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Astronomers map one of the largest structures in the universe, hidden behind the Milky Way's 'Zone of Avoidance' By - Harry Baker - published - 26 April 26 - Scientists have mapped the extent of the Vela Supercluster for the first time, and determined that it is one of the largest structures in the universe.

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The AMOC moves closer to collapse, scientists create artificial neurons, the "Iliad" is found inside and Egyptian mummy, and researchers search for treatments for brain-eating amoebas - By - Ben Turner - published - 25 April 26 - Science news this week - April 25, 2026: 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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Building a massive dam between Alaska and Russia could prevent AMOC collapse, scientists say - By - Chris Simms - published - 24 April 26 - Building a dam in the Bering Strait might preserve the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, but experts warn it could also threaten wildlife, Indigenous people and shipping - and could actually speed up its demise.

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'Kraken' octopus that lived at the time of the dinosaurs was a 62-foot-long apex predator of the ocean - By - Sophie Berdugo - published - 23 April 26 - A close inspection of 27 fossil jaws from finned octopuses challenge the longstanding belief that the apex oceanic predators of the Cretaceous were all vertebrates.

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'Iran's Maldives' could drown in oil due to spills from air strikes, satellites show - By - Sascha Pare - published - 22 April 26 - Air strikes on oil facilities and oil tankers in the Persian Gulf have unleashed what is set to become an ecological catastrophe, satellite images show.

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Hubble revisits stunning Trifid Nebula after 30 years, and spots a growing jet of energy - Space photo of the week

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Why do cats and dogs shake their heads?

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The Trump administration wants to open precious East Coast forests to logging and mining

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'Eventually, it becomes you': Inventors of new 'living' knee replacement describe why this tech is desperately needed and how it works

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'The push towards renewables is unstoppable because it's in a country's self-interest': Climate scientist Andy Reisinger on Trump, Iran, and the future of Earth

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