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Artemis II update: NASA targets March 6 for launch of historic moon mission following successful 'wet dress rehearsal' Brandon Specktor, Ben Turner - published - 20 February 26 - NASA is targeting March 6 as the earliest possible launch date for the Artemis II mission to the moon following a successful 'wet dress rehearsal' on Thursday.

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Your own voice could be your biggest privacy threat. How can we stop AI technologies exploiting it? -- Drew Turney -- Voices contain countless cues about their owners, and new research suggests that computers might use them to facilitate a range of bad behaviors.

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China launches world first 'megawatt-class wind power airship' -- A pioneering energy-generating device utilizes reliable wind speeds at an altitude of 6,500 feet (2,000 meters).

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2,500-year-old 'primitive prosthetic' found on jaw of mummified Scythian woman who survived complex jaw surgery -- Researchers used CT scans to peer inside a partially mummified skull and discovered the woman survived jaw surgery 2,500 years ago.

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Physicists recreated the first millisecond after the Big Bang - and found it was surprisingly soupy -- Scientists saw a quark plowing through primordial plasma for the first time, offering a rare look at the first moments after the Big Bang

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'Absolute surprise': Homo erectus skulls found in China are almost 1.8 million years old - the oldest evidence of the ancient human relatives in East Asia -- A new date for Homo erectus skulls found in central China provides new insight into how and when ancient human relatives reached eastern Asia.

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City-size, cold-volcano comet transforms into a glowing 'snail shell' after major explosive outburst -- Following a massive cryovolcanic eruption, the mysterious Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann has been morphed into a giant spiral and is now shining 100 times brighter than normal.

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Microsoft can now store data for 10,000 years on everyday glass thanks to laser breakthrough -- Improvements to data writing and reading techniques, alongside a new way to store data, mean the technology is more accessible than before.

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Research group claims preeclampsia doomed the Neanderthals, but experts say it's just a 'thought experiment' -- Preeclampsia, a complication of pregnancy that involves high blood pressure, could have led to a decline in Neanderthals' fertility, a new study suggests.

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Saturn's largest moon may actually be 2 moons in 1 - and helped birth the planet's iconic rings - By - Harry Baker - published - 19 February 26 - A new study hints that Saturn's largest moon, Titan, was created around 400 million years ago, when two massive moons smashed into each other. This hypothesis could also help to solve several other mysteries surrounding other moons and the planet's iconic rings.

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NASA starts countdown clock for second Artemis II wet dress rehearsal after rocky first attempt - By - Patrick Pester - published - 18 February 26 - NASA will attempt to fuel its Artemis II rocket again tomorrow after hydrogen leaks derailed the first wet dress rehearsal and delayed what is scheduled to be a historic crewed flight around the moon.

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Supercomputers simulated the orbits of 1 million satellites between Earth and the moon - and less than 10% survived - By - Harry Baker - published - 18 February 26 - Researchers used a pair of powerful supercomputers to simulate the potential trajectories of 1 million satellites in a cislunar orbit between Earth and the moon. Less than 10% of these orbits remained stable throughout the simulations, but this is not as disastrous as it may sound.

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'The brain consistently moved upward and backward': Astronauts' brains physically shift in their heads during spaceflight - By - Rachael Seidler, Tianyi (Erik) Wang - published - 15 February 26 - A new study analyzed brain MRI scans from 26 astronauts and found that the longer someone lived in space, the more their brain shifted in their skull.

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Lucky few to see 'ring of fire' solar eclipse over Antarctica on Feb. 17 - By - Jamie Carter - published - 15 February 26 - This month's new moon brings an annular (or "ring of fire") solar eclipse, but it will only be visible from parts of Antarctica.

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Hidden slippery clay on seafloor may have worsened devastating 2011 tsunami in Japan - By - Stephanie Pappas - published - 17 February 26 - A thick layer of slippery clay on the ocean floor may have formed the weak spot that enabled a magnitude 9.1 quake to make such a devastating tsunami.

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Vanishing lakes in Tibet may have triggered earthquakes by awakening faults in Earth's crust - By - Colin Barras - published - 17 February 26 - Shrinking lakes in Tibet likely woke up long-dormant tectonic faults, a new study finds. The findings strengthen the link between climate change and earthquakes

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5,500 years ago, a teenage girl was buried with her father's bones on her chest, new DNA study reveals - By - Kristina Killgrove - published - 18 February 26 - A novel DNA analysis of skeletons excavated from a Neolithic hunter-gatherer cemetery in Sweden has revealed surprising family relationships.

