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Hippos unleash poop tornado in response to stranger danger -- Nicoletta Lanese -- Hippos respond differently to the calls of familiar and unfamiliar hippos.
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The Higgs boson could have kept our universe from collapsing -- Paul Sutter -- The Higgs boson particle could have kept our universe from collapsing within a larger multiverse, physicists say.8 hours ago
Tonga eruption was so intense, it caused the atmosphere to ring like a bell -- Kevin Hamilton -- The volcanic eruption in Tonga generated pressure waves in the atmosphere that quickly spread around the world.10 hours ago
Webb Telescope is now orbiting 1 million miles from Earth -- World's most powerful space telescope ever launched reaches final destination.3 hours ago
Japanese submarine, sunk in WWII and later bombed by salvager, is VR ready13 hours ago
2 giant sphinxes depicting King Tut's grandfather found at ancient Egyptian temple -- The sphinxes were originally 26 feet (8 meters) long.3 hours ago
Monkey 'queen' led a violent coup to become her troop's first female leader. Now her reign is in jeopardy.2 days ago
Can nonhuman animals drive other animals to extinction? -- Humans are uniquely destructive.2 days ago
Centuries-old 'impossible' math problem cracked using the strange physics of Schr dinger's cat4 days ago
What is the longest possible walk on Earth?17 hours ago
Saturn's 'Death Star' moon could have a secret underground ocean1 hour ago
Rare 'bionic' armor discovered in 2,500-year-old China burial11 days ago
New study provides first evidence of non-random mutations in DNA9 days ago
Here's why a new penguin colony in Antarctica is cause for concern1 hour ago
James Webb Space Telescope will glide to its deep-space parking spot today -- Elizabeth Howell -- Here's how to watch the events related to the James Webb Space Telescope's arrival.7 hours ago
Evil eye: History of the ancient curse - By - Benjamin Radford, Callum McKelvie - published - 24 January 22 - Reference - The term evil eye might conjure images of blue symbols, often featured in bracelets or necklaces. However, these are charms, used to ward off an ancient curse14 hours ago
Ruins of bustling Roman town discovered in UK - By - Laura Geggel - published - 22 January 22 - Archaeologists in the U.K. discovered the remains of a once bustling Roman market town.2 days ago
Cucumbers: Nutrition facts & healthbenefits - By - Jessie Szalay, Callum McKelvie - published - 24 January 22 - reference - Cucumbers have many nutritional benefits, are low in calories and high in valuable nutrients.10 hours ago
Best rowing machines 2022: Top picks from NordicTrack, ProForm, Hydrow and more - By - Patricia Carswell - published - 21 January 22 - Buying Guide - Here's our round-up of the best rowing machines for 2022, with picks from NordicTrack, ProForm, Hydrow and others.3 days ago
Your eyes may reveal your true biological age - By - Yasemin Saplakoglu - published - 21 January 22 - By examining a person's eyes, doctors might one day be able to predict that person's risk of early death, according to a new study.3 days ago
Pod of orcas frees a humpback whale from certain death. Was it intentional? -- Stephanie Pappas -- A pod of orcas frees an entangled humpback whale off Western Australia. But were they really trying to rescue it?3 days ago
What is a second cousin? By - Ailsa Harvey, Live Science Staff - published - 21 January 22 - Reference - There's a simple way to figure out the relationships between relations, including your second cousins and first cousin once-removed.3 days ago
Did The Rock buy Stan, the most expensive Tyrannosaurus rex on record? -- Laura Geggel -- Rumors are swirling after a Tyrannosaurus rex skull was spotted in the home of The Rock in a recent interview. But is it real or a cast?6 days ago
Why is the world map you know wrong? -- Joe Phelan -- Here's why flat world maps always have distortions.9 days ago
French culture: Customs & traditions - By - Kim Ann Zimmermann, Jonathan Gordon - published - 21 January 22 - Reference - Discover the world of French culture, the customs and traditions of France, as well as how it became a center of fashion, art and architecture.3 days ago
Can humanity run out of ideas? -- Paula Schaap -- Humans will likely never run out of regular, mundane ideas, but whether will will run out of big ideas is a more nuanced issue.20 days ago
Why do we stick out our tongues when we're concentrating? -- Donavyn Coffey -- Researchers have several ideas as to why people sometimes stick out their tongues when they're concentrating.28 days ago
Why does electricity make a humming noise? By - Ashley Hamer - published - 24 January 22 - Here's why you sometimes hear a hum when you turn on an electric device or walk near a transformer.14 hours ago
Bluetooth: Who invented it and how does it work? -- Mark Smith -- Bluetooth was inspired by a Nordic king and harnesses the power of radio. How has this wireless connectivity reshaped our electronic ecosystems.7 days ago
How do energy saving light bulbs work? -- Mark Smith -- Energy saving light bulbs: mechanics, efficiency and designs7 days ago