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A unique cellular trick may explain octopus intelligence
A newly discovered change in ribosomal RNA makes protein production more precise, potentially safeguarding these cephalopods' complex nervous systems
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Hundreds of ancient, never-before-seen ‘earthworks’ discovered in the Amazon
Many of these structures date to around C.E. 100–300, during the time of the Aquiry civilization, and may have been used for ceremonial purposes
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Rescue mission to save NASA’s Swift space telescope is imperiled in orbit
A private spacecraft launched to boost the decaying orbit of NASA's Swift Observatory is now suffering from potentially mission-ending malfunctions
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Astronomers spot best-yet example of a wandering supermassive black hole
Giant black holes adrift in deep space are normally invisible—unless they're dining on stars
2 DAYS AGO
Should We Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent?
More light at the day’s end comes at a price: much later winter sunrises across much of the U.S. Scientists have documented consequences for public health and the economy.
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Trump Administration Is Repurposing Federal Land for A.I. Data Centers
In the latest example, the Energy Department will convert a shuttered Cold War-era uranium enrichment facility into a data center campus and gas plants.
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Bizarre new material discovered in Hiroshima bombing debris
he extreme conditions of atomic bomb explosions create "uncontrolled microexperiments" that, in Hiroshima, forged a never-before-seen metallic alloy
2 DAYS AGO
How to Predict the Weather in Our Era of Freakish Storms
I didn’t want to have to depend on a weather app to know when the storms are coming.
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How to Tell if a Giant Manta Is Pregnant? Give Her an Ultrasound.
Scientists managed to confirm pregnancies in three giant mantas with underwater ultrasound scans, offering clues to the animals’ elusive reproductive habits.
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Spacecraft will swarm asteroid Apophis during fateful 2029 Earth flyby
Space agencies around the globe are coordinating missions to visit the asteroid Apophis during a close encounter with Earth in 2029
13 HOURS AGO
Bipartisan Anger Grows at Pentagon’s Delayed ‘Forever Chemicals’ Cleanups
Hundreds of bases are contaminated with PFAS, which are linked to low birth weight and other risks. Politicians from both parties are demanding explanations.
7 HOURS AGO
Mission to Save Falling NASA Space Telescope Suffers Setback
A spacecraft meant to push NASA’s Swift Observatory to a higher orbit malfunctioned and started tumbling several days ago. Engineers think it can still succeed.
5 HOURS AGO
Military Testosterone Policy Raises Questions About Its Links to Aggression
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s call for a “High-T military” raises questions about testosterone’s effect on aggression in some men.
4 HOURS AGO
‘This Is Very Strange’: Ancient Smallpox May Have Been Less Deadly
Scientists have found smallpox viruses in the remains of people in Chile from around 500 years ago, revealing how the virus may have evolved into a global killer.
2 HOURS AGO
A City With a Plan
Cincinnati wants to take in people fleeing climate disasters. Plus, the latest on fires in Europe.