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Oddball 'platypus galaxies' spotted by James Webb telescope may challenge our understanding of galaxy formation - By - Elizabeth Howell - published - 10 January 26 - Astronomers spotted nine galaxies with characteristics that have never been seen as a collection before. It's possible this is a newly found type of star-forming galaxy.14 hours ago
A runaway black hole, a human ancestor discovered in Casablanca cave, and vaccine schedule slashed - By - Ben Turner - published - 10 January 26 - Science news this week - Jan. 10, 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.15 hours ago
Tiny bump on 7 million-year-old fossil suggests ancient ape walked upright - and might even be a human ancestor - By - Sophie Berdugo - published - 9 January 26 - The way Sahelanthropus tchadensis moved has long been debated. The discovery of a small bump on the front of the thigh bone is "beyond convincing" evidence this ape was bipedal.1 day ago
Jupiter will outshine every star in the sky this weekend - how to see the 'king of planets' at opposition - By - Jamie Carter - published - 9 January 26 - Jupiter reaches opposition on Jan. 10, when it will shine all night at its brightest as Earth moves between the giant planet and the sun.1 day ago
James Webb telescope confirms a supermassive black hole running away from its host galaxy at 2 million mph, researchers say - By - Elizabeth Howell - published - 8 January 26 - JWST peered at the glowing trail of stars left behind by a candidate runaway supermassive black hole deep in space, revealing new insights after other telescopes looked at the event.2 days ago
Vera C. Rubin Observatory discovers enormous, record-breaking asteroid in first 7 nights of observations - By - Elizabeth Howell - published - 8 January 26 - In its preliminary data release, taken from just seven nights of observations, the powerful Vera C. Rubin Observatory has discovered an enormous, fast-spinning asteroid that sets a new record.2 days ago
Leonardo da Vinci's DNA may be embedded in his art - and scientists think they've managed to extract some - By - Sascha Pare - published - 7 January 26 - In a first, scientists have extracted DNA from a Renaissance-era drawing attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, but they can't be sure that the genetic material belongs to the Italian polymath.3 days ago
Dionysus and his erect penis depicted on 2,500-year-old bone stylus found in Sicily15 hours ago
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China's 'artificial sun' reactor shatters major fusion limit - a step closer to near-limitless clean energy17 hours ago
Homo erectus wasn't the first human species to leave Africa 1.8 million years ago, fossils suggest17 hours ago