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Why is it called 'morning sickness' if it can happen any time of day?

Pregnancy sickness can happen at any time of day or night, but its symptoms can often be worse in the morning.

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What's the farthest place the Vikings reached?

The Vikings reached as far west as Newfoundland, but did they also venture into Africa, the Middle East and Asia?

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Why was the name 'Brontosaurus' brought back from the dead?

The dinosaur Brontosaurus was canceled but then resurrected. What happened?

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8 asteroid discoveries that rocked our world in 2023

This year was one of the biggest ever for asteroid science, with NASA's triumphant return from asteroid Bennu, the grand reveal of organic molecules from asteroid Ryugu, a close look at the gory aftermath of an asteroid collision, and more.

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Why is snot sticky?

The glue-like mucus in your nose plays an important role in your immune system.

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Our 10 most-read health stories of 2023

Live Science's most-read health stories from 2023 feature Neanderthal DNA, harrowing medical case reports and curious new research findings.

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10 things we learned about our human ancestors in 2023

Findings about our human ancestors continue to surprise us, especially those from 2023.

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Earth's core wobbles every 8.5 years, new study suggests

Earth's core isn't exactly aligned with its mantle, which results in a cyclical wobble, new research finds.

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Editor's pick: The top space stories of 2023

Aliens made headlines in 2023, but are we really any closer to finding life beyond Earth? A recap of the best new evidence, and other remarkable stories from the year in space.

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10 controversies that 'broke' science in 2023

Get the popcorn ready as we wrap up this year's most hotly debated science stories.

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Why do wrinkles form?

Wrinkles are caused by a loss of structural components in the skin, but what drives this process?

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Live Science's top investigative stories of 2023

In 2023, Live Science reporters took a deeper look into the first Americans, killer whales and the sun's explosive peak.

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Do ears and noses get bigger with age?

Ears and noses do increase in size as we get older, but it's due to how aging affects our tissues, rather than the growth of new tissue.

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Drug could reduce need for insulin in type 1 diabetes, early trial hints

An early trial suggests that a drug commonly used for rheumatoid arthritis could reduce type 1 diabetics' reliance on insulin, but questions remain.

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2,000-year-old 'celestial calendar' discovered in ancient Chinese tomb

It's the first time written slips linked to the ancient calendar have been found in a tomb.

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Why do lips get so chapped in winter?

The reason your lips get chapped in cold weather lies in their unique anatomy.

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Experts divided over claims of 1st 'practical' algorithm to protect data from quantum computers

LaV's creators claim it's the first practical algorithm that can replace current-day encryption as the industry inches closer to creating a large-scale quantum computer.

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Can drinking alcohol really cause hiccups?

"Drunk hiccups" seem to be a real phenomenon, rather than just a gag in classic cartoons, but we know surprisingly little about what actually causes them.

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Which animal is the best hunter? (And which is the worst?)

There are lots of ways to measure predatory prowess, and the animal kingdom is full of worthy contenders.

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10 times animals did weird things in 2023

Animals' strange behaviors frequently made headlines this year, from orcas sinking boats to dogs drowning kangaroos.

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10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023

From a surprisingly active solar cycle to finding evidence of ancient superflares and solar auroras, here are the most exciting discoveries about the sun made this year.

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Science news this week: An ancient 'blue dragon' and atom-size black holes

Dec. 24, 2023: 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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When did Australia become a continent?

After the supercontinent Panagea broke up around 200 million years ago, how long did it take for Australia to emerge as its own continent?

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Are Neanderthals and Homo sapiens the same species?

Scientists have been vollying the question back and forth for more than a century.

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