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What is leaky gut?

By Meg Walters published

Feel like your digestion is a little — off? We answer all of your questions about leaky gut syndrome

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What are solar flares?

By Giles Sparrow published

High-energy eruptions of radiation from the sun's atmosphere can sometimes launch blobs of plasma toward Earth.

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Best protein bars 2022: Boost your energy on-the-go

By Anna Gora published

BUYING GUIDE Looking for a perfect snack to support your health and fitness goals? Boost your energy and build lean muscle with the best protein bars on the market

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Allergy vs cold: which is it?

By Maddy Biddulph published

Reference The symptoms of an allergy vs cold can be similar. Here’s how to spot the difference and treat both conditions

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Best air purifiers 2022: Enjoy clean air in your home

By Lou Mudge published

BUYING GUIDE We've rounded up the best air purifiers on the market to rid your home of pollutants and irritants

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Step Pyramid of Djoser: Egypt's first Pyramid

By Owen Jarus published

The Step Pyramid of Djoser was built about 4,700 years ago with six layers above ground and a series of tunnels below.

the newly-named sponge crab Lamarckdromia beagle photographed from the front; the crab is coated in fluffy orange sponge

Can you spot the crab in this photo? (Hint: It's under the fuzz.)

By Nicoletta Lanese published

The species is named after the HMS Beagle.

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What is Nordic walking?

By Becks Shepherd published

Reference We investigate Nordic walking and ask the experts for tips on how to get started.

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What is a calorie deficit?

By Maddy Biddulph published

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World's deepest shipwreck found — a US navy warship sunk in biggest sea battle of WWII

By Ben Turner published

The warship was sunk in a fierce four-day battle in October 1944 during the Pacific War

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What does stretching do to your body?

By LiveScience Staff, Lizzy Dening published

Reference We're meant to ease out our muscles after exercise, but what does stretching do to your body, and how can you gain the maximum benefit?

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Does the human body replace itself every 7 years?

By Donavyn Coffey published

Your body's cells are constantly replicating themselves, but the rate of renewal depends on where those cells are located and what they do.

A stream of supercharged partciles from the sun recently crashed into Earth with no prior warning.

Surprise solar storm with 'disruptive potential' slams into Earth

By Harry Baker published

A surprise solar storm hit Earth on June 25 causing unexpected auroras that lit up the sky during a rare 5-planet alignment.

An 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' star in a distant galaxy survived its own supernova explosion, appearing again even brighter than before.

Rare 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' star survives death by supernova, returns stronger and brighter

By Brandon Specktor published

A white dwarf star exploded in a supernova and survived, reappearing even brighter than before. In a new study, scientists hypothesize why.

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What is forest bathing?

By Kirsten McEwan published

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, originated in Japan.

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Monkeypox may present with unusual symptoms, CDC warns

By Nicoletta Lanese published

The CDC issued new guidance for health care providers.

The 4.5 foot long baby was just one month old at the time of death.

30,000 year-old mummified baby mammoth found by Canadian gold miner

By Ben Turner published

The baby was only one month old and grazing at the time of its death.

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Why does copper turn green?

By Elizabeth Howell published

Like some other metals, copper oxidizes when left out in the elements, but the coloring process is complicated.

A sample of moondust extracted from the stomachs of cockroaches, and the remains of one of the roaches from the experiments.

NASA called. They want their moondust and cockroaches back.

By Jennifer Nalewicki published

NASA is trying to reclaim its "one-of-a-kind' Apollo rarity" — an auction lot containing moondust and cockroaches.

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What is gait analysis, and could it improve your running?

By Matt Evans published

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