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Archaeology Human Evolution Ancient human relative cannibalized both adults and children in a cave in Spain 850,000 years ago, fossils reveal Newly excavated bones from Gran Dolina cave in Spain reveal an ancient human…
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Planet Earth Plants Science word of the day: Pando What does "Pando" mean? By Stephanie Pappas Published 27 July 2026…
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Space Astronomy Meteoroids 2 meteor showers peak on the same night this week — how to get the best views, despite a…
Space Space Exploration Humanity's first look at the surface of Mars shared on 50th anniversary of historic NASA…
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Planet Earth Evolution Science word of the day: Cenozoic What does 'Cenozoic' mean? By Stephanie Pappas Published 26…
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Technology Artificial Intelligence No, OpenAI's models didn't go 'rogue' when they broke into Hugging Face. Experts…
Physics & Mathematics Particle Physics Are quasiparticles real? Given the "quasi" in quasiparticles, do scientists…
Archaeology Science word of the day: Lithics What does 'lithics' mean? By Stephanie Pappas Published 25 July 2026 In…
Archaeology 1,200-year-old infant burial found near famous Temple of Artemis in Turkey contains twins — one with an…
Health Viruses, Infections & Disease Cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to lettuce expands to 9 states, with over…
Space Astronomy 'Much more violent than predicted': A chunk of the universe's missing matter was powerfully hurled out…
Technology Computing AI web browsers 'aren't ready for the public,' scientists warn as they highlight massive security…
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Animals Land Mammals 'We're trying this out of frustration': Marmots star in OnlyFans account as researchers…
Planet Earth Giant, milky-green vortex swirls across massive 'cryptodepression' lake in Southern Europe — Earth from…
Researchers from the University of Zurich conducted a secret experiment on Reddit users to see if they could change…
The Toussidé volcano in northwestern Chad has been scarred by ancient lava flows that appear as shadowy tendrils from…
The United States is facing a resurgence of measles cases that could jeopardize its long‑standing elimination status.…
Japan’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) touched down on the lunar surface in January 2024, but its solar…
Scientists have uploaded the complete genome of the hepatitis D virus to IBM's 156-qubit Heron quantum processor. The…
The Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 70AZ is a compact telescope designed for beginners and children interested in…
Google has applied for a permit to release 64 million bacteria-infected mosquitoes in California and Florida to combat…
NASA has confirmed that its MAVEN spacecraft is officially dead after losing contact in December 2025. The probe,…
An arthritis drug has shown potential in reducing RSV in human respiratory cells according to an early study. While…
The Celestron NexStar 8SE telescope is currently available at its lowest price of the year, with a $200 discount…
The SIGMA 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sport lens is a competitive option for wildlife photographers seeking an…
An 11-year-old boy in India experienced unexplained bleeding from his eyes, ears, and nose during stressful…
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery by measuring the magnetic fields of seven distant 'hot Jupiter'…
A psychologist explores the factors that may lead some individuals to perceive paranormal experiences, such as seeing…
Researchers have developed eye drops that enable mouse eyes to perform photosynthesis, potentially offering a new…
Researchers in Japan have developed a new device that could significantly enhance computer processor speeds without…
This week in science news, NASA's plans for a moon base were overshadowed by the explosion of a rocket during a test.…
Jet lag is a common issue for long-distance travelers, resulting from a mismatch between the body's internal clock and…
A rare Blue Moon will rise on May 30, 2026, coinciding with a micromoon. This event marks the first occurrence of two…
Archaeologists in Barcelona have unearthed the skeletal remains of Queen Elisenda, a significant medieval ruler, along…
Scientists argue that tests measuring biological age are not effective for tracking individual health. While these…
Researchers in Japan have achieved a significant milestone in 6G technology by developing a terahertz wireless…
Iran is facing a severe water crisis exacerbated by ongoing warfare, which has led to significant depletion of both…
OpenAI's internal AI model has successfully solved the planar unit distance problem, an 80-year-old mathematical…
Researchers have discovered the Zwan-Wolf effect on Mars, which was previously thought to be impossible on the planet.…
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