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Lasers reveal hundreds of geoglyphs made by a mysterious civilization in the Amazon rainforest thousands of years ago
A new lidar survey of dense Amazonian rainforest has revealed hundreds of earthworks made by a mysterious civilization…
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Chinese rocket hit by rare midair lightning strike moments after launch as onlookers gasp in horror (video)
A Long March 3B rocket was struck by lightning in front of a packed crowd, around 30 seconds after lifting off from a…
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Antarctica just experienced minus 119 F, Earth's coldest temperature since 2012 — here's why
Too hot? Head to the Concordia research station in Antarctica, where "astronauts of ice" just experienced…
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New telescope images provide best evidence yet that the bright red star Betelgeuse is actually 2 stars in disguise
A century-old mystery about the night sky's famous "shoulder star" may finally be solved, as astronomers capture the…
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Monkeys have a basic intuition for geometry, study suggests
Baboons and macaques appear to use some of the same mental strategies as humans when matching shapes, suggesting that…
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Biological 'superspreader' event could be imminent as more than 1,000 ships idle in the Strait of Hormuz, scientists warn
The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz may pose significant biosecurity hazards as well as economic impacts,…
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High-powered lasers can wirelessly charge drones mid-flight
Chinese researchers have successfully charged a drone using just a laser, in a breakthrough that could change how we…
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How to watch 'Expedition X: Atomic Sharks' – stream 'Shark Week' 2026 from anywhere
How to watch "Expedition X: Atomic Sharks" online, as Phil Torres and Heather Amaro investigate the effects of nuclear…
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'Demon cavefish' discovered under WWII chemical weapons facility in Alabama
Introducing demon cavefish ( Demogorgonichthys arcanus); the rare eyeless predators that have been hiding in plain…
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Which solar eclipse viewing method is right for you?
From eclipse glasses to smart telescopes, here are eight safe ways to experience the Aug. 12, 2026, solar eclipse
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Catch an orange 'Buck Moon' rise tonight before a month of solar and lunar eclipses
July's full moon will be at its best on the night of July 29. It's the last regular full moon before a total solar…
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Diagnostic dilemma: Rare 'spinal stroke' struck an 8-year-old and temporarily paralyzed her
When an 8-year-old suddenly lost the ability to walk, doctors ruled out infection and autoimmune disease before…
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America's gun violence epidemic, through the eyes of a Chicago trauma surgeon
Health editor Nicoletta Lanese spoke with trauma surgeon Dr. Selwyn Rogers Jr. about his new book, "Healing the Gun…
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Magnitude 6.8 earthquake traps shoppers as mall collapses in Japan — here's why the seismic event was unusual
A strong inland earthquake in southwestern Japan trapped people inside a shopping center and damaged infrastructure.…
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A strange string of a dozen galaxies keeps surprising astronomers with its missing dark matter
Astronomers have discovered a third galaxy without dark matter in a strange string of a dozen dwarf galaxies. A violent…
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Scientists may have found a clue to prevent muscles from aging, study hints
Scientists have identified a compound that may help preserve muscle in aging mice. Someday, this may help people with…
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Killer whales sink another boat off the coast of Spain — why are they still doing this after 6 years?
A small, endangered pod of orcas off Spain and Portugal has sunk at least eight boats since 2020, and despite…
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How to watch 'Jurassic Sharks' online – stream 'Shark Week' 2026 from anywhere
How to watch "Jurassic Sharks" online from anywhere, with the special set to use visual effects to flesh out the…
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The ultimate packing list for Aug. 12, as a solar eclipse coincides with the Perseid meteors peak
From solar binoculars and smart telescopes to camp chairs and stargazing tents, here's what to consider for one of the…
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Colossal scars of 60 million-year-long continental collision streak across warped mountains in Pakistan — Earth from space
A 2011 satellite photo shows off an "imbricate fan" of alternating rocks in Pakistan's Sulaiman Range. The striking…
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'World models' are the future of AI, but how do they work?
Scientists are increasingly looking at building world models to get AI equipped to handle and interact with our…
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Ancient human relative cannibalized both adults and children in a cave in Spain 850,000 years ago, fossils reveal
Newly excavated bones from Gran Dolina cave in Spain reveal an ancient human relative practiced cannibalism on adults…
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'Feynman and followers, you guys are off': Physicists disprove decades-old Richard Feynman theory on 'silly' sprinklers
Scientists have pinned down why a sprinkler spins when it sucks in water instead of spraying it out — a problem that…
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Military's testosterone screening program could lead to overtreatment and side effects, including impaired T production
The U.S. Department of Defense plans to conduct regular testosterone screening of service members, but this practice is…
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7 ways to photograph the 2026 total solar eclipse — from smartphone to telescope
Whether you're carrying a phone, a mirrorless camera or a smart telescope, here are some tried and tested ways to…
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Relief fragment with vanquished enemies: A 3,400-year-old depiction of an Egyptian pharaoh crushing western Asian soldiers under his royal chariot
This battle scene painted on stone was repurposed three centuries later to help build an Egyptian tomb.
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2 meteor showers peak on the same night this week — how to get the best views, despite a near-full moon
The Delta Aquariids peak on July 30-31, kicking off "meteor season," though bright moonlight will likely limit views.
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How to watch 'Air Jaws: Red, White and Breach' – stream 'Shark Week' 2026 from anywhere
How to watch "Air Jaws: Red, White and Breach" online, as Jeff Kurr, Alison Towner and Andy Casagrande aim to capture…
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Humanity's first look at the surface of Mars shared on 50th anniversary of historic NASA landing — Space photo of the week
NASA has unearthed the historic photos its Viking 1 lander sent home just after landing on Mars in July 1976.
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Are redheads going extinct?
Redheads are rare, and the trait carries an increased risk of melanoma. Does that mean ginger locks might one day go…
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