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Archaeologists Uncover Oldest Evidence of 'Curry' Outside of India
Ancient spice processing in Southeast Asia reveals an early trade of ingredients for dishes that Westerners often call “curry”
Lake Tahoe's Clear Water Is Brimming With Tiny Plastics
The pristine lake has a higher concentration of microplastics than the water near some floating garbage patches in the oceans, according to a new study
Aging Mother Orcas Keep Their Sons Out of Fights
In a new study, male orcas with mothers that had gone through menopause showed less tooth scarring on their fins compared to other males
Have Scientists Found the Source of Out-of-Body Experiences?
Researchers identified a brain region that can create sensations of weightlessness or falling, and it could help develop new forms of anesthesia
Chicago May Be Slowly Sinking Because of 'Underground Climate Change'
The ground beneath the Windy City is shifting as heat escapes from buildings and transit systems, posing a threat to infrastructure, a study finds
Rare Fossil May Show a Small Mammal Attacking a Dinosaur
The well-preserved bones could upend the traditional view of dinosaurs as predators and mammals as prey, if the findings are confirmed
Here's Where the Highest Rates of Alzheimer's Are in the United States
A first-of-its-kind report estimates Alzheimer's disease prevalence in 3,142 counties across the nation
Hidden for 400 Years, Censored Pages Reveal New Insights Into Elizabeth I's Reign
Scholars used advanced imaging to read crossed-out, pasted-over passages in the first official account of the Tudor queen's time on the English throne
Having a Companion Could Help Rattlesnakes Stay Calm
During a stressful event, snakes experienced a smaller spike in heart rate when they were in the presence of another snake, according to a new study
X-Rays Uncover the Secrets of 3,000-Year-Old Egyptian Paintings
A new study provides insight into how tomb painters altered their work over time
Crows and Magpies Snatch Anti-Bird Spikes to Build Their Nests
Birds in Europe are prying up the metal barbs, meant to repel them from roosting on buildings, and using the devices as nesting material
Humans May Have Arrived in the Americas Earlier Than Previously Thought
Researchers say that humans coexisted with giant sloths in Brazil some 25,0000 years ago
Saber-Toothed Tigers and Dire Wolves Suffered From Bone Disease
Some fossils preserved in the La Brea tar pits showed signs of an inherited joint condition that may have proliferated as the animals neared extinction
Scientists Reveal Why Asp Caterpillar Stings Are So Excruciatingly Painful
A toxin in the insect's venom, which can punch a hole in cell walls, could inspire new drug-delivery methods in humans
This Mirror-Like Exoplanet Is the Most Reflective Ever Discovered
The ultra-hot world is wreathed in metallic clouds that prevent the planet from evaporating and keep its atmosphere intact
We Can Hear Silence Like a Sound, Scientists Say
In a study, participants were tricked by "silence illusions" in the same way that illusions with sound fool the brain
The 'Ivory Man'—a Powerful Leader Buried in a Lavish Tomb 5,000 Years Ago—Was Actually a Woman
Researchers in Spain had previously assumed that the grave belonged to a high-status young man
U.S. Maternal Death Rates More Than Doubled in the 21st Century, Study Finds
Between 1999 and 2019, pregnancy-related mortality rose dramatically, with the worst outcomes among Native American, Alaska Native and Black people
Pollination From Honeybees Could Make Plants Less Fit to Survive and Reproduce
Plants visited by honeybees rather than native bees may become more inbred, a new study suggests
Scientists Find Rare Deep-Sea Octopus Nurseries
The team captured footage of the eight-armed creatures brooding their eggs in groups near Costa Rica
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