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Predictability of Evolution?

The evolutionary arms race can lead to similar traits, but genes develop differently. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology in Plön, Germany,

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Top Couple Disputes in Relationships

A new study has revealed the most common topics of arguments among couples in Germany, as well as the most frequent triggers for men and

 News Archeology

Viking Sunstone Navigation in Clouds

The Vikings were known for their mastery of navigation on the high seas, even before the invention of the magnetic compass. They were able to

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Non-profit to build first floating city

In 2022, the Seasteading Institute, a non-profit organization, plans to begin construction on the first floating city near Tahiti. The project aims to provide housing

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Alps on the Move: Research Reveals

Researchers have used GPS data accurate to the second to graphically depict the dynamics of ongoing mountain formation in Europe. The African continental plate has

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Hypnosis Blocks Brain’s Senses

Hypnosis has long been associated with negative connotations, often being dismissed as a mere trick or illusion. However, recent scientific studies have shown that hypnosis

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Bone Marrow Donation for Leukemia Patients: Now Possible for All Parents

A breakthrough in the fight against leukemia may be on the horizon, as Italian doctors have developed a new procedure that could simplify the search

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North Hemisphere’s Largest Coral Reef Safe

The Belize Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef in the Northern Hemisphere, has been removed from UNESCO’s list of endangered sites. Spanning 380 kilometers from

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Record Low Temperature on Earth

In 2004, a satellite measured a temperature of minus 98.6 degrees Celsius in the valleys of the East Antarctic polar plateau, setting a new record

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First global nuclear waste repository

Finland to Build World’s First Nuclear Waste Repository Finland is set to become the first country in the world to build a nuclear waste repository.