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From ancient Greece to the age of quantum computers, cryptography continues to keep our secrets safe.

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The sympathetic nervous system activates the "fight-or-flight" response, quickly readying the body to handle dangerous or stressful situations.

Lionfish are known for their breathtaking beauty, venomous sting and relentless invasion of tropical waters far from their native habitat.

Viruses are now being developed to attack cancer cells. Here's how they work.