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Tumaco-Tolita Seated Elder: This 2,000-year-old depiction of an aged man with wrinkles struck fear in people because it held 'the power' By - Kristina Killgrove - published - 16 February 26 - Tumaco-Tolita artists were known for their intense realism in sculpting clay representations of humans.

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Ancient rock art depicting hunters and geometric shapes discovered in Egypt's Sinai Desert - and it spans a period of 10,000 years - By - Owen Jarus - published - 14 February 26 - A rock shelter with rock art and inscriptions spanning millennia has been discovered in Egypt.

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What are ghost lineages, remnants of the past that still exist in our DNA today? By - Tom Metcalfe - published - 14 February 26 - Ghost lineages reveal themselves through ancient genes that still exist in living beings today.

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A coffin holding a dead 'princess' fell from an eroded cliff over 100 years ago - archaeologists just solved a major mystery about her

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'Proof by intimidation': AI is confidently solving 'impossible' math problems. But can it convince the world's top mathematicians?

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New tech allows parents to 'score' IVF embryos for desirable traits - and it's in desperate need of regulation

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Bungled Boeing Starliner mission was the highest order of mishap that put stranded astronauts at risk, report says

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In a 'race against time,' archaeologists uncovered Roman-era footprints from a Scottish beach before the tide washed them away

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Diagnostic dilemma: 83-year-old man's unusual form of syphilis had an 'uncertain' source - By - Sophie Berdugo - published - 18 February 26 - A man went to the emergency room after being in and out of hospitals for a month, and doctors found a surprising explanation for his illness.

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Sleep deprivation harms the gut via the vagus nerve, early study reveals - By - Sahana Sitaraman - published - 17 February 26 - New research reveals that sleep deprivation sends aberrant signals through the vagus nerve, triggering a serotonin surge that can kill gut stem cells.

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Mineral sunscreen leaves an annoying white cast on skin - this new formula could change that - By - Victoria Atkinson - published - 17 February 26 - Scientists have developed a new approach to formulating mineral sunscreen that could prevent it from leaving a white cast on the skin.

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Many men lose their Y chromosomes as they age. It may shorten their lives. By - Jenny Graves - published - 16 February 26 - A researcher explores why men lose their Y chromosomes in cells as they age and the health implications associated with this loss.

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Vaccine denial sets Americans up for more chronic illness - By - Janna K. Moen, Christine Miller - published - 15 February 26 - Opinion - Despite well-established links between pathogens and chronic illness, the U.S. government continues to weaken public health measures to treat and prevent infectious diseases - a strategy that will ultimately make Americans even sicker.

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In a first, study links maternal genes to risk of pregnancy loss - By - Zoe Cunniffe - published - 14 February 26 - For the first time, scientists have identified genetic variants that increase the risk of aneuploidy, in which cells have an abnormal number of chromosomes. Aneuploidy in egg cells can lead to miscarriage.

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Quantum computing news, features and articles - By - Keumars Afifi-Sabet - published - 19 February 26 - Get the latest news and articles about quantum computing from the experts at Live Science.

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Humanoid robots show off creepily impressive kung-fu moves during Lunar New Year festival in China - By - Keumars Afifi-Sabet - published - 17 February 26 - Improvements to the AI that powers Unitree's H2 and G1 humanoid robots, alongside mechanical upgrades, have resulted in a dazzling kung-fu demonstration.

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AI griefbots could change how we mourn - but there are serious risks ahead - By - James Muldoon - published - 14 February 26 - A researcher from the University of Essex dives into the philosophical and ethical questions surrounding "deathbots."

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Upgrade to Antarctica 'ghost particle' observatory could pave the way to physics breakthroughs - By - Stephanie Pappas - published - 12 February 26 - The National Science Foundation's massive IceCube neutrino detector at the South Pole just got a major new upgrade, which promises to take the search for "ghost particles" to a new level.

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Physicists push quantum boundaries by turning a superfluid into a supersolid - and back - for the first time - By - Damien Pine - published - 8 February 26 - Physicists saw excitons, a type of quasiparticle, undergo a reversible phase transition from superfluid to supersolid for the first time, opening new doors for studying extreme states of matter.

