This Overlooked Plant Has Been Quietly Helping Forensic Experts Solve Crimes, New Study Reveals
'We're hoping that our study helps show how important these tiny plants can be,' says scientist
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9,500-Year-Old Cremation Site Is Challenging What We Know About Early Human Burial Practices
'Cremation is very rare among ancient and modern hunter-gatherers,' a study author said
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NASA's Hubble Captures 'Lost Galaxy' Glowing with Newborn Stars in Stunning Detail
Thanks to Hubble’s magnificent sensitivity, it pulled out a wealth of details hidden in faint light and brought this distant neighbour to spotlight
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You Might Be Able to See the Northern Lights in 20 States Tonight — Here's What to Know
Between the night of January 2 and the early hours of January 3, residents across parts of 20 states can experience aurora sightings
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Astronomers Measure Mass of Rare Saturn-Sized Planet for the First Time
Using microlensing, scientists identify approximate distance and mass of an isolated planet.
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A Space-Traveling Mouse Just Gave Birth—Here's Why This Could Be a Big Deal for Future Exploration
The mice astronauts flew to space in China’s Shenzhou-21 spacecraft and spent two weeks out there.
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National Parks Are Getting Major Updates in 2026 — What Travelers Should Know Before Visiting
Throughout 2026, national park visitors can expect special patriotic celebrations and events.
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Scientists Stumble Upon a 'Supergiant' Gold Deposit — and It's Worth About $83 Billion
Chinese scientists found the deposit of gold ore in the Wangu gold field in Pingjiang County, Hunan Province.
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The 'Doomsday Glacier' Is Living up to Its Name as Experts Find More Warning Signs
The cracks in the Thwaites Eastern Ice Shelf (TEIS) is increasing and so is the glacial retreat.
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NASA Uses Math to ‘Hear’ Music of Stars and Track Their Movements for the First Time
The state-of-the-art data sonification system translates pixels of celestial objects into sounds, thereby composing melodious classical symphonies.
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Auroras To Light Up Skies on New Year's Eve — See Which States Could Catch the Celestial Show
A G1 geomagnetic storm might occur from December 31 to January 2, increasing the chances of aurora display in certain parts of the U.S.
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NASA Astronauts Capture Rare Lunar Halo Glowing Around the Moon
Lunar halo is generated by moonlight traveling through ice crystals in Earth's atmosphere.
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More Grizzlies Are Dying in Yellowstone Than Ever Before — and Humans Play a Big Role
At least 72 grizzly bears have died in 2025 at Yellowstone National Park.
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Did Wolves Really Transform Yellowstone? Scientists Challenge Long-Held Theory
Scientists debunk decades-long study claiming wolves' reintroduction triggered a dramatic transformation in Yellowstone.
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Scientists Race Against the Clock to Save Mediterranean Great White Sharks from Extinction
More than 40 of these apex predators were recently killed on the shores of North Africa and their overall population is nearing extinction.
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NASA Welcomes the New Year With a Sparkling New Look at Champagne Cluster
The Champagne Cluster holds special significance this time of the year because it was discovered on New Year's Eve in 2020.
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Ancient DNA Reveals Humans May Have Been Carrying Cancer-Linked Viruses Far Longer Than We Realized
'Homo sapiens was basically infected by these viruses for all of its existence,' says scientist.
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8,000-year-old Pottery Reveals Advanced Math Hidden in Flower Art
This discovery, researchers noted, contributes to “ethnomathematics,” a field that explores mathematics through culture.
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Experts Find Oddly-Shaped 1,400-Year-Old Skull That Sheds New Light on Ancient Rituals and Identity
INAH researchers find superior tabular skull with unusually flat top at Balcón de Montezuma.
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The Red Giant Paradox: How One Anomalous Star Is Rewriting the Rules of Galactic Evolution
Insights gained by scientists while studying the R Doradus giant star could be applicable to other dying stars.
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