How did Neanderthals disappear? New DNA analysis sheds light on the mystery
Modern human DNA found in Neanderthal genomes sheds light on how our archaic ancestors disappeared, according to a new study.
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Two meteor showers are set to peak this week. Here’s how to see them
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The discovery of a possible sign of life in Venus’ clouds sparked controversy. Now, scientists say they have more proof
Researchers’ detection of two gases, phosphine and ammonia, in the clouds of Venus raises speculation about possible life ...
Glass shards reveal what was inside a Renaissance alchemist’s demolished laboratory
This week, explore the secret alchemical lab of a Renaissance astronomer, meet blushing hens, discover “dark” oxygen on the ...
Surprising element found in traces of Tycho Brahe’s alchemy lab confounds scientists
Renaissance astronomer Tycho Brahe, known for his studies of the heavens, was also a alchemist. A new study of glass shards ...
Ancient swimming ‘taco’ had ‘bug jaws,’ new fossils show
Scientists have solved a long-standing mystery about how the extinct arthropod Odaraia alata snipped, gripped and ripped its ...
Komodo dragons have iron-tipped teeth, new study shows
Komodo dragons, the world’s largest species of lizard, have iron-tipped teeth that help them to rip their prey apart, ...
Strong solar activity may soon trigger auroras farther south than usual
The northern lights could grace skies farther south than usual this week because of a solar storm that may affect Earth, ...
SpaceX cleared to launch Falcon 9 rocket after rare failure
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket — the most prolific launch vehicle in the world — is ready to return to flight after suffering a ...
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A weird sea creature was anatomically unlike anything ever seen — flipping it around led to a revelation
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. An extinct ...
Boat hits massive 23-foot shark in rare video footage
Rare footage captured by a camera strapped to the back of an endangered shark shows the moment it was struck by a boat, ...
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Scientists discover ‘dark’ oxygen being produced more than 13,000 feet below the ocean surface
New research is challenging a long-held assumption about the role of oxygen in the deep sea, with scientists finding oxygen ...