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A giant 'shadow' has been creeping across Mars for 50 years - and scientists aren't sure why - By - Harry Baker - published - 20 April 26 - A dark patch in Mars' Utopia Planitia region has grown significantly since it was first photographed in 1976. Scientists have a loose understanding of what it is, but they can't properly explain its gradual growth.1 day ago
Scientists identify main cause of extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy - By - Sophie Berdugo - published - 20 April 26 - A key gene tied to hyperemesis gravidarum, an extreme form of vomiting in pregnancy, is also linked to a heightened risk of type 2 diabetes, scientists report.1 day ago
Lyrid meteor shower 2026: See spring's first rain of 'shooting stars' peak in moonless skies - By - Jamie Carter - published - 19 April 26 - Expect bright fireballs during the Lyrid meteor shower, which will peak in moonless skies on April 22, 2026.2 days ago
Physicists witness faster-than-light darkness pinpricks, humans found to still be evolving, and the endangered polar bears that are getting fatter than ever - By - Ben Turner - published - 18 April 26 - Science news this week - April 18, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend3 days ago
Florida is facing its most intense drought in 15 years. Here's how it got so bad and how long it will last.24 minutes ago
Neanderthal toddlers grew faster than modern humans, probably because of the harsh environment they evolved in24 minutes ago
'Nations need to prepare now': Key Atlantic ocean current is much closer to collapse than scientists thought24 minutes ago
New blood test aims to spot liver scarring before it paves the way to cancer6 hours ago
'We're the best servants anyone could dream of!': AI superintelligence has no need to enslave humans because we're already bowing to it6 hours ago