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Live Science crossword puzzle #31: First person to walk on the moon - 11 across - By - Harry Baker - last updated - 16 February 26 - Science crossword - Test your knowledge on all things science with our weekly, free crossword puzzle!

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Human origins quiz: How well do you know the story of humanity? By - Sophie Berdugo - published - 16 January 26 - Think you know about our human relatives? Take our quiz to find out - and remember, it's human to make mistakes.

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Best air purifiers for pet owners 2026: Remove pet dander, hair and odors -- Tantse Walter -- last updated -- Buying guides -- These are the best air purifiers for pets, from Levoit Vital 200S and AirDoctor AD3500 to SwitchBot Table Air Purifier.

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Save $150 on our cycling experts' recommended choice as the best cycling smart trainer, now at its lowest-ever price -- Paul Brett -- published -- Deals -- We loved the original Wahoo Kickr Core; the latest iteration is even better, with a host of improvements, including improved accuracy, power meter, and virtual shifting with the brilliant Zwift Cog and Click system.

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Best fitness trackers for beginners 2025: From Apple Watch to Garmin Forerunner 165 -- Lloyd Coombes -- last updated -- Buying guides -- These are the best beginner-friendly fitness trackers you can buy in every category, from Apple Watch and Garmin Forerunner 165 to Amazfit Active

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Solar flares may be triggering earthquakes, controversial study claims - By - Kenna Hughes-Castleberry - published - 19 February 26 - Researchers have proposed that changes in Earth's ionosphere could trigger electrical forces that nudge fragile areas of the crust into creating an earthquake.

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The biggest trees in the Peruvian Amazon store the most carbon - and they also face the greatest threat from humans - By - Brian Owens - published - 18 February 26 - The Amazon's biggest trees store disproportionately more carbon than smaller trees do, new study finds. But in the Peruvian Amazon, large trees are currently prioritized for harvest.

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Missing megaflood: How did the Mediterranean transform from a salt-filled bowl to a deep sea if it wasn't a cataclysmic deluge? By - Dana Mackenzie, Knowable Magazine - published - 18 February 26 - Researchers have long believed that a sudden, massive deluge filled a dry, salt-filled Mediterranean 5 million years ago. Turns out that probably didn't happen, but there was still drama aplenty.

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95 million-year-old Spinosaurus had a scimitar-shaped head crest and waded through the Sahara's rivers like a 'hell heron' By - Kenna Hughes-Castleberry - published - 19 February 26 - Researchers have identified a new Spinosaurus species with a blade-like crest in Niger, changing our understanding of dinosaur evolution and behavior.

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Our adorable, noodle-like ancestor had 4 eyes, half-a-billion-year-old fossils reveal - By - Patrick Pester - published - 17 February 26 - The earliest recorded vertebrates had four eyes to escape predators in the ancient Cambrian ocean, according to half-a-billion-year-old fossils from China that shed light on our evolutionary origins.

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Snakes keep evolving into cannibals - here's what scientists think is going on - By - Olivia Ferrari - published - 15 February 26 - A review of over 500 reports of cannibalistic behavior in snakes finds it's appeared multiple times in different evolutionary lineages, leading researchers to hypothesize it's beneficial for snakes under certain circumstances.

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Archaeopteryx, one of the world's first proto birds, has a set of weird, never-before-seen features, new study reveals - By - Aristos Georgiou - published - 13 February 26 - Iconic transition species between dinosaurs and birds may have had weird 'teeth' on roof of its mouth and a highly mobile tongue, study reveals

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Extraordinary photo captures first appearance of Siberian peregrine falcon in Australia's arid center - By - Aristos Georgiou - published - 6 February 26 - An ecologist has captured a photo of a peregrine falcon subspecies in an unprecedented location.

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Spotted lanternflies are invading the US. They may have gotten their evolutionary superpowers in China's cities. By - Chris Simms - published - 5 February 26 - The alarming spread of spotted lanternflies across the U.S. has been made possible by cities acting as evolutionary incubators, fine-tuning the insects and enabling them to thrive.

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Record-breaking gravitational wave puts Einstein's relativity to its toughest test yet - and proves him right again - By - Sharmila Kuthunur - published - 13 February 26 - A record-breaking gravitational wave signal let scientists "listen" to a distant black hole merger and put Einstein's gravity to its toughest test yet.

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Daily sudoku: Take a break with this classic numbers puzzle - By - Alexander McNamara - published - 5 February 26 - Get a new challenge every day with our free online sudoku puzzle.

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