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Study: Exoplanet apparently disappears in latest Hubble observations

Study: Exoplanet apparently disappears in latest Hubble observations

Now you see it, now you don't. What astronomers thought was a planet beyond our solar system has now seemingly vanished from sight. Though this...
Report: Blasts differ from 'ordinary' supernovae, gamma-ray bursts

Report: Blasts differ from ‘ordinary’ supernovae, gamma-ray bursts

Astronomers have found two objects that, added to a strange object discovered in 2018, constitute a new class of cosmic explosions. The new type...
Increased fertility for women with Neanderthal gene, Says New Study

Increased fertility for women with Neanderthal gene, Says New Study

One in three women in Europe inherited the receptor for progesterone from Neandertals -- a gene variant associated with increased fertility, fewer bleedings during...
Researchers make startling discovery that Earth’s magnetic field is weakening

Researchers make startling discovery that Earth’s magnetic field is weakening

Part of Earth's magnetic field appears to be getting weaker, scientists have said. Using satellite data, researchers believe an "anomaly" in the South Atlantic...
Report: China confirms July launch of first Mars rover

Report: China confirms July launch of first Mars rover

With a window of opportunity to send robots to Mars opening in July, Beijing plans to launch its Tianwen-1 mission sooner rather than later,...
Research estimates the odds of life and intelligence emerging beyond our planet

Research estimates the odds of life and intelligence emerging beyond our planet

Humans have been wondering whether we alone in the universe since antiquity. We know from the geological record that life started relatively quickly, as soon...
Researchers find brain center that 'profoundly' shuts down pain

Researchers find brain center that ‘profoundly’ shuts down pain

A Duke University research team has found a small area of the brain in mice that can profoundly control the animals' sense of pain. Somewhat...
Research offers sobering warning on the impact of rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere

Research offers sobering warning on the impact of rising carbon dioxide levels in the...

A new study finds volcanic activity played a direct role in triggering extreme climate change at the end of the Triassic period 201 million...
Study: What’s that noise? The 17-year cicadas are back

Study: What’s that noise? The 17-year cicadas are back

With warm daytime weather and mild nights upon us, you may find yourself opening a window to enjoy the cool spring air. But accompanying...
Rare footage shows extinct Tasmanian tiger from 1935 in Australia (Video)

Rare footage shows extinct Tasmanian tiger from 1935 in Australia (Video)

A newly released film has offered a final glimpse of the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct for more than 84 years. Shot in 1935,...

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