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Astronomers who were looking into the creation of the universe detected an alternative signal using the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope.

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Archeologists also found a collection of loose bones near the child's gravesite, as well as a pregnant woman....

Scientists discovered the Big Ring, a cosmic structure so large it challenges our understanding of the universe.

In honor of Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville,” scientists named this yellow snail Cayo margarita.Hal Horowitz/WireImage/Getty...

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Researchers studying ancient DNA linked genetic susceptibility to multiple sclerosis with Yamnaya herders who arrived in Europe about 5,000 years ago.

The area was inhabited for around 1,000 years and had an estimated population of at least 10,000, a coauthor of the study said.

Elizabeth Yeampierre has helped preserve her neighborhood in Sunset Park from investors that could have pushed out the working class locals.

Forensic experts ruled out aliens as the creators of mysterious humanoid dolls found in Peru, made of paper, glue, and animal bones.

The heart of nuclear reactor number 3 at Chernobyl nuclear power plant.Anatoli Kliashchuk/Sygma via Getty Images The impact ...

An aerial view of Carti Sugtupu in Panama.Luis Acosta/AFP/Getty Images The Guna people living on an island in Panama called ...

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A new study from China has discovered that owning a pet can actually put the brakes on memory decline and thinking skills for older adults who live solo. The study honed in on two specific brain skills: recalling and finding the right words when you want them. Pet owners living solo were miles ahead of their pet-less counterparts in keeping these skills sharp.

Researchers at the University of Glasgow announced they've designed a rocket engine that eats its own tail, like the mythical serpent Ouroboros.

Climate scientists were surprised by how high temperatures soared in 2023.

Ex-SpaceX employees, now with Sift, explain Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander leak and how robust testing can help prevent software errors.

Back in Southeast Africa, where our ancestors initially called home, things were getting rough. Drying landscapes and dwindling resources painted a grim picture, making East Asia's lush embrace even more tempting. The researchers call this a "push-pull" effect: the monsoon pulling our ancestors towards greener pastures in the East, while the harsh conditions in Africa gave them a gentle nudge from behind.

The US space agency, NASA, has pushed back its manned Artemis mission to the Moon to 2025 that will send the first woman and first person of colour on the lunar surface. The space agency said that ensuring crew safety is the primary driver for the Artemis II schedule changes.

A US mission hasn't landed on the moon since the Apollo in 1972. Peregrine may become the first in more than 50 years to complete a touchdown.

These creatures were a remarkable 30 centimeters long, which was enormous in a world where most organisms were only a few inches in size. Picture them with fins and jaws, and you'll have a good idea of these formidable Cambrian predators.