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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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AI analysis of 100 hours of real conversations — and the brain activity underpinning them — reveals how humans understand language

An AI model trained on dozens of hours of real-world conversation accurately predicts human brain activity and shows that features of language structure emerge without being coded in.

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Do sperm really race to the egg?

It's commonly thought that sperm "race" to the egg, with the winner fertilizing it. But is this really the case?

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Why is it still so hard to make nuclear weapons?

Scientists have been building nuclear weapons for more than 80 years, but crafting this technology remains a challenge.

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Science news this week: Blood moon and a mysterious mummy

March 15, 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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Refuge from the worst mass extinction in Earth's history discovered fossilized in China

The End-Permian mass extinction killed an estimated 80% of life on Earth, but new research suggests that plants might have done okay.

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How do fitness trackers measure your heart rate?

Everything you need to know about photoplethysmography (PPG), the technology behind heart rate measurements in fitness watches and smart rings.

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'The most shameful form of execution': Han warriors found dismembered in 2,100-year-old mass grave in Mongolia

Genetic analysis of skeletons in a mass grave in Mongolia has revealed they were soldiers in the Han-Xiongnu Wars more than two millennia ago.

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People find AI more compassionate than mental health experts, study finds. What could this mean for future counseling?

People find AI more compassionate and understanding than human mental health experts, a new study shows. Even when participants knew that they were talking to a human or AI, the third-party assessors rated AI responses higher.

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Neanderthals, modern humans and a mysterious human lineage mingled in caves in ancient Israel, study finds

A newly excavated cave in Israel holds burials and artifacts suggesting that multiple human species commingled and shared ideas there during the Paleolithic.

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How does rowing affect your heart, and is it different to running?

Rowing machines and treadmills do not challenge your cardiovascular system in the same way, so what is the science behind it?

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Epigenetic 'scars' on the genome can be passed down by grandmothers, study finds

In a story of collaboration and community, researchers identified intergenerational epigenetic changes caused by war and trauma in Syrian refugees.

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Most ancient Europeans had dark skin, eyes and hair up until 3,000 years ago, new research finds

A new study charts the genetics of skin, hair and eye color in Europe over 45,000 years.

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Quantum-inspired storage can store 100s of terabytes of data on a tiny crystal — with plans to make them into much larger discs

Scientists have found a way to store hundreds of terabytes of data onto a tiny crystal, with plans to scale this up to a disc-sized device that can be compatible with modern computing.

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