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You May Carry Neanderthal DNA. Scientists Found What It Does to You

Monkeys keep pets too

Rubin Observatory Reveals More Than Half a Million Galaxies in Landmark First Science Image

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage set to crash into Moon and carve new crater

40,000-year-old bird figurines the size of a thumbnail discovered in German cave

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Hiroshima blast debris reveals a previously unknown alloy

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Finds a Vast Sea of Strange Honeycomb Patterns on Mars

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Astronomers observe companion star orbiting stellar giant Betelgeuse

Astronomers detect companion star orbiting Betelgeuse

'Crazy idea' succeeds: Scientists monitor space junk with radio telescopes

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500,000-year-old elephant bone hammer shows ancient humans were master toolmakers

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‘A moment in time’: Fossil footprints shed new light on the extinct ‘Nutcracker Man’

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Scientists trace the shocking origin of human eyes to an ancient “cyclops”

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Amateur astronomer discovers 390-million-year-old meteorite impact crater in Quebec

A 390-million-year-old meteorite impact crater in Quebec has been identified by an amateur astronomer using Google Maps imagery.

Viagra’s Next Act Could Be Stopping Cancer From Spreading

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Moss Is Generating Electrical Waves That Look Startlingly Like a Neural Network

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Something we’ve never seen before is coming out of a solar system in our galaxy, astronomers say

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Science thought the human lifespan was 122 years. A new model says we could live decades longer.

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Milky Way flipped in collision with dwarf galaxy 10bn years ago, astronomers say

Astronomers suggest the Milky Way may have flipped sideways following a collision with a dwarf galaxy 10 billion years ago.

136°C difference: Amid extreme heat, Earth records its coldest temperature

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Spain's World Cup champions return home for parade in front of almost 2 million

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China plans bold asteroid collision test to outpace NASA's DART mission

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China Hopes 'Straw Checkerboards' Will Keep Desert at Bay

China is combining massive reforestation and 'straw checkerboards' to combat desertification and stabilize its landscape.

James Webb Space Telescope discovers how black holes feed themselves

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Researchers just uncovered more about the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago

Scientists have identified a rare class of 'oddball' meteorite responsible for the mass extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

Scientists Finally Learned How a Tiny Mouse Survives Near the Andes Death Zone at 7,000 Meters

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Mirrors in Space? The FCC Just Approved a Sun-Reflecting Satellite, and Astronomers Are Worried

Bacteria Are Thriving In a Radioactive Former Soviet Mine

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Scientists Reveal Humans Are Smart to Skip Cannibalism

New scientific research examines the health risks and caloric value of human meat to explain why humans avoid cannibalism.

Chinese Spacecraft Approaches Mysterious Object Near Earth

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Scientists Used AI to Find Hidden Earthquake Signals Along the San Andreas Fault

AI is detecting hidden seismic signals and slow movements along the San Andreas Fault that traditional scientific methods previously missed.

'Mitch' protein that could change the future of weight loss and fat burning

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NASA's New Horizons spacecraft reaches 6 billion miles from Earth

The nuclear option: Scientists reveal how atomic blasts could save Earth from asteroids

Scientists and Chinese officials are detailing strategies to use nuclear blasts and early-warning networks to protect Earth from asteroid impacts.

A new kind of robot swims the seas and soars the skies

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Men’s Average Testosterone Levels Have Halved in 50 years

Scientists warn that average testosterone levels in men have dropped by half over the last five decades, sparking a global conversation on male reproductive health.

SpaceX just launched the 1st-ever nuclear-powered commercial satellite

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New Dental Robot Attaches to Patient's Teeth for Drilling

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Nearby "Super Earth" Could Host Life After All

New telescope measurements of the planet GJ 3378b have shifted its classification from a gas-heavy world to a potentially rocky, habitable Super-Earth.

The Sun’s Atmosphere May Be Feeding on Dust

NASA's Parker Solar Probe may have identified cosmic dust as the key to why the Sun's atmosphere is hotter than its surface.

The Human Mind May Be No Match for Modern Life

Prehistoric Plague Could Have Caused a Population Collapse in Stone Age Europe

Research into 5,500-year-old skeletons in Siberia has revealed the oldest known outbreak of the bubonic plague in history.

Could humans someday explore Saturn's moon Titan, or will humanoid robots do it for us?

This Jellyfish Can Heal Wounds in Minutes Without Scars and Scientists Think They've Found Its Secret

Scientists can now study the event horizons of black holes

Scientists think life could exist on Venus

Liquid water may be two different structures constantly swapping back and forth

Scientists have observed liquid water switching between two distinct molecular structures, providing evidence for a decades-old theory.

Scientists say creatine may help fight depression

Is sourdough bread good for you? Here’s what to know.

Experts and nutritionists are weighing in on whether sourdough bread is a healthier alternative to other breads as the product grows in popularity.

Italy and Balkans hit by heatwave as wildfire fears rise

Record-breaking heat across Europe has led to 1,000 excess deaths in France and overwhelmed infrastructure in Paris.

Ancient Human DNA Discovered Hidden Inside Paleolithic Cave Walls for the First Time

An 80-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's regained speech and mobility after taking psilocybin

Apes and humans have been sharing a laugh for 15 million years

Astronomers find biggest super-puff planets yet that are lighter than cotton candy

How long can plants survive on Earth? New model suggests up to 2 billion more years

What if the secret to a healthier ageing brain has been sitting in your fruit bowl all along? Study finds

New research suggests a strong link between vitamin C levels and slower brain aging, potentially reducing dementia risk in older adults.

Titan and Pluto exhibit the same mysterious spectral feature—and researchers can't figure out its origin