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Lost Language, Code or Hoax? Why the Voynich Manuscript Still Stumps Experts

September 13, 2017 | Article

A medieval manuscript might be a code, or it might be gibberish.
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Ebola, Zika & More: How Many Viruses Can Get into Men's Semen?

September 13, 2017 | Article

More than two dozen viruses can make their way into human semen.
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Check Out SpaceX's New Spacesuit: Elon Musk Shares on Instagram

September 13, 2017 | Article

On Friday (Sept. 8), Elon Musk posted a photo on Instagram of a spacesuit-clad person standing next to the Dragon capsule, which SpaceX is developing to fly people to and from the International Space Station, among other destinations.
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Assemble! 'Voltron'-Like Robots Can Elect Their Own Leader

September 13, 2017 | Article

With a nod to the "Voltron" Defender of the Universe," a team of scientists has created robots that work together and decide which one will lead them.
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This Space Age-Looking Flying Car Actually Flies

September 13, 2017 | Article

The all-electric Lilium Jet just attracted $90 million in funding and differs from similar projects in that it’s already flying.
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Break It Up! Territorial Hippos 'Save' Wildebeest from Crocodile Attack

September 13, 2017 | Article

A crocodile, scared away by two territorial hippos, releases a live wildebeest from its jaws.
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No, We Can't Control Hurricanes from Space

September 13, 2017 | Article

As Hurricane Irma winds down, some have asked why we can't control hurricanes.
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Tonsil Stones: Causes, Removal & Prevention

September 12, 2017 | Reference

Tonsil stones are accumulations of bacteria and debris in the crypts of some people's tonsils. This problem is not dangerous and is usually easily treatable.
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Who Invented the Car?

September 12, 2017 | Reference

The history of the automobile is a long and winding road, and pinpointing exactly who invented the car is not a simple matter.
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19 of the World's Oldest Photos Reveal a Rare Side of History

September 12, 2017 | Countdown

Live Science looks back at 20 historical photos, shot between the 1820s and 1860s, that may make you look at history, and the world, just a little bit differently.
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