Extremely rare marsupial mole that 'expertly navigates' sand dunes spotted in Western Australia

Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa Martu rangers have photographed an elusive mole covered in silky golden locks that burrows in the sands of Western Australia and is only spotted a few times per decade. | Continue reading


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1st 'atlas' of human ovaries could lead to fertility breakthrough, scientists say

The first ever "atlas" of this female reproductive organ could be used to improve fertility treatments, scientists say. | Continue reading


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Eclipse from space: See the moon's shadow race across North America at 1,500 mph in epic satellite footage

Satellite images show the moon's gigantic shadow sweeping across North America during the April 8 total solar eclipse. Astronauts on board the ISS also captured stunning shots of the enormous dark patch. | Continue reading


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Pregnancy may speed up 'biological aging,' study suggests

A study conducted in the Philippines links pregnancy to changes in the chemical tags that sit atop DNA, hinting that pregnancy speeds biological aging. | Continue reading


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Part of the San Andreas fault may be gearing up for an earthquake

The Parkfield section of the San Andreas fault is sending mixed messages before a time of expected increased seismic risk. | Continue reading


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Elusive prickly sharks spotted gathering at underwater mountain off Panama — but why remains a mystery

Researchers have spotted an atypical gathering of rare prickly sharks around a seamount off Panama. | Continue reading


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When is the next total solar eclipse after 2024 in North America?

After the total solar eclipse on April 8, North America will have to wait exactly eight years, 11 months and 22 days for its next glimpse of the sun's corona. | Continue reading


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The best photos and videos of the April 8 total solar eclipse over North America

Millions of viewers across Mexico and North America are witnessing a historic total solar eclipse. Here are some of the best photos from the day. | Continue reading


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New cause of asthma lung damage revealed

In a lab study, scientists have pinpointed a potential way to "break the inflammatory cycle" of asthma. | Continue reading


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Myth busted: Total solar eclipses don't release special, blinding radiation, NASA says

Today's total solar eclipse won't produce any especially harmful radiation, but that doesn't mean you should look at it with your bare eyes. | Continue reading


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Watch live! The total solar eclipse has begun over North America.

The long-awaited total solar eclipse of 2024 has begun — and you can watch NASA's unparalleled view of totality right now in this free live stream. | Continue reading


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Where to get solar eclipse glasses last minute

It may not be too late to get last minute solar eclipse glasses for today, depending on your location. | Continue reading


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8,200-year-old campsite of 'Paleo-Archaic' peoples discovered on US Air Force base in New Mexico

Military personnel on Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico discovered artifacts, hearths and charcoal dating to the Archaic period that pinpoint the site of an early encampment. | Continue reading


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Why quantum computing at 1 degree above absolute zero is such a big deal

Operating at even marginally warmer temperatures means quantum computers could be much easier to operate — and much more widely available. | Continue reading


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Thousands of hidden meteorites could be lost forever as they sink in Antarctic ice, taking their cosmic secrets with them

A new study warns that 5,000 meteorites could be sinking beneath Antarctica's icy surface every year as a result of climate change, depriving scientists of vital information about our solar system. | Continue reading


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1,500-year-old burial of lynx with 4 dogs stacked on it puzzles archaeologists

Archaeologists aren't sure why a lynx and four dogs were buried together in Hungary around 1,500 years ago. | Continue reading


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Low tides reveal Bronze Age fortress that likely defended against Irish mainland

The walls, discovered on a partially submerged isthmus, were exposed by recent low tides. | Continue reading


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Lab-grown 'minibrains' help reveal why traumatic brain injury raises dementia risk

Miniature models of the brain are helping scientists study the cellular damage inflicted by traumatic brain injuries. | Continue reading


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Hundreds of mysterious 'rogue' planets discovered by James Webb telescope may finally have an explanation

The James Webb Space Telescope recently discovered dozens of inexplicable 'rogue' planets floating through space in pairs. Now, a new study may explain the mystery behind these rare "JuMBOs". | Continue reading


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Antarctica is covered in volcanoes, could they erupt?

Antarctica's western ice sheet alone contains 138 volcanos. | Continue reading


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Longest eclipse ever: How scientists rode the supersonic Concorde jet to see a 74-minute totality

In 1973, scientists using the supersonic Concorde jet extended totality to 74 minutes by flying almost as fast as the moon's shadow was moving across Earth. | Continue reading


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Blue dragon: The deadly sea slug that steals venom from its prey

The blue dragon may be too weak to resist the ocean's current, but it can take on a Portuguese man o'war and even steal its venom. | Continue reading


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Decomposing globster washes ashore in Malaysia, drawing crowds

A mysterious sea creature found on a beach in Malaysia could be a whale carcass. | Continue reading


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What is the smallest animal on Earth?

