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A rise in RSV cases in Florida and Georgia signals that the nationwide RSV season will soon begin.

Analysis of ocean microorganisms aims to unlock what future holds.

Oct. 15, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

It's no surprise that snakes have always been creepy.

The Romans named the days of the week after their gods. The Germanic people adapted the Roman system and gave us the English names of the days.

A tiny drone has captured stunning images of a killer whale pod, revealing which whales are pregnant and malnourished.

Broken steps cause injuries.

Worried you might say something you regret when talking in your sleep? Your concerns may be justified.

AI development is accelerating — with some scientists suggesting machines will be more intelligent than the smartest humans within the next few years.

A wayward piece of the Appalachian Mountain discovered in Mexico is forcing scientists to redraw their map of ancient Earth.

The barreleye can see directly forward or look upward through its transparent head.

The discovery of a new ceratopsian dinosaur has shed light on how these animals' nose horns evolved from puny to large, researchers said.

This week, ocean explorers mourned the loss of a legend in their field: Eugenie Clark, a marine biologist and authority on sharks.

Major feat could go unrecognized as age limits for climb are set.

A little nibbling between meals may not lead to weight gain, a study suggests. Participants in the study who nibbled were no more likely to be obese than those...

Have you ever wondered how protein powder is made, or which protein powder is right for you? Read on for the low down

Doctors are testing whether infecting people with worms or giving them hot baths could reduce some symptoms of autism.

Attorney General Bill Bar sought to downplay the clearing of peaceful protestors from Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C. on June 1 by claiming that pepper...

A good old-fashion downpour in the predawn here today ended a record string of 143 days without rain.

Changes in gastric physiology perform better than standard polygraph methods in distinguishing between lying and telling the truth, a study suggests.

Spotting an AI-generated face is harder than you might think. How confident are you in your ability?

Photos reveal Abri Faravel, the highest known rock art, located on a plateau in the French Southern Alps.

The UK is a world leader in science and technology, both in terms of academic research and in putting those advances into commercial ventures. The sector is...

The smaller the chameleon, the more acrobatic its tongue.

In a recent announcement, President Trump warned that the active ingredient in Tylenol may raise the risk of autism. Here's what the data really shows.

The risks of low doses of radiation, such as those used by airport body scanners, are uncertain, but so far appear to be negligible, experts say. Since these...

The level of security and safety in the commercial airline industry is mainly judged by examining specific types of fatal incidents and compliance with...

The question of how accurately sheep are counted as they are loaded on to livestock carriershas beco...

Some 70 species of these lemur characters call the island, and only this island, home.

These aren't your grandma's bath salts. Several states have banned the sale "bath salts" containing powdered stimulants that cause hallucinations when ingested.

Scalpel. Check. Sponge. Check. Fire extinguisher...check?

Even though deadly spider bites are regular fodder for scare stories, spider experts say it's actually quite rare for anyone to suffer serious injuries from...

By using subtle techniques of "gaze direction," which are often used in movie making, a new system could improve the accuracy of mammogram readers.

Three new earthquake faults have been found in Washington and could pose a seismic risk for the area as quakes have ruptured there in the past.

A biologically-inspired antifreeze may allow for long-term freezing of biological samples without damage.

Although researchers have known that climate change is causing ice to melt at the South Pole for decades, the reasons behind these changes have been a...

Perk up! Here's more evidence that coffee is safe for your heart.

Your nose is an important tool, sniffing out food, danger, and love, and no two people sense an odor the same way. We explain how you smell.

Fierce warriors once occupied the complex where the Dead Sea Scrolls were written.

Each year the International Institute for Species Exploration (IISE) at Arizona State University announces a list of the Top 10 New Species for the preceding...

Raw produce causes more illnesses than raw flour, but the FDA would still rather you put down the spoonful of cookie dough.

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Lizards look like they're tanning, but they're really soaking in the Vitamin D.

Proponents of the expensive new drinking trend known as "raw water" are making a risky choice to drink what could be contaminated water.

A medical situation at the U.S.'s McMurdo Station on Antarctica has prompted authorities to send an Australian medical rescue team.

We all know that protein can help support an active lifestyle, but how does protein give you energy?

