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Do nootropics and brain boosters work, and are they safe?

Nootropics are any drugs or supplements that are taken to impact brain performance, including attention and memory. But are these drugs safe to use?

The deadliest viruses in history

Humans have been fighting viruses throughout history. Here are the 12 viruses that are the world's worst killers, based on their mortality rates, or the sheer numbers of people they have killed.

The 6 most gruesome grave robberies

Rest in peace? Not when body snatchers are afoot. Six gruesome grave robberies in history reveal that even fame doesn't guarantee you a peaceful slumber.

Autoimmune disease: Definition and examples

Millions of people are affected by autoimmune diseases. Learn what causes autoimmune diseases and how they're treated.

Does yoga help you lose weight?

Does yoga help you lose weight? We look at whether yoga can help you shed pounds.

The flu shot isn't that effective. Here's why you should still get it.

If the flu shot is, on average, between 40% and 60% effective at preventing the flu, why should you get it?

Best sports bras for running deals

These are the best sports bras for running deals to help give you all the support you need.

Weird cosmic object keeps exploding over and over again, and scientists don't know why

Researchers have watched a mysterious fast radio burst shoot out energy far more times than they thought was possible.

Why extraterrestrial intelligence is more likely to be artificial than biological

Lord Martin Rees argues that if humans do find intelligent alien life, it will be artificial not biological.

Two extremely venomous snakes found mating in home drainpipe, yanked out by tails

The male snake didn't take well to the interruption, nearly landing several deadly strikes.

Long-lost 'Island of Gold' resurfaces in Indonesian river

The last remnants of a fabulously wealthy Island of Gold may be buried in the mud at the bottom of Indonesia's Musi River.

Politician suggests bombing erupting La Palma volcano to stop lava flow

Aside from lava flows, the volcano has been belching out high-speed molten boulders and causing tremors.

Your pupils can count … sort of

New research suggests a person's pupil size can change based on the number of objects an individual observes in their visual field.

Ancient child sacrifice victims unearthed in Peru

Wari tombs with ancient human sacrifices unearthed in northwestern Peru

Why does cold fresh air help nausea go away?

Here are some theories as to why cold air helps get rid of nausea.

Halloween northern lights from huge solar flare thrill skywatchers

A huge solar flare from the sun has spawned a Halloween northern lights show that has stargazers over the moon.

Jupiter's Great Red Spot is 40 times deeper than Mariana Trench

The massive red storm extends far deeper than astronomers thought possible — and the ferocious winds powering it are deeper still.

Were any 'witches' burned at Salem?

What was the fate of those charged with witchcraft at Salem?

Major climate conference begins in Glasgow. Here's what to expect.

The outcome of the COP26 meeting in Glasgow may determine how close nations get to meeting their commitments under the Paris agreement.

Was the 'War of the Worlds' radio broadcast an early deepfake?

A new podcast argues the 1938 Martian invasion story foreshadowed the problems of media creation today.

What would happen if the speed of light was much lower?

Here's what would happen if the speed of light were orders of magnitude slower.

Vampire bats' 'missing' genes may help them survive on all-blood diet

Scientists uncovered 13 genes that are «missing» from the vampire bat genome.

Massive solar flare barreling toward Earth this Halloween

The category G3 storm will hit Earth on COt. 30 and 31, potentially causing satellite navigation problems and driving auroras as far south as Washington state.

Concept2 RowErg review

Robust and reliable, the Concept2 RowErg (formerly called the Concept2 Model D) deserves its reputation as one of the world’s most popular rowing machines

Number of kids diagnosed with lead poisoning could double with new CDC standard

Experts say that the change in criteria was overdue.

Critically endangered condor chicks are species' 1st known 'virgin births'

Genetic analysis recently showed that California condors can reproduce asexually.

Ultrahot, ultrafast explosion called 'the Camel' has astronomers puzzled

An ultrabright, ultrafast explosion called the Camel lit up the sky for a month in 2020. Astronomers think it might have been the birth of a black hole or neutron star.

Best air purifiers: The top-rated cleaners for improving the air quality in your home

The best air purifiers will help you breathe cleaner air in your home.

'Tongue-eating' lice invade fish's mouth in this year's creepiest Halloween photo

Tongue-eating parasites chow down on fishes' mouths and eventually replace their tongues

Are these ancient ruins in Honduras the legendary 'White City'?

For centuries, the legendary «Ciudad Blanca» («White City»), an ancient metropolis deep in the Honduran rainforest, eluded discovery. Archaeologists may have finally tracked it down, and filmmakers documented the grueling expedition.

Girthy 'penis plant' blooms for the first time, sparking excitement at Dutch garden

A penis plant that stands taller than a grown human, reeks of decomposing flesh and looks vaguely phallic recently bloomed in the Netherlands' oldest botanical garden, to the delight of garden staff and visitors alike.

Newly named human species may be the direct ancestor of modern humans

Homo bodoensis is named after a 600,000-year-old skull found in Bodo D'ar, Ethiopia, in 1976.

Perseverance rover snaps stunning images of Mars after communications blackout

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has emerged from its first «solar conjunction» blackout and gotten back to work on the Red Planet.

Does this 'Godzilla' nebula really look like a space lizard?

What do you see in this image of space gas and dust? Perhaps, the greenish blob puts you in mind of a frog, or a crocodile, or Slimer from «Ghostbusters.» One scientist is pretty sure he saw Godzilla.

Ancient golden mask from Peru was painted with human blood

A 1,000-year-old mask discovered on the head of an ancient skeleton was painted using human blood, according to a new study.

Running headphones deals: get the best price on these workout essentials

All the best running headphones deals for getting the motivation to smash your workout.

Great-grandson of iconic Native American leader Sitting Bull confirmed by DNA analysis

A new study which analyzed the DNA in a hair sample from iconic Native American leader Sitting Bull has confirmed the identity of his great-grandson.

Treadmill deals: which is the right treadmill deal for you?

Here are some great treadmill deals to help you reach your fitness goals in the comfort of your own home.

Talking dinosaur invades UN to give climate change speech in bizarre, yet brilliant, new video

The UN Development Programme has released a new video addressing climate change and fossil fuel subsidies starring a CGI talking dinosaur.
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