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What did ninjas actually wear?

The word "ninja" may bring to mind a person dressed mostly in black, but what they wore was actually quite different.

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Science news this week: A 'skull' on Mars and the discovery of a brand-new color

April 25, 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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Did the James Webb telescope really find evidence of alien life? Here's the truth about exoplanet K2-18b.

A study suggesting the exoplanet K2-18b shows potential signs of alien life has been met with skepticism from the scientific community. Here’s the truth about what the James Webb Space Telescope saw.

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'We're already on the precipice of disaster': Deadly measles outbreaks could explode across the US in the next 25 years if vaccinations fall, model predicts

Researchers modeled how measles might spread in the U.S. in the coming decades, showing that more than 50 million cases could occur if current vaccination rates fell by half.

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Cloudy with a chance of mushballs: Jupiter's monster storms include softball size hailstones made of ammonia

Large hailstones made of ammonia may explain why the gas is missing from large pockets of Jupiter's atmosphere.

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Tomb of ancient Egyptian prince discovered at Saqqara — and it has a giant 'false' pink door

The newfound tomb of an Egyptian prince has a false door, which ancient people viewed as an "entry" and "exit" for souls in the afterlife, researchers say.

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Scientists find 'breathing' magma cap inside Yellowstone supervolcano

Yellowstone's supervolcano appears to have a magma cap that vents pressure and reduces the chances of a massive eruption happening anytime soon.

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Microplastics have been in 'pristine streams' for half a century — what could that mean for human health?

New research shows that microplastics have been contaminating some freshwater streams decades earlier than previously recorded. What could that mean for human health?

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Mini ice age was final death blow to Roman Empire, unusual rocks in Iceland suggest

Rocks from Greenland found on Iceland's west coast could link the late Roman Empire's fall to a spell of sudden climate change. But historians say that the real story is likely much more complicated.

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Acne vaccine: Experimental shot for common skin condition reaches clinical trials. Here's what you need to know.

An experimental vaccine for acne could someday transform the way patients with the condition are treated, according to the company that developed the shot. However, it is still early days.

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Corryvreckan whirlpool: Scotland's 'raging cauldron' that is named after a Norse king and said to house a witch

The Corryvreckan whirlpool is one of the largest whirlpools in the world, reaching speeds of 8.5 knots and producing a roaring sound that can be heard 10 miles away.

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James Webb telescope reveals truth about 'impossible' black hole thought to be feeding at 40 times the theoretical limit

Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to revisit a misunderstood black hole thought to be gulping matter 40 times faster than the theoretical limit. It turns out, dust may have obscured the truth.

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Lab-grown teeth could offer alternative to fillings and implants, scientists say

Scientists in the U.K. have developed a new material that may allow them to grow teeth in the lab, which could provide an alternative to fillings and dental implants someday.

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Saturn: Facts about the ringed planet

Discover interesting facts about Saturn, its rings and whether it could contain extraterrestrial life.

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Solar wind might be making water on the moon, groundbreaking NASA study reveals

Lunar samples show evidence that solar wind could be behind the water molecules on the moon's surface, according to NASA. The results could shine a light on how water ice collects in cold traps formed by patches of permanent darkness at the moon's poles.

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World's largest solar telescope turns on powerful new camera, revealing breathtaking image of a continent-size sunspot

The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, the world's largest solar telescope, can see the sun in unprecedented detail. Here is the first image from its newly-activated camera.

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'Hell ant' with scythe-like jaws may be oldest ant fossil ever discovered

Researchers have discovered a never-before-seen species of "hell ant" that lived 113 million years ago, making it the oldest ant fossil ever found.

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Ancient DNA and modern genomes can reveal stories of past peoples, from the Iron Age to Chernobyl, geneticist says

Ingrida Domarkienė, a geneticist at Vilnius University in Lithuania, discusses the exciting developments made possible by studying ancient and modern DNA.

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Atlantic ocean currents are weakening — and it could make the climate in some regions unrecognizable

A cold blob of water in the North Atlantic is an ominous sign that a system of currents that regulate the planet's climate could be weakening.

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Giant tortoise babies of first-time 100-year-old 'Mommy' unveiled at zoo

Four adorable western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoise babies are now on display at Philadelphia Zoo after their 100-year-old 'Mommy' reproduced for the first time.

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Giant 'sea dragon' fossil could be largest mosasaur ever discovered in Mississippi

Researchers may have discovered Mississippi's largest ever mosasaur after pulling a Cretaceous-aged fossil out of a riverbed south of Starkville.

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Severe drought helped bring about 'barbarian' invasion of Roman Britain, study finds

A drought helped bring about an invasion of Roman Britain in A.D. 367, researchers wrote in a new paper.

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EVs could charge 500% faster in sub-freezing weather thanks to simple new manufacturing trick

New research shows how coating a battery with a razor-thin layer of lithium borate-carbonate can lead to a 500% boost in charging rates when temperatures fall below freezing.

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La Crosse virus disease: The rare mosquito-borne illness that causes deadly brain inflammation

Disease name: La Crosse virus disease

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What is the ancient Egyptian 'Eye of Horus' — and why is it found in so many burials?

The Eye of Horus is frequently found in ancient Egyptian burials, particularly on wedjat amulets.

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