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The Real “Mummy’s Curse” Lurks Online
A booming market for mummified remains poses health risks
Where Human Sleep Went Wrong
A conversation with David Samson, evolutionary anthropologist and author of The Sleepless Ape, about how to sleep
The Conditions on a US Aircraft Carrier Sound Concerning
Can science point the way toward designing environments to maximize mental health in such situations?
How Vipers Got Their Venom
Although it serves as a defense, it’s really all about securing a meal
The Extraterrestrial Rings of Bronze Age Greece
Meteorites were hot fashion accessories back then
Extreme Space Weather Could Delay Your Next Flight
Researchers say surges in solar activity can wreak havoc on aircraft
In Stunning Color, a Celestial “Treasure Chest” Full of Stars
A majestic cometary globule some 7,500 light-years away
The Quest to Understand the Forgotten Psychedelic
One of the first scans of mescaline in the brain suggests it travels a different path
Watch: Australian Dolphin Filmed Catching Fish with Shells
Yet another example of dolphins’ exceptional cognitive abilities
Awe-Inspiring Images from This Year’s Solar Eclipse
When the moon blocks out the sun, it creates something a lot like magic