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A genetic match to an ancient person doesn't mean you're more related genealogically.
Chemicals that make babies smell sweet and teens smell 'goat-like' revealed
By Kamal Nahas published
Aroma researchers worked out which chemicals in body odor differ between infants and teens who have hit puberty.
Colors will look different during the April 8 solar eclipse. Here's why.
By Riis Williams published
When the moon fully eclipses the sun, it's not just the sky that changes. Your eyes do, too.
Many kids are unsure if Alexa and Siri have feelings or think like people, study finds
By Joe Phelan published
A small study in Scotland suggests many kids overestimate the agency and intellect of AI assistants like Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant.
Amazfit Balance review
By Anna Gora published
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