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Biology

Hydroxyapatite toothpaste promises to better protect your teeth. Here’s what the science says.

The new, fluoride-free toothpaste could help remineralize teeth and reduce sensitivity.

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Endangered Species

Inside the persistent myth that giant pandas are bad at sex

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Wildlife

How do octopuses squeeze through tiny holes?

It likely depends on noggin size.

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Archaeology

Oldest evidence of cannabis use discovered in 2,700-year-old royal tomb

Horse and human sacrifices were also discovered in the Bronze Age burial complex.

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Smart Home

Amazon’s early Black Friday deals on Ring cameras drop eight popular models under $100

You can get a battery-powered doorbell with current-gen hardware for just $40, which is 60% off its retail price.

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Archaeology

1,500 years ago, a man trekked across Europe as the Roman Empire fell

DNA from the man’s elaborate boat burial is finally revealing his secrets—and possible mercenary ties.

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Vehicles

Tokyo police consider using AI to reconstruct traffic accidents

It may reduce time, but comes with the risk of fabricated data.