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Neanderthals, modern humans and a mysterious human lineage mingled in caves in ancient Israel, study finds

A newly excavated cave in Israel holds burials and artifacts suggesting that multiple human species commingled and shared ideas there during the Paleolithic.

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How does rowing affect your heart, and is it different to running?

Rowing machines and treadmills do not challenge your cardiovascular system in the same way, so what is the science behind it?

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Epigenetic 'scars' on the genome can be passed down by grandmothers, study finds

In a story of collaboration and community, researchers identified intergenerational epigenetic changes caused by war and trauma in Syrian refugees.

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Most ancient Europeans had dark skin, eyes and hair up until 3,000 years ago, new research finds

A new study charts the genetics of skin, hair and eye color in Europe over 45,000 years.

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Quantum-inspired storage can store 100s of terabytes of data on a tiny crystal — with plans to make them into much larger discs

Scientists have found a way to store hundreds of terabytes of data onto a tiny crystal, with plans to scale this up to a disc-sized device that can be compatible with modern computing.

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A giant extraterrestrial 'wave' hit Earth 14 million years ago — and may have dramatically altered our planet's climate

Our solar system's journey around the center of the Milky Way takes it through varying galactic environments, and one may have had a lasting impact on Earth's climate, according to a new study.

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We may finally understand how metformin lowers blood sugar, animal study finds

The common diabetes drug metformin works partly by excreting sugar from the bloodstream into the intestines, where gut bacteria then convert it into chemicals that improve the insulin response.

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Megalodon may have grown up to 80 feet long — far larger than previous estimates

New study suggests megalodons may have grown 15 feet longer than some previous estimates, had enormous babies, and didn't look like supersized great white sharks.

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Was medieval armor bulletproof?

The metal suits worn by knights during the Middle Ages were originally designed to protect against weapons such as swords. But could medieval armor also stop bullets?

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Science at a crossroads: Dispatches from Friday's 'Stand Up for Science' rallies across the US

Our science journalists reported on the Stand Up for Science rallies held in New York City and Raleigh, North Carolina.

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28,000-year-old Neanderthal-and-human 'Lapedo child' lived tens of thousands of years after our closest relatives went extinct

Researchers used a novel method of radiocarbon dating to figure out the age of the Lapedo child, who had both Neanderthal and human traits.

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Is there really a difference between male and female brains? Emerging science is revealing the answer.

Brain scans, postmortem dissections, artificial intelligence and lab mice reveal differences in the brain that are linked to sex. Do we know what they mean?

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'Let's just study males and keep it simple': How excluding female animals from research held neuroscience back, and could do so again

Neuroscience research has only recently begun to prioritize the inclusion of both male and female lab animals in studies. Could we see that shift reverse?

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Powerful 'equinox auroras' may arrive soon: Why changing seasons can bring the best northern lights

Expect an uptick in aurora sightings near the spring equinox on March 20, as celestial geometry swings in favor of geomagnetic disturbances.

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'Mini placentas' in a dish reveal key gene for pregnancy

Different versions of a gene called ACE2 affect how well the placenta grows during pregnancy, a laboratory study finds.

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Unproven Einstein theory of 'gravitational memory' may be real after all, new study hints

Einstein's theory of general relativity suggests that the "memory" of ancient events, such as black hole mergers, may be etched into the fabric of space-time by gravitational waves. New research shows how this theory of gravitational memory could finally be proven.

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2,600-year-old jewelry stash from ancient Egypt includes gold statuette depicting family of gods

Archaeologists have found a hoard of 2,600-year-old jewelry at Karnak Temple in Egypt.

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CDC data reveal plummeting rate of cervical precancers in young US women — down by 80%

New CDC data on falling rates of precancerous cervical lesions in the U.S. underscore the benefits of HPV vaccination.

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Brain damage reported in 13% of kids who have died of flu this season, CDC finds

A CDC report has revealed that nine of 68 of children who died of flu this year had brain damage, but it's unclear whether this influenza-associated encephalopathy is on the rise.

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'We didn't know they were going to be this cute': Scientists unveil genetically engineered 'woolly mice'

Scientists with the company Colossal have created genetically engineered "woolly mice" with thick, golden-brown hair and fat deposits similar to those of cold-adapted woolly mammoths.

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'Einstein's equations need to be refined': Tweaks to general relativity could finally explain what lies at the heart of a black hole

Black hole singularities should not exist, according to theories of quantum mechanics. New tweaks to Einstein's equations of general relativity could finally do away with them, and explain what truly lies at the heart of a black hole.

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Sunrise on the moon captured by Blue Ghost spacecraft after NASA and Firefly Aerospace announce successful lunar landing

The Blue Ghost spacecraft has taken its first images of the lunar surface as Firefly Aerospace and NASA celebrate a successful moon landing.

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When did modern humans reach each of the 7 continents?

Ideas about the global dispersal of Homo sapiens have changed over time.

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Why do cats make a weird face after smelling something?

"Stink face" seems silly to us, but for cats it's a serious way to gather social information through smell.

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Scientists describe new type of fat in human bellies

Scientists have pinpointed and described unusual subtypes of fat cells that may help scientists explain why gut fat is linked to poor health. The research could open up new avenues for medical treatments.

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