Why The Excavation Of The So-Called World's Oldest Pyramid Is So Controversial
When we think of pyramids -- the structures, not the schemes -- we often think of the works of Ancient Egypt. But there's something even older out there.
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Research Shows Microplastic Pollution Is Worse For Humans Than You Realize
Microplastics remain one of the environment's greatest threats, and scientists are currently trying to figure out a solution to the microplastic epidemic.
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How A Special Tortoise Found On The Galapagos Islands Just Shook Up The Science World
For years, the Galápagos Islands have provided the world an opportunity to peer back through the millennia and see how and why certain animals change.
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The Reason Why International Astronauts Are Required To Learn Russian
International astronauts might hail from a variety of different countries, but they are all required to learn Russia. Here's why they must speak Russian.
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The Closest Living Relative To The Elephant Is Smaller Than You Would Think
The closest living relative to the elephant is a furry-faced, four-legged mammal that looks more like a guinea pig than it does its nearest family.
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Is Human Saliva Venomous?
Human saliva is a lot of things: wet, slimy, and, many people would say, gross. But did you know human saliva could also potentially be venomous?
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The Evolutionary Reason Some Bird Eggs Are So Colorful
One of the most beautiful woodland sights is a nest full of sky blue robins' eggs peaking up out of the brown and green, and this trait is unique to birds. Why?
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The Real Reason Human Beings Aren't The Same Height All Day
Although they seem as though they are fairly steady, a comparison of photos will demonstrate how much human bodies change over time. How about over a day?
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What Would Happen If The Earth Ever Ran Out Of Oxygen?
Earth won't suddenly run out of air in a single day; it'll be a much slower process. And a hint of Earth's distant future comes from its distant past.
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Can Seeds Actually Germinate In Your Stomach?
Eating is something that just about all of us have in common. No wonder there are so many urban legends centered on food consumption and its consequences.
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This Planet Rains Molten Glass And Has Wind Faster Than The Speed Of Sound
With that great big universe out there, you're bound to find enormous variations in planetary systems and planetary conditions themselves -- some quite extreme.
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Elephants Use Their Feet In An Unexpected Way
Elephants are one of the most beloved animals on the planet. They show a high level of intelligence and they can even communicate in this fascinating manner.
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Brutally Honest Predictions Of The Future Most People Don't Want To Hear
Are antibiotics going to stop working? Will the wealthy abandon Earth for floating luxury space colonies? Are robots going to start controlling our minds?!
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The Moon Can Get Hotter And Colder Than Anywhere On Earth
Sure, the moon is kind of a second-class citizen when it comes to objects in orbit, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have its own unique characteristics.
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The Worst Invasive Species Disasters In History
Once an invasive species settles into its new environs, the results can be catastrophic to plants, animal life, agriculture, and to people.
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The Unfortunate Truth About Solar Panels
Alternative energy technology has made amazing advances in the last few decades, but it isn't all roses. Here's the unfortunate truth about solar panels.
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Inside The Crazy Proposal To Harness The Sun's Energy
We consume more and more energy each year. Right now, most of our energy comes from fossil fuels -- the leading cause of global warming.
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What It's Really Like Living In Siberia
Siberia covers about 75% of Russia, and it's about the same size as Canada. Still, Siberia's home to only about 27 percent of Russia's entire population.
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Inside Siberia's Doorway To The Underworld
At six tenths of a mile long and nearly 300 feet deep, it is the largest geological feature of its kind. It's also growing.
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What 2006's An Inconvenient Truth Got Wrong About Climate Change
Back in 2006, climate change did not weigh on people's minds as much as heavily as today, thanks to the fires, pandemics, floods, and hurricanes.
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The Real Reason Great White Sharks Could Go Extinct
Few creatures in nature can evoke the same fight-or-definitely-flight response as a great white, one of the most dangerous sharks to humans.
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Russian Scientists Discover 18,000 Year Old Frozen Puppy
Every year we televise an event attended viewed on ESPN by over 2 million people -- a 10-minute hot dog eating contest.
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How Long Will It Be Until Electric Cars Take Over?
Earth's non-renewable resources are getting sucked up like the last bubbles in an expired Coke can.
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Climate Change Threatening To Open America's Extremely Radioactive Nuclear Tomb
In the Marshall Islands, the so-called "tomb" that America encapsulated its nuclear waste inside is threatening to crack because of rising sea levels.
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What Is The Difference Between A Cyclone And A Hurricane?
Cyclones and hurricanes have a lot in common, but if you think the terms are interchangeable, you've been swirling in a vortex of misinformation.
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The Most Toxic Place On Earth Isn't Chernobyl
Chernobyl is to toxic disasters what Kleenex is to tissues. It's synonymous with what happens when science goes wrong.
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