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7,500-year-old deer skull headdress discovered in Germany indicates hunter-gatherers shared sacred items and ideas with region's first farmers - By - Tom Metcalfe - published - 5 February 26 - The discovery of a deer skull headdress and tools made from antlers at the site of a New Stone Age farming village suggests that hunter-gathers were sharing ideas with the newcomers.

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How well can AI and humans work together? Scientists are turning to Dungeons & Dragons to find out - By - Alan Bradley - published - 5 February 26 - D&D is being used as a benchmark to see how well models can make long-term plans, adhere to rules and strategize with a team.

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Saltwater crocodiles crossed the Indian Ocean to reach the Seychelles - before humans arrived and wiped them out - By - Skyler Ware - published - 5 February 26 - DNA study reveals crocs that lived in the Seychelles represented the westernmost population of saltwater crocodiles, having swam at least 1,800 miles to reach the island.

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The US will see a rare 'blood moon' eclipse before sunrise this March: Where and when to look - By - Jamie Carter - published - 5 February 26 - A rare total lunar eclipse will be visible from most of the United States on March 3. Here's where and when to look.

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Astronomy -- AI spots 'jellyfish,' 'hamburgers' and other unexplainable objects in Hubble telescope data

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Technology -- AI swarms, mysterious Zapotec tomb, pancreatic cancer breakthrough and the growing threat of U.S. dam collapses.

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Planet Earth -- 'Doomsday Clock' ticks 4 seconds closer to midnight

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Arts & Entertainment -- Live Science crossword puzzle #29: The 'middle' period of the dinosaurs - 13 across

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Human Evolution -- Human origins quiz: How well do you know the story of humanity?

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Human Evolution -- 10 things we learned about Neanderthals in 2025

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Animals -- 50 mind-blowing science facts about our incredible world

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Human Behavior -- About Live Science

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Artificial Intelligence -- AI may accelerate scientific progress - but here's why it can't replace human scientists

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Genetics -- 'More Neanderthal than human': How DNA from our long-lost ancestors affects our health today

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Human Evolution -- 'An extreme end of human genetic variation': Ancient humans were isolated in southern Africa for nearly 100,000 years, and their genetics are stunningly different

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Archaeology -- 10 things we learned about our human ancestors in 2025

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Archaeology -- World's oldest rock art, giant reservoir found beneath the East Coast seafloor, black hole revelations, and a record solar radiation storm

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Extraterrestrial Life -- Scientists are debating a 70-year-old UFO mystery as new images come to light

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Human Evolution -- Scientists claim 'Lucy' may not be our direct ancestor after all, stoking fierce debate

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Martian meteorite that fell to Earth is full of ancient water, new scans reveal - By - Harry Baker - published - 5 February 26 - A new study has revealed that the iconic Black Beauty meteorite contains much more hidden water than previously suspected. The rock, which fell to Earth from Mars, could reveal clues about the Red Planet's watery past.

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Remote region in Greece has one of the most genetically distinct populations in Europe - By - Kristina Killgrove - published - 4 February 26 - A genetic analysis of the Deep Maniots living in Greece's southern Peloponnese region has revealed a close-knit, patriarchal community with roots in the Bronze Age.

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'Nitrogen fixing' trees could help tropical forests bounce back, research suggests - By - Corey Kane - published - 4 February 26 - On the narrow isthmus of Panama, scientists discovered adding nitrogen to the soil doubled tree growth, providing new insights into forest restoration.

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'Textbooks will need to be updated': Jupiter is smaller and flatter than we thought - By - Skyler Ware - published - 4 February 26 - Jupiter is smaller and flatter than scientists previously thought, new measurements of the gas giant reveal.

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A deer carrying the rotting head of its vanquished foe and a playful lynx shortlisted for Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People's Choice Award - By - Sascha Pare - published - 4 February 26 - Here are the 24 images shortlisted for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People's Choice Award 2026.

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Grim photo captures polar bear mom and cubs resting in mud in summer heat - By - Sascha Pare - published - 4 February 26 - An image of polar bears napping along the Hudson Bay coast in Canada has been shortlisted for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People's Choice Award 2026.

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Asteroid 2024 YR4's collision with the moon could create a flash visible from Earth - By - Deepa Jain - published - 3 February 26 - If the building-size asteroid 2024 YR4 crashes into the moon in December 2032, the impact will produce a bright flash that may be visible to the naked eye, a new study finds.

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Auroras likely as most active sunspot in years turns toward Earth - By - Brandon Specktor - last updated - 3 February 26 - The sunspot region 4366 fired off dozens of powerful solar flares in 24 hours, including the single strongest flare since 2024. Auroras are possible later this week.

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