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Scientists transform 'forever chemicals' in water into fluoride with new process -- Ben Turner -- Exposure to a sunlight-activated catalyst broke down 99% of a forever chemical, leaving behind recyclable fluoride.

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Meet the 'neglectons': Previously overlooked particles that could revolutionize quantum computing -- Larissa G. Capella -- When mathematicians revived ignored mathematical structures, they found that overlooked particles, called "neglectons," could complete the quantum computing puzzle.

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COVID-19 vaccines for kids are mired in uncertainty amid conflicting federal guidance -- David Higgins -- Opinion -- Abrupt policy changes and confusing public messaging have injected confusion in back-to-school vaccine protocols.

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Scientists have finally made an elusive meteorite diamond, predicted to be 50% harder than Earth diamonds -- Victoria Atkinson -- Meteorite diamonds, which could be 58% harder than ordinary diamonds, have finally been made in the lab.

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What was the first human species? -- Tom Metcalfe -- Modern humans emerged roughly 300,000 years ago, but our genus Homo is much older. So what's the oldest human species on record?

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Science news this week: Black holes galore and blue whales that still sing -- Ben Turner -- Science news this week -- Aug. 16, 2025: 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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A braided stream, not a family tree: How new evidence upends our understanding of how humans evolved -- Evidence is mounting that the evolution of our species is more convoluted than we imagined - more like a braided stream than a branching tree.

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China builds record-breaking floating wind turbine - it could change the face of renewable energy -- Floating offshore wind turbines open a whole new playing field for energy companies, which have so far had to stick to shallow waters.

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Ghostly 'spiral' photobombs Perseid meteors over several US states - and experts are unsure what caused it -- The ghostly light, which was triggered by a rocket reentry, sailed across the night sky as skywatchers across the U.S. looked up to see "shooting stars" streak across the heavens. However, experts are confused over which spacecraft is responsible.

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Three Whale Rock: Thailand's 75-million-year-old stone leviathans that look like they're floating in a sea of trees -- Three Whale Rock is a geological formation and tourist attraction in Thailand's Phu Sing Forest Park that looks remarkably like a small family of whales.

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Ancient predatory whale with big eyes and razor-sharp teeth was 'deceptively cute' -- Researchers have unveiled the fossils of a juvenile ancient whale that hunted off ancient Australia with large forward-facing eyes and razor-sharp teeth.

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Spotify-like AI helps discover never-before-seen supernova as greedy star attempts to eat a black hole -- With help from AI, astronomers have spotted a never-before-seen kind of supernova that seems to have been blowing up just as it was trying to gobble down a black hole.

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Would you board a spacecraft that takes 400 years to reach Alpha Centauri? -- Travelling to our nearest star system is the ultimate one-way trip - but could you live your life among the stars? Let us know in our latest poll.

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Satellites watch France's largest wildfire in 75 years burn an area larger than Paris -- Tereza Pultarova -- Partner Content Created With Space. -- published -- 15 August 25 -- Satellite images revealed the scope of destruction in the south of France where an area larger than the country's capital Paris has been turned into ashes by a massive wildfire.

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Science Spotlight -- Discover the research changing our understanding of the world

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Space photo of the week -- Extraordinary images of our sublime universe

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Life's Little Mysteries -- Science questions, answered

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Live Science crossword puzzle -- Test your knowledge on all things science with our weekly, free crossword puzzle!

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Science quizzes -- Test your knowledge of everything from space to nature

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Amazing animals -- A look at the weird and wonderful species that live on our planet

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Diagnostic dilemma -- Unusual case reports from the medical literature

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Incredible places -- A window onto extraordinary landscapes on Earth

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Rare diseases -- Medical conditions you may never have heard of before

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Astonishing artifacts -- A glimpse into how people lived in the past

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Earth from space -- Incredible images of our planet from above

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Science news this week -- Our roundup the biggest discoveries and top science in the news each week

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Best smart rings 2025 - Our top 3 sleep and fitness tracker rings, tried and tested -- Anna Gora -- published -- 16 August 25 -- Buying guides -- These are the best smart rings you can buy in every category, from Oura Ring Gen 4 and Ultrahuman Ring AIR to Amazfit Helio.

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You may not really be allergic to penicillin. Here's how to find out if you are. By - Elizabeth W. Covington - published - 15 August 25 - As many as 1 in 5 Americans believe they have a penicillin allergy, but just a tiny fraction actually do. In recent years, it's gotten a lot easier to find out.

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Medicine & Drugs

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No, blue whales aren't going silent off California. Here's why. By - Patrick Pester - published - 13 August 25 - Reports of blue whales going silent off California don't reflect the findings of a recent study.

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Best bat detectors in 2025 - Hear bats and their echolocation - By - Kat Bayly - published - 12 August 25 - Connect with nature, even after the sun sets, with one of these best bat detectors and listen to the clicking of their echolocation at twilight

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Arts & Entertainment

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People who see society as cutthroat value antagonistic leaders, study finds - By - Perri Thaler - published - 31 July 25 - Research suggests that whether people view the world as competitive or cooperative impacts how they perceive antagonistic leaders.

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The 'gender gap' in math is not innate - something about school drives it - By - Victoria Atkinson - published - 17 July 25 - A new study of schoolchildren in France suggests that boys are not innately better at math. Some aspect of schooling appears to drive the "gender gap."

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Lightning on Earth is sparked by a powerful chain reaction from outer space, simulations show - By - Ben Turner - published - 31 July 25 - A new model may have finally solved where storm clouds get their missing energy.

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Physics & Mathematics

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'Paraparticles' would be a third kingdom of quantum particle - By - Shalma Wegsman - published - 13 July 25 - A new proposal makes the case that paraparticles - a new category of quantum particle - could be created in exotic materials.

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Where do atoms come from? A physicist explains. By - Stephen L. Levy - published - 25 June 25 - Almost everything on Earth is made up of atoms, but where do these fundamental building blocks come from?

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Scientists synthesized elusive 'super alcohol' - a 'seed of life molecule' that marks a step toward finding alien life - By - Perri Thaler - published - 7 August 25 - Scientists have synthesized methanetetrol, an elusive alcohol that could be the foundation of alien life.

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Scientists heat gold to 14 times its melting point - without turning it into a liquid - By - Victoria Atkinson - published - 5 August 25 - Scientists have used an ultrafast laser to heat solid gold to 14 times its melting point without turning the metal into liquid.

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Can other metals be turned into gold? By - Victoria Atkinson - published - 21 July 25 - Other metals might be worth their weight in gold, but can they be turned into it?

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Best budget star projectors under $40 - Affordable gadgets for kids and adults, tried and tested -- Anna Gora -- published -- 15 August 25 -- Buying guides -- These are the best budget star projectors you can buy in every category, from Astronaut Starry Sky and Cadrim to Dinosaur Egg Galaxy.

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Best headlamps 2025 - Lightweight, bright and long-lasting - By - Kimberley Lane - published - 14 August 25 - Whether you're navigating remote trails, photographing the stars or bird watching after dark, these headlamps offer dependable performance when it counts.

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