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  • intact mosasaur fossil
    By Elias Nash 8 min ago

    This Prehistoric Apex Predator Known As The 'T. Rex Of The Ocean' Was Pure Nightmare Fuel

    The T. rex is usually thought of as a land-based monster, but the term can actually refer to an equally dangerous beast that stalked the oceans.

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  • Milky Way crossing the night sky above the dome of an observatory
    By George Hale 3 hours ago

    This Dark Energy Mapping Technology Is More Impressive Than Scientists Expected

    This dark energy project was meant to map just a portion of the skies over a five-year period, but it performed even better and faster than expected.

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  • Doctor carrying an organ transport cooler
    By Kristeen Cherney 5 hours ago

    The Organs You Can Donate While You're Still Alive

    Organ donations save thousands of lives every year, but you don't have to be dead to donate, some organs you can give while you're still alive.

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  • Uncooked white and brown rice side by side on table
    By Kristeen Cherney 9 hours ago

    The Difference Between White And Brown Rice Is Easily Explained By Science

    When it comes to varieties of rice, most people tend to think of just white and brown, but what are the differences between these rice varieties?

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  • Perspective view of the ocean and sky
    By Megan Brame 1 day ago

    One Of The Ocean's Deadliest Apex Predators Lurks And Hunts In The Shallows

    If you go to the beach you may comfort yourself with the thought that nothing dangerous is in the shallow waters, but you may need to reassess that.

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  • Finke River at Glen Helen Gorge
    By Elias Nash 1 day ago

    Scientists Believe The World's Oldest River Predates Dinosaurs By 170 Million Years

    Figuring out which of the world's thousands of rivers is the oldest is no simple task, but the top contender is about as old as fish or plants.

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  • Rocky standing beside a machine in Project Hail Mary
    By Pauli Poisuo 1 day ago

    Science Fiction Vs. Science Fact: Alien Life Might Be Just As Strange As Project Hail Mary Makes It Out To Be

    "Project Hail Mary" really pushes the limit when it comes to non-humanoid aliens. But researchers posit that real aliens could be even stranger than that.

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  • A group of emperor penguins stands on the ice.
    By Robin Oliverio 1 day ago

    These Antarctic Animals Are Considered Endangered As Of 2026 – Here's When They Could Go Extinct

    With climate change melting ice and altering Earth's oceans, these Antarctic species are losing their ways of life, and very soon, they might be gone forever.

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  • Doctor going over x-rays of lower leg and foot with patient
    By Kristeen Cherney 2 days ago

    The Rare 'Glass Bone' Disease That's Easily Explained By Science

    Glass bone disease is more than just a plot device in a movie, it's a real but very rare disorder that affects tens of thousands of Americans.

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  • Raspberries in a sieve being washed at the sink
    By Elaine Todd 2 days ago

    Why Washing Berries With Vinegar Works Better Than Water

    If you're going to be eating fresh fruits, you need to be washing them, but even though water kind of works, you should be soaking them in vinegar.

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  • Algal bloom near dock on Lake Okeechobee
    By Kristeen Cherney 2 days ago

    Algae Blooms In Lakes Are Doing A Lot More To Your Health Than You Think

    Going to the lake to cool off is an integral part of summer, but getting into the water with an algal bloom is more dangerous than you might think.

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  • Tornado tearing across flat land with homes in its path
    By Tiffany Betts 2 days ago

    To Visualize Devastating Midwest Tornadoes, Watch This Drone Fly Directly Into One

    In an effort to better understand them, scientists have been trying to peer inside tornadoes for decades, now we're getting closer than ever.

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  • Pensive woman looking like she's trying to recall something
    By Ing Wei Khor 3 days ago

    What Scientists Know About Deja Vu That You Didn't (Until Now)

    Deja vu, or the feeling that a novel experience is something that has already happened to you, isn't uncommon, and science has some thoughts on it.

