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White Dwarf Stars "Can Produce Colors Nobody Expected," Including What May Be the First Green Star
Learn more about a new advanced model that is helping researchers see the true colors of some white dwarf stars.
Europe’s First Known Megaraptoran Identified From a 120-Million-Year-Old Skull Hidden in a Museum Drawer
Meet Invictibellatrix amberina, the first megaraptoran found in Europe that just confirmed a hypothesis about the species’ geographic history.
Psychological Resilience May Start With Regular Breakfast, Good Sleep, and Daily Exercise
Learn how small lifestyle habits do more than support physical health, as they’re linked to improved psychological flexibility during stressful situations.
A 4,700-Year-Old Shipwreck Hailed as the World’s Oldest May Have Carried Goats and Been Bound for Troy
Learn how ancient pottery from a shipwreck off Turkey offers insight into Bronze Age trade and daily life at sea
Meet D-Rex, a Newly Discovered 5-Pound Fungus With a 65-Million-Year-Old Lineage
Learn why researchers suspect this fungus lives quietly inside healthy trees before feeding on their remains after they die.
A 230,000-Year-Old Homo sapiens Fossil Reveals Early Humans Were More Robust Than Once Thought
Learn more about Omo I, whose skeleton provides key details on the origins of modern humans.
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A Familiar Smell That Reduces Hunger And Boosts Exercise (M)
The scent may fool the brain into feeling satisfied -- and unlock better workout performance.
60 Years Later: Why Pittcon Is Coming Home to Pittsburgh
Over the last six decades, Pittcon and Pittsburgh have experienced their own evolutions and now they will be reuniting once again.
National Trust takes ownership of London’s oldest restaurant in £11m gift
34-35 Maiden Lane, home of Rules since 1798 and beloved of Dickens and Churchill, is first building in Trust's care to house still operating historic restaurant
An Ear for Tiny Sound Differences May Help Adults Learn New Languages
Learn how developing an ear for subtle differences in sound can help adults recognize unfamiliar vowels when learning another language.
Gray Wolves May Use Active Wildfires to Pursue Prey While Avoiding Dangerous Fire Fronts
Learn more about the interesting way gray wolves interact with active wildfires and how they may use them to their advantage.
A Roman-Era Oracle Stone Turned Goat Knucklebone Throws Into Divine Advice
Learn how an ancient oracle stone matched throws of animal knucklebones to 56 messages offering guidance on illness, travel, and trade.
Taking a Short, Hot Bath May Lower Blood Pressure More Than Moderate Exercise
Learn how a 30-minute soak could trigger greater changes in tiny blood vessels and a bigger drop in blood pressure than moderate cycling in adults with overweight or obesity.
Newly Discovered Ancient Crocodile Relative Had Super Thin Needle-Like Teeth for Snagging Tiny Prey
Learn about the discovery of an ancient crocodile relative with extremely thin teeth, revealing a unique feeding habit rarely seen in crocodiles.
A Handful of Walnuts a Day May Help Lower the Inflammatory Potential of Your Diet
Learn how adding walnuts into your daily diet could be a simple and accessible way to lower inflammation.
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Couples Who Do This Together Have Stronger Marriages (M)
One simple shared activity may help couples communicate better and strengthen their marriage.
Nordic Diet May Help Extend Your Lifespan by Adding Whole Grains and Berries to Your Plate
Learn about the Nordic diet, the northern counterpart of the Mediterranean diet that may benefit overall health by promoting sustainable plant-based foods.
300 Light-Years Away, a Star Is Slowly Snacking on a Brown Dwarf
Discover how an anomaly that has puzzled astronomers for years was solved, and what it can tell us about how stellar systems interact.
New York Declares Measles Emergency as U.S. Cases Grow Over 4,000
As measles cases rise, discover what New York state officials are doing to help combat this outbreak.
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