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Are alpha males real?

The term "alpha male" was coined in 1970 to describe wolves. But what does science think about the term now?

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'I trust AI the way a sailor trusts the sea. It can carry you far, or it can drown you': Poll results reveal majority do not trust AI

Do you trust AI? Live Science readers share their thoughts.

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Will the James Webb telescope lead us to alien life? Scientists say we're getting closer than ever.

Three years into its mission, the James Webb Space Telescope has advanced the search for alien life more than any machine before it. What will it find next?

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Fishers discover first-of-its-kind bright orange shark with two rare conditions in Caribbean

Fishers caught a bright orange shark off Costa Rica that had albinism, alongside the species' first scientifically documented case of an extremely rare condition called xanthism.

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Scientists develop 'glue gun' that 3D prints bone grafts directly onto fractures

Researchers created a special glue gun that can 3D print a bone-like substance for fracture repair during surgery and have tested it in early experiments.

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James Webb telescope spots odd disk around star that could shatter planet formation theories

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a planet-forming disk that almost entirely lacks water, challenging prevailing theories.

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Key Atlantic current could start collapsing as early as 2055, new study finds

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation brings heat to the Northern Hemisphere and regulates the climate globally, but research suggests it could weaken significantly in the coming decades.

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James Webb telescope discovers 'exceptionally rare' 5-galaxy crash in the early universe

Near-infrared images from the James Webb Space Telescope revealed five early universe galaxies merging within a large halo.

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1.8 million-year-old human jawbone discovered in Republic of Georgia — and it may be earliest evidence yet of Homo erectus

A new fossil find in the Republic of Georgia is expanding our understanding of the earliest humans to leave Africa.

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'Extremely alarming': ChatGPT and Gemini respond to high-risk questions about suicide — including details around methods

Researchers have found that OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude can give direct responses to 'high-risk' questions about suicide. In Live Science's testing, ChatGPT and Gemini responded to even more extreme questions.

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Are there any countries with no mosquitoes?

One country has long been a mosquito-free zone, but global warming may change that.

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The geology that holds up the Himalayas is not what we thought, scientists discover

A 100-year-old theory explaining how Asia can carry the huge weight of the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau needs to be rewritten, a new study suggests.

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We finally have an idea of how the lifetime supply of eggs develops in primates

Scientists have studied female monkey embryos to map how, when and where the egg supply develops. This can now be used to build realistic models of ovaries in the lab to search for the causes of reproductive health issues that lead to infertility.

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What's the difference between a turtle and a tortoise?

Turtles and tortoises are both reptiles with shells, so what exactly are their differences?

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'I would never let a robot incubate my child': Poll on 'pregnancy robots' divides Live Science readers

Live Science readers reveal whether they would use a hypothetical "pregnancy robot" — a humanoid machine fitted with an artificial womb to sustain a human pregnancy from conception until birth.

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'Aging clocks' tell you how much 'older' you are than your chronological age. How do they work?

"Biological aging tests," also called aging clocks, can predict your risk of age-related disease, disability, early mortality and more — but are they ready for prime time?

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“Terrifying”: Rare Condition Makes Woman See Dragons Instead Of People

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Gum disease treatment slows the thickening of arteries, clinical trial shows

New trial results show that intense gum disease treatment reduces how much the carotid artery narrows in otherwise healthy individuals. This suggests oral health should be taken seriously as a contributing factor in cardiovascular disease.

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Early test of new laser-free eye treatment shows promise

In lab experiments, scientists are testing a new way to reshape the cornea and correct impaired vision, but the research faces many hurdles before it could be approved for use in humans.

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80,000-year-old stones in Uzbekistan may be the world's oldest arrowheads — and they might have been made by Neanderthals

Small stone points discovered in Uzbekistan may be the earliest evidence of arrowhead technology.

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An exotic quartz arrow may have killed a man 12,000 years ago in Vietnam

A man who died 12,000 years ago in Vietnam had a "bonus" rib — and it was broken when he was shot by an exotic arrow.

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Scientists uncover 'coils' in DNA that form under pressure

A new study shows that DNA forms coils under stress, not the tangled knots that scientists expected.

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Why can't we walk through walls if atoms are mostly empty space?

Most of an atom is empty space, so why does some matter feel solid? Two physics principles explain why.

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'Minibrains' reveal secrets of how key brain cells form in the womb

Miniature models of the brain have revealed a "previously unappreciated" role of microglia, a type of cell found within the organ. The finding could help unpack how disorders such as autism arise.

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What is the world's slowest animal?

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