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The Aztec skull whistle produces a shrill, screaming sound. A study shows that these whistles have a disturbing effect on the human brain. The Aztecs may have deliberately used this effect in sacrificial rituals.

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Virginia Tech’s undefeated 1999 regular season with an authentic piece of the goalpost from that season.

Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat said earlier that his country had received an invitation to join BRICS as a partner nation or an associated member

Brian Whitelock allegedly killed his 71-year-old neighbour in a frenzied attack in 2022.

MARK WILLIAMS has earned a “ridiculous” tribute after finally winning the Champion of Champions title – aged 49.

The California Educational Code allows students to participate in sports teams that align with their gender identity

The New York Jets, who entered 2024 with postseason expectations, fired general manager Joe Douglas after a 3-8 start to their campaign, owner Woody Johnson announced Tuesday.

Cell-to-cell communication through nanosized particles, working as messengers and carriers, can now be analyzed in a whole new way, thanks to a new method involving CRISPR gene-editing technology. The particles, known as small extracellular vesicles (sEVs), play an important role in the spread of disease and as potential drug carriers. The newly developed system, named CIBER, enables thousands of genes to be studied at once, by labeling sEVs with a kind of RNA 'barcode.' With this, researchers hope... Читать дальше...

RIP Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski. Like so many before them, these poor saps were huge Donald Trump critics until they entered the toxic MAGA sphere at Mar-a-Lago last Friday and lost their minds.

Scientists discovered a brain circuit that allows us to regulate voluntary breathing, which connects the brain's emotional and behavioral cortical area to its automatic breathing brainstem area. The findings provide a targetable area for slowing breathing in people with anxiety, panic disorders, or PTSD, in addition to explaining the efficacy of slowed, intentional breathing in mindfulness practices like yoga.

An international team has identified a strategy to improve both the performance and stability for solar cells made out of the 'miracle material' perovskite by mitigating a previously hidden degradation pathway.

Researchers have developed a new method of growing organic crystals that can be used for energy-harvesting applications.

SHOPPERS are legging it to get to their nearest B&M store, keen to get their hands on cabin cases and bags that have been slashed.

In order to use remote locations to record and assess the behavior of wildlife and environmental conditions, the GAIA Initiative developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that reliably and automatically classifies behaviors of white-backed vultures using animal tag data. As scavengers, vultures always look for the next carcass. With the help of tagged animals and a second AI algorithm, the scientists can now automatically locate carcasses across vast landscapes.

Meningitis contributes to higher child mortality rates than estimated by the WHO, according to a new study.

Psychotic-like experiences, such as suspiciousness and unusual thoughts, are common among adolescents who are referred to adolescent psychiatric care. The symptoms are often associated with depression and self-destructive behavior. Researchers emphasize the importance of their systematic assessment as part of adolescent care.

Trump obsessed over the stock market during his first administration

This is the fifth of six stories previewing some of the best conferences in the area.

Snow and ice are causing grey hairs for airlines and passengers.

An offhand remark from a relative unlocked a lifelong family secret, and a quest to find her.

‘I like the idea of possibly having them [be] the recipients of a Cartier watch a piece,’ Goldblum says

Kelly Reilly, 33, may have had a seizure which triggered the dog attack in Coventry, a coroner says.

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A TAP Air Portugal flight was grounded at Ponta Delgada Airport when more than 130 hamsters escaped captivity in the cargo hold and infiltrated the Airbus 320 cabin.

"The plane left Lisbon bound for Ponta Delgada with passengers and their luggage, as well as a package for a pet shop: more than a hundred hamsters, ferrets and also some birds," reports Correio da Manhã. — Read the rest

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