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James Webb telescope spots giant auroras rolling through Uranus' atmosphere

JWST observed Uranus for nearly a full rotation, charting the planet's upper atmosphere and magnetic environment for the first time.

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Scientists find genetic 'switch' in mice that turns caring dads into violent brutes

A new study suggests that the Agouti gene in the brains of male African striped mice can act as a molecular "switch," making them caring or violent toward their young.

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14,000-year-old ivory tools found in Alaska hint at how Clovis ancestors first arrived in the New World

Ancient artifacts unearthed in Alaska revealed migrants from Asia might have come to the Americas via an inland route, and not a coastal path.

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Far fewer people are related to Genghis Khan than previously assumed, new genomic study suggests

Some experts have suggested as many as 1 in 200 men in the world are related to Genghis Khan. But a new genomic study reveals the number is significantly lower.

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Obesity is linked to 1 in 10 deaths from infection worldwide — and scientists are still learning why

A new study finds that people with obesity are more likely to be hospitalized with or die from severe infections.

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How to see the March 3 'blood moon' eclipse from anywhere on Earth

The final "blood moon" total lunar eclipse until 2029 is coming to North America this Tuesday (March 3). Here's how to watch it online.

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Incomplete remains of world's 'youngest' impact crater spotted lurking in Chinese forest — Earth from space

A 2021 satellite photo shows off the recently uncovered Yilan crater in China, which is most likely the youngest impact structure on Earth. The incomplete ring is also the largest of its kind and only the second impact crater ever found in the country.

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2,800-year-old mass grave of women and children discovered in Serbia reveals 'brutal, deliberate and efficient' violence

An analysis of a mass grave found in northern Serbia is revealing new information about violence in Early Iron Age Europe.

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NASA set to roll Artemis rocket back for urgent repairs after yet another delay

NASA is about to roll its Artemis II moon rocket back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to fix a helium flow issue that guarantees astronauts won't fly around the moon in March.

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Neanderthals: Facts, news, features and articles about our extinct human relatives

Discover the latest news, features and articles about who Neanderthals were, whether they mated with modern humans and when they died out.

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Ancient China: Facts, news, features and articles about the most powerful ancient civilizations in the world

Discover the latest news, features and articles about ancient China's rulers, philosophy, and the Great Wall of China.

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Lotus shoes: Tiny footwear for Chinese women whose feet were bound as children

Lotus shoes are tiny footwear associated with foot-binding, a beauty practice that lasted for at least a millennium in China.

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'Some of them have accuracy that's close to zero': Experts unpack the promise and pitfalls of genetic tests aimed at consumers

Live Science spoke with a bioethicist and sociologist about emerging genomic technologies, including those that enable parents to "score" and "select" IVF embryos.

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Scientists find ancient black hole breaking the cosmic 'speed limit,' challenging multiple theories

An ancient, fast-feeding quasar is breaking the rules of how black holes consume matter and generate galaxy-shaping jets.

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Ultrafast quantum chemistry engine could speed up the development of new medicines and materials

The powerful software can reduce the time needed to simulate reactions with large molecules from weeks to just minutes.

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Rare 'planetary parade' will return to the evening sky this week — but you'll have to look at exactly the right time

Six planets will shine together in the evening sky on Feb. 28. Here's how to get the best view before they disappear.

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Closest baby nebula to Earth 'hatches' in strange new Hubble image – Space photo of the week

A stunning new Hubble image reveals the most detailed look yet at the Egg Nebula, the youngest and closest pre-planetary nebula to Earth.

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How can deserts form next to oceans?

Deserts are notoriously dry, so why do so many of them border oceans?

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'Thermodynamic computer' can mimic AI neural networks — using orders of magnitude less energy to generate images

Researchers generated images from noise, using orders of magnitude less energy than current generative AI models require.

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2,000-year-old skulls reveal people in ancient Vietnam permanently blackened their teeth — a stylish practice that persists today

In a study of 2,000-year-old skulls from Vietnam, archaeologists discovered that iron was the primary component that dyed teeth black.

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What is rigor mortis, and why does it happen?

Bodies usually stiffen after death in a process known as rigor mortis. But why does this happen, and how long does it last?

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Ancient 'Asgard' microbe may have used oxygen long before it was plentiful on Earth, offering new clue to origins of complex life

A new study suggests that ancient microbes once cast as oxygen haters may have actually learned to use the gas, offering a clue to how the first complex cells — and, eventually, all plants and animals — evolved.

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'Universal' nasal-spray vaccine protects against viruses, bacteria and allergens in mice

In an early animal test, a new nasal-spray vaccine has shown promise against a variety of germs and a common allergen, scientists report.

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Artemis II update: NASA targets March 6 for launch of historic moon mission following successful 'wet dress rehearsal'

NASA is targeting March 6 as the earliest possible launch date for the Artemis II mission to the moon following a successful 'wet dress rehearsal' on Thursday.

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Your own voice could be your biggest privacy threat. How can we stop AI technologies exploiting it?

Voices contain countless cues about their owners, and new research suggests that computers might use them to facilitate a range of bad behaviors.

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