The Mummification Process: How Ancient Egyptians Preserved Bodies for the Afterlife
Secrets behind the ancient Egyptian mummification process, revealed. ...read more
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This Egglike Gadget May Hold the Secrets Behind Future Sea-Level Rise
Researchers have developed a novel wireless device called Cryoegg to peek into melting glaciers. Recent tests have revealed that it can transmit data through more than 4,000 feet of ice. ...read more
Can Evolution Explain All Dark Animal Behaviors?
Many actions that would be considered heinous to humans — cannibalism, eating offspring, torture and rape — have been observed in the animal kingdom. Most (but not all) eyebrow-raising behaviors among animals have an evolutionary underpinning. ...read more
What Is Silica Gel and Why Do Packets of It Come With Everything You Buy?
Silica gel keeps your chips crisp — and NASA's Mars rover at the right temperature ...read more
How Well Do You Know Your Sense of Touch?
A new book explores the science behind our most versatile sense. ...read more
How Dehydration Can Kill You in a Matter of Days
When the human body is deprived of water, things go downhill quickly. ...read more
How a Computer Vision System for Wrinkles Could Revolutionize Drug Development
In living organisms, the forces that squeeze and stretch cells play a surprisingly important role in cellular development. Now a new form of microscopy is set to provide greater insight by studying the wrinkles cellular forces create. ...read more
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Petroglyphs in the U.S.: What Native Communities Want You to Know About These Rock Carvings
Maybe you're setting out to see petroglyphs, or maybe you've come across them by accident. Either way, keep this information in mind. ...read more