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At first glance, Australia's endangered green and golden bell frog (Ranoidea aurea) looks pretty much like any normal frog – ...

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As detailed in a mouse study published in the Journal of Controlled Release, the sugar 'disguise' used by the nanoparticles ...

In the second movie, hunters find an infant Tyrannosaurus rex and use it to lure the adults into a trap. But in reality, that ...

We tend to think of tree resin as an ancient, fragrant defense against munching insects – one that fends off pests and scabs ...

The ketogenic diet has become one of the world's most popular eating plans. But despite years of research, scientists still ...

Since the first spaceflight by cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in April 1961, the human presence in space has become a constant, with ...

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The Classic Maya period, from around 250-900 CE, is seen as something of a golden age for the civilization. During that time, ...

The latest discovery in the galactic center strengthens the Milky Way's resemblance to a mouth-watering treat.

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