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100th woman in space, Emily Calandrelli, stands up to 'small men' on the internet: 'I should have expected this.'

The astronaut and MIT engineer's monumental milestone was marred by misogyny: "Instead of being on cloud nine, I’m crying in my seat."

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'Mega momma' great white shark killed on drumline may reveal secrets about iconic predator

Scientists hope the body of a pregnant great white shark killed on a drumline will reveal some of the mysteries of the species' reproduction.

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Tiny spoons could have measured out ancient Roman drugs, researchers suggest — but evidence is sparse

Spoon-like metal objects attached to Roman-era belts may represent drug dosing equipment, researchers suggest.

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Why do worms come out in the rain?

Earthworms commonly come out when it's wet outside, but why?

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A single gene mutation could enable H5N1 to spread between people, study finds

A new laboratory study pinpoints a way H5N1 could evolve to spread from person to person.

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Scientists make 1-of-a-kind immune cells to guard transplants from attack

Scientists have designed special immune cells that protect transplanted pancreatic cells from attack in mice.

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Rare gold 'Brutus' coin minted after Julius Caesar's murder is up for auction

An extremely rare gold coin featuring Brutus, who helped spearhead Julius Caesar's assassination, is up for auction in December.

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5,000-year-old artifacts in Iraq hint at mysterious collapse of one of the world's 1st governments

Newly analyzed 5,000-year-old clay bowls unearthed in Iraq may be evidence of early government-like rule, a new study finds.

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Scientists reveal 'neural tourniquet' that can stop bleeding with nerve stimulation

Researchers stimulated the vagus nerve in healthy volunteers and showed it triggered blood clot formation, which they say could be used to prevent blood loss after surgery.

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Ozempic-like drugs may treat alcohol addiction, study finds

A study using Swedish patient data found anti-obesity drugs were linked with fewer hospitalizations related to alcohol use, adding to a body of work suggesting these drugs could potentially be used to manage addiction.

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How much can your stomach expand after a big meal?

The stomach can grow in size after you eat, but by how much?

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Black Friday 2024 camera deals live: Plus, savings on telescopes, binoculars and stargazing accessories

The best bargains as they happen. Great deals from Nikon, Canon, Sony, Celestron and many more.

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Fat cells have a 'memory' of obesity, study finds

Most people who lose weight through dieting will see it creep back up, leading to a cycle of "yo-yo dieting" that's hard on the body. A new study suggests fat cells keep a memory of previous weight gain, which may help to explain why this happens.

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1.5 million-year-old footprints reveal our Homo erectus ancestors lived with a 2nd proto-human species

A set of footprints found at the site of Koobi Fora in Kenya reveals that our ancestor Homo erectus coexisted with a now-extinct bipedal hominin, Paranthropus boisei, 1.5 million years ago.

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'Stunning' discovery reveals how the Maya rose up 4,000 years ago

The discovery of complex fish trapping networks from 4,000 years ago hint at how the Maya rose up as a civilization in Central America and what is now southern Mexico.

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Dinosaur puke and poop help reveal how they took over the world

Fossilized digestive material offers unparalleled insights into the dinosaurs' diets, feeding behaviors and parasites.

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New CRISPR system pauses genes, rather than turning them off permanently

Researchers in Lithuania present the molecular structure of a new, more-versatile CRISPR system for gene editing.

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Key Atlantic current is weakening much faster than scientists had predicted

A current key to stabilizing climates across the Atlantic and beyond could be one-third weaker by 2040, a new study has revealed.

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'It is a treasure': Wreck off Kenyan coast may be from Vasco da Gama's final voyage

Researchers think the wreck was part of a flotilla that accompanied the Portuguese explorer's final voyage.

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What really happened at the 1st Thanksgiving?

The Pilgrims and Wampanoag shared a harvest feast, but it didn't happen the way you were likely taught in school.

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Do any infectious diseases have a 100% fatality rate?

Researchers have made great strides to prevent deaths from fatal diseases, but the cures for some of them still elude us.

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Why aren't we crushed by the weight of Earth's atmosphere?

Earth's atmosphere is heavy, so why doesn't it weigh us down more?

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Over 150,000 pounds of ground beef recalled nationwide after E. coli contamination

At least 15 people have fallen sick as a result of eating contaminated ground beef, and health officials warn that the products may still be lurking in restaurant refrigerators.

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'She turns her siphon into a gun': Watch coconut octopus firing stones at fish in world-1st footage

Octopus filmed firing stones from her siphon from inside a clam shell like a sniper in never-before-seen behavior captured for the Netflix series Our Oceans.

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Octopuses burn more calories changing color than you use on a 25-minute run

For the first time ever, marine biologists have measured how much energy octopuses really need to change color — and it's a lot.

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