How DNA Testing Reunited Sisters Three Decades After Being Separated
DNA testing helped to reunite sisters three decades after being separated. Here's how revolutionary DNA testing brought a family together.
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Artemis I Photo Pays Tribute To One Of The Greatest NASA Images Ever Taken
A photo from Artemis I pays tribute to one of the most iconic NASA images ever taken. Here's what the photo looks like, and why it's iconic.
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The Science Behind Why Opossums Play Dead
The phrase "playing possum" gets tossed about frequently -- someone (or something) feigning death to avoid actual death, but it's more complicated than that.
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George Thomson Won A Nobel Prize By Disproving His Own Father's Theory On Electrons
In the grand scheme of things, there aren't many people who have been awarded a Nobel Prize in any category; fewer still are members of the same family.
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How DNA Helped A Family Find Their Missing Daughter Half A Century Later
When Alta Highsmith's 22-month-old daughter went missing in 1971, she was determined to find her. Here is how DNA testing helped reunite Alta with her daughter.
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What Is Pele's Hair And Why Are Officials Worried About It After The Eruption Of Mauna Loa?
Official warnings of potentially harmful aftereffects of the eruption were issued soon after Mauna Loa erupted, including something referred to as Pele's Hair.
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Can Lava Be Diverted When It Flows Near Highly Populated Areas?
Erupting volcanoes pose incredible risks to the population. Can lava be diverted when it flows near highly populated areas? Let's take a look.
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A Frog Species Once Thought To Be Extinct Is Making A Comeback
A species of frog that was once thought to be extinct is now making a comeback. Though the species has survived, it remains endangered.
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What's Really Happening To Your Body When Your Stomach Growls
When you haven't moved from your desk (or couch) for hours since breakfast, you'll suddenly hear a low rumbling sound -- your stomach growling.
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Why Scientists Have Reason To Believe Saturn's Core Is Oddly 'Fuzzy'
Perhaps the most interesting bit of information to come out of studying Saturn's rings is that the planet likely doesn't have a clearly defined core.
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How An Elephant's Health Is Negatively Impacted By Human Riders
Elephant riding is a popular pastime for tourists around the world, but it's actually not good for the elephants. Here's why riding elephants is harmful.
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Sarcosuchus: The 40-Foot-Long Prehistoric Monster Crocodile That Hunted Dinosaurs
The Sarcosuchus is a 40-foot-long prehistoric monster crocodile that used to hunt dinosaurs. Here's what it looked like and how it preyed on dinosaurs.
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Why The Brightest Gamma Ray Ever Recorded Is Being Called The BOAT
The brightest gamma ray ever recorded is being called the BOAT (brightest of all time). Here's what makes it so bright, and why it's important to science.
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Here's Where You'll Find Sir Isaac Newton's Body
Sir Isaac Newton may or may not have been inspired to formulate his theory of gravity after being struck by a falling apple, but his work continues to impress.
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Frogs Throw Up Their Entire Stomach Rather Than Just The Contents Of It
When vomiting, these unique amphibians' stomachs leave their bodies entirely. Learn more about the curious way that frogs throw up, and why they do it.
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The Names Of Sections Of Pluto's Moon, Charon, Seem Straight Out Of Comic-Con
Never let it be said that NASA doesn't have a sense of fun — indeed, the names of sections of Pluto's moon, Charon, seem straight out of Comic-Con.
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Cats Can Recognize Your Voice. Here's What The Science Says
Many pet owners will tell you that their animals have unique methods of communicating with humans, whether through sound or body language or some combination.
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Why The Megalodon Has Earned The Title Of 'Hyper Apex Predator'
There are those creatures revealed to us by the fossil record that might well cause wee humans to gasp in amazement and shudder in terror, from land and sea.
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Chickens' Earlobes Contain A Hidden Message About The Eggs They Lay
People who consume chickens, or chicken eggs, have a favorite way to prepare a favorite part of the bird -- but did you ever think about their earlobes?
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The True Story Of The Man Who Died After A 19-Hour World Of Warcraft Session
Fans of immersive games like "World of Warcraft" are known to play for hours at a time. Here is how one gaming marathon resulted in the death of one fan.
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The Rare Disease That Turns Your Bones Black
A rare disease can turn the bones in your body black, though luckily it's not life threatening. This is the disease that turns your bones black.
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For Whales In A California Study, Microplastics Are On The Menu
Whales in one California research study are made to purposely ingest microplastics to further scientific study of the animals and the effect of plastics.
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The Giant Panda Who Successfully 'Faked' A Pregnancy To Receive Special Treatment
A giant panda once 'faked' a pregnancy to get special treatment at a conservation research center. Here's how a panda can have a phantom pregnancy.
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How Scientists In Scotland Made Vanilla Out Of Recycled Material
Scientists have recently figured out a way to seemingly make vanilla flavoring out of recycled material. Here's why producing artificial vanilla is important.
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The Advanced Tool System Some Wild Cockatoos Use When Eating
Some cockatoos have found an ingenious way to get past the tough outer layers of a fruit. Here's how they dig past the skins and seeds of their food.
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Researchers Have A Surprising New Theory On The Cause Of Bruce Lee's Sudden Death
Bruce Lee's death was initially ruled as brain swelling — or more formally, cerebral edema. But a new theory suggests a different cause of death.
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What Does Science Actually Say About The Mozart Effect In Babies?
We always hope that parents, first and foremost and always, want what's best for their child -- emotionally, nutritionally, educationally, and developmentally.
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