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“Thorin”, one of the last Neanderthals to walk the planet, was part of a previously unknown lineage that was isolated for 50,000 years, a new analysis of his DNA finds.Discovered…
The remote Pacific island of Rapa Nui, commonly known as Easter Island, never experienced a “self-inflicted population collapse,” a new analysis of ancient DNA reveals.Researchers have long debated whether the…
Astronomers studying the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole have found “compelling evidence” that could finally help explain its mysterious past.Located 26,000 light-years away in the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius…
McDonald’s is rolling out a new digital kiosk that can accept cash and spit out change – a move that could pave the way for the fast-food giant to scrap…
There is a slim but overlooked risk that the “God of Chaos” asteroid Apophis could hit Earth as it makes a super close approach to our planet in 2029, a…
Wild gorillas in Gabon eat several of the same plants traditional healers in the region use, and these plants show antibacterial properties in lab dishes, scientists found.In a new study,…
The iconic star Betelgeuse, which is part of the constellation Orion, is one of the brightest stars visible from Earth and one of the most observed celestial objects in the…
Scientists have identified a “bone-crushing” ancestor of the Tasmanian tiger.The bone crusher — along with two other newfound Tasmanian tiger ancestors — roamed Australia from 25 million to 23 million…
New footage shows a “flying spaghetti monster” waving its many arms nearly 2,200 feet (665 meters) below the surface, near an underwater mountain off the coast of Chile.Scientists captured the…
Atlantic Ocean currents that carry heat to the Northern Hemisphere could be grinding to a halt due to climate change. And if the vital currents do slump, tropical monsoon systems…