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  • woman dressed in 80s athleisure outfit with neon colors
    By Daniel Meagher 4 days ago

    Everyone Used It In The '80s. Science Explains Why It Grabbed Your Attention

    The 1980s were full of bright colors that could instantly grab and hold your attention, and science has the answer as to why they captivated you.

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  • Beach with sand and cliffs overlooking blue water in Portugal
    By George Hale 5 days ago

    Why Portugal Had To Move 2 Millions Tons Of Sand To Save Their Tourist Hotspot

    For many countries, tourism is a vital industry propping up their prosperity, so when Portugal's tourism was under threat, they took drastic action.

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  • A cocktail with a brain.
    By Robin Oliverio 6 days ago

    Drinking Alcohol Has A Disturbing Long-Term Effect On Your Brain Health

    Alcohol is one of the most popular recreational drugs globally, but its long-term use can have some particularly unhealthy effects on your brain.

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  • Earth from space with the Sun, visible atmosphere, distant Moon, comets, and stars
    By George Hale 6 days ago

    Not Mars, Not Europa: Scientists Say This Moon Could Be The Best Place To Find Life

    We have been systematically searching for life in the cosmos for decades, and even though Mars and Europa are prime candidates, there are others.

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  • Caribbean reef sharks circle a diver
    By Elaine Todd 6 days ago

    Why Being A Marine Biologist Is Even Riskier Than You Thought

    Many nature lovers dream of one day becoming a marine biologist, but the job is more than just sun, sand, and scuba diving, there's danger, too.

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  • Scientist sampling clear liquid from test tubes with a pipette
    By George Hale 6 days ago

    The Overlooked Science Career That's Still In Surprisingly High Demand

    Some science careers seem like they would have a rocky time providing jobs, but that's not the case here, which is surprisingly relevant to current issues.

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  • Man standing beside next to a storm chaser vehicle
    By Kristeen Cherney 7 days ago

    Storm-Chasing Is A Risky Job, But Not For The Reason You Think

    Chasing storms is obviously dangerous, and it has led to a number of fatalities. However, the main danger of the job isn't actually the storm, but the travel.

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  • A magnifying glass resting against stack of old books.
    By Robin Oliverio 7 days ago

    Why Historians Say This Was The Worst Year To Be Alive

    Recent years have been rough, but this one year might have been worse, starting with a natural disaster that led to months of darkness and economic fallout.

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  • Full moon shining through a window
    By Kristeen Cherney 7 days ago

    The Full Moon Sleep Myth Is Actually Based In Science

    The full moon has a prominent place in myths and legends, including the belief that it can affect sleep — which is true, albeit not for any mystical reasons.

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  • An old illustration of a plague doctor.
    By Robin Oliverio 7 days ago

    Why Plague Doctors Wore Those Creepy Long-Beaked Masks

    The long-beaked masks of plague doctors are associated with death, but really, they helped keep physicians safe. And they might have smelled surprisingly nice.

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  • Close-up of a tattoo artist working on a client's lower arm and hand
    By Kristeen Cherney 8 days ago

    Common Tattoo Myths That Have Been Dispelled By Science

    It's commonly said that tattoos can put you at higher risk for certain diseases or interfere with medical procedures, but, in general, tattoos aren't so risky.

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  • Stethoscope around a red plastic heart
    By Tiffany Betts 8 days ago

    Not Weight, Not BMI: Scientists Say This Body Ratio Is A Great Indicator Of Health

    There are a few different ways to look at physical health, but this particular ratio might actually be a good indicator of risk for certain diseases.

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  • Conceptual abstract of the Big Bang
    By Tiffany Betts 8 days ago

    Mystery Or Myth: How Will The Universe Really End – With A Crunch, A Rip, Or Eternal Silence?

    Scientists were surprised to find that dark energy causes the universe is to expand, which has begged questions of whether that will continue, and to what end.

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  • Woman comparing two cartons of eggs
    By Kristeen Cherney 8 days ago

    Science Can Explain Why Certain Eggs Are More Nutritious Than Others

    There are some things that all eggs have in common (they're high in protein), but not all have the same nutrition, and science can tell you why.

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