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Nearly 450 hospital patients in Massachusetts could have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV
Hundreds of endoscopy patients at a Massachusetts hospital were potentially exposed to blood-borne pathogens, the health care facility reported.
More than 3,000 Roman coins and gems unearthed at 'magical place' in northern Italy
During ongoing excavations at Claterna, an ancient Roman site in Italy known as the "Pompeii of the North," archaeologists unearthed 3,000 coins and 50 gems.
'No scientific evidence' that ancient human relative buried dead and carved art as portrayed in Netflix documentary, researchers argue
A new commentary blasts claims about Homo naledi featured in Netflix's "Unknown: Cave of Bones."
How to watch SpaceX's Starship launch for 2nd time ever on Saturday, Nov. 18
Liftoff of SpaceX's enormous Starship is currently scheduled for Nov. 18, during a 20-minute window that opens at 8 a.m. ET.
James Webb telescope detects 'fluffy' alien planet that rains sand
Clouds of silicate sand exist high in exoplanet WASP-107b's atmosphere, new James Webb Space Telescope observations reveal.
1st black hole to be imaged is spewing 'lightsaber' energy jets larger than the Milky Way, and scientists think they know why
Researchers may have finally figured out how fast-spinning black holes lose energy in the form of enormous energy jets after taking a closer look at the supermassive black hole M87*.
Iceland volcano could burst like a 'fizzy drink,' with lava reaching Blue Lagoon resort in days
Magma building beneath Iceland may break through the surface in a volcanic eruption, sending lava flows toward the Blue Lagoon, the Svartsengi geothermal power plant and the town of Grindavík.
These noise-canceling headphones can filter specific sounds on command, thanks to deep learning
Scientists have created headphones that let users pick the sounds they want to listen to or block out, thanks to a new AI algorithm that could lead to "superhuman hearing".
The Peloton Guide is less than $100 right now with this massive 51% discount
The AI-powered personal trainer uses a camera to track your form and suggests adjustments and technique guidance to get the most from your workouts.
Astronauts on Mars may see a green sky, eerie new study suggests
Scientists just observed Mars' eerie green nightglow in the visible light spectrum for the very first time.
Watch dolphins raid crab pots off Australia in never-before-seen footage
Dolphins in Koombana Bay, Western Australia, have learned how to raid crab pots being used for bait and remove the hooks, footage has revealed.
Trail of crabs leads scientists to remarkable underwater discovery
Scientists have discovered a never-before-seen hydrothermal vent teeming with life off the Galápagos Islands by following a long trail of squat lobsters.
'Alien' spherules dredged from the Pacific are probably just industrial pollution, new studies suggest
Last summer, a Harvard professor claimed tiny pellets of iron came from beyond our solar system. But new analyses suggest that they likely originated much closer to home.
2,800-year-old ivory carved with sphinx discovered in Turkey
The artifact is from an Iron Age settlement at Hattusa that was established after the city was abandoned by the Hittites.
Kids' use of melatonin 'exceedingly common,' Colorado study finds
Researchers have raised concerns about the high number of kids and preteens consistently taking melatonin, because the long-term safety of the sleep aid has not been well-studied.
4,000-year-old tomb discovered in Norway may contain region's 1st farmers
Archaeologists in Norway have discovered a stone-lined tomb from the late Neolithic that holds the remains of at least five people.
What will happen if the Iceland volcano finally erupts?
Explainer Experts have warned that an underground magma tunnel between a pair of Icelandic towns could erupt at any moment. But what will this eruption look like? And how far-reaching will its effects be?
Astronauts accidentally dropped a tool bag on a spacewalk, and you can see it with binoculars
A tool bag that gave astronauts the slip during a spacewalk at the International Space Station is surprisingly bright and can be seen from Earth with binoculars.
