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We may finally know what causes Mars' gigantic, planet-wide dust storms

Mars' southern hemisphere absorbs a lot of the sun's energy during the Red Planet's spring, and that may be causing Mars' dust storms, a new study suggests.

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1,200-year-old remains of dismembered pregnant woman in Ecuador hint at 'enigmatic' sacrifice to thwart El Niño

The unusual burial of a woman and fetus in prehistoric Ecuador may reflect the community's fear of her power.

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If humans could fly, how big would our wings be?

Humans don't have hollow bones like birds do, so how big would our wings have to be to lift us off the ground?

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Why do bats hang upside down to sleep?

Bats often hang upside down when they sleep instead of sitting right side up or lying down — why?

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Scientists discover pristine ancient forest frozen in time in Rocky Mountains

A melting ice patch in the Rocky Mountains uncovered an ancient forest, and these trees have stories to tell about dynamic landscapes and climate change.

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Science news this week: Interstellar visitors and contagious peeing

Jan. 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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1 in 22 COVID survivors develop debilitating chronic syndrome

A study suggests that catching COVID-19 significantly raises the risk of developing ME/CFS (formerly called "chronic fatigue syndrome"), a typically lifelong condition that can be debilitating.

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Continent-size blobs in Earth's mantle are a billion years old, ancient crystals reveal

Giant blobs that lurk near Earth's core are much older than scientists thought, new seismic data reveals.

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Scientists discover new, 3rd form of magnetism that may be the 'missing link' in the quest for superconductivity

Scientists have found an elusive third form of magnetism that could help solve a longstanding puzzle about superconductors.

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Hubble telescope spots 'blue lurker' star feeding off of its conjoined siblings

A rare breed of star recently discovered by the Hubble Space Telescope spins faster by feeding on its stellar siblings.

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'Contagious' peeing may have deep evolutionary roots, chimp study suggests

People often go to the bathroom in groups, and according to new research chimpanzees do the same, possibly to strengthen group social bonds.

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Can you transplant an organ more than once?

"Recycling" an already transplanted organ could help save lives, but the procedure comes with additional risks, physicians say.

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Is Earth the only planet in the solar system with plate tectonics?

Plate tectonics give Earth its mountains, earthquakes, continental drift and maybe even helped give rise to life itself. But do other planets in the solar system have them too?

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'ELIZA,' the world's 1st chatbot, was just resurrected from 60-year-old computer code

Researchers discovered long-lost computer code and used it to resurrect the early chatbot ELIZA.

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LA wildfires: How can wildfire smoke affect your health?

Experts lay bare the health effects of breathing in wildfire smoke and the steps that can be taken to reduce one's risk.

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Did people report seeing UFOs before the 20th century?

Are UFO sightings a 20th-century phenomena, or did people report seeing them earlier in history?

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'Warm water' from deep sea flowing towards one of Antarctica's largest ice shelves

Antarctica's Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf may be under threat due to relatively warm water from the deep sea flowing towards the shelf. Is climate change to blame?

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Were the Celts matriarchal? Ancient DNA reveals men married into local, powerful female lineages

An analysis of dozens of British Iron Age skeletons has revealed that Celtic society was organized around women.

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Famous Sutton Hoo helmet may be clue that early Anglo-Saxons fought as mercenaries for Byzantine Empire, study suggests

The famous helmet is among the Anglo-Saxon artifacts that indicate an eastern link with the Byzantine Empire.

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Earth's moon could've had Saturn-like rings, new study hints

A new study implies that in the past, moons in our solar system may have had rings just like planets do — deepening the mystery of why no ringed moons exist today.

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IVF may raise risk of certain disorders in babies — and epigenetic 'signatures' in the placenta could explain why

Researchers identified genes that could explain why some assisted reproductive technologies, like IVF, carry a higher risk of growth and metabolic issues in offspring.

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Lasers reveal hidden patterns in tattoos of 1,200-year-old Peru mummies

A new method for imaging tattoos reveals intricate designs on Chancay mummies from Peru.

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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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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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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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