Chocolate May Cut Common Disease Risk, Nutrition Scientists Claim
Eating chocolate, especially dark, was associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, in a Harvard study published on Wednesday.
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Ancient Barbarians Took Drugs Before Battle, Spoons Suggest
The practice is suggested by small, spoon-like objects that have been found at various sites in Europe, according to researchers.
Emoji Use Reveals How Emotionally Intelligent You Are
Researchers also found that how much people use emoji is associated with the kinds of relationships we form.
Asteroid Nearly Hits Earth in Siberian Fireball
This asteroid, named 2024 XA1, is only the 11th object we have ever managed to detect before it entered our planet's atmosphere.
NASA Reveals Jupiter Comets May Have Brought Water to Earth
Scientists have revived the theory that short-period comets could have played a crucial role in filling Earth's oceans with water.
NASA Monitoring 39-Foot Asteroid Nearing Earth
"Asteroids are 'bits of a planet that didn't happen' that orbit the sun between Mars and Jupiter in the main asteroid belt," astronomer Jay Tate said.
Robot Bird Can Walk, Hop and Jump for Take-Off
A robot bird that can walk, hop, leap and jump for take-off into flight has been designed in an engineering breakthrough that could transform future airflight
Weekly Pint of Beer May Help Stave Off Arthritis, Study Claims
Drinking a weekly pint of beer has been linked to a lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis, a debilitating condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness.
Iceland Volcano Update: Crater Collapse Could Change Lava's Direction
The erupting crater may soon collapse, and "if this happens, lava could change direction," the Icelandic Meteorological Office said.
Girl, 12, Discovers 3,500-Year-Old Ancient Egyptian Amulet: 'Exciting'
"I showed it to my mother, and she said it was just an ordinary stone or a bead," the girl said, describing the moments after her find.
Ultra-Processed Food May Be Damaging Your Muscles
Eating more highly processed food may increase the fat content in muscles and the risk of conditions such as arthritis.
Impact of Massive Asteroid That Hit the US Revealed
Research shows that some of Earth's largest asteroid impacts, despite their destruction, had minimal long-term climate effects.
Century-Old Fish Mystery Solved With Market Find in Vietnam
A new fish species has been hiding in plain sight at markets across Asia. Now, scientists have finally identified it.
NASA Images Show Antarctica Getting Greener As Ice Melts
"We expected to see some greening, but I don't think we were expecting it on the scale that we reported here," researcher Tom Roland said.
Oceans on Venus May Never Have Existed
"It is hard to imagine Venus ever having supported Earth-like life, which requires liquid water," researcher Tereza Constantinou said.
