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ScienceA sinkhole in South Dakota is packed with mammoth fossils that experts have been digging up for half a century. Take a look.
- Dozens of mammoths were trapped in a South Dakota sinkhole over 100,000 years ago.
- A bulldozer uncovered the first fossil 50 years ago, and experts have been finding bones ever since.
Jenny McGrath
Talia Lakritz
Kim Schewitz
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Women are demanding better menopause care. Online platforms are heeding the call.
Online health platforms aim to fill a gap in perimenopause and menopause care, while research and h…
Heather Lindsey
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This 5-second walking test can tell you how well you're aging
Longevity experts around the world say the 6-meter walk test is one of the simplest, quickest ways …
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I'm a former divorce attorney. I was shocked at how much grief I felt after my friends got divorced.
When my friend told me she was getting divorced I wasn't surprised. What I didn't expect was the gr…
Kelsey Eisen
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PresVu eye drops: Why has a pharma company fallen in controversy for claiming to cure near-sightedness?
PresVu has been suspended by the DCGI due to misleading marketing claims that the eye drops can "cu…
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People in Blue Zones swear by beans for healthy aging — here are 3 longevity-boosting bean dishes from a recipe developer
The humble bean is a staple in people's diets in Blue Zones, where they live long, healthy lives.
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DNA Wellness to invest Rs 200 crore to set up over 100 cervical cancer screening labs
DNA Wellness will invest Rs 200 crore to establish over 100 cervical cancer screening labs across I…
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Gastro problems could heighten Parkinson's disease risk by 76%, study finds
These findings add to a growing body of evidence that ageing-related or neurodegenerative disease, …
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CMFRI scientists crack genetic code of Asian green mussel
According to the scientists, the genome assembly of green mussels will emerge as a valuable tool fo…
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IISc scientists develop brain-inspired analog computing platform capable of storing, processing data
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Polaris Dawn spacewalk: Watch live as SpaceX's commercial astronauts attempt mission's historic EVA
The Polaris Dawn mission attempts a historic spacewalk today. Watch live as SpaceX's commercial ast…
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Einstein's 1939 letter, warning of atomic weapons, just sold at auction for $3.9 million
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen bought a copy of Einstein's infamous 1939 letter to Roosevelt in 20…
Jenny McGrath
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Yukon gold miners are unearthing mummified ancient creatures and truckloads of fossils from the Ice Age. Take a look.
Because most of Earth's water was trapped in those glaciers, sea levels were so low that they expos…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Confused about life? So is the universe! Scientists spot a massive question mark in space made of two warped galaxies!
The James Webb Space Telescope captured two galaxies forming a question mark through gravitational …
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Excess abdominal fat linked to widespread chronic pain in women, study finds
The researchers, including those from the University of Tasmania, Australia, also found that women …
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The next big market for weight-loss drugs: children
Novo Nordisk's weight loss drug, Saxenda, helped children ages six to 11 reduce their body mass ind…
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Meet SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew: The daring 4 who are in space on the most ambitious private space mission in history
The Polaris Dawn crew — Jared Isaacman, Scott Poteet, Sarah Gillis, and Anna Menon — is traveling d…
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How to pick the best cruises to see the northern lights, eclipses, and galaxies, according to an astrophysicist
Whether you want to see the northern lights or a meteor shower, astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi give…
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Your next mammogram could be even more of a lifesaver
Mammograms will now screen for dense breasts to spot hidden cancer. 40% of women have dense breasts…
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Polaris Dawn's spacewalk will be historic — and risky. Here's everything to know.
The Polaris Dawn mission's historic EVA will be the astronauts' first, the first commercial spacewa…
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After my divorce at 40, I struggled to do everything alone. The loneliness of everyday life was shocking.
After getting divorced, the writer struggled with finances, planning for retirement, and going groc…
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A man was so tired of dating apps that he put up a billboard with his information. He's gotten messages from all over the world.
David Cline put up a billboard in Philadelphia with his information. His friends helped pay for it …
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8 foods you should never eat raw
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