This month has brought flora troubles to Utah, with a green foam bubbling through a street vent and a poop-fueled algae bloom covering the state's...

Discover how machine learning and artificial intelligence are changing science and the world with the latest AI news, features and articles

Anxiety can run in families, but now, researchers say they may have found a way to lower children's risk of developing an anxiety disorder.

A possible alien planet that could be disintegrating from the intense heat of its parent star has been found. The planetary candidate is located about 1,500...

It's easy to fold a piece of paper in half once, twice or even three or four times. But what's the highest number of times one piece of paper can be folded in...

Fearless astronauts push the limits in these epic spacewalk photos.

Humans may have many more universal emotions than have previously been described, new research finds.

Sitting down for long periods is linked with several health risks. Can a desk that lets you stand up while you work help?

Chipmunks, mice and squirrels are scurrying to higher ground, apparently chased by warmer temperatures, a new study reveals.

The planet Mars has fascinated humanity since the beginning of time, a mystical place that could hold oceans and even intelligent life.

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The Food and Drug Administration rejected the weight loss drug Contrave for approval yesterday

An informal straw poll of New Yorkers reveals that many think global warming and El Nino are somehow contributing to this year's unusually mild winter.

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Asking someone to "be your Valentine" is pretty weird when you think about it... but not as strange as these five courting rituals from around the world.

Ten years after the abuses at Abu Ghraib, many psychology textbooks are incorrectly presenting the psychology behind the crimes against prisoners.

Intel launched 500 of its "Shooting Stars," small quadcopters outfitted with LED lights, as part of the company's fake-fireworks drone program.

Earth got most of its water from asteroid impacts nearly 4.6 billion years ago, shortly after the solar system first took shape, a new study suggests.

Genetic evidence shows that culture, population growth influencing evolution.

When it reopens in 2021, the Large Hadron collider should be able to detect rare particles with possible links to the world of dark matter and energy.

Video-chatting is changing the face of doctor-patient communication.

In December 2015, scientists at the world's largest particle accelerator thought they may have seen a hint of a brand-new particle, but the findings turned out...

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The museum will finally get its hands on Endeavour this Saturday (Oct. 13).

A bizarre, blue asteroid that acts like a comet and appears to be responsible for the annual Geminid meteor shower made a close flyby of Earth last year,...

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A heat wave that is affecting India may be killing many thousands more than has been officially reported, one researcher says.

If we all jumped in synchrony, we would move the Earth a little bit. Then it would move back.

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In-depth articles and features taking a deeper look at emerging science and giving you the perspective you need on these advances.

The electric Ehang 184 drone gets a shot at regulatory approval in Nevada.

College football player Shaquem Griffin lost his left hand when he was 4 years old due to amniotic band syndrome.

Whatever your fitness level, these low-impact cardio workout ideas are a great way to exercise while avoiding joint and muscle pain.

Women in strained marriages face risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

The sight of squirrels vivaciously chasing each other is across a park lawn or spiraling down a tree trunk is one that everyone is familiar with. But why do...

Here's the science behind why going number two can bring a sense of relief.

Robin Williams' widow, Susan Schneider Williams, wrote an editorial in the journal Neurology detailing the late actor's battle with illness.

Rough surfaces, like those on cantaloupes and spinach, provide lots of nooks and crannies in which bacteria can hide out.

People who are shocked with a Taser can have impaired cognitive functioning and may find it hard to process new information, research suggests.

Early hominids, ancestors to modern humans, may have been regular meat-eaters, a new fossil find suggests.

Four new species of legless lizards have been found in Southern California. The species were found in a series of sites without high levels of diversity,...

The terms "Darwinian evolution" and "Darwinism" are misleading.

Researchers found that baby Dungeness crabs living in the most acidic coastal waters are smaller, weaker and at risk of losing their shells.

Sometimes new events can influence how the brain sees events that happened a split- second ago.

The deadly May 20 tornado in Moore, Okla., was an EF-5, the top of the tornado damage scale, the National Weather Service confirms.

This is the first evidence that ice age people in Europe hunted mammoths with weapons.

Dozens of nearly complete fossils of marine reptiles known as ichthyosaurs were found in sedimentary rock near the Tyndall glacier in southern Chile.