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Science news this week: A dolphin with thumbs and a massive quantum chip

Dec. 17, 2023: 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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AI faces are 'more real' than human faces — but only if they're white

People deem AI faces as being more 'real' than pictures of the people the algorithms are trained on — but only if these AI-generated faces are white.

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What would happen if you drilled all the way through Earth?

Intense pressure and sweltering temperature would accompany a trip down through Earth's layers and out through the other side. However, this trip would be possible only in science fiction.

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1st evidence of nuclear fission in stars hints at elements 'never produced on Earth'

An analysis of 42 ancient stars in the Milky Way reveals the first hints of nuclear fission in the cosmos, hinting at the existence of elements far heavier than anything found naturally on Earth.

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People buried at 'mega' stone tombs in Spain were defleshed and their bones fractured after death

A tomb in Iberia that dates to 6,000 years ago contained bones that were cracked after death.

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Humans could use black holes as batteries, physics paper claims. Here's how.

Black holes are some of the most powerful objects in the universe — and humans could devise ways to harness that power as an energy source, a new theoretical study claims.

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Humans are changing the moon's surface so much it's entered a new geological era, scientists say

Researchers hope their proposal of declaring a new geological era on the moon — the Lunar Anthropocene — will encourage discussion around human impact and help preserve important cultural artifacts such as footprints and rover tracks.

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9,000-year-old double burial with shaman and infant reveals she may have been his 4th-great-grandmother

A genetic analysis gives new insight into the identity of a Mesolithic hunter-gatherer who died 9,000 years ago.

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Cannabis use in pregnancy linked to small birth size, other poor outcomes

A study suggests that using cannabis in pregnancy may raise the risk of pregnancy outcomes that are linked to placental dysfunction.

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Humans could use black holes as batteries, physics paper claims. Here's how.

Black holes are some of the most powerful objects in the universe — and humans could devise ways to harness that power as an energy source, a new theoretical study claims.

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Epigenetics linked to the maximum life spans of mammals — including us

Some chemical tags on DNA, called epigenetic factors, that are present at a young age can affect the maximum life spans of mammal species.

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Extremely rare dolphin with thumbs photographed in Greek gulf

A dolphin with deformed flippers that look like thumbs was spotted in the Gulf of Corinth in July 2023. It likely acquired what appears to be a genetic defect during development in the womb, experts say.

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Tsunamis up to 90 feet high smash into New Zealand every 580 years, study finds

A new method of assessing tsunami risk in New Zealand finds that giant waves could hit the country's shores once every 500 years.

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When did Homo sapiens first appear?

What's the oldest fossil evidence humans have for our species?

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'If you don't have inflammation, then you'll die': How scientists are reprogramming the body's natural superpower

Inflammation can be both a superhero and a villain, depending on the context. Rather than eliminating it completely, new treatments are trying to redirect it.

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Rare clotting effect of early COVID shots finally explained — what could that mean for future vaccines?

Scientists have offered a new explanation for why COVID-19 vaccines that contained adenoviruses carried a rare-but-serious risk of blood clotting.

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Why do some people have perfect pitch?

Only 1 in 10,000 people can recognize musical notes on the spot. Why?

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Underwater volcano riding a sinking tectonic plate may have unleashed major earthquakes in Japan

A seamount sitting on a subducting tectonic plate off the coast of Japan and plowing its way into Earth's mantle may be at the root of several magnitude 7 earthquakes in the past 40 years.

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Vaccine for superbugs? New shot shows promise in early tests

A new vaccine, so far tested only in mice, broadly activates the immune system against a wide array of bacteria and fungi.

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Ancient Egypt's sacred baboons had tough lives, study suggests

Ancient baboon mummies show signs of poor diet and lack of sunlight during captivity.

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Scientists may have finally figured out how elephants got their incredible trunks

Elephants appear to have evolved their long, grasping trunks as a result of climate change pressures on their ancestors millions of years ago.

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'Curse tablet' with oldest Hebrew name of god is actually a fishing weight, experts argue

Researchers say they see no sign of an inscription on a tablet previously thought to contain the Hebrew name for the god Yahweh.

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SpaceX rocket punches a hole in the clouds, birthing an ethereal halo around full moon

Shortly after lifting off from Florida, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket flew through clouds of ice crystals, temporarily creating a bright halo of light that appeared to surround the full moon.

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What does space smell like?

Outer space has a particular stench. But why?

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Science news this week: Atmospheric holes and smarter glasses

Dec. 3, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained.

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