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A scarab beetle set in gold shows that ancient Egyptians thought the heart was the most important organ in the human body.
By Ben Turner published
A coin stash worth more than $340,000 could have been hidden in the hills of the Czech Republic during one of the 20th century’s greatest upheavals. Historians are attempting to unravel the mystery.
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By Lori Youmshajekian published
Some users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have been reporting strange changes in food preferences, such as a new dislike for meats or fried foods, and scientists are beginning to figure out why
By Lydia Smith published
This weird blue-faced, red-eyed bird smells so bad predators won't eat it.
By Simon Makin published
We live in an era of constant surveillance. Psychology research shows how this might change how we perceive the world — even unconsciously
By Tom Metcalfe published
Humans started counting tens of thousands of years ago, but when did they begin figuring out advanced arithmetic, algebra and even calculus?
By Ben Turner published
The new super-strong copper alloy can be used to build better airplanes and spacecraft.
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By Demosthenes Koutsogeorgis, Matthew Spink published
Two studies show major progress in the field of photonic microchips.
By Akhil Bhardwaj published
Opinion The U.K. government is developing a program that seeks to identify murderers before they commit the ultimate crime. The real-world application of this type of tool will have devastating consequences.