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NASA telescope uncovers new mystery in supernova first spotted by Chinese astronomers 2,000 years ago — Space photo of the weekNASA's Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer reveals the expansion and shock patterns within RCW 86, a supernova observed by early astronomers in A.D. 185.
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What happened to the Minoan civilization?The Minoan civilization flourished between roughly 2000 and 1500 B.C. on Crete and nearby islands. How did it come to an end?
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Are allergies genetic?Although babies born from parents with allergies are also more likely to have them, there are a number of outside factors that affect whether and how someone develops allergies.
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Teenager's hives turned out to be caused by rare water allergyIn a rare medical case, a teenage girl suddenly began breaking out in hives whenever she was exposed to water.
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Concentric rocky rings adorned with ancient artwork wear a magma 'hat' in the SaharaEarth from space A 2025 astronaut photo shows a massif made of concentric mountain ridges in the Libyan desert. The rocky walls contain ancient artworks and are occasionally used to contain herds of grazing cattle.
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Tudor Heart: A Renaissance gold necklace featuring a French-English pun on the love between Henry VIII and his first wife, Katherine of AragonAstonishing Artifacts A chance discovery of a 16th-century necklace reveals new information about Tudor-era jewelry styles.
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Hubble images taken 25 years apart show big changes in the iconic Crab Nebula — Space photo of the weekAstronomers reveal new insight into an iconic supernova remnant's evolution, structure and pulsar-driven growth over 25 years.
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What would happen to Earth if the sun suddenly vanished?Earth is habitable due to warmth from the sun. So what would happen if the sun disappeared?
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Why does cannabis give people 'the munchies'?A researcher explains how your body processes the THC from cannabis, resulting in "the munchies."
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