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Humans were living near West Papua at least 55,000 years...
New evidence from West Papua offers fresh clues about how and when humans first moved into the Pacific
Birth of a hurricane: What meteorologists look for as they...
The first signs of a potential hurricane can be detected days before a storm gains its fierce momentum.
Space photo of the week: 1st-ever close-up of Neptune is...
Voyager 2, NASA's longest-running mission, explored Neptune during a historic encounter on Aug. 25, 1989, sending back humanity's...
Why are so many Roman statues headless?
There are many reasons an ancient statue might accidentally lose its head — and some for its head to be severed on purpose.
Antibiotic resistance makes once-lifesaving drugs useless....
Evolutionary biologist Tiffany Taylor explores the work being done to resensitize antibiotic-resistant bacteria to drugs as a strategy...
Supermoon Blue Moon 2024: Top photos from around the world
August's full moon was the first of four supermoons this year. We've rounded up some of the best photos worldwide.
Salps: The world's fastest-growing animals that look like...
In just 48 hours, salps can reach maturity, making them the fastest-growing multicellular animals on Earth, with a significant impact...
Why do cats hate closed doors?
Meowing, sticking their paw under the door or pawing at the door are just some of the strange things cats do around closed doors....
