'Unbreakable' quantum communication closer to reality thanks to new, exceptionally bright photons

Scientists build a new light source for quantum communications by combining existing technologies together to create a stronger and more robust quantum signal. | Continue reading


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Polar Ignite 3 Titanium review

The Polar Ignite 3 Titanium offers a stylish upgrade to the mildly-received Polar Ignite 3, but does this fitness tracker deliver more than just good looks? | Continue reading


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Why do we shrink as we age?

Height loss could be an early sign of a more serious health condition. | Continue reading


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Humans were living near West Papua at least 55,000 years ago, study finds

New evidence from West Papua offers fresh clues about how and when humans first moved into the Pacific | Continue reading


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Birth of a hurricane: What meteorologists look for as they hunt for early signs of a tropical cyclone forming

The first signs of a potential hurricane can be detected days before a storm gains its fierce momentum. | Continue reading


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Space photo of the week: 1st-ever close-up of Neptune is Voyager 2's final portrait of a planet

Voyager 2, NASA's longest-running mission, explored Neptune during a historic encounter on Aug. 25, 1989, sending back humanity's first close-ups of the planet. | Continue reading


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Why are so many Roman statues headless?

There are many reasons an ancient statue might accidentally lose its head — and some for its head to be severed on purpose. | Continue reading


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Antibiotic resistance makes once-lifesaving drugs useless. Could we reverse it?

Evolutionary biologist Tiffany Taylor explores the work being done to resensitize antibiotic-resistant bacteria to drugs as a strategy to defend ourselves against the growing antibiotic resistance crisis. | Continue reading


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Salps: The world's fastest-growing animals that look like buckets of snot

In just 48 hours, salps can reach maturity, making them the fastest-growing multicellular animals on Earth, with a significant impact on ocean health. | Continue reading


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Supermoon Blue Moon 2024: Top photos from around the world

August's full moon was the first of four supermoons this year. We've rounded up some of the best photos worldwide. | Continue reading


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Why do cats hate closed doors?

Meowing, sticking their paw under the door or pawing at the door are just some of the strange things cats do around closed doors. But why? | Continue reading


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'Doomsday glacier' won't collapse the way we thought, new study suggests

'Doomsday glacier' won't collapse the way we thought, new study suggests | Continue reading


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32 truly bizarre deep-sea creatures

From worms with squid-like tentacles to fish with teeth on their tongues, here are some of the most alien-looking creatures in the deep ocean. | Continue reading


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MIT scientists build hair-size batteries that can power cell-sized robots

An internal power source could enable the development of tiny robots for applications like drug delivery and remote sensing. | Continue reading


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Evolution: Facts about the processes that shape the diversity of life on Earth

Discover interesting facts about how evolution works, the different patterns that can emerge from evolution, how quickly organisms can evolve, and whether evolution is a random or ordered process | Continue reading


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Meet LUCA, the 4.2 billion-year-old cell that's the ancestor of all life on Earth today

New research gives insight into when the ancestor of all living things lived, and it's earlier than we thought. | Continue reading


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What is the 'tree of life'?

The tree of life maps out the relationships between all living things, and it's in constant flux. | Continue reading


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Racetrack Playa: The home of Death Valley's mysterious 'sailing stones'

In Racetrack Playa, a dry lakebed in Death Valley National Park, meteorological conditions can push rocks weighing up to 700 pounds along the flat ground. | Continue reading


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Viking Age stone figurine unearthed in Iceland — but no one can agree on which animal it is

The small, four-legged figurine is carved out of stone, but it's unclear which animal it depicts. | Continue reading


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'Once-in-a-lifetime' photo: Perseid meteors, northern lights and rare glowing arc shine over 11th-century castle

An astonishing scene featuring Perseid meteors and colorful auroras played out overnight on Aug. 12 and Aug. 13 above the U.K.'s 11th Century Corfe Castle. | Continue reading


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'A single magma ocean' once covered the moon, data from India's Chandrayaan-3 mission suggests

The moon was once engulfed by a massive magma ocean, analysis of geological samples collected by India's Chandrayaan-3 mission suggests. | Continue reading


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Chlamydia may hide in the gut and cause repeated infections

A mini model of the human intestines suggests that chlamydia bacteria can colonize the gut, potentially contributing to recurrent infections. | Continue reading


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Rare 'doomsday fish' said to bring earthquakes spotted in California days before LA quake

Beachgoers found a rare oarfish off California two days before an earthquake, mirroring folklore that says the deep-sea creatures are "doomsday fish." | Continue reading


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Some black holes have a 'heartbeat' — and astronomers may finally know why

A tiny fraction of known black holes emit X-ray signals that resemble a human "heartbeat." Now, new research may finally explain the strange phenomenon. | Continue reading


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The brain stores at least 3 copies of every memory

A new study in mice suggests that the brain creates multiple copies of memories, which enables it to regulate how they change over time. | Continue reading


