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'Impossible' black holes detected by James Webb telescope may finally have an explanation — if this ultra-rare form of matter exists

Observations from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal monster black holes in the early universe that seem to have grown too big, too fast. New research points to a strange form of dark matter as a possible culprit.

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Rabbits may have a surprising source of calcium — eating their own teeth

Rabbits' teeth grow continuously, and bunnies wear them down by munching fiber-rich foods. Scientists suggest rabbits recycle a fine powder resulting from this constant grinding to fuel tooth growth.

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People with this rare genetic condition can't repair damage to their DNA

LIG4 syndrome is an exceptionally rare disorder caused by a genetic mutation that prevents the body from repairing damaged DNA.

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Venus and the moon dance over the Eiffel Tower in stunning 'planetary parade' photo from Paris

A French astrophotographer has captured a stunning photo of Venus and the moon shining above the Eiffel Tower in Paris, thanks to a rare "parade of planets."

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Here's what could happen if asteroid Bennu smashes into Earth in 157 years

An asteroid the size of One World Trade Center has a very small chance of crashing into Earth in the year 2182. But what would this impact mean for life on Earth?

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Scientists discover hidden 'plumbing' that's driving Antarctic ice sheet into the ocean

Maps created by combining different models of glaciers and ice sheets reveal the way water is flowing deep beneath Antarctica's ice.

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'Ancient' part of the brain tells you when to stop eating, study suggests

Neurons found in one of the oldest regions of the brain may control when we stop eating a meal, new research in mice hints.

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What are the signs of stroke?

Learn the common warning signs of a stroke, which are essential to recognize to ensure a person gets prompt treatment.

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'Stranded' NASA astronaut Suni Williams photographed from Earth during record-breaking spacewalk. Can you spot her?

A photographer on Earth has captured an incredible telescope image of NASA astronaut Suni Williams outside of the International Space Station, as it passed by roughly 250 miles overhead.

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Animal quiz: Test yourself on these fun animal trivia questions

How much do you know about the animals we share the planet with? Take our quiz to find out!

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'Extreme' warming in the Arctic as North Pole temperatures swell 36 F above average

The North Pole was above freezing on Sunday after an extreme winter warming event caused temperatures to climb more than 36 F (20 C) in the high Arctic.

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1.4 million-year-old jaw that was 'a bit weird for Homo' turns out to be from never-before-seen human relative

The newfound species belongs to the genus Paranthropus, whose nickname is "nutcracker man."

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Ancient duck-like creature discovered in Antarctica may be the oldest modern bird ever discovered

A new and nearly complete skull of Vegavis iaai discovered in Antarctica suggests that modern birds originated before the end-Cretaceous mass extinction.

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'It was so simple': How Antarctica's missing meteorites were discovered using a block of ice, a freezer and a lamp

"What if the iron stones were warming up to the point where they would actually melt the glacial ice beneath them and sink into it, perhaps even descending far enough so as to be hidden below the surface?"

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Scientists find giant magma reservoirs hidden beneath dormant volcanoes in the Cascades

The magma system beneath volcanoes may persist even after recent eruptions, a new study finds.

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Newly discovered quantum state could power more stable quantum computers

Scientists in Korea using 2D semiconducting materials discovered a new quantum state that could pave the way for more reliable data storage in quantum computers.

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Diagnostic dilemma: A man ended up in the ER after drinking 6 gallons of milk in 2 days

A man experiencing excessive thirst drank lots of milk, with dangerous consequences.

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Ocean plate from time of Pangaea is now being torn apart under Iraq and Iran

What was once the floor of an ancient ocean is still shaping the landscape between Arabia and Eurasia.

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Dwyane Wade diagnosis: What to know about kidney cancer

Retired NBA legend Dwyane Wade revealed his kidney cancer diagnosis on a recent podcast episode. Here's what to know about the disease.

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Jupiter's 'tormented moon' Io just unleashed the most powerful volcanic event ever seen

NASA's Juno spacecraft has discovered a giant volcanic hot spot on the surface of Jupiter's hellish moon Io. The eruptions in this area are chucking out six times the energy being produced by all Earth's power stations, researchers say.

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Rat numbers are skyrocketing across US cities — and it's only going to get worse

Rat populations are growing in cities around the world because of climate change. A new study explains why this is happening now and what we can do about it.

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New laser-based artificial neuron processes enormous data sets at high speed

A new artificial neuron that spikes like human brain cells could be used to process data at ultrafast speeds.

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Earth from space: Golden river of toxic waste spills out from deadly mining disaster in South Africa

A 2022 satellite photo shows a shimmering trail of dried, chemically-enriched mud left behind by a torrent of wastewater that flooded a South African mining town, killing three people.

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'We've just seen earthquake after earthquake after earthquake': Santorini earthquake swarm intensifies but likely won't trigger volcano

Santorini's earthquakes are intensifying as a rare earthquake swarm continues to rattle the Mediterranean's Aegean Sea. The earthquakes are probably caused by faults rather than volcanic activity.

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US reports 1st outbreak of 'highly pathogenic' H5N9 virus in poultry. Should we worry?

Nearly 119,000 birds have been culled at a farm in California after a bird flu called H5N9 was detected among the poultry.

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