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China launches world's first robot that can run by itself 24/7 — watch it change its own batteries in unsettling new footage

The Walker S2 humanoid robot, which can change its own battery when it's running low on power, could potentially be left to run on its own forever.

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Shark Week team discovers unusual 'black makos' off California coast

Weird makos filmed off the California coast in a new Shark Week show raise questions about what these sharks actually are.

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New York to Los Angeles in 3 hours? Executive order could make it possible by 2027, reopening the door for commercial supersonic flight

A new executive order repeals a 52-year-old ban on commercial supersonic flights, while new technology can make supersonic flight quieter than ever before.

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Vounous Bowl: A 4,000-year-old basin holding 4 miniature cows and 18 people — that was buried for mysterious reasons in a Bronze Age tomb in Cyprus

Experts have debated the meaning of this tomb offering for decades but generally agree it depicts some sort of ceremony or ritual.

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Can other metals be turned into gold?

Other metals might be worth their weight in gold, but can they be turned into it?

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Ötzi the Iceman and his neighbors had totally different ancestries, ancient DNA study finds

A study of prehistoric skeletons from the Italian Alps shows that society may have been organized around fathers and that Ötzi the Iceman had a unique family lineage.

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Trippy liquid 'fireworks' appear when scientists try to mix unmixable fluids

When two fluids don't mix well, they sometimes form strange patterns called "viscous fingering," or Saffman-Taylor instability. Studying these patterns can help scientists understand how to design systems for carbon storage, a key part of managing climate change.

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'Fighting dragons' light up little-known constellation in the Southern sky: Space photo of the week

A nebula where young stars sculpt dragon-like forms has been imaged in colorful detail by the Dark Energy Camera in Chile.

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When will the solar system die out?

After the sun goes out, what will happen to the solar system — and how long will it last?

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We're within 3 years of reaching a critical climate threshold. Can we reverse course?

A report published in June found that the world only has three years before it crosses the 1.5 C climate target. So what should we do now?

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New pocket-size model of ALS 'breathes and flows like human tissue'

A stem-cell-based "organ-on-a-chip" model of ALS mimics early biological changes seen in the degenerative disease.

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James Webb telescope reveals 'Sleeping Beauty' galaxies in the early universe — snoozing where they weren't supposed to exist

Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered dormant galaxies with a wide range of masses in the first billion years after the Big Bang, moving one step closer to understanding how early galaxies grow.

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Colugo: The 'flying lemur' that doesn't fly and isn't a lemur

This big-eyed rainforest mammal looks like a cross between a bat and a squirrel. It glides between treetops using a furry membrane that connects its limbs.

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How to watch Shark Week 2025: Live TV & streaming schedule for Discovery special

All the broadcast information, including full program guide and show synopses, so you can watch Shark Week 2025 from anywhere from July 20-26.

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Why do sharks freeze when flipped upside down?

Many shark species are temporarily paralyzed when turned upside down. But what benefit does this trait have?

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First video of an earthquake fault cracking has revealed another surprise

A stunning video of the ground cracking during a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar is revealing new surprises.

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Scientists discover changes to the polar vortex that are plunging parts of US into deep freeze

When the polar vortex stretches, North America feels the chill. New research reveals some of the stratospheric patterns controlling these cold snaps.

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Tuvalu residents prepare for world’s first planned migration of an entire nation — and climate change is to blame

A first-of-its-kind lottery for residents of Tuvalu who want to move to Australia due to climate change threats is closing today, with more than 5,000 applications received.

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In a cosmic first, astronomers spot a new planet system being born around an alien star

Astronomers spotted a baby star displaying the very first signs of planet formation in the zone surrounding it, similar to how our own solar system was born.

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Earth's magnetic field is weakening — magnetic crystals from lost civilizations could hold the key to understanding why

Artifacts from the Iron Age have revealed an intense historical magnetic anomaly in the Middle East. Could using a similar approach elsewhere help us unravel the mysteries of Earth's magnetic field?

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Endurance athletes that carry Neanderthal genes could be held back from reaching their peak

A Neanderthal variant in an enzyme involved in energy production has been linked to a 50% lower probability of achieving elite athletic performance.

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Mysterious migraines after heart surgery may finally be explained

Short-lived lesions sometimes appear in the brain following heart surgery — and now, a new trial hints that they might be linked to migraines and visual auras. More work is needed to know if they signal more serious risks, like stroke.

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Watch first-of-its-kind robot elephant go bowling

Researchers have unveiled a miniature robot elephant with special 3D-printed "tissues" that allow for more complex and natural movements. A video shows the elephant grasp a flower with its trunk and kick a bowling ball.

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MIT's new AI can teach itself to control robots by watching the world through their eyes — it only needs a single camera

The new training method doesn't use sensors or onboard control tweaks, but a single camera that watches the robot's movements and uses visual data.

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Mount Thor: The mountain with Earth's longest vertical drop

Mount Thor, also known as Thor Peak, is a mountain in Nunavut, Canada with the largest vertical drop in the world — a terrifying escarpment with an average overhang of 15 degrees from vertical.

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