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'Behemoth star,' previously thought to be dying, is 'rising from the ashes' like a pheonix - By - Harry Baker - published - 4 February 26 - A new study suggests that the red supergiant WOH G64, also known as the "behemoth star," has not transitioned into a yellow hypergiant as previous research suggested. This means it is now unlikely to imminently explode in a colossal supernova.24 minutes ago
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.24 minutes ago
'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.1 hour ago
'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.7 hours ago
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 2026.17 hours ago
'Landmark' elephant bone finding in Spain may be from time of Hannibal's war against Rome - By - Tom Metcalfe - published - 3 February 26 - An elephant bone discovered in Spain may date to the time of Hannibal's battles against the Romans.1 day ago
'System in flux': Scientists reveal what happened when wolves and cougars returned to Yellowstone - By - Olivia Ferrari - published - 3 February 26 - Large carnivores are both clashing and coexisting in the western United States. Although wolves dominate cougars and steal their prey, cougars' shift from elk- to deer-heavy diets, paired with a rugged landscape for escape, might help cougars avoid violent wolf encounters.1 day ago
In the search for bees, Mozambique honey hunters and birds share a language with distinct, regional dialects - By - Sarah Wild - published - 3 February 26 - People searching for honey in Mozambique work with birds via a shared language in a rare case of cooperation between humans and wild animals. This language also comes with regional dialects - that appear to be driven by the birds.1 day ago
Scientists smash record for superposition, bringing quantum world tantalizingly close to reality - By - Rory Harris - published - 3 February 26 - Researchers have demonstrated that a nanoparticle of 7,000 sodium atoms can act as a wave, creating a record-setting superposition.1 day ago
Preserved hair reveals just how bad lead exposure was in the 20th century - By - Kristina Killgrove - published - 2 February 26 - A new study reveals the dramatic decrease in lead exposure in the U.S. following the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency 55 years ago.1 day ago
Enormous 'mega-blob' under Hawaii is solid rock and iron, not gooey - and it may fuel a hotspot - By - Stephanie Pappas - published - 2 February 26 - A new study reveals a detailed look at what lies beneath the Hawaiian hotspot.2 days ago
The Colorado River's largest tributary flows 'uphill' for over 100 miles - and geologists may finally have an explanation for it - By - Sascha Pare - published - 2 February 26 - Millions of years ago, the Green River carved a path through the Uinta Mountains instead of flowing around the formation. Now, researchers have discovered how this could have happened.2 days ago