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Life expectancy is increasing at a slower rate this century — and it may be because we're reaching our human limit

Human life expectancy in high-income countries is no longer climbing at the rate it did in the 20th century, a new study suggests.

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How far away is the moon?

The moon's distance from Earth changes depending on where it is in its elliptical orbit.

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Alligator gar: The 'living fossil' that has barely evolved for 100 million years

This living fossil can grow as large as an alligator, has two rows of needle-sharp teeth, and such strong armor that it survived predatory dinosaurs.

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Why does drinking water feel so good when you're thirsty?

Drinking water triggers a variety of complex biochemical reactions that reward rehydration and help satiate our thirst.

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'Extraordinary' burial of ancient Egyptian governor's daughter discovered in a coffin within another coffin

Archaeologists have discovered a 4,000-year-old tomb that belonged to an ancient Egyptian governor's daughter.

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Neanderthals and modern humans interbred 'at the crossroads of human migrations' in Iran, study finds

A new ecological model suggests Neanderthals and modern humans interbred in the Zagros Mountains in what is now Iran before going their separate ways 80,000 years ago.

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Did Neanderthals wear clothes?

Braving the cold weather required Neanderthals to have robust bodies and to know how to make fire. But did they wear clothes?

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Who was the last Neanderthal?

We don't know when the last Neanderthal died, but many archaeologists think some of the last lineages lived in southern Iberia.

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Did we kill the Neanderthals? New research may finally answer an age-old question.

A complex picture of how Neanderthals died out, and the role that modern humans played in their disappearance, is emerging.

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Flu shots have changed this year — here's why

Unlike past flu shots, flu vaccines for the 2024-2025 season don't contain the "Yamagata lineage" of influenza viruses because evidence suggests that type of flu no longer exists.

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What causes stuttering?

Very little is known about the origins of stuttering, but there are several possible explanations.

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Are there any planets in the universe that aren't round?

Earth is round, but are there any planets in the universe that aren't?

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Why do leafy green vegetables interact with blood thinners?

Leafy green vegetables can affect the way certain anticoagulant (blood thinning) medications work. But why?

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Which animal can have the most babies at one time?

How many offspring an animal can have depends on many factors, such as whether they're aquatic and how they get around.

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32 weird ways to fight climate change that just might work

From "MooLoos" to painting mountains, these silly scientific suggestions could actually help with climate change.

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Science news this week: A lost Biblical tree and a memory crystal that could 'survive to the end of the universe'

Sept. 28, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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Scientists confirm there are 40 huge craters at the bottom of Lake Michigan

Researchers recently surveyed the bottom of Lake Michigan after spotting strange circles on the lakebed in 2022. New observations show the circles are craters, but how they formed remains unclear.

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Remains of 5,000-year-old farming society as large as ancient Troy discovered in Morocco

The society "bridged the gap" between Africa and Europe over 5,000 years ago.

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New self-swab HPV test is an alternative to Pap smears. Here's how it works.

There's a new way to screen for high-risk HPV, a viral infection that can lead to cervical cancer. This alternative method of collecting samples for cervical cancer screening doesn't require a speculum.

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How did sharks become Earth's 'ultimate survivors'? Paleontologist John Long finds answers in new book 'The Secret History of Sharks'

"The Secret History of Sharks" author John Long met with Live Science to discuss his new book, recent revelations about megalodons, and how he got over his fear of great whites.

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Monkey study reveals science behind 'choking under pressure'

When a person (or monkey) is facing stakes that are too high, the stress can interfere with neurons, affecting how they direct the body to execute movements, a study suggests.

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Source of person's recent bird flu case remains a mystery — and experts say that's concerning

The latest human case of bird flu in the U.S. occurred in a patient with no reported exposure to affected animals, sparking questions over whether the virus is spreading between people. Experts say that's unlikely but argue the case raises other concerns.

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Did Roman gladiators really fight to the death?

Being a Roman gladiator was a bloody business, but did all gladiators really fight to the death?

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When was steel invented?

No one knows for sure when steel was invented, but some of the earliest examples crop up in the first millennium B.C. in Central and South Asia.

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Science news this week: Spiders on Mars and an ancient Egyptian sword

Sept. 21, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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