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Medicine Nobel honors three scientists for discoveries on hepatitis C virus
The Nobel Committee has awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of the hepatitis C virus, one of the most common causes of liver cancer. The prize was given to Harvey Alter of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), Michael Houghton of the University […]
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Astonishing AI restoration brings Apollo moon landing films up to speed
The historic events look like they were shot on high-definition video.
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Medieval poo holds clues to health of modern-day gut microbiome
Researchers found archaea, protozoa, parasitic worms and fungi, including a microscopic fish tapeworm egg (pictured), in 15th Century latrines from Jerusalem and Riga.
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Megalodon shark was an absolute unit, scientists confirm
The predator was unusually big for its time.
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‘Playful teasing’ in apes could provide clues to the evolutionary roots of early humor
Even before they learn to talk, human infants and toddlers know how to joke: They play games such as peek-a-boo and take whatever unexpected actions get a rise from adults. Now, it appears that nonhuman apes—like gorillas and orangutans—engage in similar behaviors, according to a paper published last week in […]
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Why Anthony Fauci is happy being the “skunk” on the Coronavirus Task Force
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Amazing images: The best science photos of the week
Chonky bears, ‘naked’ sharks, the true face of Caligula and more awesome science images.