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Some scientists think that the human body is incapable of surpassing the quadruple jump, currently considered the most challenging figure-skating move

The 2,000-year-old wreck, off the coast of Sri Lanka, may hold clues about trade between Roman and Asian societies

Meltwater from the ice sheet that once covered Canada has left behind clues that could help scientists predict the future of Greenland's vanishing ice

The chemistry and mineralogy of the rock around extremely well preserved fossils of dinosaurs and other animals suggests that they were indeed entombed by volcanic ash

The pyramid, which predates the Great Pyramid of Giza, is one of seven for which its function remains a mystery

Normally rising and falling on a 13-year cycle, the lakes are at historically-low levels

Long unnoticed, the skull may represent a new species of extinct sperm whale

The large, extinct frog may have used its shell-like armor to protect itself from dinosaurs and other predators

The port, active 4,500 years ago, may have also been the site of barracks for sailors or military troops

Polar bears are shifting their hunting techniques and diets as Arctic ice continues to melt

A new species of anemone burrows into the ice and extends its tentacles into the surrounding water to feed

Sloth dung nourishes the moths and algae that sloths eat

Writing about love made students rank candy and water as sweeter-tasting than writing about jealousy or other topics

Researchers may have found the remains of King Alfred the Great in museum storage

Two groundbreaking studies this year have helped explain the animal's resistance to cancer

A new video simulation helps viewers experience the moments when the image was captured and what it was like inside the spacecraft at the time

A magnitude-8.3 earthquake that struck deep between Russia and Japan on May 24 released most of its energy in four major shocks, all within 30 seconds, rather than within days or weeks

The existence of the Higgs boson particle was confirmed, a strong case for human-caused climate change was released and scientists analyzed the oldest-known human DNA

Most supplements do not prevent chronic disease or death, their use is not justified and they should be avoided

A combination of both earplugs and earmuffs would allow fans to enjoy the spectacle at safe noise levels

Documentation of rare tumors further disproves the misconception that sharks cannot get cancer

As temperatures increase with global warming, more icebergs disintegrate in the ocean, creating a noisier environment

A system based on weather forecasting predicts the peak of seasonal flu weeks in advance, enabling health officials to prevent new infections

Forget plastic: for under $1,200, you could print metal components and tools