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From 'Lucy' to the 'Hobbits': The most famous fossils of human relatives

Lucy may be the best-known prehuman fossil in the world. But other famous fossils have given us important insight into our evolutionary history.

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How to avoid bird flu

The vast majority of human cases of H5N1 bird flu in the U.S. have resulted from direct contact with animals, so a few simple precautions can keep most people's risk very low.

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Your skin color may affect how well a medication works for you — but the research is way behind

As a new analysis highlights the impact of skin tone on drug safety and efficacy, experts outline what can be done to make medical research more inclusive.

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ISS dodges its 39th piece of potentially hazardous space junk. Experts say it won't be the last.

The ISS performed its 39th ever space junk collision avoidance maneuver on Nov. 19. Although it was the first such maneuver in 2024, it may not be the last, experts say.

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'Behemoth star' captured in spectacular close-up image — and it's on the brink of exploding

Astronomers have taken a superdetailed, zoomed-in photo of the Large Magellanic Cloud's "behemoth star." The stunning image, which is the first of its kind from outside the Milky Way, shows that the giant star is right on the edge of going supernova.

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'Exercise juice' released by muscles helps nerves grow, study finds

A new study in mouse cells hints that substances released by muscles can help nearby nerves grow.

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Ancient Egypt quiz: Test your smarts about pyramids, hieroglyphs and King Tut

For over 3,000 years, ancient Egypt was one of the most powerful civilizations on Earth, with an empire stretching across half a dozen modern-day countries. How much do you know about this iconic culture? Take our quiz to find out.

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New CRISPR system pauses genes, rather than turning them off permanently

Researchers in Lithuania present the molecular structure of a new, more-versatile CRISPR system for gene editing.

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1st-of-its-kind cryogenic transistor is 1,000 times more efficient and could lead to much more powerful quantum computers

The new type of transistor, known as the "cryo-CMOS transistor," is optimized to operate at temperatures under 1 K and emit near-zero heat.

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Earth from space: Wandering sand dunes circle gigantic 'eye' sculpted by ancient city-killer meteor in the Sahara

This 2013 astronaut photo shows a giant eye-shaped impact crater in the Sahara Desert that is slowly being circled by migrating sand dunes, helping researchers track how far these dunes can move over time.

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Bird flu strikes 1st child in the US — CDC says infection source unknown

A child in California caught bird flu amid a recall of raw milk in the state, but investigations have found no evidence that the case was caused by raw milk.

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Earth's '2nd moon' escapes our planet's orbit — will it ever return?

The mini-moon 2024 PT5, which has been orbiting Earth for two months and is likely a chunk of the moon, will now drift away from our planet in an orbit around the sun.

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Scientists detect the most powerful cosmic rays ever — and their unknown source could be close to Earth

New research reports the most powerful cosmic rays ever detected. Because the rays lose energy as they travel through space, their detection at high energies means they are likely coming from sources relatively close to Earth.

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Key Atlantic current is weakening much faster than scientists had predicted

A current key to stabilizing climates across the Atlantic and beyond could be one-third weaker by 2040, a new study has revealed.

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'It is a treasure': Wreck off Kenyan coast may be from Vasco da Gama's final voyage

Researchers think the wreck was part of a flotilla that accompanied the Portuguese explorer's final voyage.

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What really happened at the 1st Thanksgiving?

The Pilgrims and Wampanoag shared a harvest feast, but it didn't happen the way you were likely taught in school.

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New navigation system uses cellphone signals to fly a plane in case GPS fails

A safety net of balloon-mounted sensors listening for satellites and cell towers could save lives if an airplane's GPS signals were to get jammed or disrupted.

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Mask of Xiuhtecuhtli: A 600-year-old mask of the Aztec fire god taken as treasure by conquistadors

This stunning blue mask may represent the Aztec cycle of death and renewal.

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Do any infectious diseases have a 100% fatality rate?

Researchers have made great strides to prevent deaths from fatal diseases, but the cures for some of them still elude us.

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Chinese scientists claim they have built a Death Star-inspired beam weapon

Chinese scientists claim they have made a converging energy beam weapon — but did they really, or have they been watching too much Star Wars?

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Space photo of the week: Hubble uncovers the true identity of an odd galaxy — and it's not spiral or elliptical

The Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of NGC 4694, a galaxy that possesses unusual properties that complicate its classification.

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Why aren't we crushed by the weight of Earth's atmosphere?

Earth's atmosphere is heavy, so why doesn't it weigh us down more?

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Black hole quiz: How supermassive is your knowledge of the universe?

Black holes have captivated scientists for more than a century. How well do you know these supermassive wonders of the universe?

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Green spoonworm: The female tentacle monsters that turn males into 'living testicles'

This bright green sea creature contains a toxic pigment that protects it from predators, kills bacteria and determines the sex of larvae, turning males into a "living testacle."

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'It might pave the way for novel forms of artistic expression': Generative AI isn't a threat to artists — it's an opportunity to redefine art itself

Rather than fearing the rise of generative AI, new technologies may allow creatives to define and express themselves in completely new ways.

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