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These Are the THC Derivatives Poised to Go Up In Smoke
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This Huge Lizard Stalked the Earth Before Dinos
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Falling Asleep Is More Like Plunging Off a Cliff Than We Thought
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The Surprisingly Ancient Origins of Your Dog
New research shakes up the history of humanity’s best friend -
For Birds, Beauty Can Be a Curse
Good looks encourage trafficking and even risk extinction
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Exploding Star’s Dramatic First Moments Captured for the First Time
The explosive findings were the result of an international race against the clock
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We’re Not Alone in Space Weather Chaos
The star-induced storms recently hitting Earth may be even more intense elsewhere in the cosmos
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Easing the Surgical Rehab with Prehab
Can recovery be smoother if we prepare before being wheeled into the OR?
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Why Are Narwhals Messing with Hydrophones?
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How Moss Fights Crime
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This Is a Laser Blast Straight to the Psyche
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A new study upends conventional wisdom about how we relate to those closest to us -
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Surprise biology in deep-sea mud volcanoes