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Scientists invented 'sperm bots' that they piloted through a fake cervix and uterus

Newly unveiled sperm microbots have the potential to improve reproductive health with magnetic controls and real-time X-ray tracking, according to a study.

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Homo erectus: Facts about the first human lineage to leave Africa

Homo erectus is associated with a number of firsts in its 2 million years of existence, including being the first hominin to travel out of Africa.

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Will the James Webb telescope lead us to alien life? Scientists say we're getting closer than ever.

Three years into its mission, the James Webb Space Telescope has advanced the search for alien life more than any machine before it. What will it find next?

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Fishers discover first-of-its-kind bright orange shark with two rare conditions in Caribbean

Fishers caught a bright orange shark off Costa Rica that had albinism, alongside the species' first scientifically documented case of an extremely rare condition called xanthism.

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Scientists develop 'glue gun' that 3D prints bone grafts directly onto fractures

Researchers created a special glue gun that can 3D print a bone-like substance for fracture repair during surgery and have tested it in early experiments.

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Category 4 Hurricane Kiko is heading for Hawaii — but it will weaken before it gets there, forecasters say

Weather predictions show that Hurricane Kiko could hit Hawaii next week, but forecasters say the Category 4 storm will weaken to a tropical storm or low-category hurricane this weekend.

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Narusawa Ice Cave: The lava tube brimming with 10-foot-high ice pillars at the base of Mount Fuji

The Narusawa Ice Cave is a natural lava tunnel that formed during a violent eruption of Mount Fuji in A.D. 864. Every winter, the cave grows giant ice pillars due to its freezing temperatures.

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Gene that human ancestors lost millions of years ago could help treat gout

Researchers used evolutionary genetics and CRISPR gene editing tech to develop an innovative treatment for gout. The approach has yet to be tested in humans.

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Chinese submersible explores previously unknown giant craters at the bottom of the Pacific — and they're teeming with life

Scientists have discovered and explored a giant hydrothermal system at the bottom of the Pacific, which could provide a window into the origins of life on Earth.

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James Webb telescope spots odd disk around star that could shatter planet formation theories

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a planet-forming disk that almost entirely lacks water, challenging prevailing theories.

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Skull of bear held captive to fight Roman gladiators discovered near ancient amphitheater in Serbia

Archaeologists determined that the bear had an infected injury and had been held captive for a significant amount of time.

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Map of 600,000 brain cells rewrites the textbook on how the brain makes decisions

A new study shows that the brain activity behind decision-making is far more widespread across the organ than first thought.

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Key Atlantic current could start collapsing as early as 2055, new study finds

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation brings heat to the Northern Hemisphere and regulates the climate globally, but research suggests it could weaken significantly in the coming decades.

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40-year-old 'queen of icebergs' A23a is no longer world's biggest after losing several 'very large chunks' since May

A giant iceberg called A23a that broke off Antarctica in 1986 is now disintegrating near South Georgia Island in the South Atlantic Ocean, scientists say.

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Iconic winged lion statue in Venice may actually be from China's Tang dynasty, study finds

A new study of the trace amounts of lead in Venice's famous winged lion statue suggests that its metal originated in China — and Marco Polo's family may have brought it over.

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James Webb telescope discovers 'exceptionally rare' 5-galaxy crash in the early universe

Near-infrared images from the James Webb Space Telescope revealed five early universe galaxies merging within a large halo.

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Who will see the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse this weekend?

The full moon on Sept. 7, 2025 will be a "blood moon" total lunar eclipse. Here's who will see the longest total lunar eclipse since 2022.

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'We completely freaked out': Orcas are attacking boats in Europe again

Iberian orcas have damaged several boats off the coast of Spain in recent weeks, leaving authorities scrambling to rescue stranded crews.

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Diagnostic dilemma: Woman's severe knee pain reveals 'golden threads' in her joints

A woman went to the hospital for severe joint pain in her knees, and an X-ray showed hundreds of strands of gold thread.

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Scientists taught an AI-powered 'robot dog' how to play badminton against humans — and it's actually really good

Scientists have trained the ANYmal quadruped robot to play badminton, and it's good enough to complete in a 10-shot rally with a human opponent.

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Dozens of mysterious blobs discovered inside Mars may be the remnants of 'failed planets'

"Marsquake" data collected by NASA's InSight lander have revealed dozens of mysterious blobs within the Red Planet's mantle. The structures may have been left by powerful impacts up to 4.5 billion years ago.

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1,000-year-old 'king' game piece with a distinctive hairstyle is 'as close as we will ever get to a portrait of a Viking'

A unique game piece from Norway that was crafted during the time of Harald Bluetooth may depict a Viking king.

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1.8 million-year-old human jawbone discovered in Republic of Georgia — and it may be earliest evidence yet of Homo erectus

A new fossil find in the Republic of Georgia is expanding our understanding of the earliest humans to leave Africa.

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'Extremely alarming': ChatGPT and Gemini respond to high-risk questions about suicide — including details around methods

Researchers have found that OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude can give direct responses to 'high-risk' questions about suicide. In Live Science's testing, ChatGPT and Gemini responded to even more extreme questions.

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See what would happen to Tokyo if Mount Fuji erupted 'without any warning' in new AI-generated video

Japanese government officials have released an AI video to show just how devastating an eruption at Mount Fuji could be. But don't worry, the dormant volcano is currently not at risk of blowing.

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