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These 2,000-Year-Old Needles, Still Sharp, Are the Oldest Tattooing Instruments Found in the Southwestern U.S.
Originally excavated in 1972, the pronged cactus-spine tool languished in storage for more than 40 years before its true purpose was recognized
It Takes 1.71 Days to Poop Out a Lego
Six intrepid volunteers swallowed the heads of LEGO figurines for the unusual study
This Is What Happens Inside a Beatboxer's Mouth When They Perform
MRI scans of vocal percussionists show that beatboxing takes the vocal tract beyond human language
This Art Show Is Taking the Literal Pulse of America
Artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer uses biometrics to make breathtaking spectacle
Neanderthals Breathed With Powerful Lungs, 3-D Reconstruction Shows
The new study has found that Neanderthals' chests were not larger in volume than those of modern humans, contrary to popular belief
Hanging Out in Space Deforms Brain Tissue, New Cosmonaut Study Suggests
While gray matter shrinks, cerebrospinal fluid increases. What's more: These changes do not completely resolve once back on Earth.
Mount Vesuvius Boiled Its Victims' Blood and Caused Their Skulls to Explode
A new study of residue on skeletons from the 79 A.D. eruption indicates Herculaneum was hit with a 400 to 900 degree pyroclastic flow
Jenny Saville Takes Title of Most Expensive Living Female Artist
Her 1992 nude self-portrait "Propped" sold for $12.4 million. But the record-breaking price lags behind the amount paid to the men's holder of the title
How Implanted Electrodes Helped Paralyzed People Stand and Walk Again
Two new studies demonstrate that epidural stimulation and intensive therapy can help people overcome paralysis from spinal cord injuries
The Quest to Build Robotic Hands
Humans can readily manipulate all kinds of objects. But robots need better mechanics—and a lot more intelligence
Man With World's Longest Fingernails Finally Gets a Manicure
After growing out the nails on his left hand for 66 years, Shridhar Chillal has sold the 31 feet of keratin to Ripley's Believe It Or Not
The History and Psychology of Roller Coasters
Researchers take you on a wild ride through endorphins, brain chemistry and stress science to explain the allure of theme park thrill
New "Immunobiotic" Could Treat Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs
The drug, which combines antibiotics and the body's immune system, shows promise in early stages of testing
Study Suggests There's No Limit on Longevity, But Getting Super Old Is Still Tough
After the age of 105, the odds of dying plateau, meaning it's possible to live beyond the current record of 123 years
Being Hangry Is Real, But You Can Control It
Hunger elicits similar responses as emotions, but it only turns into "hanger" when people are already primed with negative feelings
Inca Skull Surgeons Had Better Success Rates Than American Civil War Doctors
Survival rates among later Inca cultures was significantly higher. However, the 19th-century soldiers were facing trauma caused by industrial-age warfare
How Climate Changed-Fueled “Mega Droughts” Could Harm Human Health
Researchers looked at the little-studied danger of dust and worsening air quality in the American Southwest
Artificial Intelligence May Be Able To Smell Illnesses in Human Breath
Compounds in your breath could help AI detect illnesses, including different cancers
The Woman Who Challenged the Idea that Black Communities Were Destined for Disease
A physician and activist, Rebecca J. Cole became a leading voice in medical social services
Most Parents Want to Test Their Unborn Kids' Genes For Disease Risk
Despite the fact that they might not like what they learn
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