5,000-year-old artifacts in Iraq hint at mysterious collapse of one of the world's 1st governments
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Animals
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The orca attacks appear to be led by a large adult male, suggesting that he may be leading the charge on this predatory behavior.
Human Behavior
24 brain networks kick in when you watch movies, study finds
Researchers created the most detailed map of the brain's functional networks using data from people watching movies, including "Inception," "Home Alone" and "Erin Brokovich."
Physics & Mathematics
The shape of light: Scientists reveal image of an individual photon for 1st time ever
Using a groundbreaking new technique, researchers have unveiled the first detailed image of a photon — a single particle of light — ever taken.
Chemistry
Periodic table of elements: How it works and who created it
The Periodic Table, first created by Dmitri Mendeleev, organizes all of the known elements in an informative array.
What are VOCs? The facts about volatile organic compounds
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are gaseous chemicals that are emitted by various household items, as well as natural sources.
Scientists just got 1 step closer to creating a 'superheavy' element that is so big, it will add a new row to the periodic table
Scientists have discovered a new way of creating superheavy elements by firing supercharged ion beams at dense atoms. The team believes this method could potentially help synthesize the hypothetical "element 120," which would be heavier than any known element.
Tech
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