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The US is funding a study of the US Olympic team's exposure to Zika

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Here's why NASA should be worried about China’s blossoming space program

The unique and completely legal products sold at New York City's 'Cannabis World Congress'

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To protect potential alien life, NASA will destroy its $1 billion Jupiter spacecraft on purpose

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NASA’s historic mission to Jupiter will answer one of the most important questions about our solar system

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Kepler laid the groundwork for this amazing science joke 400 years ago — and it finally paid off

Science reveals why you should never double dip food

This incredibly accurate science experiment was centuries ahead of its time

Trying to 'rescue' distressed animals may do more harm than good

Reaching Jupiter was 'the hardest thing NASA's ever done' — these images show just how treacherous it was

Bill Clinton has a rare speaking quirk, and the science behind it is fascinating

The key to making your summer romance last beyond September

Scientists found a surprising relationship between people who ate more pasta and their health

Here's why we’re still not cloning humans, 20 years after Dolly the sheep

Scientists have found a way to repel great white sharks

This new app will let Cape Cod beachgoers know if there is a shark swimming nearby

This floating garbage collector is longer than a football field — and it could get 1,000 times bigger

'We just did the hardest thing NASA has ever done'

10 fruits and vegetables you should be eating more of this summer

Scientists say combining these 2 activities could be an effective way to fight depression

Researchers think they finally know why we get migraines

7 of the biggest myths about beer debunked

13 habits science shows will help you fall asleep faster and sleep better

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21 scientific facts that will motivate you to exercise when you really don't want to

What happens to your brain and body when you're hungover, and how to make yourself feel better

Here's what that number on every bottle of sunscreen you buy actually means

NASA just overcame incredible odds to reach Jupiter — and begin to reveal its secrets

'We’re there. We’re in orbit. We conquered Jupiter.'

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This 6,000-year-old tomb might be the world's first telescope

America's suicide epidemic has gotten worse

A growing body of evidence suggests doctors can diagnose diseases based on the sound of patients' voices

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5 ways to help you remember what you learn

Here’s what the US Navy learned about shark attacks during World War II

Crime scene science is about to change thanks to a new blood test

Lionfish have invaded the Mediterranean — here’s why scientists are worried

9 stunning photos of 'nature's fireworks' that will take your breath away

Dogs are comforting after a tragedy — here's why

Here's how the Boston subway could help prevent future disease outbreaks

There's a huge spike in emergency room visits related to fireworks every July

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The top 10 business visionaries creating value for the world

How to watch NASA's $1 billion do-or-die mission to Jupiter today

What unfriending someone on Facebook says about you

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Scientists are trying to make 'Inception' a real thing

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6 amazing photos of human-made structures that you can see from space

NASA’s Mars rover discovered something that has transformed how we understand the planet

A spacecraft is about to explore Jupiter like never before — here’s what NASA fears the most

What it actually means to die 'of old age'

These maps show how dangerous illegal drugs flow around the globe

Kim Kardashian's nutritionist reveals her top 4 diet tips

9 intense arm workouts can be done virtually anywhere

Science says parents of successful kids have these 11 things in common

Scientists predict that summers in New York City could claim thousands of lives in the future

A NASA spacecraft just recorded these haunting sounds around Jupiter

Here’s what the US Navy learned about shark attacks during World War II

NASA just discovered something new about one of the largest canyons in the solar system

NASA’s Mars rover discovered something that has transformed how we understand the planet

Watch NASA ignite the rocket booster that will take humans to Mars

There’s something very strange about this rare supermassive black hole that astronomers can't explain

Here's what happens to the human brain on LSD

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There's a 'danger triangle' on your face that could kill you if you're not careful

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