Science
Scientists have figured out when humans fell in love with carbs — long-held belief now debunked
A new study published on Thursday determined that humanity’s modern-day adoration for carbs may actually predate even the emergence of the Neanderthals.
Space
Orionid meteor shower brings dazzling sky show this weekend — here’s when to catch it
The annual event normally lasts from about Oct. 16 t💙o 26 with some appearing as early as the start of Octobe🍌r.
Environment
Whisked away 22𒈔0-pound catfish rescued after getting stuck inside flꦍooded train station
Rescuers had the ultimate catch-and-release experience after savi♒ng a monster Mekong River catfish that became trapped inside a flooded train station in Thailand.
Archaeology
Life imitates art ‘Hugely rare discovery’ at ‘Indiana Jones’ filming site: 2,000-year-old tomb with 12 skeletons and Holy Grail chalice
The elaborate monument has been featured in several movies, most notably as th🍰e site of the Holy Grail in the 1989 film “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.”
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🉐 One small step for women, one giant leap for this fashion house.
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Scientists create first 3D-printed food for people with swallowing difficulties: 'Palatable and rich in calories'
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Mysterious 'doorway' discovered in Antarctic ice via Google Maps — and conspiracy theorists have wild ideas
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ISS astronauts nab 'stunning' photo of aurora borealis — from within the phenomenon
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NASA rocket begins 5-year journey to Jupiter's moon Europa to find right conditions for human life
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☂ Most anticipated comet of the year to make its closest approach to Earth this weekend
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New York could see northern lights again tonight — here's where you have the best chance
There will likely be a repeat pe💃rformance — but not in the Big Apple.
Scary head𓂃 of♔ fossilized, 9-foot bug from 300M years ago recreated by scientists
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Flooding in the Sahara desert fills lake that had been dry for 50 yea♛rs 🌱
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Eating fewer calories can extend life span — but there's a catch
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600 viruses found on showerheads and toothbrushes in 'wild' new study — but it's not all bad
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How a rest﷽less night or a good workout can affect your brain — even days later ꦫ
Researchers from Aalto University and the Un🍰iversity of Oulu in Finland tracked a neuroscientist’s brain and behavioral activity for five months.
Hypersonic jet could slash flight time between New York and London to just 1 hour 𒁃 ꦯ
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Shocking satellite image shows rapid 'greening' in Antarctica: 'The risk here is clear'
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🌄 Mysterious 1,000-year-old seed grown into 10-foot-tall tree — and the specie❀s could even have been mentioned in the Bible
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Flying cars straight out of 'The Jetsons' are finally a reality — and several people own them now
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'Quite pleasing' northern lights will dazzle US amid solar flares — here's how and when to see them
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