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Ancient Egyptians Provided a Proper Burial to a Statue of a Revered Deity
Archaeology
By Laura Geggel, Live Science

Ancient Egyptians Provided a Proper Burial to a Statue of a Revered Deity

A statue of the deity Ptah was found buried with other “dead” statues, including of a sphinx, baboon, and cat.

Mammoth Tooth Discovery Suggests Ancient Beast Was Feeding Just West of Austin
Animals
By Laura Geggel, Live Science

Mammoth Tooth Discovery Suggests Ancient Beast Was Feeding Just West of Austin

Researchers are trying to confirm whether mammoths in the area traveled together as a social group, and to learn where they traveled and what they ate.

Hurricanes Like Irma Also Create Destructive Chaos Underwater
Earth & Conservation
By Laura Geggel, Live Science

Hurricanes Like Irma Also Create Destructive Chaos Underwater

Hurricanes can be death sentences for coral and sea creatures that are territorial, or for creatures that are slow swimmers.

Thirsty Chameleon Found Mummified Alive by India's Searing Sun
Animals
By Laura Geggel, Live Science

Thirsty Chameleon Found Mummified Alive by India's Searing Sun

Finding naturally mummified animals is not an everyday occurrence, but rising global temperatures might make it more likely.

California Utilities Brace for Loss of Solar Power During Great Eclipse
Energy
By Laura Geggel, Live Science

California Utilities Brace for Loss of Solar Power During Great Eclipse

The state expects to lose almost 4,200 megawatts during the eclipse, which will partially darken the state from about 7:45 am to 12:45 pm PT on Aug. 21.

Massive Marine Predator Terrorized Cephalopods During the Dinosaur Age
Animals
By Laura Geggel, Live Science

Massive Marine Predator Terrorized Cephalopods During the Dinosaur Age

The 26-foot-long&nbsp;<em>Luskhan itilensis</em>, found in 2002 along the banks of the Volga River in Russia, has been classified by researchers as a new species.&nbsp;

Nacho Cheese Botulism Outbreak Raises Awareness of the Deadly Neurotoxic Disease
Health
By Laura Geggel, Live Science

Nacho Cheese Botulism Outbreak Raises Awareness of the Deadly Neurotoxic Disease

Botulism infection results in muscle weakness, blurred or double vision, dry mouth, and slurred speech — and can be fatal if left untreated.

The Dragon's Breath Chili Pepper Is the Hottest in the World... and It Can Kill
Health
By Laura Geggel, Live Science

The Dragon's Breath Chili Pepper Is the Hottest in the World... and It Can Kill

The record-breaking pepper isn't recommended for eating, because it may be the last thing a person ever tastes.

The Fossil of a Half-Billion-Year-Old, 50-Legged Arthropod Was Found in Canada
Animals
By Laura Geggel, Live Science

The Fossil of a Half-Billion-Year-Old, 50-Legged Arthropod Was Found in Canada

The 4-inch-long creature, named Tokummia katalepsis,&nbsp;was discovered in sedimentary rock in Kootenay National Park in British Columbia.

Earliest Evidence of Pattern Looms Discovered in China
Archaeology
By Laura Geggel, Live Science

Earliest Evidence of Pattern Looms Discovered in China

Archaeologists in China found small wooden figures standing over several tiny looms, with the earliest 8,000 years old and about the size of a child's toy piano.

This Ancient Sea Monster Was a Spineless Beast
Animals
By Laura Geggel, Live Science

This Ancient Sea Monster Was a Spineless Beast

Rumors of the 307-million-year-old Tully monster's vertebrate ways were greatly exaggerated: A new study argues that the bizarre marine animal had no backbone.

Ancient 'Nessie' Look-Alike Gave Birth to Live Babies
Animals
By Laura Geggel, Live Science

Ancient 'Nessie' Look-Alike Gave Birth to Live Babies

Upending a long-held belief, new research finds that the fierce marine reptile Dinocephalosaurus took the live-birth route instead of laying eggs.