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How many spheres can be arranged so that every one 'kisses' a single rounded shape in the center?

Vipers can strike within 100 milliseconds of launching at their prey.

With senses far sharper than ours, dogs detect what we can't--perhaps more than we realize.

The rapidly spinning star beta Canis Minoris is about 162 light-years away from Earth.

The approach converts the toxic nonstick coating into harmless ingredients.

Pinworm, bacterial E.coli, Blastocystis, and more.

Researchers studied urate solids from over 20 snake and lizard species.

This year, 16-year-old Joe Veneziale created a terrifying Old Hollywood hotel.

Linguists bust another gender myth.

The highly popular Chilean cusk-eels hang out around methane seeps.