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Archaeologists discover proof of Bible verse at holiest site in Christianity — and promise ‘many surprises’ still remain
Proof of an ancient garden, consistent with biblical scripture, has emerged at the holiest site in Christianity — and an archaeologist says “many surprises” from the site are in the works.
Space
Earth dodges massive solar storm, with space experts watching for more activity
Solar flares are classified based on their strength and fall into five designated categories: A, B, C, M and X. An X-class solar flare is the most intense type of solar flare and can produce as much energy as a billion atomic bombs.
Environment
Microplastics linked to 3 chronic diseases — and now they’ve been detected in gum
A new study suggests that you could be ingesting thousands of microplastics every time you chew gum. This discovery comes amid mounting evidence connecting these tiny particles to three chronic diseases.
Wildlife
That's the spot Long Island ‘tunnel of love’ gives frogs a safe place to hop to it ahead of mating season
The frogs have a new place to hop — in the sack.
Archaeology
Toddler finds ornate 3,800-year-old artifact with a ‘grand’ biblical connection
Daphna Ben-Tor, a specialist in ancient amulets and seals, later verified that it was a Canaanite scarab dating back to the Middle Bronze Age.
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Fossils of weird dinosaur that wielded 'big, sharp and nasty' claws unearthed during construction project
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The International Space Station is too clean -- and it’s making astronauts sick
A lack of microbial diversity contributes to rashes, fungi and other infections.
At-home smell test could detect Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms start
Researchers at Mass General Brigham may have developed an easy and inexpensive way to detect early signs of dementia.
North Carolina man tests his mettle by donning bear costume during encounter with the real bruin
Video footage captured a man in Asheville, bravely approaching a ferocious-looking black bear in his own brown bear costume that more closely resembled a college mascot.
Astronaut reveals how she's upping her 'vitamin G' and fitness routine for her next spaceflight
Astronaut Kellie Gerardi is counting down to lifting off and sharing her training regimen with The Post.
Traffic noise triggers road rage — in birds, scientists say: 'Could result in a physical fight'
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ISS astronauts return with gray hair — here's what's behind the shocking color shift
The effects of anti-gravity are hair-raising — and hair-graying.
Today is the first day of spring -- Here's all you need to know about the vernal equinox
Spring officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20 with the vernal equinox as the entire world experiences an equal amount of daylight and darkness.
These 10 US states are 'hotspots' for alien abduction — and the odds of it happening are higher than you think
It's National Alien Abduction Day (yes, that's a thing) on March 20. With more than two dozen unexplained UFO sightings over the last year, some fear we are on the...
Stress and trauma can change your DNA — and the DNA of your kids and grandkids
"The idea that trauma and violence can have repercussions into future generations should help people be more empathetic," co-senior study author Connie Mulligan said.
Elon Musk congratulates SpaceX, NASA for 'excellent work' rescuing stranded astronauts
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were stranded in space for over nine months.
Blue Ghost Moon lander captures glow of lunar sunset after concluding successful mission
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander captured high-definition images of the lunar sunset March 16, as lunar night would bring the robotic mission to an end.
All the health changes astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams might face after 9 months in space
US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are finally coming home — here are some of the health issues they may experience following their extended space mission.
How and when to see the rare and dazzling 'dual visibility' of Venus this week
Venus, our planet of wealth and worth, will be double dipping and twice shining this week as it moonlights and daybreaks as both the morning and evening star.
Highly venomous male octopuses poison females before sex — to avoid being eaten after mating, scientists say
He looks like a snack — literally.
Freaky 'blood rain' phenomenon turns tides and beach red: 'Truly unique'
The shoreline off an Iranian island turned bright red after getting battered by heavy rains in a scene straight out of the Bible.
Researchers crack mystery surrounding Gilded Age magnate and family who disappeared on Lake Superior in 1892
Researchers have finally discovered the final resting spot of the historic Gilded Age ship Western Reserve — closing the book on a caper that has endured for over a century.