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This transparent sea creature can age in reverse

The sea walnut, a type of comb jelly that has become invasive in parts of Europe and Asia, can transform from a sexually mature adult back into its larval form when times are tough. | Continue reading


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Save over $1,500 on this medium format Fujifilm camera at Target

If you're looking for a professional-level medium format camera — get 17% off the Fujifilm GFX100S II + GF 110mm f/2 R LM WR Lens bundle for $7,799.90 at Target | Continue reading


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Live Science x HowTheLightGetsIn — Get discounted tickets to the world’s largest ideas and music festival

Live Science has partnered with HowTheLightGetsIn, taking place from Sept. 21 to 22 at Kenwood House, London. See how our readers can get a special discount. | Continue reading


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HowTheLightGetsIn x Live Science

HowTheLightGetsIn is the world’s largest ideas and music festival, taking place from 21-22 September at Kenwood House, London. To get you excited for the festival, we’ve curated a series of interviews and articles with some of the festival’s science speakers. With this year’s fes … | Continue reading


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Ultra-thin solar 'coating' can turn phone cases and EVs into mini power generators

Cheap and flexible perovskite solar cells could revolutionize solar power, making it easier than ever to power the world with sunlight. | Continue reading


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PureGuardian H950AR Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier review

The PureGuardian H950AR Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier is small enough to fit on a tabletop, but can this compact appliance impress us with its performance? | Continue reading


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Remains of 14th-century gauntlet discovered in Oslo's medieval harbor

Archaeologists excavating Oslo's medieval harbor have unearthed the remnants of a 14th-century gauntlet. | Continue reading


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Weird mystery waves that baffle scientists may be 'everywhere' inside Earth's mantle

Structures that scatter seismic waves deep in Earth's mantle seem to be everywhere researchers look. | Continue reading


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Space photo of the week — Extraordinary images of our sublime universe

Space photos remind us that, around every corner of our vast universe, something spectacular awaits. From the newest James Webb Space Telescope images to historic photos of groundbreaking space missions, join us every Sunday as we explore the wonders of the universe, and humanity … | Continue reading


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Boy finds Roman-era gold military bracelet while walking dog in UK

The newfound bracelet was likely awarded for a feat of valor carried out during Rome's conquest of Britain. | Continue reading


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See the moment the blue supermoon 'gobbled up' Saturn in epic astrophotography image

Overnight on Aug. 20-21, the full 'Sturgeon Supermoon' briefly occulted, or passed in front of, Saturn, snuffing the ringed planet's light from the sky. An epic new astrophotography image captures the entire spectacle from start to finish. | Continue reading


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Single-shot HIV treatment suppresses virus 10,000-fold for months, animal study finds

Engineered virus-like particles can outcompete HIV in the body, potentially offering long-term viral suppression after a single dose, a monkey study suggests. | Continue reading


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Watch a star get destroyed by a supermassive black hole in the 1st simulation of its kind

Stars that wander too close to supermassive black holes may be violently undone in a process called "spaghettification." New simulations provide the most detailed look ever at the gory interaction. | Continue reading


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World's fastest microscope can see electrons moving

Scientists have created the world's fastest microscope, which they hope will answer fundamental questions about how electrons behave. | Continue reading


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Heaviest antimatter particle ever discovered could hold secrets to our universe's origins

The newly found antiparticle, called antihyperhydrogen-4, could have a potential imbalance with its matter counterpart that may help scientists understand how our universe came to be. | Continue reading


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'Stunning' Bronze Age burial chamber discovered on the English moor

The stone-lined tomb could provide an unprecedented look at life in Bronze Age England. | Continue reading


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New AI algorithm can predict the 'tipping points' for future disasters, scientists say

Predicting dangerous tipping points in complex systems has proven to be a headache for scientists. Now, a new AI system could be poised to do the job for them. | Continue reading


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Astronomers find black hole's favorite snack: 'The star appears to be living to die another day'

Astronomers have pinned down a faraway black hole's snack schedule after watching it devour a star across years. | Continue reading


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1,000-year-old remains of 'elite woman' in silk cloak found in abandoned fortress in Mongolia

The burial site was hidden inside an abandoned fortress in Mongolia and contained the remains of a prestigious woman. | Continue reading


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Intense solar storm opens '2-way highway' for charged particles, sparking rare auroras on the sun

Last year, Earth spewed charged particles into the sun in a rare cosmic event that has surprised scientists. | Continue reading


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World's oldest person, Maria Branyas Morera, dies at 117 years old

Maria Branyas Morera, the world's oldest person, has died. She was 117 years old. | Continue reading


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4 things ancient Greeks and Romans got right about mental health

They figured out that some mental illnesses can be prevented and treated. | Continue reading


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Rare pre-Inca burials of 4 people found at 'water cult' temple in Peru

Archaeologists have found the skeletal remains of four people — two children, a teenager and an adult — at a site in Peru that predates the Incas. | Continue reading


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