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QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Atlantic OceanWhat’s in the photo? Streams of von Kármán vortices flowing off multiple islandsWhich satellite took the photo? NASA’s Terra satelliteWhen was…
A new organelle has been discovered in human cells — and scientists call it a “hemifusome.”Like the full-size organs in our bodies, the organelles within cells…
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered four “unique” bronze artifacts, adorned with elaborate 3D lion heads, that are roughly 1,900 years old.Researchers uncovered the rare bronze discs…
Scientists in China have discovered a host of never-before-seen viruses in bats that live near humans. These viruses include two that are closely related to the…
Blood plasma can harbor DNA changes that could flag cancer years before existing diagnostic tests, an early study hints.The recent study, published May 22 in the…
A mud volcano has roared to life in front of a temple in Taiwan, with mesmerizing videos capturing the moments mud shot out of the ground…
A mini solar telescope strapped to the side of the International Space Station (ISS) has captured its first images, revealing subtle changes in our home star’s…
Editor’s note: This story doesn’t reflect more recent developments from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which has now recommended against using flu vaccines containing thimerosal.…
A new type of self-healing and reconfigurable circuit board can withstand heavy damage and still work effectively, scientists say. It can even be completely recycled once…
Name: Monomachos CrownWhat it is: A series of enameled gold panelsWhere it is from: Ivanka pri Nitre, a village in central Slovakia You may like When…