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From the southeastern shores of Australia, a new fossil has just given us a never-before-seen species of prehistoric baleen whale.

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A patient with type 1 diabetes has begun producing his own insulin after receiving a transplant of pancreatic cells.

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Imagine you purchase a bag of gummies labeled nootropic – a term used to describe substances that claim to enhance mental ability and function, or "smart drugs." However, within hours of consuming ...

Ann Hodges never intended to be famous, but in 1954 she found herself thrust into the national spotlight when her afternoon ...

All over the world, fresh water is disappearing, and a new analysis reveals that much of it is entering the ocean, with ...