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Seismic data found Earth's core is reversing its direction. Why it matters for all of us.

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Stanford researchers announce breakthrough drug that can reduce autism symptoms

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Scientific study says this is the most motivating and energizing song of all time

It’s the thrill of the fight.

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Scientists stunned after discovering gigantic missing blob of water in the Atlantic Ocean

The mass of water stretches from the tip of Brazil to the Gulf of Guinea.

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Scientists reveal saltwater crocodile migrated thousands of miles by learning how to surf

"They've developed a brilliant method to overcome their poor swimming ability."

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One of the biggest countries is starting to split into two, a new study discovers

'We didn’t know continents could behave this way and that is (...) fundamental,' says geodynamicist.

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Geologists stunned to discover part of the Earth that disappeared 20 million years ago

The mega-plate, which is a surprise discovery, disappeared some 20 million years ago after a series of subduction processes.

Scientists absolutely stunned by a deep-sea bacteria that makes cancer-killing sugar

Scientists absolutely stunned by a deep-sea bacteria that makes cancer-killing sugar

"The cancer cells literally explode.”

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NASA found the 18 best plants for naturally filtering the air in your home

When you're looking to create fresh air in a tiny living space, look no further than this NASA list.

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Stephen Hawking's simple response when asked if he believed in the existence of God

The renowned scientist shared his views on God in his book 'Brief Answers to the Big Questions.'

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Ear rumbling is a mysterious biological 'superpower' that not everyone has

Those of us who can do it know exactly what it is, while it's a mystery to those who cannot.

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Psychologists reveal that this 'rude' personality quirk is actually a trauma response

It's time to stop judging.

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ChatGPT cannot replace human writers and Donald Trump proves it

“You can’t lick a badger twice.”