These Bizarre, Centuries-Old Sharks May Have a Hidden Longevity Superpower
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These Bizarre, Centuries-Old Sharks May Have a Hidden Longevity Superpower
The very, very long-lived Greenland sharks were long thought to be practically blind. But a new study finds that they not only can see but also mai...
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The Year in the Sky: 2026’s Most Noteworthy Celestial Events
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A Guide to the Best Skywatching of 2026
Total eclipses, lunar occultations, planetary conjunctions and meteor showers await stargazers this year
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Inside the Weight-Loss Drug Revolution: Promises, Pitfalls and a Pharma Arms Race
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The Weight-Loss Drug Revolution—Shots, Pills and the Science behind the Hype
Behind the hype of GLP-1 medications lies complex science, serious side effects and a pharmaceutical arms race.
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Ocean Temperatures Just Hit a Dire New Record
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Ocean Temperatures Just Hit a Dire New Record
The world’s ocean absorbed more heat in 2025 than in any other year on record
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In Unprecedented Move, NASA to Rush Astronauts Home after Medical Incident on ISS
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In Unprecedented Move, NASA to Rush Astronauts Home after Medical Incident on ISS
NASA on Thursday announced it would take the extraordinary step of bringing four crewmembers back to Earth from the space station before their offi...
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Weight and Health Benefits Vanish Fast after Quitting Weight-Loss Drugs, Study Finds
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Weight and Health Benefits Vanish Fast after Quitting Weight-Loss Drugs, Study Finds
A new study finds that people who quit weight-loss medications, including GLP-1 drugs, regain weight four times faster than people who stop dieting...
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Your Dog Might Be Eavesdropping on You
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Some Dogs Learn New Words Just Like Toddlers Do
A new study reveals that some smart dogs can learn words just by overhearing humans’ conversations
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January Feels More Like Summer in Some U.S. States. Here’s Why
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It’s January—So Why Does It Feel Like Summer?
An area of high pressure is bringing record-high heat to some parts of the U.S., with an added boost from climate change
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Do Monkeys Make Faces on Purpose?
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Can You Tell What This Monkey Is Thinking from Its Face?
A new study suggests that primate facial expressions may not just be reflex
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This Newly Discovered Asteroid, Almost Half a Mile Wide, Just Set a New Speed Record
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This Newly Discovered Asteroid, Almost Half a Mile Wide, Just Set a New Space Record
A giant asteroid has sent astronomers into a spin, setting a record for how fast it rotates on its axis
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