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The flu (influenza): Causes, symptoms and treatment
The flu (short for influenza) is a respiratory virus that affects the throat, nose, bronchi and, sometimes, the lungs.
First Martian life likely broke the planet with climate...
The finding comes from a modeling study that assumes ancient Martian life was similar to that on Earth during the same time period.
Dino-killing asteroid triggered 'mega-earthquake' that...
The dinosaur-killing Chicxulub impact triggered a months-long mega-earthquake that left its mark in the rock.
How to get fit: science-backed tips for fitness success
We grilled an expert and combed through the science for realistic tips on how to get fit
Scientists discover 1 million-year-old DNA sample lurking...
Analysis of DNA samples collected from beneath the seafloor in Antarctica has revealed that some of the ancient genetic material could...
Trio of yellow, blue and green lakes in Ethiopia stuns...
The Landsat 8 satellite recently snapped a striking image of three closely situated lakes, each one a different color, in Ethiopia....
In 'bizarre behavior,' New Zealand penguins lay one egg,...
Erect-crested penguins commonly perform a practice that's rare in birds: They lay an egg only to reject it, to ensure the survival...
Astonishing dinosaur mummy has 'glittering' skin that was...
Scientists uncovered a previously unknown way that dinosaur mummies form.
