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Humans

Napoleon’s retreating army may have been plagued by these microbes

DNA from Napoleonic soldiers’ teeth uncovered two fever-causing bacteria that may have worsened the army’s fatal retreat from Russia.

By Meghan Rosen44 minutes ago

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Humans

Brain cancer can dissolve parts of the skull

By Meghan Rosen2 hours ago

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Dinosaurs were thriving before the asteroid hit, new analysis suggests

By Chiara Marchisio22 hours ago

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Animals

Subway mosquitoes evolved millennia ago in ancient Mediterranean cities

By Jake Buehler22 hours ago

An Asian palm civet prepares to dine on unroasted coffee beans.

Coffee beans pooped out by civets really are tastier. Here’s why

By Carolyn GramlingOctober 23, 2025

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Animals

Which venomous snakes strike the fastest?

By Erin Garcia de JesúsOctober 23, 2025

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Quantum Physics

Quantum ‘echoes’ reveal the potential of Google’s quantum computer

By Emily ConoverOctober 22, 2025

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Spotlight on Health

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Are ultraprocessed foods truly addictive?

Ultraprocessed foods can create powerful pulls similar to those of alcohol, nicotine or opioids, with worrisome consequences for our health.

By Laura SandersOctober 8, 2025
A new drug shows promise for hard-to-treat high blood pressure
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Earth

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Science & Society

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