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Space photo of the week: Jupiter's seething volcano moon...
Jupiter's moon Io, the most volcanic world in the solar system, was imaged from just 7,260 miles away.
11 ways orcas show their terrifying intelligence
Orcas have their own dialect, greeting ceremonies and even wore salmon as hats in a weird fad during the 1980s.
Science news this week: Horned comet and a mystery blob
Oct. 22, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained...
What's the deepest-occurring gemstone on Earth?
Very few gems can withstand the intense pressure of Earth's mantle, but some require it to crystallize.
'Christ' tattoo discovered on 1,300-year-old body in Sudan
A tattoo referencing Christ was found on the 1,300-year-old body of an individual in what is now Sudan.
Orcas that hunted alongside humans might be extinct
Researchers used DNA analysis and traditional knowledge to learn about an orca named Old Tom and his family's remarkable relationship...
Will we still have antibiotics in 50 years? 7 experts weigh...
Experts across public health, microbiology and biochemistry agree that we'll still have antibiotics in 50 years, but the drugs may...
Takins: Strange, mountain-dwelling mammals with mythical...
These weird-looking stocky mammals roam Alpine zones and forested valleys in Asia, using their specially adapted split hooves help...