A tiny 20-million-year-old skull has shed new light on the mystery of brain evolution in primates, including humans. It has long been thought that the…
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Yellowstone volcano: ‘Overdue’ claim sparks USGS admission for next super eruption date
The Yellowstone caldera is chillingly referred to as a supervolcano due to its ability to inflict devastation on a global level. Located below the states of Wyoming, Montana and…
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Arrival of Vikings to Ireland in the 10th century halted a 200-year-long population decline and rejuvenated the Emerald Isle, study claims Ireland was in the…
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Fox News Flash top headlines for August 21 Fox News Flash top headlines for August 21 are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com More…
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The space rock is named after the Egyptian ‘God of Chaos’ and darkness. As reported by The Sun, Russian scientists fear it could smash into Earth…
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Microsoft contractors listened to ‘obviously unintentional’ audio exchanges of Xbox players caught by Cortana and Kinect – and most were KIDS A report reveals that…
Read More Microsoft contractors listened to Xbox users’ audio report saysNASA news: Hubble snaps a beautiful ‘jewel box’ of young stars lighting up the Milky Way
The diamond-like sources of light in NASA’s photo are thousands of young stars taking shape in the nebula NGC 3603. The gassy cloud of stellar gas…
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Space station gets a new parking spot: Astronauts install port to the orbiting lab where SpaceX and Boeing will eventually dock their craft NASA astronauts…
Read More Space station gets a new parking spot: Astronauts install docking portThe Amazon is burning at a rate not seen since we started keeping track. The smoke is reaching cities 2,000 miles away.
TheAmazon rainforest is burning at a record rate: The Brazilian Amazon has experienced more than 74,000 fires this year, whereas last year’s total was around…
Read More The Amazon is burning at a rate not seen since we started keeping track. The smoke is reaching cities 2,000 miles away.Radio signals from space: SETI weighs in on ‘alien origin’ of Fast Radio Bursts discovery
The unexplained radio signals only last a fraction of a second and have been dubbed by astronomers Fast Radio Bursts or FRBs. The first radio burst…
Read More Radio signals from space: SETI weighs in on ‘alien origin’ of Fast Radio Bursts discoveryNASA latest: Chief is ‘excited’ about landing the first woman on the Moon, Mars and beyond
The NASA chief appeared alongside US Vice President Mike Pence at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, on Tuesday (August 20). Mr Bridenstine…
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Report claims YouTube will soon ban targeted ads on kids’ content, as site shuts down its direct messaging feature Regulators have pressured YouTube to stop…
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Astronomy news: How to see Orion the Hunter at night? Constellation to light up August sky
Orion the Hunter is visible in both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere, making it a useful tool for navigation. The constellation is well known for its…
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Titanic dive reveals awful state of wreck – including loss of Captain’s bathtub
It’s one of the most famous ships in history, but a new dive to the RMS Titanic has revealed the shocking state of the wreck.…
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Amazon wildfires can be seen from space, NASA images show
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Amazon rainforest fire burning at ‘record rate’ as smoke blocks sun in Brazil
Brazil's Amazon rainforest has seen a record number of fires this year, with the country's space agency reporting an 83% increase over the same period…
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‘Unconscionable’: Why an online directory of rehab facilities doubled as a recipe book for drugs like GHB, crack, and meth
Online rehab directory and information center Addiction Resource published several web pages containing step-by-step guides on how to make drugs, including GHB, crack, and meth.…
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Most earthquakes start with smaller ‘foreshocks’, scientists confirm
Most large earthquakes start with a host of smaller ‘foreshocks’ which may one day help predict dangerous tremors, scientists confirm Previous studies had reported that…
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Philippines becomes the latest country to get its own space agency
Now the Philippines is entering the space race! Pacific nation has launched PhilSA to ‘improve national security’ and keep up with global rivals President Rodrigo…
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Renewable energy breakthrough: Scientists economically extract hydrogen from oil
This method could be used to power hydrogen-powered vehicles, in addition to generating electricity. Hydrogen is regarded as an efficient transport fuel, similar to traditonal…
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Scientists reveal the mathematical formula for the ‘world’s funniest fart’
The "world's funniest fart" has been revealed by scientists in a specially commissioned study. The Flatulence Report, for The Beano, has worked out a mathematical…
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NASA asteroid alert: NASA tracking three huge asteroids hurtling towards earth next week
NASA’s Centre for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) has identified the trio of asteroids heading towards the planet before the end of this month as…
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One Loch Ness monster theory remains plausible, scientist claims
One theory about the Loch Ness Monster remains ‘plausible’, claims scientist trawling the lake for DNA evidence of the mythical creature Experts took samples of…
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Scientists reveal discovery of new species of stegosaur
Scientists discover a new species of stegosaurus which lived 168 million years ago in the Moroccan mountains Stegosaurs are known for their iconic protruding bony…
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500-year-old mummy of Incan girl returns to Bolivia
Mummified remains of Incan ‘Princess’ who died 500 years ago finally returned to Bolivia more than a century after the body was donated to a…
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California to build largest wildlife crossing in world
California reveals plan to build 200-foot-long wildlife crossing over 10 LANES of highway traffic to help wild animals navigate safely The bridge will stretch across…
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Asteroid danger: NASA answer SpaceX’s Elon Musk’s fears of deadly collision in shock move
Mr Musk was responding to a tweet from comedian Joe Rogan about the agency’s attempts to prepare for 1,100 foot asteroid set to pass by…
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Unusually rare albino hummingbird seen in Alabama
An incredibly rare albino hummingbird was spotted in Alabama, proving, once again, that nature is full of surprises. Deborah Aldridge was in her Cordova backyard when she…
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Florida’s Panthers Hit With Mysterious Crippling Disorder
In southwest Florida, any sighting of the state’s iconic panther — on your porch, lounging in the backyard, advancing toward you on a trail —…
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Some Migratory Birds Sleep Better Than Others
Every spring, throngs of garden warblers make a treacherous, multiweek journey from their winter homes in Africa to their summer breeding grounds in Europe. The…
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