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All Life on Earth Shares an Ancestor – And Some of Our Genes Predate It

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Ancient Romans Really Did Use Poop as Medicine. We Just Got The First Real Proof.

Ancient Romans Really Did Use Poop as Medicine. We Just Got The First Real Proof. Health 9 hours ago

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Earth's Largest Reserve of Hydrogen Could Be Hiding in Its Core

Earth's Largest Reserve of Hydrogen Could Be Hiding in Its Core Nature19 hours ago

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Newly Discovered Fossil Among The Earliest Land Creatures to Enjoy a Salad

Newly Discovered Fossil Among The Earliest Land Creatures to Enjoy a Salad Nature1 day ago

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Sleepless Nights Could Drive Half a Million Cases of Dementia in The US Each Year Health1 day ago

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Study Ties 5 Subtypes of Sleep With Distinct Health And Lifestyle Patterns Health1 day ago

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Simple Brain Exercise Cuts Dementia Risk by 25%, Study Claims Health1 day ago

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