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To biologists, a "species" is the fundamental unit of categorization for life on Earth and a key tool for protecting living creatures.

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AI is rapidly identifying new species. Can we trust the results?

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way scientists monitor wildlife and find new species, but how effective are these new systems?

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What defines a species? Inside the fierce debate that's rocking biology to its core

The question of what defines a species has vexed scientists across the ages, particularly in conservation, where decisions require a firm understanding of biodiversity.

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Stunning 3D images show anatomy of 500 million-year-old Cambrian trilobites entombed in volcanic ash

Scientists used 3D imaging to reconstruct the anatomy of Cambrian trilobites discovered buried under layers of volcanic ash.

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H5N1 bird flu can remain infectious in raw milk for at least an hour, study finds

Scientists found that contaminated milking equipment can harbor the H5N1 virus for more than an hour, increasing the risk of dairy farmers getting infected.

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Ancient Egyptian 'office workers' had terrible posture just like us, disfigured skeletons reveal

The development of osteoarthritis was more common among scribes than their ancient Egyptian peers, a study finds.

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No, NASA hasn't warned of an impending asteroid strike in 2038. Here's what really happened.

Experts from NASA and other international organizations recently simulated their response to a hypothetical asteroid impact scenario. The test was deemed a success. However, several media outlets have misreported the group's findings.

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Boiling rocks from Earth's crust tore an ocean into Mongolia 410 million years ago

An ocean that opened up in what is now Mongolia 410 million years ago was created by a hot upwelling of rock known as a mantle plume.

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'It's like we opened a buffet': Sharks in Gulf of Mexico learn to steal food from fishing nets

Sharks in the Gulf of Mexico are learning to associate boat engines with food, leading to more and more cases of depredation, experts say.

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Lab-grown 'minibrains' may have just confirmed a leading theory about autism

Excessive brain growth in the womb has been directly tied to autism in toddlers in new research involving lab-grown "minibrains."

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Why does cotton shrink?

The science of ruining your favorite shirt is more complicated than you might think.

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Have giant humans ever existed?

Some humans have always stood head and shoulders above their peers, but there's nothing mythological about these real-life human giants.

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If birds are dinosaurs, why aren't they cold-blooded?

If dinosaurs were reptiles, then why aren't birds cold blooded?

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6 distinct forms of depression identified by AI in brain study

A new analysis of the brains of 800 people has revealed that there may be six distinct types of depression, with potential implications for treatment.

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'Reverse Turing test' asks AI agents to spot a human imposter — you'll never guess how they figure it out

Four AI models uncovered a human interloper in a startling viral video. But what can it teach us about intelligence?

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Royal tomb in Benin has traces of human blood on its walls, hinting at human sacrifice, study finds

Researchers examining the wall of a ceremonial tomb in Benin found proteins that could have come only from human blood.

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Gulf Stream's fate to be decided by climate 'tug-of-war'

New research suggests that runoff from the Greenland Ice Sheet could prevent icebergs from disrupting key ocean currents. But some scientists have cautioned that other factors may be at play.

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Long-lost Assyrian military camp devastated by 'the angel of the Lord' finally found, scientist claims

Has a scholar located two Assyrian military camps mentioned in the Hebrew bible?

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Does the brain flush out toxins while you sleep?

As we sleep, the brain rids itself of waste built up throughout the day. But how?

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Newly deciphered papyrus describes 'miracle' performed by 5-year-old Jesus

A manuscript written in the fourth or fifth century describes how Jesus brought clay birds to life as a child.

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Orcas are eating sharks in the Gulf of California — and it may be happening more than we think, experts say

Records of orcas hunting sharks in the Gulf of California are on the rise, as experts say we may have underestimated how much this happens.

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Have days on Earth always been 24 hours?

Earth's day used to be five hours shorter, and it's predicted to continue lengthening over time.

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Why does the sun make people sneeze?

People who sneeze in bright lights, like the sun, may have autosomal dominant compelling helio-ophthalmic outburst syndrome, or ACHOO.

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Melatonin may stave off age-related vision loss, study hints

A large new analysis has tied the use of supplemental melatonin to a lower risk of developing one of the most common age-related causes of vision loss.

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Florida shark attacks caused by heat, not scary orcas, experts say

People had linked recent shark attacks in the Florida panhandle to orca activity in the Gulf. But a combination of dry weather and heat was the real driving force.

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