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Stunning cloud vortices swirl off 6 different Atlantic islands - Harry Baker - published - 1 July 25 - Earth from space - A 2015 satellite photo captured a series of stunning "von Karman vortices" swirling off Madeira and the Canary Islands. The giant swirls are collectively one of the best examples of this meteorological phenomenon ever seen.

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Scientists discover never-before-seen part of human cells -- Christoph Schwaiger -- Scientists say they captured 3D images of a new organelle they're calling a "hemifusome," which may be a recycling center in human cells.

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'Puzzling' bronze discs adorned with lion heads discovered in Roman-era grave -- Aristos Georgiou -- The bronze artifacts may have served as coffin handles for a burial in what is now Israel, but the true nature of the find remains unclear.

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Watch mud volcano erupt beneath a crown of flames in Taiwan -- Patrick Pester -- The Wandan mud volcano has erupted in Taiwan, sending bubbling mud shooting into the air as locals ignite ejected gases with burning rags.

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New blood test detects cancers 3 years before typical diagnosis, study hints -- Kamal Nahas -- Free-floating DNA carrying cancerous mutations was detected in blood three years before any other signs of cancer appeared. If approved as a test, doctors might detect cancers sooner and treat them before they spread.

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New viruses identified in bats in China -- Brian Owens -- Bats found near orchards harbor pathogens that could be passed to livestock or humans.

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MIT's high-tech 'bubble wrap' turns air into safe drinking water - even in Death Valley -- Researchers at MIT have tested a new technology for turning water vapor in the atmosphere into drinkable water, even in extreme environments.

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Drug slashes migraine days by half in early trial - and it may work with completely 'new mechanism' -- The obesity drug liraglutide cut migraine days in half in a small trial, though more research is needed to exclude the placebo effect, researchers said.

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Which animals can count and understand simple math? -- Many animals have a sense of quantity, but they don't count or do math the way humans do.

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Monomachos Crown: The 1,000-year-old crown honoring 'the one who fights alone' found by a farmer in a field -- One of only three surviving Byzantine crowns, it depicts a man and two sisters who jointly ruled the empire in the 11th century.

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New liquid metal-infused circuit board can withstand heavy damage and heal by themselves -- New recyclable electronics could be critical to curbing e-waste, scientists argue, especially because these circuit boards can be repaired or reconfigured by simply applying heat.

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See the stunning reconstruction of a Stone Age woman who lived 10,500 years ago in Belgium -- The detailed reconstruction brings the prehistoric hunter-gatherer to life, revealing an intriguing set of features.

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Thimerosal carries no health risks and is almost never used anyway. So why are anti-vaxxers obsessed with it? -- There's no solid evidence that thimerosal harms children. It was removed from almost all vaccines more than 20 years ago out of an abundance of caution, but RFK Jr.'s hand-picked vaccine advisory committee is looking into it.

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A cotton candy nebula glows in Vera C. Rubin Observatory's first close-up image: Space photo of the week - By - Jamie Carter - published - 29 June 25 - This spectacular star-forming region is one of the first images from the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile.

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Ancient 'female-centered' society thrived 9,000 years ago in proto-city in Turkey - By - Kristina Killgrove - published - 26 June 25 - Genetic analysis of skeletons buried in a Neolithic proto-city in Turkey reveals that female lineages were important in early agricultural societies.

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Science Spotlight -- Discover the research changing our understanding of the world

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Space photo of the week -- Extraordinary images of our sublime universe

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Life's Little Mysteries -- Science questions, answered

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Amazing animals -- A look at the weird and wonderful species that live on our planet

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Science quizzes -- Test your knowledge of everything from space to nature

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Diagnostic dilemma -- Unusual case reports from the medical literature

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Incredible places -- A window onto extraordinary landscapes on Earth

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Rare diseases -- Medical conditions you may never have heard of before

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Astonishing artifacts -- A glimpse into how people lived in the past

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Earth from space -- Incredible images of our planet from above

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Science news this week -- Our roundup the biggest discoveries and top science in the news each week

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The human heart: Facts about the body's hardest-working muscle - By - Mindy Weisberger - last updated - 27 June 25 - Discover interesting facts about the fist-size organ that powers the circulatory system.

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Heart & Circulation

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What are whole-body MRIs, and are they worth the hype? By - Marilyn Perkins - published - 27 June 25 - Whole-body MRI scans have risen to prominence for their alleged ability to catch many health conditions early. But are they legit?

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The rare genetic disease that gives babies hard 'scales' By - Nicoletta Lanese - published - 26 June 25 - The genetic disease harlequin ichthyosis affects the transport of fats within the skin, resulting in hard, scalelike plaques and an array of other symptoms.

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Dwarf sperm whale: The 'pint-size whales' that gush gallons of intestinal fluid when surprised - By - Melissa Hobson - published - 28 June 25 - The smallest species of whale tricks its predators by gushing red gallons of red fluid into the water when under attack

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Are cats the only animals that purr? By - Marilyn Perkins - published - 28 June 25 - Everyone knows what a happy cat sounds like. But are they the only animals that purr?

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48 best science books for kids and young adults - By - Ben Biggs - last updated - 20 June 25 - Looking to inspire the next generation of curious minds? These are our picks of the best popular science books for children of all ages.

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Strikingly simple 'dial' in the brain may help it distinguish imagination from reality - By - Payal Dhar - published - 12 June 25 - Activity levels in a specific region of the brain predict whether we think something is real, irrespective of whether we've seen it or imagined it.

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People's mental health often improves after weight-loss surgery. A study pinpoints the real reason why. By - Marianne Guenot - published - 10 June 25 - Feeling less stigma - not losing weight - was linked to better mental health and eating behaviors after bariatric surgery.

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Where do atoms come from? A physicist explains. By - Stephen L. Levy - published - 25 June 25 - Almost everything on Earth is made up of atoms, but where do these fundamental building blocks come from?

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Physics & Mathematics

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'Dreadful danger for all mankind': Einstein's powerful anti-war letter goes up for auction - By - Joanna Thompson - published - 20 June 25 - A fiery letter written by Albert Einstein in 1954 is going to auction. The letter details Einstein's thoughts on his part in developing atomic weapons, and hails Mahatma Gandhi as a political genius.

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Mathematicians discover a completely new way to find prime numbers - By - Rachel Crowell - published - 19 June 25 - Using a notion called integer partitions, mathematicians have discovered a new way to detect prime numbers while also connecting two areas of math in an unexpected way

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Scientists create ultra-tough copper alloy that is stronger than steel and can withstand temperatures of 1500 F - By - Ben Turner - published - 23 April 25 - The new super-strong copper alloy can be used to build better airplanes and spacecraft.

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Why does nearly all life breathe oxygen? By - Harrison Tasoff - published - 30 March 25 - Nitrogen comprises around 78% of Earth's atmosphere, so why do most lifeforms breathe oxygen?

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Scientists break down cheap plastic using the air - and turn it into something far more valuable - By - Ben Turner - published - 22 March 25 - Scientists developed a new method for breaking down one of the most common plastics to a byproduct that can be upcycled into more valuable materials.

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Best laptops for photo editing 2025: Powerful and affordable devices for designers and photographers - By - Keumars Afifi-Sabet - last updated - 27 June 25 - Buying Guide - We've ranked the best photo editing laptops, from MacBooks to gaming notebooks

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