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'I'd never seen such an audacious attack on anonymity before': Clearview AI and the creepy tech that can identify you with a single picture

"Concerns about facial recognition had been building for decades. And now the nebulous bogeyman had finally found its form: a small company with mysterious founders and an unfathomably large database."

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Which are rarer: diamonds or emeralds?

The rarity of precious gemstones comes down to the geologic process of their formation.

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'The waters become corrupt, the air infected': How the ancient Greeks and Romans viewed pollution and what they did about it

Here's what the ancient Greeks and Romans can teach us about the environment and ourselves. From Roman soldiers in crowded camps to emperors cleaning up rivers, there are many lessons to be learned.

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Twin study reveals signs of MS that might be detectable before symptoms

Changes in the gene activity of immune cells may help flag people who have multiple sclerosis or are likely to develop it, a study of twins hints.

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'Lost in insignificance': Here's what it's like to rappel into the solar system's largest canyon

"You wanted this moment to belong just to yourself and the landscape: sunset on the rim of Valles Marineris, the largest canyon in the solar system."

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Black holes from the universe's infancy could reveal invisible matter

New theoretical research suggests primordial black holes could one day help researchers locate invisible dark matter.

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Space photo of the week: James Webb telescope spots the ultimate 'super star cluster' deep in the Milky Way

Once blocked from view, the most massive young star cluster in the Milky Way has finally been revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope.

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Why didn't the Vikings colonize North America?

The Vikings landed in what is now Newfoundland, Canada around the year A.D. 1000. So why didn't they colonize the region like other Europeans did centuries later?

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Remains of 1,600-year-old Roman fort unearthed in Turkey

Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a Roman military structure in Turkey dating to the fourth century, when Emperor Constantius II ruled.

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Why does dairy make antibiotics less effective?

Dairy products can affect the way certain medications work. But why?

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The universe may end in a 'Big Freeze,' holographic model of the universe suggests

New research suggests holographic dark energy could stop the universe's expansion.

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Scientists have built an AI-powered 'electronic tongue'

This new device can AI to distinguish between different coffee blends or detect when food or drink may be on the verge of going bad.

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Short-horned lizard: The inflatable 'horny toad' that squirts toxic blood from its eyes

This little lizard can fire blood up to 5 feet from its face, has spiky horns and inflates itself to choke predators.

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'An ancient, complex, and very serious game is going on': The weird ways creatures feed in the open ocean

Sea angels — a type of swimming slug — that live in the open ocean are carnivorous little creatures that have evolved to feed on sea snails.

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What's the scientific explanation for 'ghost encounters'?

People all over the world believe they've seen or heard a ghost, but there's no scientific evidence for spirits, hauntings or the paranormal. So what's behind these "encounters"?

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17,000-year-old remains of blue-eyed baby boy unearthed in Italy

The well-preserved remains of a baby boy who died 17,000 years ago in what is now Italy reveal that he had blue eyes, dark skin and curly hair.

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How do people die of the flu?

Severe flu infections can lead to a range of deadly complications, especially in people whose immune systems are compromised by age or disease.

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Watch bioluminescent algal blooms trigger electric-blue waves off San Diego coast in stunning new footage

Mesmerizing footage from a new PBS Nature show captures the bioluminescent beauty of brilliant blue waves crashing along San Diego's coast.

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Potential health hazards of cryptocurrency mines laid bare by scientists

Anecdotal reports suggest that cryptocurrency mines can have harmful knock-on effects on people's health, but the true scale of the problem is still unknown.

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Carlsbad Caverns: New Mexico's otherworldly caves with gypsum flowers and 'soda straws' dangling from the ceiling

Carlsbad Caverns National Park in southeastern New Mexico is home to 119 known caves, including North America's largest cave chamber, the Big Room.

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Chinese humanoid robot is the 'fastest in the world' thanks to its trusty pair of sneakers

The STAR1 robot can reach a top speed of 8 mph with the added help of a pair of sneakers.

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32 physics experiments that changed the world

From the discovery of gravity to the first mission to defend Earth from an asteroid, here are the most important physics experiments that changed the world.

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Which came first: viruses or bacteria?

Viruses and bacteria have been around for billions of years, but which came first?

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Rare hoard of Roman-era coins discovered in German mountains — miles from the empire's frontlines

A metal detectorist in Germany has unearthed a hoard of nearly 3,000 Roman-era coins in an unusual place — north of the empire's defensive lines.

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How long is the flu contagious?

Many factors affect the infectious period of seasonal influenza, commonly called "the flu," but there are some good rules of thumb for when it's safe to return to work or school.

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