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Antiviral pill cuts COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths by 89%, Pfizer says

A new COVID-19 pill significantly cuts risk of hospitalization or death when taken within three days of symptom onset, Pfizer says.

Strange earthquakes in South Carolina traced to man-made lake

Lake Monticello in South Carolina is causing a series of small earthquakes, the third time in its history that the man-made reservoir has created swarms of seismic activity.

Best yoga mats 2021: Improve your flow with these top-rated yoga mats

Great for beginners and pros, these are the best yoga mats for every need and budget.

Sweaty Betty Super Grip Yoga Mat review

The Sweaty Betty Super Grip Yoga Mat is a solid all rounder at a decent price that will help you get the most from your flow.

240,000-year-old 'Child of Darkness' human ancestor discovered in narrow cave passageway

Deep within South Africa's Rising Star Cave System, in a passageway barely 6 inches (15 centimeters) wide, scientists have discovered the fragmented skull of a Homo naledi child they're calling «Leti.»

Giant, invasive spiders have taken over Georgia. Will they spread across the US?

Experts believe that the spiders, which arrived in 2014, could spread across more of the southern U.S.

Ancient 'hangover prevention' ring found in Israel

Archaeologists recently discovered a ring set with a purple stone, possibly an amethyst, that may have been worn to prevent the pain of a hangover.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Sources, benefits and dosage

Riboflavin is a B-complex vitamin that helps the body break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats to produce energy.

China's hypersonic weapon test no cause for panic, experts say

China's mysterious recent space-tech test is not a sign that the sky is falling.

Chinese railroad worker house unearthed in Utah ghost town

Archaeologists excavating in a Utah ghost town have turned up a rare find: a house belonging to 19th-century Chinese workers on the transcontinental railroad.

Elechomes HTJ-2119 Ultrasonic Humidifier review

The Elechomes HTJ-2119 Ultrasonic Humidifier is an ultra-quiet model with an aroma diffuser, remote control, 4.5-liter water tank, and a range of 538 square feet.

Lululemon Reversible 5mm Yoga Mat review

Is the Lululemon Reversible 5mm Yoga Mat worth it? We put the popular $88 yoga mat to the test.

Solar storm brings the Northern Lights to the northern US

A strong solar storm is creating aurora-friendly conditions as far south as Pennsylvania, Iowa and Oregon this week.

HPV vaccine slashes cervical cancer rates by 87% among women in the UK

The HPV vaccine reduced cases of cervical cancer by 87% among women in the U.K. who received the vaccine when they were 12 or 13 years old, according to a new study.

HPV vaccine slashes cervical cancer rates among women in the UK by 87%

The HPV vaccine reduced cases of cervical cancer by 87% among women in the U.K. who received the vaccine when they were 12 or 13 years old, according to a new study.

5 low impact workouts

Here are 5 low impact workouts to boost your fitness with a lower risk of injury.

Photo trickery captures ethereal jellyfish 'ballet' in Spanish lake

The photo, titled 'Medusa Ballet,' was recently announced as the overall winner at the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021 competition.

Mysterious glass in the Atacama Desert may be from an ancient exploding comet

An ancient comet may have burnt sand into mysterious pieces of twisted glass, according to a new study.

How did birds survive the dinosaur-killing asteroid?

A new analysis of a well-preserved ancient bird skull reveals secrets about its brain.

If the universe is a giant computer simulation, here's how many bits would be required to run it

A trippy new estimate calculates the total number of bits in the visible universe

What is an amoeba?

The term “amoeba” refers to simple eukaryotic organisms that move in a characteristic crawling fashion.

Cause of mysterious brain-invading-fungus outbreak finally discovered

Scientists think this is just one of many fungi increasing its habitable range due to climate change.

Fowl play? 'Bird of the Year' winner in New Zealand contest is a bat

New Zealand's long-tailed bat recently earned a very unlikely accolade.

Black Friday exercise bike deals: What's on sale, and what's in stock

Looking to pick up a Black Friday exercise bike deal? Finding the stock is the tough part, but we have this guide to help you

Exercise bike on sale: the best deals available now

Find the best exercise bike on sale with our roundup of great deals

Personality traits & personality types: What personality type are you?

What makes you, you? Psychologists sketch out personality traits using the «Big Five».

Baleen whales eat three times more than scientists once thought

Baleen whales' eating habits trigger ripple effects through the entire ocean food web.

Nuclear-powered US submarine collided with a hidden underwater mountain, Navy reveals

An investigation into a recent collision involving a nuclear-powered U.S. submarine has revealed it hit an unmapped seamount in the South China Sea.

Giant shark, possibly a megalodon, feasted on this whale 15 million years ago

An ancient whale's flipper bone has bite marks on it, revealing that a shark tore into it about 15 million years ago.

Australia plans to cull over 10,000 wild horses, but scientists say it's not enough

Australian wildlife officials are planning to kill or remove more than 10,000 wild horses from a national park in New South Wales.

'Balding' black holes prove Einstein right again on general relativity

A new physics breakthrough shows how Einstein's theory of general relativity continues to hold up, even for «balding» black holes.

Could artificial mini glaciers bring water to the driest, coldest places on Earth?

Glaciers are not just spectacular indicators of climate change as they shrink and disappear due to global warming.

This mysterious comet's super-bright outbursts have astronomers puzzled

One of the strangest comets in the solar system has been erupting with unpredictable bright outbursts since late September and nobody knows why.

World leaders pledge to end deforestation by 2030

The enormous pledge encompasses over 85% of the world's forests and more than 100 nations.

An asteroid barely missed Earth last week, and no one knew it was coming

Asteroid 2021 UA1, a space rock about the size of a refrigerator, made a surprise appearance when it recently flew past Earth.

Banana nutrition facts & health benefits

Bananas are packed with nutrients and are good for your heart, your eyes, your diet and your mood.

Ancient tomb of Pharaoh Ramesses II official discovered at Saqqara

A tomb dating back over 3,200 years that was built for a senior official of Ramesses II, one of Egypt's most powerful pharaohs has been discovered at Saqqara.

China's fresh moon rocks are younger than the Apollo samples and no one knows why

New analyses of moon rocks from the Chang'e 5 mission deepen the mysteries surrounding volcanic activity.

Enormous 'shipyard' of ancient galaxies discovered 11 billion light-years away

Astronomers have confirmed the existence of a massive protocluster 11 billion light-years away that acts as an assembly yard for over 60 emerging galaxies.
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