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Enormous skull of 200-million-year-old giant dinosaur discovered in China

The well-preserved skull belongs to a never-before-seen species of sauropodomorph that potentially grew up to 33 feet long.

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Tiny AI chip modeled on the human brain set to boost battery life in smart devices — with lifespan in some rising up to 6 times

The Spiking Neural Processor T1 is an AI chip that's modeled on the way the brain detects patterns and could extend the battery life in smart devices.

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Giant 'kidney beans' spotted in Mars satellite images could point to signs of water and life

A NASA satellite has spotted frozen "kidney beans" on Mars' sand dunes trapped in place until springtime. Photographing them can help us determine if there was ever enough water on Mars to sustain life.

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Doban-kun: A 'cute' human-shaped counting tool from prehistoric Japan

This anthropomorphic clay tablet was likely used in an ancient ritual by the Jōmon culture in Japan.

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'Red flags' raised over ancient sea monster pulled from Moroccan mine

A mosasaur species with saw-like teeth that was described by scientists in 2021 may have been based on forged fossils, and researchers are now calling for CT scans to determine the creature's origin.

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Space photo of the week: The tilted spiral galaxy that took Hubble 23 years to capture

In this special Hubble image 23 years in the making, the sparkling spiral galaxy UGC 10043 reveals the secrets of its unusually big bulge.

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Do bay leaves actually add flavor, or is it all a con?

Some say bay leaves are full of flavor, others call them a fraud.

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1st-of-its-kind database reveals how DNA mutations 'destabilize' proteins, triggering genetic disease

A new mega-database of half a million mutations may flag new ways of treating genetic disease, scientists say.

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'I was shaking when I first unearthed it': 11th-century silver coin hoard unearthed in England

Archaeologists have discovered 321 silver coins still wrapped in a cloth and lead pouch from a time in English history marked by upheaval due to the coronation of a new Anglo-Saxon king.

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Ancient 'Stonehenge' in Golan Heights may not be astronomical observatory after all, archaeologists say

A new analysis of the 6,000-year-old stone circle known as Rujm el-Hiri (also Gilgal Refaim) in Golan Heights suggests that it was not built to observe the heavens.

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Turkey vulture: The bird that vomits acid up to 10 feet and poops antiseptic onto its legs

Turkey vultures feed on dead carcasses, helping to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

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Which animal has the longest tail?

In terms of both absolute length and relative to body size, which living animal has the longest tail?

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Science news this week: Snowstorms, fire and Yellowstone's next eruption

Jan 11, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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Enormous, mountain-size asteroid will be visible from Earth this weekend in rare 'once in a decade' event

The enormous near-Earth asteroid (887) Alinda has made its closest approach to our planet in decades, and it's about to peak in brightness in a rare once-in-a-decade event. Here's how to watch it live this weekend.

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'Wake-up call' as hookworm parasites that infect pets and people grow drug resistant

Hookworms that cause deadly dog infection and 'creeping eruption' in humans are growing resistant to drugs.

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'Big surprise' reveals supposed skull of 'Cleopatra's sister' actually belongs to an 11-year-old boy

A cutting-edge analysis of a skull found in Turkey in 1929 proves once and for all that it is not Arsinoë IV, Cleopatra's half sister.

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2024 was the hottest year on record, and the 1st to breach the 1.5 C global warming limit, data reveals

Scientists have warned that the Paris Agreement to limit global warming will likely be breached as data reveals 2024 was the hottest year in human history.

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230 million-year-old dinosaur is oldest ever discovered in North America — and changes what we know about how they conquered Earth

A newfound "chicken-size" dinosaur, recently unearthed in Wyoming, changes what paleontologists thought they knew about how dinosaurs spread across the globe.

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X-class solar flares hit a new record in 2024 and could spike further this year — but the sun isn't entirely to blame, experts say

There were significantly more X-class solar flares in 2024 than any other year for at least three decades. The arrival of solar maximum was a key reason for the spike, but other factors were also at play.

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Passenger plane with entirely new 'blended wing' shape aims to hit the skies by 2030

A new type of passenger plane will adopt a design that blends wings into the aircraft's body, which its creators say will cut fuel consumption by 50% and reduce noise.

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1,700-year-old Roman hoard includes gold coins depicting illegitimate emperor

"Secret" excavations in Luxembourg reveal 141 Roman gold coins from eight Roman emperors and one usurper.

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Antarctica 'pyramid': The strangely symmetrical mountain that sparked a major alien conspiracy theory

Antarctica is home to a peak shaped like a perfect pyramid — but contrary to what conspiracy theorists say, the mountain's four symmetrical faces were forged through natural processes.

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'The Majoran' — a bizarre particle that's its own opposite — could explain the biggest mysteries of the universe, scientists claim

There's a significant imbalance between matter and antimatter in our universe, but a strange particle called "the Majoran" could finally explain it, an audacious new study suggests.

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How to see the full 'Wolf Moon' swallow Mars this week

The Wolf Moon — the first full moon of the year and of winter in the Northern Hemisphere — will be best seen on Jan. 14, shortly after it has occulted Mars.

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Cybertruck-looking 'mobile aircraft carrier' developed in China can hide away and launch a 2-person flying car

A large road-based land vehicle can launch a two-person eVTO flying car that is stored in its trunk.

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