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Why do sharks freeze when flipped upside down?

Many shark species are temporarily paralyzed when turned upside down. But what benefit does this trait have?

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Scientists discover changes to the polar vortex that are plunging parts of US into deep freeze

When the polar vortex stretches, North America feels the chill. New research reveals some of the stratospheric patterns controlling these cold snaps.

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Earth's magnetic field is weakening — magnetic crystals from lost civilizations could hold the key to understanding why

Artifacts from the Iron Age have revealed an intense historical magnetic anomaly in the Middle East. Could using a similar approach elsewhere help us unravel the mysteries of Earth's magnetic field?

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Mysterious migraines after heart surgery may finally be explained

Short-lived lesions sometimes appear in the brain following heart surgery — and now, a new trial hints that they might be linked to migraines and visual auras. More work is needed to know if they signal more serious risks, like stroke.

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2,200-year-old Celtic settlement discovered in Czech Republic — and it's awash in gold and silver coins

A 2,200-year-old Celtic settlement containing coins and jewelry has been discovered in the Czech Republic.

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Nor'easters have become 20% more destructive in the last 80 years, scientists warn

Nor'easters are becoming more destructive as the climate warms, a new study finds, with a 20% increase in storm intensity recorded from 1940 to now.

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Why giant moa — a bird that once towered over humans — are even harder to de-extinct than dire wolves

Colossal Biosciences has announced a partnership to resurrect giant flightless birds called moa. But the company's recent dire wolf project was controversial, and moa are an even more ambitious target for de-extinction.

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The 'gender gap' in math is not innate — something about school drives it

A new study of schoolchildren in France suggests that boys are not innately better at math. Some aspect of schooling appears to drive the "gender gap."

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Scientists make 'magic state' breakthrough after 20 years — without it, quantum computers can never be truly useful

Scientists demonstrate a process called "magic state distillation" in logical qubits for the first time, meaning we can now build quantum computers that are both error-free and more powerful than supercomputers.

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Do sloths fart? Cute new video finally settles age old question

For years, it's been assumed that sloths don't fart. But new footage has thrown this theory into question.

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A single MRI can reveal how quickly you're aging, scientists claim

A study suggests that a single brain MRI can be used to predict a person's rate of aging across their whole body, which researchers say could change how we predict and prevent chronic disease.

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'I was floored by the data': Psilocybin shows anti-aging properties in early study

The psychedelic psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, slows certain hallmarks of aging in human cells and older mice, a lab study suggests.

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Can your brain run out of memory?

Your memory relies on reusing, overlapping and adapting rather than on a fixed number of storage spots.

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What's Earth's lowest point on land?

What's Earth's lowest spot on dry land — and how did it get to be that way?

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How is DNA used to identify victims of mass disasters?

DNA analysis is considered the gold standard for identifying victims of mass fatalities. But how does it work?

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Why is the blue-ringed octopus so deadly?

The blue-ringed octopus is by far the most venomous octopus.

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'Epigenetic memory' may help explain why PCOS tends to run in families

New research suggests how PCOS may be partly inherited through "epigenetic memory," offering insight into why the condition tends to run in families.

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Astronomers are racing to study our solar system's newest 'interstellar visitor.' Here's why.

Astronomers have been given the rare opportunity to study an extrasolar object after the recent discovery of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. Experts tell Live Science how they are planning to observe the cosmic visitor.

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Antarctic sea ice collapse linked to a mysterious spike in ocean salt

Satellite imagery has revealed a yet-to-be-explained rise in the Southern Ocean's salinity. It could be a key factor in the decline of the region's sea ice.

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Collapse of key Atlantic currents may be held off by newly-discovered back-up system, study finds

Rising temperatures in the North Atlantic are slowing vital currents, but a new process in the Arctic could save the day, scientists say.

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A dangerous condition that can cause seizures, coma and death could rise dramatically as the climate warms

Researchers are uncovering a link between rising temperatures and hyponatremia, a condition caused by a dangerous decline in sodium in the body.

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Earth just had a freakishly short day, but the fastest day of the year is yet to come

July 9 was unusually short thanks to changes in how fast the Earth is spinning. But two other days this summer are expected to be even shorter.

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Mystery of Mars' missing water could be solved by the planet's tipsy tilt

Mars has lost immense amounts of water over it lifetime, and scientists aren't sure exactly how. New research hints that the planet's violently varying tilt may be a key factor.

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3I/ATLAS: Everything you need to know about the new 'interstellar visitor' shooting through the solar system

Astronomers have spotted a new interstellar object — the third of its kind ever seen — shooting towards us through the solar system. Here's everything you need to know about 3I/ATLAS.

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'We're bringing back avian dinosaurs': De-extinction company claims it will resurrect the giant moa in next 10 years

The South Island giant moa could be the next species that biotech company Colossal Biosciences "brings back" from extinction — but experts say the result will not and "cannot be" a moa.

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