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Intelligent aliens would need a power supply to jump-start their civilization — would they require fossil fuels?

Fossil fuels powered the industrial revolution. Would aliens need a similar power source to jump-start a technical revolution?

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Silent X chromosome genes 'reawaken' in older females, perhaps boosting brain power, study finds

Females have one active X chromosome and one dormant X chromosome in each cell. But a study suggests that genes on the dormant X get "reawakened" later in life, potentially giving the brain a boost.

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In a 1st, trial finds vitamin D supplements may slow multiple sclerosis. But questions remain.

A new clinical trial has shown for the first time that taking high doses of vitamin D could stave off the progression of multiple sclerosis. However, much more research is warranted to confirm these findings.

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High-school student accidentally discovers black hole 'light echo' twice as wide as the Milky Way

While sifting out signatures of supernova remnants, a high-schooler stumbled upon the afterglow of a dormant black hole. It may be one of the largest ever seen.

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Why don't all birds fly?

Why don't some birds, like penguins, ostriches and kiwis, take to the skies?

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Science news this week: 'Stranded' astronauts return and mystery human ancestor

March 22, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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3,200-year-old Egyptian tomb may belong to military commander who served under Ramesses III

The ancient Egyptian tomb holds the remains of a man with a gold ring bearing the name of Ramesses III.

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Simple blood tests could be the future of cancer diagnosis

Blood tests that detect early cancer are coming to market. Could they lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment?

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Are you protected against measles? Do you need a booster shot? Everything you need to know about immunity

There have been hundreds of measles cases reported in the U.S. since the beginning of the year. Here's what you need to know about measles immunity.

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Yellowstone's iconic bison herds have merged into a single entity after 100 years of wandering the park

More than 100 years after bison from other regions were introduced to the park, the two genetically distinct herds have finally become one.

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Chinese scientists use laser drones to count the country's trees — all 142.6 billion of them

Researchers have counted the number of trees in China and mapped their distribution across the country using a laser-based technique called lidar.

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Futuristic, 'alien-like' nuclear fusion rockets developed in total secret could revolutionize space travel — if they actually work

U.K. start-up Pulsar Fusion has unveiled plans to build a fleet of reusable nuclear fusion-powered rockets, known as Sunbirds, that could cut journey times across the solar system in half. But not everyone is convinced.

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Biological secrets of world's oldest woman, Maria Branyas Morera, revealed after death

A study of a woman who died in 2024 as the oldest person on Earth attempts to untangle the factors that enable some people to ward off disease in old age.

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Smallest human relative ever found may have been devoured by a leopard 2 million years ago

The left hip and leg bones from a young female Paranthropus robustus discovered in South Africa show she was extremely short — and ended up as a leopard's lunch.

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Ancient Egyptian soldiers and Greek mercenaries were at 'Armageddon' when biblical king was killed, study suggests

Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an Egyptian army where an Israelite king was killed. The discoveries at Megiddo, which inspired "Armageddon," reinforce biblical stories about King Josiah of Judah.

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'The universe has thrown us a curveball': Largest-ever map of space reveals we might have gotten dark energy totally wrong

Findings from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) suggest that dark energy could be evolving over time. If they're right, cosmology will need a new model.

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'We have to fight for a better end': Author John Green on how threats to USAID derail the worldwide effort to end tuberculosis

Live Science spoke with author John Green about his latest book, which explores both the history and current realities of tuberculosis.

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“They Won’t Be Walking For A While”: Doctors Rushing To Help Stranded Astronauts Spark Worry

Social media users were left worried about Sunita Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore's health after they were wheeled off on stretchers following touchdown. The post “They Won’t Be Walking For A While”: Doctors Rushing To Help Stranded Astronauts Spark Worry first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Scientists find evidence of 'supernova graveyard' at the bottom of the sea — and possibly on the surface of the moon

After finding the debris of two colliding stars swimming in the ocean, researchers are after more evidence from the lunar soil.

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'Not enough survives to read the king's name': Tomb discovered of unknown ancient Egyptian pharaoh

A king's tomb dating back around 3,600 years has been discovered at Abydos, Egypt.

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'Mystery population' of human ancestors gave us 20% of our genes and may have boosted our brain function

A novel genetic model suggests that the ancestors of modern humans came from two distinct populations that split and reconnected during our evolutionary history.

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Mutant snake with three sharp fangs ‘might be most dangerous death adder’ ever found

Snake produces ‘massive yields’ of venom

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NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were carried away on stretchers after return from space. Here's why that's normal.

When astronauts return from a prolonged visit to space, they are often carried out of their capsules and placed on stretchers. The 'stranded' astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were no exception. Here's why.

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Venomous snake with 3 fangs may be the 'most dangerous death adder in the world'

A death adder at an Australian wildlife park found to have three fangs that all produce deadly neurotoxic venom.

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What's the oldest lake on Earth?

The oldest lake in the world dates back about 25 million years and is also the world's deepest and most biologically diverse lake.

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