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The dawn of the Bronze Age was a tumultuous time for many human societies, as the social order of the preceding Copper Age ...

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Nanoscopic proteins made from the antibodies of animals like camels and llamas can penetrate into cellular spaces like no other antibodies can.

There's an optimal strategy for winning multiple rounds of rock, paper, scissors: be as random and unpredictable as possible.

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A new map of the empire's ancient land routes has nearly doubled the length of the confirmed ancient Roman road network, from ...

To study the inner workings of an atom's nucleus, scientists have traditionally relied on sophisticated particle colliders to ...

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There, in the depths of Sulfur Cave, a team of scientists has discovered what they think might be the largest known spider ...

In an effort to combat Alzheimer's disease, scientists are looking at existing drugs that could treat the condition, and a ...

Melatonin is typically considered safe and well-tolerated for short-term use among those who are not pregnant or ...