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This fossil trapped in amber was thought to be a dinosaur, but it is likely to be a lizard.Credit: Lida Xing A high-profile document withdrawing what was thought to be the remains of the smallest known bird-like dinosaur was removed. New evidence suggests that the specimen, trapped in amber in …

Fortnite Epic Fortnite just released a new list of challenges, and they had to be modified from leaks based on something that was no added to the game this week. We were supposed to face a challenge to fill cars, but the cars … have not been added to the …

The 54-year-old science fiction franchise proves it’s in a complete revival with an explosion of new series. Tell a “Star Trek” fan, even five years ago, that in 2020 there would be six new series in production simultaneously and they would have thought you had overdosed on cordrazine. The latest, …

A bottle of generic aspirinPhoto: Tim boyle (fake pictures) Some inactive ingredients commonly found in medications may not be as inactive after all, according to a new study published today. The researchers found evidence in the laboratory that various ingredients, including certain dyes and preservatives, are capable of affecting proteins, …

Vikings are known for their intrepid maritime navigation, fearsome fighting, and extensive trade, but it appears that not only were they goods and weapons that they carried on their travels, but they could also have carried a deadly disease. The researchers say they have found the world’s first confirmed case …