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Synthetic Human Embryos Have Been Made In A Lab For First Time, Scientists Say

rendering of two stem cells dividing

Synthetic Human Embryos Have Been Made In A Lab For First Time, Scientists Say

rendering of two stem cells dividing

Synthetic Human Embryos Have Been Made In A Lab For First Time, Scientists Say

The landmark announcement could be a game-changer for research, but sparks questions for regulators.

Jun 15 2023

Fastest Runaway Star In Milky Way Discovered Moving At 2,285 Kilometers Per Second

Artists's illustration of two blue stars in space with one syphoning material away from the other in a spiral

Fastest Runaway Star In Milky Way Discovered Moving At 2,285 Kilometers Per Second

Jun 15 2023

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Meet The Giant Armored Fossil Skink Twice As Big As Largest Surviving Species

Artist's impression of Tiliqua frangens, the giant extinct squid

Meet The Giant Armored Fossil Skink Twice As Big As Largest Surviving Species

Jun 15 2023

Officials Warn Kīlauea Volcano Eruption May Start Spewing "Pele's Hair"

Jun 15 2023

“Viking Disease”, An Unusual Hand Condition, May Come From Neanderthal Ancestors

Jun 15 2023

Possible Cause Of Endometriosis Found, Offering Potential Treatment Ideas

Jun 15 2023

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Do You Need To Wash Rice Before Cooking? Here’s The Science

A woodens spoon of cooked whiterice held over a still steaming pot of cooked rice

Do You Need To Wash Rice Before Cooking? Here’s The Science

Yes, but probably not for the reason you are thinking.

Jun 13 2023

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In 1797, Henry Cavendish Used Two Small Metal Spheres To Weigh The Entire Earth

Earth from space.

Space and Physics

In 1797, Henry Cavendish Used Two Small Metal Spheres To Weigh The Entire Earth

How do you go about weighing the planet you're standing on?

Jun 12 2023

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Scientists Found Two Gigantic Structures Deep Within The Earth. They Could Be The Remains Of An Ancient Planet

Earth, split open so you can see the mantle and core.

Scientists Found Two Gigantic Structures Deep Within The Earth. They Could Be The Remains Of An Ancient Planet

The mysterious blobs occupy 3-9 percent of the Earth.

Jun 6 2023

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The Grim Reason Eating Fresh Pineapple Makes Some People's Mouths Bleed

does pineapple make you bleed

The Grim Reason Eating Fresh Pineapple Makes Some People's Mouths Bleed

Pineapple: the fruit that bites back.

Jun 8 2023

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