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Quantum computers are here — but why do we need them and what will they be used for?

Quantum computers will one day outpace the fastest supercomputers on the planet, but what will they be used to accomplish?

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What is DANA, the strange weather phenomenon that has caused deadly flooding in Spain?

With record-high Mediterranean temperatures and a year's worth of rain falling in mere hours, Spain has been devastated by the weather phenomenon known as DANA.

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Louisiana Students Shock the Science Community with Solutions to 2,000-Year-Old Math Problem

Ne'Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson have astonished the math community by publishing ten proofs of the Pythagorean theorem.

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Bird flu could become deadlier if it mixes with seasonal flu viruses, experts warn

As of now, 17 states have reported H5N1 bird flu cases in humans, but there is still no evidence for transmission between people. Could that change?

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Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old Bronze Age settlement hidden in Saudi Arabian oasis

A Bronze Age settlement hidden on the Arabian Peninsula reveals secrets about the slow growth of urbanization in the region.

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How to get better faster when you have the flu, according to science

Experts explain how to shorten a flu infection.

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7 centuries-old suits of battle armor from around the world

From Roman "fish scale" armor to Japanese samurai suits, these examples of battle armor were designed to protect and impress.

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How forensic DNA analysis can falsely link people to crime scenes

Researchers have found that forensic "DNA mixture analysis" is less accurate for certain groups of people with lower genetic diversity, which could falsely link them to crime scenes.

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1,200 years ago, a cat in Jerusalem left the oldest known evidence of 'making biscuits' on a clay jug

Around 1,200 years ago, a cat "made biscuits," kneading on a drying clay jug in Jerusalem, leaving behind the oldest evidence of this feline behavior on record.

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What's the fastest recorded wind speed?

Wind can whip up to surprising speeds, depending on if it's natural or human made.

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Will Mount Everest always be the world's tallest mountain?

The Himalayas' massive heights result from a unique combination of geologic factors.

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How many nuclear bombs have been used?

The first nuclear bomb test, conducted in 1945, set off an international arms race that included nuclear testing. But how many nuclear bombs have been detonated during tests and in active war?

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Predatory birds from the Jurassic may have driven cicada evolution for millions of years

Researchers calculated the flight ability of more than 80 ancient cicada species to analyze their evolution over time.

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DNA analysis of medieval man thrown into a well suggests story in Norse saga really happened

A new analysis indicates the human remains found in a well in Norway are from a 1197 raid described in a royal history.

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'Truly primal': Watch Burmese python swallow deer whole in Florida Everglades by stretching its mouth to the absolute limit

Female Burmese python measuring 14.8’ (4.5m) and weighing 115.2 lbs (52.3 kg) consuming a white-tailed deer weighing 76.9 lbs (34.9 kg) in southwestern Florida.

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Doctors no longer recommend 'self-checks' for breast cancer — here's what to know

Breast self-exams used to be recommended as a part of routine breast cancer screening. Here's why the guidelines changed and what experts recommend instead.

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2,000-year-old temple from 'Indiana Jones civilization' found submerged off Italy

An ancient temple made by Arabian immigrants from the Nabataean culture has finally been found off the Italian coast near Naples.

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At-home brain stimulation could be promising depression treatment, trial hints

A new trial suggests that at-home brain stimulation could potentially be a first-line treatment for depression. However, some experts are skeptical.

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Which are rarer: diamonds or emeralds?

The rarity of precious gemstones comes down to the geologic process of their formation.

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Twin study reveals signs of MS that might be detectable before symptoms

Changes in the gene activity of immune cells may help flag people who have multiple sclerosis or are likely to develop it, a study of twins hints.

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Why didn't the Vikings colonize North America?

The Vikings landed in what is now Newfoundland, Canada around the year A.D. 1000. So why didn't they colonize the region like other Europeans did centuries later?

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What's the scientific explanation for 'ghost encounters'?

People all over the world believe they've seen or heard a ghost, but there's no scientific evidence for spirits, hauntings or the paranormal. So what's behind these "encounters"?

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Potential health hazards of cryptocurrency mines laid bare by scientists

Anecdotal reports suggest that cryptocurrency mines can have harmful knock-on effects on people's health, but the true scale of the problem is still unknown.

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Recycled black plastic can contain flame retardants, viral study found. That's still true — but their math was off

Researchers detected flame retardants in household items made from recycled black plastic. The study later received a correction — but regardless of this paper, the chemicals' health effects remain unclear.

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