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Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy’s guts, use it to make sourdough bread

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Yeast has been growing in the guts of a frozen mummy called Oetzi the Iceman for thousands of years, scientists have discovered, telling AFP they used it to make a sourdough bread. More than 5,300 years ago — before the Egyptian pyramids were built — Oetzi was strolling through the Alps on the border of … Read more

He’s a Harvard grad who comes from a family of scientists. He’s also the goalie who might lead the U.S. to World Cup glory.

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How did Freese do it? By scraping his way through the college and professional ranks and continuing to improve, channeling the same energy he had as a young boy leaping onto his bed. “I just continue to remind myself,” Freese told NBC News, “I’m always a student of the game.” Being a student happens to … Read more

Strange new species of blue octopus discovered by scientists 5,900 feet underwater: “It’s beautiful”

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On the ocean floor near the Galapagos Islands, a submersible controlled by scientists came across a mysterious octopus as blue as the ocean that could “could curl up in the palm of your hand.” “He’s tiny! It’s blue!” one excited scientist was recorded as saying when she first caught sight of the cerulean cephalopod on … Read more

Scientists focus on genetically engineering mice to cut Lyme disease transmission

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This is an updated version of a story first published on Sept. 21, 2025. The original video can be viewed here.  Biologist Charles Darwin began crafting his theory of evolution on a trip to the Galapagos Islands, where he discovered animals had developed unique traits that varied from island to island. Nearly two centuries later, on … Read more

Where does hantavirus lurk in the U.S.? Scientists found ‘hot spots’ in surprising areas

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A recent suspected hantavirus case in Illinois is a stark reminder that the potentially deadly virus does exist in the U.S. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. There are currently no cases of hantavirus in the U.S. that are linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship … Read more

Skeletal remains of new dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants discovered by scientists:

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Scientists have identified a massive new dinosaur from remains discovered in Thailand, with the creature estimated to have weighed as much as nine adult elephants. The long-necked herbivore stretched 88 feet and weighed about 27 tons, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. It probably roamed what is now Thailand between 100 … Read more

FBI to deliver ‘final report’ on missing scientists ‘shortly’ amid growing scrutiny

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau will produce a report “in short order” after reviewing multiple state-level investigations at the White House’s request to determine whether any are connected. “Those investigations are collectively being looked at by the FBI pursuant to (the) President, the White … Read more

Defense Department scientist’s accidental death raises questions as probe into missing scientists grows

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: A Defense Department scientist’s 2022 death, which was ruled an accident, is drawing new scrutiny as federal authorities examine a series of deaths and disappearances involving researchers tied to sensitive government work. The case comes as federal authorities and lawmakers examine reports involving at least 10 … Read more

Missing scientists probe was sparked after ‘UFO General’ disappeared, Republican lawmaker reveals

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A congressional probe launched this week into the string of missing scientists was sparked by the disappearance of a former high-ranking official who oversaw some of the military’s most classified research programs, one House Republican revealed. Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., told Fox News Digital in an interview … Read more