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If you're wondering whether birds are reptiles, know this: The reptile family tree is more varied and diverse than you might realize.

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Earth's crust is peeling away under California

A section of the upper mantle and crust under the Sierra Nevada mountains is peeling away, in a process that may mimic how the continents were formed.

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7 haunting caves ancient humans used for art, burials and butchering

From stunning artwork to evidence of elaborate prehistoric butchering, Live Science takes a look at seven amazing caves that contain archaeological remains.

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It's tough to resist scratching an itch — and evolution may be to blame

A new study conducted in mice suggests that, although it's not all good, our urge to scratch at itchy skin may have an evolutionary benefit.

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New fabric can heat up almost 50 degrees to keep people warm in ultracold weather

A new smart fabric converts light into heat and can raise temperatures by more than 54 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) after just 10 minutes in the sun.

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Watch China's 4-legged 'Black Panther 2.0' robot run as fast as Usain Bolt

Researchers in China have developed a unique running stance for their four-legged robot, which allows it to move at far greater speeds than similar machines.

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Antarctic scale worm: The glitzy frilly horror show with giant protruding jaws that look like Alien's xenomorph

This deep-sea polar worm looks like it can't decide if it's dressed for a glitzy party or a gruesome massacre.

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Milky Way quiz: How well do you know our home galaxy?

Test your knowledge of the Milky Way's size, speed, age, galactic neighbors and more.

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Can your eyes get sunburned?

Photokeratitis, or eye sunburn, can happen at any time of the year.

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Science news this week: Doomsday predictions and asteroid secrets

Feb. 1, 2025: 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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Santorini is having a swarm of tiny earthquakes. Is the Greek isle about to erupt?

An uptick in seismic activity on the volcanic island of Santorini has raised concerns about a potential eruption.

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4,000-year-old footprints near Pompeii show people fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption thousands of years before the famous one

Footprints from people and animals feeling the eruption of Vesuvius in 1995 B.C. were recently discovered in a town near Pompeii.

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FDA approves 1st new class of opioid-free painkillers in over 20 years

The FDA has approved Journavx, an oral medication for treating pain that doesn't target the brain like addictive opioids.

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Why is DeepSeek such a game-changer? Scientists explain how the AI models work and why they were so cheap to build.

DeepSeek's V3 and R1 models took the world by storm this week. Here's why they're such a big deal.

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FDA approves 'ketamine' nasal spray for depression — here's everything you need to know

A nasal spray that contains esketamine — a potent derivative of ketamine — can now be taken on its own to treat adults with severe depression, the FDA says. Here's what that means.

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New wonder material designed by AI is as light as foam but as strong as steel

The new technique could produce materials for use in helicopters, airplanes and spacecraft.

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Was Alexander the Great eaten by sharks? Inside the wild theories for what happened to the iconic ruler's body.

The remains of Alexander the Great may lie under the streets of Alexandria, they may have been "eaten by a shark," or they may be somewhere else entirely. But one thing is certain: Archaeologists don't agree.

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How did Alexander the Great die?

Alexander the Great died at age 32, but his cause of death is unclear. What killed him has been a long-standing source of debate.

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Medieval 'vampire' burial in Croatia contains decapitated and twisted remains

The "vampire" find illustrates a popular fear that the "undead" could rise from their graves.

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Mars quiz: Is your knowledge of the Red Planet out of this world?

Think you know Mars? Test your knowledge of our neighboring planet's size, surface, history and more.

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'Zombie' spiders infected by never-before-seen fungus discovered on grounds of destroyed Irish castle

A new fungus that infects cave spiders and turns them into "zombies" was discovered in a Victorian gunpowder store at Castle Espie in Northern Ireland during filming for a TV show.

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'Gossiping neighbors': Plants didn't evolve to be kind to each other, study finds

Rather than helping each other out when they're attacked, plants may have to eavesdrop on each other to know when to launch their own defenses.

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'Vestigial' human ear-wiggling muscle actually flexes when we're straining to hear

A mechanism that activates specific muscles in our ears is a leftover from our evolutionary past, back when our ancestors depended more on their hearing for survival.

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Upheaval Dome: Utah's 'belly button' that has divided scientists since its discovery

Upheaval Dome is a giant rock formation in southeastern Utah with two potential origin stories, although most scientists think it was created by an ancient meteor strike.

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'Breakthrough' stem-cell patches stabilized woman's heart as she awaited transplant

A woman with heart failure was kept alive long enough to receive a heart transplant, in part thanks to newly developed stem-cell-derived heart tissue grafts.

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