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Fear may be as old as life on Earth. Now, researchers are getting to the bottom of explaining why we love it so much.

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Hurricane Milton Delays Launch of Europa Clipper, and Science Nobel Awards Highlight AI A roundup of the science Nobels, the latest COVID updates and the Europa Clipper launch delay.

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A South African little boy stole the hearts of many online with his joyride. The TikTok video went viral, leaving netizens in awe of his adorable antics.

Encouraging quietness during zoo trips can help visitors better appreciate their inhabitants and lead to more fulfilling, respectful and informative experiences, a new paper argues.