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Mask of Xiuhtecuhtli: A 600-year-old mask of the Aztec...
This stunning blue mask may represent the Aztec cycle of death and renewal.
When GPS fails, cellphone signals could come to the rescue...
A safety net of balloon-mounted sensors listening for satellites and cell towers could save lives if an airplane's GPS signals were...
Space photo of the week: Hubble uncovers the true identity...
The Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of NGC 4694, a galaxy that possesses unusual properties that complicate its classification.
Why aren't we crushed by the weight of Earth's atmosphere?
Earth's atmosphere is heavy, so why doesn't it weigh us down more?
Chinese scientists claim they have built a Death Star-inspired...
Chinese scientists claim they have made a converging energy beam weapon — but did they really, or have they been watching too much...
Green spoonworm: The female tentacle monsters that turn...
This bright green sea creature contains a toxic pigment that protects it from predators, kills bacteria and determines the sex of...
Tens of millions of devices are thrown away each year —...
Generative AI could saddle the planet with heaps more hazardous waste than ever before.
Black hole quiz: How supermassive is your knowledge of...
Black holes have captivated scientists for more than a century. How well do you know these supermassive wonders of the universe?
