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Research into hundreds of genomes spanning 50,000 years of human history indicates that early modern humans and Neanderthals interbred in…
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Earlier this year, Earth experienced two geomagnetic storms caused by outbursts of radiation from the Sun, which had an impact…
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The advent of Ozempic, Wegovy, and other weight loss drugs could lighten people’s medical bills elsewhere. New research published this…
Read MoreMysterious Language Etched Onto Newly Discovered Ancient Tablet
A few years ago, fishermen in the Dmanisi municipality of Georgia discovered a stone tablet inscribed with a mysterious language—a…
Read MoreGoogle’s Willow Quantum Chip Crushes Classical Computers on a Cosmic Timescale
Google just debuted its latest quantum chip, Willow, which the tech giant claims can perform calculations in five minutes that…
Read MoreCan Billionaire Space Tourist Jared Isaacman Save NASA?
For more than 60 years, NASA has stood at the forefront of space exploration with interstellar probes, Martian rovers, and…
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In a world flush with hazardous air pollutants, there is one that causes far more cancer than any other, one…
Read MoreMammoth Meat Powered Ice Age Humans, Study Finds
Have you ever wondered what prehistoric humans ate 13,000 years ago? Researchers in the United States and Canada have presented…
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Just like some people, there are arachnids out there that prefer to pick up their takeout meals, including the aptly…
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