The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Here’s a test for infants: Show them a glass of water on a desk. Hide it behind a wooden board. Now move the board toward the glass. If ...

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The B-2 Spirit has always been one of the most expensive aircraft the United States has ever built, and for years a serious mishap could quietly threaten to erase a bomber from the inventory. Now, a ...

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Every year, Santa Claus races around the globe in a matter of hours to bring presents to children all over the world.

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Scientists have developed an experimental way to study how human embryos implant in a uterus, which may provide new insights into why miscarriages occur and how they can be prevented.

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At Ford Field on Thursday, Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Detroit Lions (7-5) face Javonte Williams and the Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1) in a matchup featuring two of the brightest stars in the NFL, beginning at ...

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