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Rabbits may have a surprising source of calcium — eating their own teeth
By Sascha Pare published
Rabbits' teeth grow continuously, and bunnies wear them down by munching fiber-rich foods. Scientists suggest rabbits recycle a fine powder resulting from this constant grinding to fuel tooth growth.
![An illustration of a damaged strand of DNA against a black background. The damage can be shown in red.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wXXkNxuzrUgBeZnFgQnhhj-320-80.jpg)
People with this rare genetic condition can't repair damage to their DNA
By Emily Cooke published
LIG4 syndrome is an exceptionally rare disorder caused by a genetic mutation that prevents the body from repairing damaged DNA.
![A photo of the moon and a bright star (Venus) above the Eiffel tower in France](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o29i5qL7oQVhi6TCVxokh-320-80.jpg)
Venus and the moon dance over the Eiffel Tower in stunning 'planetary parade' photo from Paris
By Harry Baker published
A French astrophotographer has captured a stunning photo of Venus and the moon shining above the Eiffel Tower in Paris, thanks to a rare "parade of planets."
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Here's what could happen if asteroid Bennu smashes into Earth in 157 years
By Pandora Dewan published
An asteroid the size of One World Trade Center has a very small chance of crashing into Earth in the year 2182. But what would this impact mean for life on Earth?
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Scientists discover hidden 'plumbing' that's driving Antarctic ice sheet into the ocean
By Skyler Ware published
Maps created by combining different models of glaciers and ice sheets reveal the way water is flowing deep beneath Antarctica's ice.
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'Ancient' part of the brain tells you when to stop eating, study suggests
By Emily Cooke published
Neurons found in one of the oldest regions of the brain may control when we stop eating a meal, new research in mice hints.
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What are the signs of stroke?
By Caleb Neal published
Learn the common warning signs of a stroke, which are essential to recognize to ensure a person gets prompt treatment.
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'Stranded' NASA astronaut Suni Williams photographed from Earth during record-breaking spacewalk. Can you spot her?
By Harry Baker published
A photographer on Earth has captured an incredible telescope image of NASA astronaut Suni Williams outside of the International Space Station, as it passed by roughly 250 miles overhead.
![A photograph of ice and meltwater at the North Pole.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qjesWdkBu8KRaBVde8SCgH-320-80.jpg)
'Extreme' warming in the Arctic as North Pole temperatures swell 36 F above average
By Patrick Pester published
The North Pole was above freezing on Sunday after an extreme winter warming event caused temperatures to climb more than 36 F (20 C) in the high Arctic.
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1.4 million-year-old jaw that was 'a bit weird for Homo' turns out to be from never-before-seen human relative
By Charles Choi published
The newfound species belongs to the genus Paranthropus, whose nickname is "nutcracker man."
![Artist illustration of Vegavis iaai discovered in Antarctica.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aXbKPZRDDF3SWGGMKGvMLV-320-80.jpg)
Ancient duck-like creature discovered in Antarctica may be the oldest modern bird ever discovered
By Kristel Tjandra published
A new and nearly complete skull of Vegavis iaai discovered in Antarctica suggests that modern birds originated before the end-Cretaceous mass extinction.
![The frozen continent of Antarctica and its surrounding sea ice.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R7JRj6QshhnnYkREKm9mrR-320-80.jpg)
'It was so simple': How Antarctica's missing meteorites were discovered using a block of ice, a freezer and a lamp
By Joshua Howgego published
"What if the iron stones were warming up to the point where they would actually melt the glacial ice beneath them and sink into it, perhaps even descending far enough so as to be hidden below the surface?"
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Scientists discover giant galaxy 32 times bigger than Earth's — and they named it 'trouble'
By Jacinta Delhaize published
Scientists have discovered an enormous radio galaxy 32 times the size of the Milky Way. They nicknamed it "Inkathazo," or "trouble," as the team struggles to understand the physics behind it.
![The Cascade Range extends from southern British Columbia in Canada through Washington, Oregon and northern California in the United States. The highest peaks, called the High Cascades, are volcanoes. Mount Baker, seen in the foreground here, is one of the tallest peaks in the range. Mount Rainier, seen in the background, is the tallest peak in the Cascades.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9Fjx3hKiAVviwVieQJxbS7-320-80.jpg)
Scientists find giant magma reservoirs hidden beneath dormant volcanoes in the Cascades
By Stephanie Pappas published
The magma system beneath volcanoes may persist even after recent eruptions, a new study finds.
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Newly discovered quantum state could power more stable quantum computers
By Peter Ray Allison published
Scientists in Korea using 2D semiconducting materials discovered a new quantum state that could pave the way for more reliable data storage in quantum computers.
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Diagnostic dilemma: A man ended up in the ER after drinking 6 gallons of milk in 2 days
By Mindy Weisberger published
A man experiencing excessive thirst drank lots of milk, with dangerous consequences.
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Ocean plate from time of Pangaea is now being torn apart under Iraq and Iran
By Stephanie Pappas published
What was once the floor of an ancient ocean is still shaping the landscape between Arabia and Eurasia.
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The existence of intelligent aliens is 'highly likely' — and they could await in our own galaxy
By Maikel Rheinstadter published
According to astronomers, there are approximately 200 billion trillion stars in our observable universe — chances are, there’s life out there somewhere.
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Dwyane Wade diagnosis: What to know about kidney cancer
By Hatty Willmoth published
Retired NBA legend Dwyane Wade revealed his kidney cancer diagnosis on a recent podcast episode. Here's what to know about the disease.
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Jupiter's 'tormented moon' Io just unleashed the most powerful volcanic event ever seen
By Harry Baker published
NASA's Juno spacecraft has discovered a giant volcanic hot spot on the surface of Jupiter's hellish moon Io. The eruptions in this area are chucking out six times the energy being produced by all Earth's power stations, researchers say.
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