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Groundbreaking find makes compelling case that humans were lighting fires much earlier than originally believed

Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) was imaged in October as it crossed the galactic plane of the Milky Way.

The findings provide an answer to a planetary mystery that has bewildered scientists for nearly four decades.

Once completed, this telescope will help usher in a new era of astronomy.

"We might lose the ability to observe about 30% of the faintest galaxies. We are at the point of starting to be able to see details of exoplanet atmospheres, but if the sky gets brighter, we may not be able to see those details anymore."

MRI scans may reveal weakening brain drainage system linked to dementia, researchers say

For the first time, we can see and hear lightning-like discharges in Mars' thin atmosphere.

The discovery is one of several made during archaeological excavations

Reports say space exploration company has begun talks about stock market listing that could raise more than $25bn

Human pair bonding is more comparable to exclusive mating seen in meerkats and beavers than in our primate cousins

Human beings in 7th place out of 35 species on monogamy scale, according to a study by Cambridge University