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How did sharks become Earth's 'ultimate survivors'? Paleontologist...
"The Secret History of Sharks" author John Long met with Live Science to discuss his new book, recent revelations about megalodons,...
32 of the world's smartest animals
Though measuring animal intelligence is tricky, some animals show remarkable cognitive abilities that may rival our own.
Mysterious white substance smeared on 3,600-year-old mummies...
When researchers tested a mysterious substance on the heads and necks of ancient mummies found in China's Tarim Basin, they discovered...
Mysterious 'horseman' from lead coffin unearthed in Notre...
The centuries-old remains at Notre Dame have been identified as Joachim du Bellay, a French Renaissance poet who died at age 37.
At-home flu vaccine approved by FDA — what to know
People could previously get the nasal spray flu vaccine, called FluMist, from a health care provider, but now they can administer...
Bizarre polar vortex over Antarctica delayed ozone hole...
The Antarctic ozone hole usually starts forming in early August, but rare warming events and a strangely elongated polar vortex this...
Will language face a dystopian future? How 'Future of Language'...
Philip Seargeant tells us how AI will shape the future of our language use.
Monkey study reveals science behind 'choking under pressure'
When a person (or monkey) is facing stakes that are too high, the stress can interfere with neurons, affecting how they direct the...
