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Scientists are building an ultimate atlas of the vagina. Here's why.

Scientists are studying the vaginal microbiome in populations all around the world to see how it might differ in different people and in health and disease.

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'Incredible moment in history:' Particle accelerator and AI offer first peek inside 2,000-year-old Herculaneum scroll

A 2,000-year-old Herculaneum scroll buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is filled with lost words that scholars can now decipher thanks to AI and a particle accelerator.

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Red 'star' rising with the moon on Sunday is really Mars — and you may be able to see it 'disappear'

Mars will appear to make an ultraclose approach to the moon on Sunday, after Jupiter had a turn earlier this week. Here's how to get the best view of the rare conjunction.

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New 'Camp Hill' virus discovered in Alabama is relative of deadly Nipah — the 1st of its kind in the US

A new virus that is related to the deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses has been detected in shrews in the U.S. However, scientists say there is currently "no evidence" that it has infected humans and the risk of it doing so is "likely low."

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1,900-year-old Roman sanctuary and coin found in flooded Spanish cave

Archaeologists discovered ancient Roman inscriptions and a 1,900-year-old coin wedged between rock formations while exploring a cave called the Cova de les Dones in eastern Spain.

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Greenland's ice sheet — the second biggest in the world — is cracking open at alarming speed, scientists discover

New 3D maps of the Greenland Ice Sheet show how huge cracks in the ice that accelerate melting expanded between 2016 and 2021.

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Massive study of 3 million people reveals genetic 'hotspots' linked to bipolar disorder

A new study has greatly expanded the number of gene variants thought to be tied to bipolar disorder.

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'Bull's-eye!' Hubble telescope spots record-shattering 9-ring galaxy — and the cosmic 'dart' that smashed through its center

Scientists using the Hubble Space Telescope have spotted a record-smashing galaxy wrapped in 9 rings of stars — along with the dwarf galaxy that violently plunged through its center.

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World's largest-ever bead stash found in 5,000-year-old 'Ivory Lady' tomb in Spain

More than a quarter million beads found in a tomb with female skeletons were used to decorate the women's ceremonial dresses, suggesting they were powerful leaders five millennia ago.

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How to see tonight's full Snow Moon rise with the 'Heart of the Lion' before Valentine's Day

Tonight's full Snow Moon will have a royal companion as it rises alongside Regulus, a star nicknamed "Heart of the Lion", in time for Valentine's Day.

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Watch humanoid robots waltzing seamlessly with humans thanks to AI motion tracking software upgrade

Lifelike human motion could enable robots to complete far more tasks, as well as adapt to environments they've not been specifically designed for.

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Stonehenge quiz: What do you know about the ancient monument?

Is your knowledge of Stonehenge rock-solid or on shaky ground?

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'Impossible' black holes detected by James Webb telescope may finally have an explanation — if this ultra-rare form of matter exists

Observations from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal monster black holes in the early universe that seem to have grown too big, too fast. New research points to a strange form of dark matter as a possible culprit.

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Rabbits may have a surprising source of calcium — eating their own teeth

Rabbits' teeth grow continuously, and bunnies wear them down by munching fiber-rich foods. Scientists suggest rabbits recycle a fine powder resulting from this constant grinding to fuel tooth growth.

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People with this rare genetic condition can't repair damage to their DNA

LIG4 syndrome is an exceptionally rare disorder caused by a genetic mutation that prevents the body from repairing damaged DNA.

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Venus and the moon dance over the Eiffel Tower in stunning 'planetary parade' photo from Paris

A French astrophotographer has captured a stunning photo of Venus and the moon shining above the Eiffel Tower in Paris, thanks to a rare "parade of planets."

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Here's what could happen if asteroid Bennu smashes into Earth in 157 years

An asteroid the size of One World Trade Center has a very small chance of crashing into Earth in the year 2182. But what would this impact mean for life on Earth?

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Scientists discover hidden 'plumbing' that's driving Antarctic ice sheet into the ocean

Maps created by combining different models of glaciers and ice sheets reveal the way water is flowing deep beneath Antarctica's ice.

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'Ancient' part of the brain tells you when to stop eating, study suggests

Neurons found in one of the oldest regions of the brain may control when we stop eating a meal, new research in mice hints.

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What are the signs of stroke?

Learn the common warning signs of a stroke, which are essential to recognize to ensure a person gets prompt treatment.

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'Stranded' NASA astronaut Suni Williams photographed from Earth during record-breaking spacewalk. Can you spot her?

A photographer on Earth has captured an incredible telescope image of NASA astronaut Suni Williams outside of the International Space Station, as it passed by roughly 250 miles overhead.

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Animal quiz: Test yourself on these fun animal trivia questions

How much do you know about the animals we share the planet with? Take our quiz to find out!

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'Extreme' warming in the Arctic as North Pole temperatures swell 36 F above average

The North Pole was above freezing on Sunday after an extreme winter warming event caused temperatures to climb more than 36 F (20 C) in the high Arctic.

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1.4 million-year-old jaw that was 'a bit weird for Homo' turns out to be from never-before-seen human relative

The newfound species belongs to the genus Paranthropus, whose nickname is "nutcracker man."

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Ancient duck-like creature discovered in Antarctica may be the oldest modern bird ever discovered

A new and nearly complete skull of Vegavis iaai discovered in Antarctica suggests that modern birds originated before the end-Cretaceous mass extinction.

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