The prize for the smallest animal goes to a group of microscopic species. | Continue reading


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2024 solar eclipse map: Where to see the eclipse on April 8

These 2024 solar eclipse maps will help you make the best decision about where and how to watch the total solar eclipse on Monday (April 8). | Continue reading


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Cholesterol-gobbling gut bacteria could protect against heart disease

Certain microbes in the gut microbiome may guard against heart disease by lowering people's cholesterol. | Continue reading


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NASA jets will chase the eclipse at 460 mph on Monday. Here's why.

Two of NASA's three existing WB-57 jet planes will take off to chase the total solar eclipse's path on Monday (April. 8), extending totality to more than 6 minutes | Continue reading


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The sun is surprisingly quiet right now. What does this mean for the April 8 total solar eclipse?

Despite nearing its most active period, the sun is unusually inactive right now and may not wake up again before the total solar eclipse on Monday (April 8). How will this impact our view of the spectacle? | Continue reading


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Rare magnitude 4.8 earthquake rocks Northeast, including greater New York area

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck New Jersey and rocked the Northeast on Friday (April 5). | Continue reading


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Watch venomous snakes wrestling for wormlike creature in epic tug-of-war battle

First-of-its-kind footage captures two coral snakes fighting over a wormlike creature in western Colombia. | Continue reading


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New York college becomes 1st university with on-campus IBM quantum computer that is 'scientifically useful'

IBM's latest System One quantum computer is based at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and is the 1st IBM quantum machine to be installed at a university campus in the U.S. | Continue reading


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NASA engineers discover why Voyager 1 is sending a stream of gibberish from outside our solar system

Voyager 1 has been sending a stream of garbled nonsense since November. Now NASA engineers have identified the fault and found a potential workaround. | Continue reading


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Giant coyote killed in southern Michigan turns out to be a gray wolf — despite the species vanishing from region 100 years ago

A hunter who killed a gray wolf during a legal coyote hunt in Michigan's Lower Peninsula in January said he mistook the animal for a large coyote. | Continue reading


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'Gambling with your life': Experts weigh in on dangers of the Wim Hof method

"What Wim Hof did is about the most dangerous thing you can do when you go into cold water." | Continue reading


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How and where to watch the April 8 solar eclipse online for free

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible across North America and you can watch all the action live from your own home. | Continue reading


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Boulders flung from NASA's DART mission could crash into Mars, study predicts

Dozens of boulders dislodged by NASA's asteroid-smashing DART test could hit Mars in the future, new research suggests. | Continue reading


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April 8 total solar eclipse: Everything you need to know

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible to millions of people in North America. Here's everything you need to know about where, when, and how to view the 2024 solar eclipse. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 7 months ago

NASA to create a new time zone for the moon by 2026

The moon's lower gravity means that time runs slower on its surface. With more moon missions planned, NASA has now been tasked by the White House to create a lunar time zone by 2026. | Continue reading


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Man in critical condition after catching deadly 'B virus' from wild monkeys in Hong Kong

As of April 3, the man infected with B virus was still being treated in the ICU, health officials said. | Continue reading


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Some stars may be 'infected' with black holes that destroy them from within, new study hints

Could dark matter be made of mini black holes that formed in the early universe? One way to find out is to look for missing stars, destroyed by primordial black holes, a new study suggests. | Continue reading


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Underwater robot in Siberia's Lake Baikal reveals hidden mud volcanoes — and an active fault

Video cameras mounted on an autonomous underwater robot captured footage of cracks associated with mud volcanism close to a potentially active fault on the shores of Lake Baikal. | Continue reading


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Bite from toilet rat hospitalizes man in Canada

Doctors believe the man was likely infected with bacteria in the rat's mouth. | Continue reading


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Error-corrected qubits 800 times more reliable after breakthrough, paving the way for 'next level' of quantum computing

Scientists used a technique called 'active syndrome extraction' to build four logical qubits from 30 physical ones and run 14,000 experiments without detecting a single error. | Continue reading


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Co-sleeping with pet dogs — but not cats — linked to poorer sleep in study

A survey-based study finds that people who sleep in the same room as their dogs show worse sleep quality. Cats weren't linked to the same effect. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 7 months ago

H5N1: What to know about the bird flu cases in cows, goats and people

Bird flu in cows and goats has raised alarm in the U.S. To date, one person is thought to have caught the virus from cattle, but the risk to the public is low. | Continue reading


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Maya nobility performed bloodletting sacrifices to strengthen a 'dying' sun god during solar eclipses

The Maya created a complex calendar system to regulate their world — one of the most accurate of pre-modern times. | Continue reading


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Solar safe telescope deal: $30 saving ahead of the total solar eclipse

This affordable telescope is $30 off at Best Buy, and is perfect for this month's eclipse. | Continue reading


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Early humans lived on 'Persian plateau' for 20,000 years after leaving Africa, study suggests

After early humans traveled out of Africa 70,000 years ago, they had a "hub" on the so-called Persian plateau, a new study suggests. | Continue reading


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