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A Third of Humanity Has a Headache
And the pounding has persisted for more than 30 years -
Archaeologists Uncover Lost Opioid Tradition in Ancient Egypt
Chemical traces in a royal vase suggest the narcotic may have been a routine part of life -
Celestial Poetry Illuminates Astronomy
A lyrical observation in verse turns out to be a glimpse at a star’s last gasp -
Fierce Debate About Earth’s First Animal Heats Up
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Are Rare Earths Really That Rare?
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This Huge Lizard Stalked the Earth Before Dinos
The newly named reptile, Tainrakuasuchus bellator, had a mouth brimming with sharp teeth to snatch prey -
Falling Asleep Is More Like Plunging Off a Cliff Than We Thought
It’s not the gradual slip into darkness that scientists assumed -
These Martian Caves Might Point to Life
Newly discovered Martian caves were possibly formed by water and may contain traces of life -
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 -
Exploding Star’s Dramatic First Moments Captured for the First Time
The explosive findings were the result of an international race against the clock -
The Universe Is a Mirror
And it’s reflecting back wrinkles
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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?
The unicorns of the ocean might also be the kitties of the sea
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How Moss Fights Crime
Even tiny bits of an unassuming carpet of plant matter can be enough to lead investigators to a suspect
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This Is a Laser Blast Straight to the Psyche
In a demonstration of long-distant space communication, NASA beamed photons to a receiver millions of miles from Earth
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Childhood Friends, Not Moms, Shape Attachment Styles Most
A new study upends conventional wisdom about how we relate to those closest to us -
How the Spoils of an Infamous Heist Traveled the World
The Stone of Scone may have been returned, but bits of this sacred object were distributed in a hidden network -
From Deep Blue Mud, Unexpected Life Emerges
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Take a Trip Through the Milky Way in the Most Detailed Image Yet
The sheer magnitude of our galaxy, the Milky Way, is difficult for the human mind to fully grasp. Its 105,700 light-year width also makes it just about as difficult to capture with a camera. But recently, researchers from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research achieved an important milestone in this gigantic effort. Nautilus Members […] -
He Erased Memory in Mice. Then Thought About Erasing His Own
Sunk in grief and alcoholism, this neuroscientist discovered the power of memory in himself
