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Were the Celts matriarchal? Ancient DNA reveals men married into local, powerful female lineages

An analysis of dozens of British Iron Age skeletons has revealed that Celtic society was organized around women.

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Famous Sutton Hoo helmet may be clue that early Anglo-Saxons fought as mercenaries for Byzantine Empire, study suggests

The famous helmet is among the Anglo-Saxon artifacts that indicate an eastern link with the Byzantine Empire.

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Earth's moon could've had Saturn-like rings, new study hints

A new study implies that in the past, moons in our solar system may have had rings just like planets do — deepening the mystery of why no ringed moons exist today.

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IVF may raise risk of certain disorders in babies — and epigenetic 'signatures' in the placenta could explain why

Researchers identified genes that could explain why some assisted reproductive technologies, like IVF, carry a higher risk of growth and metabolic issues in offspring.

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Lasers reveal hidden patterns in tattoos of 1,200-year-old Peru mummies

A new method for imaging tattoos reveals intricate designs on Chancay mummies from Peru.

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'Red flags' raised over ancient sea monster pulled from Moroccan mine

A mosasaur species with saw-like teeth that was described by scientists in 2021 may have been based on forged fossils, and researchers are now calling for CT scans to determine the creature's origin.

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Do bay leaves actually add flavor, or is it all a con?

Some say bay leaves are full of flavor, others call them a fraud.

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Ancient 'Stonehenge' in Golan Heights may not be astronomical observatory after all, archaeologists say

A new analysis of the 6,000-year-old stone circle known as Rujm el-Hiri (also Gilgal Refaim) in Golan Heights suggests that it was not built to observe the heavens.

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Which animal has the longest tail?

In terms of both absolute length and relative to body size, which living animal has the longest tail?

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Science news this week: Snowstorms, fire and Yellowstone's next eruption

Jan 11, 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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X-class solar flares hit a new record in 2024 and could spike further this year — but the sun isn't entirely to blame, experts say

There were significantly more X-class solar flares in 2024 than any other year for at least three decades. The arrival of solar maximum was a key reason for the spike, but other factors were also at play.

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Antarctica 'pyramid': The strangely symmetrical mountain that sparked a major alien conspiracy theory

Antarctica is home to a peak shaped like a perfect pyramid — but contrary to what conspiracy theorists say, the mountain's four symmetrical faces were forged through natural processes.

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17 weird, wonderful and terrifying robots we've seen at CES 2025 so far — from a humanlike 'companion' to a robotic mixologist

From a Star Wars-style droid for your home to a Pixar-inspired lamp bot, these are the most interesting and innovative robots we've seen so far at CES.

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Scientists discover new kind of cartilage that looks like fat-filled 'Bubble Wrap'

A new study describes a type of cartilage that may have been discovered, forgotten and found again at several points in history.

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We finally know where the Yellowstone volcano will erupt next

A detailed look at Yellowstone's magma storage system finds that only one region is likely to host liquid magma in the long term.

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What's the best way to kill norovirus, the 'stomach bug'?

Only certain cleaners kill norovirus, a leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea and foodborne illness. Why is that?

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What is thundersnow? The weird weather phenomenon rumbling through the East Coast and Midwest

The conditions needed to create thunderstorms are very rare, and can be dangerous, meteorologists warn.

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Are cats and dogs smarter than babies?

It's possible to compare some aspects of animal and human intelligence, but not all researchers like to.

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Science news this week: Polar vortices and volcanoes undersea

Jan. 3, 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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Viral disease HMPV is on the rise among kids in China — what is it?

Health officials have reported a rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections among children ages 14 and under in China, but the exact magnitude of this uptick is unclear.

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Lost site of Alexander the Great's famous battle against ancient Persians discovered in Turkey

Researchers believe they have found the site where Alexander the Great's troops fought the Battle of the Granicus.

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15 times the brain blew our minds in 2024

Lab-grown minibrains, remarkable brain scans and psychedelic trips — take a look back at some of Live Science's most interesting neuroscience stories from 2024.

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Could we ever retrieve memories from a dead person's brain?

Neuroscientists have identified the physical locations where memories are stored in the brain. But would that enable us to retrieve memories from someone who has died?

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10 'superbug' stories from 2024, from bacterial 'Kryptonite' to deep-sea antibiotics

Antibiotic and antifungal drug resistance pose a major public health threat. Live Science is covering the spread of this problem and the potential solutions that are emerging in turn.

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Why are my feet two different sizes?

Why is one foot sometimes larger than the other?

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