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The expansion of the universe could be a mirage, new theoretical study suggests

New research looking at the cosmological constant problem suggests the expansion of the universe could be an illusion.

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1st-century coins from Jewish revolt against the Romans discovered near the Black Sea

Roman soldiers took coins minted by Jewish rebels in the Holy Land with them to a military camp in Georgia.

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Electrifying time-lapse image captures 100 lightning bolts torching the sky over Turkey

The photographer combined individual images collected over a 50-minute period during an intense thunderstorm in Turkey.

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Mysterious 'Viking disease' linked to Neanderthal DNA

A new study finds that the key genetic risk factors for Dupuytren's disease, a crippling hand disorder, are derived from Neanderthals.

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The expansion of the universe could be a mirage, new theoretical study suggests

New research looking at the cosmological constant problem suggests the expansion of the universe could be an illusion.

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Mystery orcas with bulbous heads wash up dead in unexplained mass stranding

The nine Type D orcas were found on a beach in Chile, with a necropsy of one female showing it was a healthy adult, with no signs of human involvement in its death.

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Bloodsucking tick warning as experts share what to do if you've been bitten

Ticks are most common during the warmer months, and can sometimes carry Lyme disease - so it's important to try and avoid them at all costs.

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Do fish get thirsty?

How much water a fish drinks depends on the saltiness of its surroundings.

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Watch 1st-ever footage of whale shark eating from the bottom of the ocean

The world's biggest shark species usually filter feeds, passively gathering krill and other plankton while swimming through the water. But new footage shows something entirely different.

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Could Earth be inside a black hole?

And for that matter, could our universe be inside a black hole?

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Urgent tick warning - signs you've been bitten and how to avoid them this summer

Blood sucking ticks can latch themselves onto people and in some cases infect their host with Lyme disease - here's how to spot a tick bite, how to safely remove a tick and how to prevent bites

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Is Africa splitting into two continents?

Will the East African Rift split the continent and create a new ocean, or will it fizzle out?

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Science news this week: Lucy’s legs and ancient rock art

June 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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Night owls may die earlier because they tend to drink and smoke more, study suggests

The heightened mortality of "night owls" compared with "early birds" may come down to heavier smoking and higher alcohol consumption among night owls, a large study of people in Finland suggests.

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Endangered Masai giraffes may be inbreeding themselves to extinction

"Fifty years from now, will there be Masai giraffes? I don't know. I think it's a 50/50 proposition," Douglas Cavener, who has published a new study on the risks facing the species, told Live Science.

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Orcas attack boat with ruthless efficiency, tearing off rudders in just 15 minutes

As the crew motored inshore after the encounter, one of the orcas reappeared, chased the boat into the marina and tore off what little fiberglass was left on the two rudders.

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Top-secret special-ops submarine from World War II discovered after 20-year search

A veteran Greek diver announced that he'd discovered the wreck of HMS Triumph after searching for more than 20 years.

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86,000-year-old human bone found in Laos cave hints at 'failed population' from prehistory

The discovery of a skull and shin bone fragment in a cave in Laos pushes back the earliest known date of Homo sapiens in Southeast Asia.

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Common weight-loss surgery for teens may weaken their bones

Sleeve gastrectomies can help teens and young adults with obesity lose weight, but the surgery could also poorly affect their bone health.

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Watch cannibal crab gobble up baby crablets in Australia in David Attenborough's 'Our Planet II'

The rare footage was taken when filming the red crab migration on Christmas Island.

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Broken pagan statue of Greek god Pan unearthed at early church ruins in Istanbul

A marble statue of the Greek god Pan was found in "backfill" at an archaeological site in Istanbul that probably came from elsewhere in the ancient city.

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How many people have died in space?

Five missions have been fatal to space travelers.

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Ethereal 'halo' and light arcs around the sun captured in photos of ultra-rare phenomena

At least three separate optical phenomena are visible in the new images. Each of which is created by light refracting through millions of perfectly aligned ice crystals in the upper atmosphere.

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Why do horses sleep standing up?

How do horses snooze where they stand without falling over?

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