streak was captured by a neighborhood porch camera.

Should you brush your tongue?

You clean your teeth and floss your gums but should you brush your tongue as well?

Is treadmill running easier than outdoor running?

Is treadmill running easier than running outdoors? We’ve got all the answers.

Brilliant dashcam fireball videos help scientists find 3 meteorites in Slovenia

Brilliant dashcam fireball videos help scientists find 3 meteorites in Slovenia

Koala-hunting eagle terrorized Australia 25 million years ago

A newly-identified eagle fossil is the oldest ever found in Australia.

'Russian doll' set of stomach-bursting parasites released inside butterfly on remote Finnish island

Despite the remoteness of the island, the parasites are even better than their hosts at surviving — a feat researchers believe was accomplished through superior flying skills.

Medieval Hebrew document could reveal why Dead Sea Scrolls were found in Qumran

An ancient Hebrew document created more than 1,000 years ago and stashed away in Cairo may unlock a secret of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

How radioactive is the human body?

Radiation is all around us, but how does it get into our bodies?

3 Egyptian mummy faces revealed in stunning reconstruction

Using genetic data, a forensic artist rebuilt the faces of three ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing each individual's likely appearance as a 25-year-old.

Scientists pinpoint age of molten 'Einstein ring'

New science from a stunning 2020 Hubble image illuminates the back story behind a shining loop of light.

Congress to NASA: What comes after the International Space Station?

The specter of NASA's 30-year space shuttle program loomed large as congressional representatives sought details about the agency's plans for orbital spaceflight after the International Space Station.

What were the largest predators in North America?

Here are the largest predators ever to have lived in North America.

Viruses found in Laos bats are closest known relatives to SARS-CoV-2

Researchers have discovered coronaviruses lurking in Laotian bats that appear to be the closest known relatives to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, found to date, according to news reports.

Half of unvaccinated workers say they'd rather quit than get a shot

While surveys have shown a large share of unvaccinated workers threatening to quit over a mandate, the reality is that companies with mandates have generally seen less than 1% leave rather than get a shot.
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