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The Eye of Horus is frequently found in ancient Egyptian burials, particularly on wedjat amulets.
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A new study finds that fragments of tumor DNA in a patient's bloodstream could show that they are at high risk of a melanoma recurrence.
By Nicoletta Lanese, Emily Cooke published
A modeling study looked at how anticipated cuts to international HIV funding would affect the rate of new cases and HIV-related deaths in low- and middle-income countries.
By Elise Poore published
Scientists on an expedition to the South Sandwich Islands near Antarctica have recorded horrifying videos of parasitic copepods feasting on the head of a deep sea rattail fish.
By Ben Turner published
A three-part documentary on penguins' hidden lives will reveal a number of never-before-seen moments. Here's what executive producer James Cameron said about what to expect.
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From sets celebrating architecture and famous art to clever designs, these are the best Lego sets for adults.
By Ben Turner published
Why matter dominates over antimatter in our universe has long been a major cosmic mystery to physicists. A new finding by the world's largest particle collider has revealed a clue.
By Elana Spivack published
A graduate student accidentally created a blend of oil, water and nickel particles that formed an unexpected shape.
By Ben Turner published
Physicists have set a new upper limit on the mass of neutrinos. And the finding could poke a big hole in the Standard Model of particle physics.
By Ben Turner published
Scientists developed a new method for breaking down one of the most common plastics to a byproduct that can be upcycled into more valuable materials.
By Peter Ray Allison published
QNodeOS is the world's first operating system designed for quantum computers and will enable connections between different types of quantum computers.
By Peter Ray Allison published
A new technique improves the reliability of cat qubits by squeezing their probabilistic states. This could improve their reliability and lifetime, and pave the way for accurate quantum computing.