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'Simone is a very, very rare bird': Experts discuss the science behind Simone Biles' gymnastic prowess

Even among the world's most elite gymnasts, American Simone Biles, now competing in her third Olympic Games, is a standout.

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Should you floss before or after you brush your teeth?

You've probably had a dentist remind you to floss — but when's the best time to do so?

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Ancient Egyptians used a hydraulic lift to build their 1st pyramid, controversial study claims

A massive water-treatment facility located near the Nile River may have been used to build the pyramid of Djoser.

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Short-term vegan diet may slow aging, but questions remain

A small trial in identical twins has shown that going vegan for two months may slow aging, but the findings should be interpreted cautiously, experts say.

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Why do strawberries have seeds on the outside?

While it may initially appear that strawberries are fruits covered in seeds, this is not actually the case.

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What's the heaviest weight a person can lift?

The world's strongest lifters on record won acclaim for hoisting thousands of pounds into the air at one time. Could they ever go heavier?

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Why do we see colors that aren't there?

Here's how our brains construct color in our environment.

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Teotihuacan's 'Pyramid of the Moon' is aligned with the solstice sun, researchers argue

The "Pyramid of the Moon" in Teotihuacan, an ancient city in Mexico, may align with the solstice sun, a team argues.

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Will we ever reach Alpha Centauri, our closest neighboring star system?

Visiting our nearest stellar neighbor will take near-light-speed travel.

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These bacteria trigger a sex change in wasps — scientists finally know how

Scientists have uncovered how bacteria borrowed a gene from an insect to create female-only parasitic wasp populations, eliminating the need for males.

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Will Olympic athletes ever stop breaking records?

Physically, athletes might reach a point where they can no longer beat sports records — however, innovative techniques and sportswear breakthroughs could potentially help athletes perform better in the future.

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'Brain-eating' infections could become more common, scientists warn

Researchers think climate change will soon cause an increase in the incidence of Naegleria fowleri infections, a "brain-eating" disease.

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Can you get a brain-eating amoeba from tap water?

In the U.S., tap water is generally safe and not a likely source of brain-eating-amoeba infections, experts told Live Science.

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This is what it's like to treat a 'brain-eating' amoeba infection

A now-retired doctor in Texas describes his experience treating a child with a brain-eating amoeba infection.

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'Brain-eating' amoebas kill nearly 100% of victims. Could new treatments change that?

Doctors are pulling out new techniques and drugs in an effort to cure devastating brain infections.

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Anxiety and depression raise the risk of dangerous blood clots, study finds

Recent research has drawn a link between anxiety, depression and an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis.

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Antimatter detected on International Space Station could reveal new physics

Eight years ago, the International Space Station detected weird antimatter particles that challenge our entire understanding of physics. Now, researchers have proposed that mysterious cosmic "fireballs" could help explain the detection.

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Stunning ancient Egyptian artifacts discovered in more than 60 burials, including 'ba-birds' and 'eye of Horus'

Grave goods found in 63 burials from ancient Egypt include gold foil figures, pottery and bronze coins.

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Severely injured giraffe with 'very twisted' zigzag neck spotted in South Africa

New photos show a young giraffe with an extremely deformed neck in Kruger National Park. The animal may have survived a broken neck or could have a severe case of an illness that also affects humans.

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What are ultraprocessed foods?

Ultraprocessed foods have been tied to various health risks — but what are they, exactly?

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Why did Homo sapiens outlast all other human species?

What's the secret to Homo sapiens' success as a species?

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How many animal species have humans driven to extinction?

Animals are disappearing too fast for researchers to record all of the extinctions we've caused.

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Study finds black holes made from light are impossible — challenging Einstein's theory of relativity

New theoretical research finds that it's impossible to form a black hole with the energy of light particles alone, poking a hole in Einstein's theory of general relativity.

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Could blocking this one protein extend human life span?

Blocking a pro-inflammatory protein extended the life span of mice by around 25%. Could it do the same in humans?

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See stunning photos of the Atacama Desert — the driest on Earth — blooming in winter for 1st time in a decade

"This very arid soil houses a treasure," ecologist María Fernanda Pérez told Live Science after the Atacama Desert produced a rare winter bloom.

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