Some super-smart dogs can pick up new words just by eavesdropping

Toddlers can pick up new words just by overhearing conversations. Now, new research suggests that some intelligent dogs can expand their vocabulary in just the same way.

Many people who come off GLP-1 drugs regain weight within 2 years, review suggests

Many people who stop using weight loss drugs will return to their previous weight within two years, a new review of existing ...

Oldest known cremation pyre in Africa reveals mysterious woman who lived 9,500 years ago

The oldest known cremation pyre in Africa is shedding light on the complex funeral rites of ancient hunter-gatherers 9,500 years ago.
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‘It became a lifestyle’: Man describes injecting himself with snake venom

Tim Friede, a self-taught snake expert from California, injected himself with snake venom more than 650 times over the course of nearly two decades. Now, experts hope his experiments and blood can ...
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Voyager 2 shuts down science experiment as power stores dwindle

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Astronomers’ discovery of distant Milky Way-like galaxy challenges our theories of how cosmos evolved

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Researchers have ...
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Scientists solve centuries-old mystery of how a cucumber explosively squirts its seeds

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Ancient ‘terror birds’ were giant apex predators. Suspected new species is among the largest ever known

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Millions of years ...

Aiming for a healthier year? A doctor shares the 5 science-backed habits that matter most

Improving health is a common goal for many people in the new year, but where to start? Dr. Leana Wen explains five science-backed actions you can take right now.