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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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The Milky Way could be part of a much larger 'cosmic neighborhood' than we realized, challenging our understanding of the universe

A probabilistic new map of the universe surrounding the Milky Way reveals that our galaxy is likely part of an even larger "basin of attraction" than we previously assumed.

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Future 6G data speeds could hit 1 Tbps — up to 10,000 times faster than 5G — after transmission breakthrough

Scientists combined two existing wireless technologies — high-speed electronics and millimeter wave photonics — for the first time to achieve record-breaking wireless data transmission speeds.

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NASA finds signs of hellish, lava-covered 'exomoon' circling an alien world — and it could meet a 'destructive end'

A new analysis of a peculiar metallic cloud surrounding the exoplanet WASP-49 b provides further evidence that it may have been birthed by a volcanic satellite, which may become the first officially recognized "exomoon."

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Recycled black plastic can contain flame retardants, viral study found. That's still true — but their math was off

Researchers detected flame retardants in household items made from recycled black plastic. The study later received a correction — but regardless of this paper, the chemicals' health effects remain unclear.

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Weed, brains and spider eyeballs: 20 jaw-dropping snapshots of the microscopic world around us

See the top 20 winning photographs from the 50th Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition.

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Malfunctioning mitochondria may drive Crohn's disease, early study hints

A new study in mice suggests that dysfunctional mitochondria may change the composition of the gut microbiome and thus drive Crohn's disease.

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Orionid meteor shower 2024: When to see 'shooting stars' from Halley's comet next week

The Orionid meteor shower will peak this week as Earth busts through a stream of meteoroids left in the inner solar system by the famous Halley's comet.

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Most complete Tasmanian tiger genome yet pieced together from 110-year-old pickled head

Researchers working with Colossal Biosciences have assembled a near-complete Tasmanian tiger genome and developed artificial reproductive technologies that could help de-extinct the species.

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2,000-year-old tomb holding 12 skeletons found at Petra where 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' was filmed

Archaeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old tomb containing the remains of 12 individuals at Petra in Jordan.

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Scientists finally confirm that solar maximum is well underway — and the worst could still be to come

A surprise announcement from scientists involved in monitoring the solar cycle has finally confirmed that the sun's most active and dangerous phase — solar maximum — is already well underway, and could continue for at least a year.

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Drug inspired by spider venom aims to reverse heart attack damage

A clinical trial will test whether a synthetic version of a spider venom molecule can reverse tissue damage after a heart attack.

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Defense startup developing AI-powered 'kamikaze drones' for the U.S. Marines

The AI-powered drones come in two configurations and can be assembled by human operators in less than five minutes, its creators say.

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WWII British sub that sank with 64 on board finally found off Greek Island

The discovery of the WWII wreck solves an 81-year-old mystery about the submarine's fate.

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Rare illusion gives 'once-in-a-lifetime' comet a seemingly impossible 2nd tail after closest approach to Earth for 80,000 years

New photos of comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS appear to show a faint "anti-tail" pointing away in the wrong direction. The puzzling extra limb is the result of a rare illusion that is only possible when our planet is in a certain position.

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Top-secret X-37B space plane will execute 'never-before-seen maneuvers' on its descent to Earth

Although it isn't clear what the X-37B is used for, its new maneuver would help it to evade detection and perform undetected low-passes over Earth.

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Europa Clipper blasts off: What's next for NASA's biggest-ever interplanetary spacecraft?

NASA just launched a spacecraft the size of a basketball court towards Jupiter's moon Europa. Here's what will happen over the next 10 years.

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Ghostly white giant worms appear to be reproducing under the seafloor where tectonic plates meet

Researchers have discovered enormous tube worms and other creatures thriving in cavities beneath the seafloor on the East Pacific Rise, an ocean ridge near the Galápagos Islands.

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Acupuncture really works for sciatica pain, study finds

A new trial that compared acupuncture to a convincing placebo suggests that the treatment can help relieve sciatica pain.

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Earth from space: 4 near-identical glaciers spark new life in Arctic island's 'polar desert'

This 2012 satellite photo shows a quartet of near-identical glaciers on Canada's Ellesmere Island. The ice masses help to spark life in the otherwise barren Arctic environment.

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5,000-year-old jade 'dragon' unearthed in tomb in China

Archaeologists have found the largest ever jade "dragon" made by the Neolithic Hongshan culture on record.

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Scientists design new 'AGI benchmark' that indicates whether any future AI model could cause 'catastrophic harm'

OpenAI scientists have designed MLE-bench — a compilation of 75 extremely difficult tests that can assess whether a future advanced AI agent is capable of modifying its own code and improving itself.

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Periodic table of elements quiz: How many elements can you name in 10 minutes?

Can you name everything from Ac to Zr? Test your knowledge of the periodic table and see if you can top the leaderboard

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China’s secretive new 'Thousands Sails' satellites are an astronomer's nightmare, 1st observations reveal

The launch of the Qianfan satellites on Aug. 6 from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center.

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