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17th-century pirate 'corsair' shipwreck discovered off Morocco's Barbary Coast

The wreck is the first time the remains of a pirate corsair have been found in the region known as the Barbary Coast.

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'Love hormone' oxytocin may be missing link between sleep apnea and high blood pressure

Scientists found that two brain-made chemicals, including oxytocin, may play a role in increasing blood pressure after repeated periods of low oxygen.

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What were the first animals to have sex?

Animals have been reproducing sexually for hundreds of millions of years, but not always like we do it.

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How many galaxies are in the universe?

If we can see at most 3% of the universe, how can we estimate the total number of galaxies in it?

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Once-in-a-lifetime nova explosion from T Coronae Borealis will create a 'new star' in the sky

The T Coronae Borealis nova will soon burst into life above our heads for the first time in 78 years.

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Minerals evolve under pressure in the same way life does, researchers find

Researchers say they've discovered evidence for the recently proposed 'law of increasing functional information' by proving that minerals evolve as life does.

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Scientists uncover microbes that destroy 'forever chemical' pollutants

Little is known about the fate of PFAS in our environment, but new research finds that bacteria in wastewater can degrade specific types of "forever chemicals."

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3,600-year-old jewelry and weapon hoard found under field in Czech Republic

Archaeologists used metal detectors to find the hoard, which includes several pieces of jewelry and weapons.

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Olympic athletes dive into the Seine — days after it was deemed too contaminated with poop for safe swimming

Olympic triathlon racers finally dove into the Seine following postponements due to poor water-quality test results. Will the water stay swimmable?

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At what age does athleticism peak in different sports?

The Paris Olympics welcome the strongest, fastest and sharpest athletes in the world. But to what extent does age raise or lessen their chances of gold?

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'Simone is a very, very rare bird': Experts discuss the science behind Simone Biles' gymnastic prowess

Even among the world's most elite gymnasts, American Simone Biles, now competing in her third Olympic Games, is a standout.

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Should you floss before or after you brush your teeth?

You've probably had a dentist remind you to floss — but when's the best time to do so?

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Ancient Egyptians used a hydraulic lift to build their 1st pyramid, controversial study claims

A massive water-treatment facility located near the Nile River may have been used to build the pyramid of Djoser.

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Short-term vegan diet may slow aging, but questions remain

A small trial in identical twins has shown that going vegan for two months may slow aging, but the findings should be interpreted cautiously, experts say.

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Why do strawberries have seeds on the outside?

While it may initially appear that strawberries are fruits covered in seeds, this is not actually the case.

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What's the heaviest weight a person can lift?

The world's strongest lifters on record won acclaim for hoisting thousands of pounds into the air at one time. Could they ever go heavier?

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Why do we see colors that aren't there?

Here's how our brains construct color in our environment.

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Teotihuacan's 'Pyramid of the Moon' is aligned with the solstice sun, researchers argue

The "Pyramid of the Moon" in Teotihuacan, an ancient city in Mexico, may align with the solstice sun, a team argues.

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Will we ever reach Alpha Centauri, our closest neighboring star system?

Visiting our nearest stellar neighbor will take near-light-speed travel.

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These bacteria trigger a sex change in wasps — scientists finally know how

Scientists have uncovered how bacteria borrowed a gene from an insect to create female-only parasitic wasp populations, eliminating the need for males.

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Will Olympic athletes ever stop breaking records?

Physically, athletes might reach a point where they can no longer beat sports records — however, innovative techniques and sportswear breakthroughs could potentially help athletes perform better in the future.

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'Brain-eating' infections could become more common, scientists warn

Researchers think climate change will soon cause an increase in the incidence of Naegleria fowleri infections, a "brain-eating" disease.

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Can you get a brain-eating amoeba from tap water?

In the U.S., tap water is generally safe and not a likely source of brain-eating-amoeba infections, experts told Live Science.

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This is what it's like to treat a 'brain-eating' amoeba infection

A now-retired doctor in Texas describes his experience treating a child with a brain-eating amoeba infection.

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'Brain-eating' amoebas kill nearly 100% of victims. Could new treatments change that?

Doctors are pulling out new techniques and drugs in an effort to cure devastating brain infections.

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