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Earth may have debris from alien star systems trapped in...
A new study questions if our planet could capture rocky and icy visitors from outside the solar system — and how scientists could...
Why do animals keep evolving into crabs?
Crabby bodies are so evolutionarily favorable, they've evolved at least five different times. So why does this process, known as carcinization,...
What was the longest-lasting civilization?
Is the longest-lasting civilization China, ancient Egypt or Mesopotamia? Here's a look at the evidence for each of these enduring...
Science news this week: Sinking cities and tree of life...
May 27, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news over the past few days, as well as a few fascinating articles to...
What is the 'ship of Theseus' thought experiment?
The Greek writer Plutarch proposed this question: If a ship's planks are replaced over time due to wear and tear until none of the...
Watch the biggest supernova in 10 years explode tonight...
A newly discovered supernova can be watched as it develops in real-time online and for free. The livestream will begin at 6:30 p.m....
Scientists changed scales on chicken feet to feathers by...
By targeting a single gene, scientists successfully turned chickens’ feet from scaly to feathery.
Heavy rains expose ancient phallus and 'imposing' face...
A rainstorm has exposed the ancient Roman stone carvings of a phallus, face and cornucopia at a first-century fort in Spain.
