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Thousands of tiny ‘ice needles’ may explain mysterious stone patterns on Earth … and Mars

Tiny natural ice structures help arrange stones into spectacular landscapes.

Neanderthals may have lived near Princess Diana's childhood home 40,000 years ago

While searching for a medieval village near the childhood home of Princess Diana, archaeologists discovered Paleolithic artifacts instead.

Is yoga good for you?

It’s a popular way to work out, but is yoga good for you? We take a look.

Skeleton of man fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption found in Herculaneum

A man who may have been trying to flee or rescue residents of Herculaneum was buried in pyroclastic flow when Vesuvius erupted.

Diver discovers barnacle-encrusted Crusader sword off the coast of Israel

A diver found a trove of medieval artifacts on the Mediterranean seabed, including a 900-year-old sword wielded by a crusader knight

How to see October's full Hunter's Moon this Wednesday (Oct. 20)

October's full moon and the peak of the Orionid meteor shower are happening on the same day this week.

Siege of top-secret Area 51 began as a joke. Officials prepared to use deadly force in response.

UFO enthusiasts who rallied in 2019 to invade Area 51 may have been joking about «storming» the base. But law enforcement officials took the idea very, very seriously.

What to do if your basement is too humid

We establish what to do if your basement is too humid with these handy tips.

How to remove mold from your basement

Damp, water leaks and excess moisture in the air can all cause mold to grow. Here’s how to remove mold from your basement.

Best Bowflex deals: Get a great price on home workout equipment

These are the best Bowflex deals to help you reach your fitness goals at home.

Blue Pure 211+ air purifier review

The Blue Pure 211+ is the ideal air purifier for large rooms or office spaces, with impressive performance and eco-credentials to boot.

Colin Powell's weakened immune system may have played a role in his COVID-19 death

Powell had previously undergone treatment for a blood cancer that can harm the immune system.

Hungry grizzly bear photo-bombs camera trap in award-winning photo

A grizzly bear attacked a photographer's camera trap and the resulting image won the Animals in their Environment category at the 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

Huge hole discovered in Arctic's 'last ice'

A polynya, or rift, opened in the Arctic's oldest, thickest ice in May 2020, new research finds.

Ancient dog-size sea scorpion unearthed in China

This is the first time that scientists have found a fossil of this type on the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana.

Why did more than 90 rattlesnakes move into a California home?

More than 90 rattlesnakes were pulled from the foundation of a California home, where the snakes may have been gathering to give birth.

Astronomers spot dark matter creating eerie clones of a distant galaxy

It took more than eight years for the scientists to explain the bizarre finding.

Who was the first person to write about the British Isles?

In the fourth century B.C., a little-known Greek mariner visited the British Isles. When he returned, he wrote a book about his travels, called «On the Ocean,» which was read for centuries.

NASA launches robotic archaeologist Lucy on ambitious mission to Trojan asteroids

NASA's newest asteroid probe, named Lucy, successfully launched on 12-year mission to visit 8 asteroids early Saturday (Oct. 16).

What happened when the dinosaur-killing asteroid slammed into Earth?

The asteroid that crashed into Earth 66 million years ago unleashed a catastrophic series of events.

Researcher want to 'slice and dice' deadly asteroids with rocket-powered bombs, new paper says

Physicists propose a new plan to «slice and dice» incoming asteroids that could save Earth from a deadly calamity.

Why do our flavor preferences change over time?

Our flavor preferences remain malleable throughout our lives, but especially in childhood.

Stunning images show how muscles heal themselves after a workout

Scientists discovered a previously unknown step in the muscle repair process.

How to get the most out of your exercise bike

We ask the experts how to get the most out of your exercise bike

Does a dehumidifier cool a room?

Dehumidifiers remove excess moisture from a room, but does a dehumidifier cool a room? We explore the answer here.

3 seals and a fox die from bird flu in rare outbreak at wildlife center

The strain of bird flu doesn't appear to pose a risk to humans.

What are the different types of headaches?

An overview of the types of headaches, causes and treatment.

400 stone-cut chamber tombs, filled with wall paintings and treasures, discovered in Turkey

Archaeologists have found 400 newfound tombs dating to Roman times in a giant necropolis in Turkey.

Rich medieval hipster was buried with his fancy beard comb

Two graves that were recently excavated in an ancient impact crater in Bavaria, Germany, held high-quality goods that were unusual for burials in the Middle Ages.

DNA paternity tests: how they work and how to do one

Find out how to pick the right DNA paternity test for you and the facts about how genetic paternity testing works

How to clean a dehumidifier

Knowing how to clean a dehumidifier properly will keep your air fresh.

Can basement mold make you sick?

It's a common home problem, but can basement mold make you sick?

Meteorite crash-lands in woman’s bed in Canada

A meteorite that landed in British Columbia crashed through a roof and narrowly missed hitting a woman who was asleep in her bed at the time.

FDA advisory committee recommends Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster

An advisory committee voted unanimously on Thursday (Oct. 14) to recommend a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster for certain groups of people.

Low-impact cardio workout ideas: Lose weight without the pain

Whatever your fitness level, these low-impact cardio workout ideas are a great way to exercise while avoiding joint and muscle pain.

KOIOS EPI810 air purifier review

The KOIOS EPI810 may be one of the most affordable air purifiers on the market, but it’s not without its faults.

Scientists just broke the record for the coldest temperature ever recorded in a lab

They did it by sending rubidium atoms into free fall

Thousands of California worms wriggle into super blobs

Blackworm blobs can move as one organism by striking a perfect balance between wiggling and clinging, a discovery that could aid the development of soft robotics.

'Powerful auroras' on alien planets may be sending strange radio signals toward Earth

Astronomers say strange radio signals around old, inactive stars may be the shimmering auroras of four alien worlds.
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