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The 'gender gap' in math is not innate — something about school drives it

A new study of schoolchildren in France suggests that boys are not innately better at math. Some aspect of schooling appears to drive the "gender gap."

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Scientists make 'magic state' breakthrough after 20 years — without it, quantum computers can never be truly useful

Scientists demonstrate a process called "magic state distillation" in logical qubits for the first time, meaning we can now build quantum computers that are both error-free and more powerful than supercomputers.

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Do sloths fart? Cute new video finally settles age old question

For years, it's been assumed that sloths don't fart. But new footage has thrown this theory into question.

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A single MRI can reveal how quickly you're aging, scientists claim

A study suggests that a single brain MRI can be used to predict a person's rate of aging across their whole body, which researchers say could change how we predict and prevent chronic disease.

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'I was floored by the data': Psilocybin shows anti-aging properties in early study

The psychedelic psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, slows certain hallmarks of aging in human cells and older mice, a lab study suggests.

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Can your brain run out of memory?

Your memory relies on reusing, overlapping and adapting rather than on a fixed number of storage spots.

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What's Earth's lowest point on land?

What's Earth's lowest spot on dry land — and how did it get to be that way?

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How is DNA used to identify victims of mass disasters?

DNA analysis is considered the gold standard for identifying victims of mass fatalities. But how does it work?

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Why is the blue-ringed octopus so deadly?

The blue-ringed octopus is by far the most venomous octopus.

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'Epigenetic memory' may help explain why PCOS tends to run in families

New research suggests how PCOS may be partly inherited through "epigenetic memory," offering insight into why the condition tends to run in families.

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Astronomers are racing to study our solar system's newest 'interstellar visitor.' Here's why.

Astronomers have been given the rare opportunity to study an extrasolar object after the recent discovery of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. Experts tell Live Science how they are planning to observe the cosmic visitor.

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Antarctic sea ice collapse linked to a mysterious spike in ocean salt

Satellite imagery has revealed a yet-to-be-explained rise in the Southern Ocean's salinity. It could be a key factor in the decline of the region's sea ice.

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Collapse of key Atlantic currents may be held off by newly-discovered back-up system, study finds

Rising temperatures in the North Atlantic are slowing vital currents, but a new process in the Arctic could save the day, scientists say.

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A dangerous condition that can cause seizures, coma and death could rise dramatically as the climate warms

Researchers are uncovering a link between rising temperatures and hyponatremia, a condition caused by a dangerous decline in sodium in the body.

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Earth just had a freakishly short day, but the fastest day of the year is yet to come

July 9 was unusually short thanks to changes in how fast the Earth is spinning. But two other days this summer are expected to be even shorter.

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Mystery of Mars' missing water could be solved by the planet's tipsy tilt

Mars has lost immense amounts of water over it lifetime, and scientists aren't sure exactly how. New research hints that the planet's violently varying tilt may be a key factor.

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3I/ATLAS: Everything you need to know about the new 'interstellar visitor' shooting through the solar system

Astronomers have spotted a new interstellar object — the third of its kind ever seen — shooting towards us through the solar system. Here's everything you need to know about 3I/ATLAS.

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'We're bringing back avian dinosaurs': De-extinction company claims it will resurrect the giant moa in next 10 years

The South Island giant moa could be the next species that biotech company Colossal Biosciences "brings back" from extinction — but experts say the result will not and "cannot be" a moa.

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Weight loss may 'rejuvenate' fat tissues, clearing away aged cells

Weight loss is known to improve health in obesity. A new study provides clues to how: by rejuvenating fat tissue and changing fat cells' metabolism.

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Metformin may prevent severe morning sickness

Taking the diabetes drug metformin before pregnancy may reduce the risk of debilitating morning sickness by 70%, early data hint. But a clinical trial is still needed to confirm this finding.

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New AI system can 'predict human behavior in any situation' with unprecedented degree of accuracy, scientists say

A new artificial intelligence (AI) model called Centaur can predict and simulate human thought and behavior better than any past models, opening the door for cutting-edge research applications.

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8-year-old with rare, fatal disease shows dramatic improvement on experimental treatment

A child with a rare genetic disease that affects mitochondria is the first person to receive a new experimental treatment for the potentially life-threatening condition.

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Why were the Texas flash floods so catastrophic?

More than 100 people have died in devastating flash floods in Kerr County, Texas. But what caused this extreme weather, and will events like this get more common?

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What color is moonlight?

What color is moonlight typically, and what other colors can moonlight look like from our perspective on Earth?

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Why do giraffes have spots?

Giraffes' distinctive spots are more than just for show. So why do these tall animals have them?

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