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

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

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

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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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Arts & Entertainment -- Daily sudoku: Take a break with this classic numbers puzzle

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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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The 'mono' virus raises the risk of MS and cancer in some. 22 genes hint at why. By - Stephanie Pappas - published - 5 February 26 - An infection with Epstein-Barr virus is a nonevent for most people. But for a subset, the virus can contribute to chronic conditions and cancer, and genes may play a role in that risk.

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Viruses, Infections & Disease

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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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Kanzi the bonobo could play pretend - a trait thought unique to humans - By - Sophie Berdugo - published - 5 February 26 - Past anecdotal observations have hinted that great apes play pretend. But now, experimental research shows that our closest living relatives can keep track of imaginary objects.

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Star-killing black hole is one of the most energetic objects in the universe - By - Elizabeth Howell - published - 5 February 26 - Scientists say a jet from a previously studied supermassive black hole has grown brighter, becoming one of the most energetic events in the universe.

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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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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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Alligators & Crocodiles

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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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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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New map shows weird magnetic anomaly lurking beneath Australia's Northern Territory - By - Sascha Pare - published - 4 February 26 - Advanced modeling has revealed an Australia-shaped magnetic anomaly beneath the country's Northern Territory that holds valuable information about Australia's geological history.

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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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