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Scientists have discovered the building blocks of life inside a meteorite that smashed through a New Jersey home two years ago. The space rock contains amino acids, carbon compounds and…
This week’s science news reminds us how the past still speaks if we listen closely, with news of the discovery of 18 ancient Egyptian tombs filled with dozens of gold…
Animals come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, from spindly stick insects to blubbery whales. Round animals are harder to come by, but they’re more common in the…
Science word of the day: NeuroplasticityPronunciation: Nur-roh-pla-STISS’-ih-teeWhat it means: Neuroplasticity is the ability of the nervous system to adapt to the environment or to injuries by forming new connections and…
Scientists long thought that when RNA kick-started life on Earth 4 billion years ago, it could form only small, simple structures. But new research shows that naturally occurring RNA molecules…
U.S. health officials have identified shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell as one source of contamination behind an outbreak of parasitic infections affecting over 1,000 people.The outbreak has been…
This year’s El Niño will almost certainly become the strongest ever recorded, an analysis by a prominent climate researcher has warned. Though other scientists have cautioned that it’s still too…
Up to 90% of Earth’s population may be able to see the enormous “God of Chaos” asteroid Apophis zoom past our planet in less than three years, scientists say. The…
Apple overtook Nvidia on Friday to become the world’s most valuable company, reshuffling the top ranks of tech heavyweights as investors reassess the outlook for artificial intelligence. Apple was last valued at $4.88…
QUICK FACTSName: Tianchi Lake, or Heaven LakeLocation: China-North Korea borderCoordinates: 42.0091, 128.0593Why it’s incredible: It is the deepest lake in China and sits at the top of a giant volcano.Heaven…