Antarctica's Date Of Discovery Is More Complicated Than You'd Think
Antarctica is a place rife with opportunities for discovery, but strangely enough, the discovery of the continent itself is something of a contested topic.
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Why Finding Amber In Antarctica Is So Important
In 2017, scientists discovered amber in a sediment core from the Antarctic, and analysis since has revealed a startling truth about the continent's past.
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Here's Which Season You're Most Likely To Die In
While death is just a part of life, yearly deaths aren't spread out evenly across all months. There's one season in particular that's proven especially deadly.
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The 'Useless' Organ That's More Important To Your Health Than You Thought
The human body has a number of organs that don't seem too helpful. This organ was thought to be useless, too, but new findings might indicate otherwise.
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The Species That Can Actually De-Age Itself
Immortality might seem like a fairy tale, but some species are renowned for cheating death, and one marine animal has recently been discovered to de-age itself.
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The Asteroid That Will Be Forever Changed By Passing Near Earth
In 2029, one of the solar system's many asteroids will pass Earth close enough to see with the naked eye. But asteroid Apophis won't travel the same path again.
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One Of Earth's First Animals Is A Lot Like A Roomba Vacuum
A Rhoomba vacuum might mimic a hungry lifeform, but researchers have found ancient fossils of one of Earth's first animals, and it looks awfully similar.
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New Snake Species Discovered Hiding In Plain Sight For Decades
New species are being discovered quite often, but those discoveries aren't always made in the same way. This snake, for example, has quite the strange story.
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The Rare Planetary Event You Don't Want To Miss In February 2025
There are quite a few astronomical events that have captivated humanity, and in February 2025, there's an especially rare one that you'll want to see.
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The Impressive Scientific Discovery Once Mistaken For A Shipwreck
The vast ocean depths are full of surprises, and in 2024 marine scientists stumbled across a giant coral reef that had previously been mistaken for a shipwreck.
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Editing Bad Memories Is No Longer Science Fiction (And May Be The Future Of Mental Healthcare)
Thanks to sleep researchers, editing and erasing bad memories has stepped from science fiction and into reality, and it could revolutionize mental healthcare.
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January 2025 Planetary Alignments And When You Can See Them
While it is common to see a few planets in the sky at once, there are bigger planetary alignments to be seen in January 2025, and here's when you can see them.
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The Toxin Found In Some Seafood That Could Cause Memory Loss
If you're partial to seafood you might already know to be cautious of food poisoning, but some marine organisms contain a toxin that can even cause memory loss.
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The Simple Trick That Could Save Your Life When Pumping Gas In The Winter
Colder conditions can lead to an increase in static electricity, and one simple trick can keep you safe when pumping gas in the winter months.
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Neanderthals Aren't The Only Extinct Species That Mated With Humans
There's a good chance you've heard of Neanderthals when it comes to ancient human species, but they aren't the only ones who have appeared in the fossil record.
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Why We Haven't Found A Planet More Than 14 Times The Mass Of Jupiter
Jupiter is huge when it comes to planets in our solar system, but it turns out there's actually an upper limit when it comes to how large planets can be.
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The Eye Condition Kids Can Get From Staring At Screens
You don't need to look hard to find concerns over kids staring at screens constantly, but those screens might even directly affect eye development, too.
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DNA Tests Revealed That Pompeii Victims Aren't Who Historians Thought
There are quite a few narratives historians have written about the victims of Pompeii, but some recent DNA analysis has managed to challenge those stories.
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Why You Get Shocked By Static More In The Winter
You've probably been surprised by the shock of static electricity before, but have you noticed that it happens more during the winter? Here's the reason why.
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How Oysters Make Pearls And Why Some Are Different Colors
For thousands of years, people have collected oysters for their pearls, no matter their color. Have you ever wondered where those colors come from, though?
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The Biggest Known Structure In The Universe And How Far It Is From Earth
Space is a big place filled with plenty of mysteries, and even the largest known object in the universe still leaves some scientists perplexed.
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Octopuses Have Three Times As Many Brains As They Have Hearts
Octopuses are pretty weird animals that are constantly surprising us. They have a strange number of hearts, but they have an even weirder number of brains.
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Fool's Gold In New York Actually Hid A Surprising Treasure
Fool's gold is known for being a deceptive little mineral, but that hasn't always been true. A discovery made in New York proved just how valuable it could be.
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The Largest Science Museum In The Western Hemisphere Is Actually In Illinois
Museums all have the goal of sharing information, but if you're looking for a standout, the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere is a good start.
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Here's What Happened To The Murder Hornets In Washington State
Starting in late 2019, reports of murder hornets caused a stir, but those reports have since died down. Here's what happened to the murder hornets since then.
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Washington State Has The Deadliest And Most Destructive Volcanic Eruption In US History
When it comes to volcanic eruptions, most people picture smoke, ash, and lava. Not all eruptions are quite so destructive, but this was certainly was.
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How High Relative Humidity Impacts Your Body (& Why It Feels More Miserable Than Dry Heat)
It's never a surprise to hear someone complaining about humidity, but is there a reason it's so much worse than dry heat? Here's the science behind that.
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