The Italian scientist who sparked an electric revolution that led to the beloved horror story—and the battery
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New research sheds light on a familiar problem, with important implications for food safety
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The parasites found lurking in 1,000-year-old feces give a glimpse into the health and daily life of the past
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Ecosystems that have not been fully explored or catalogued by science are at risk of severe damage
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Recent conservation wins are proof that such efforts can make a difference
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Our early ancestors were more like vultures than we might like to think
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On-demand sunlight could be a shady undertaking
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Inside the massive, granite slab slumbering beneath the frozen continent
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Slow-motion video reveals how these strikes could kill you, in surprisingly different ways
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This autoimmune disorder protects those who have it from viruses of all kinds
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