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The oldest stars in our galaxy predate the Gaia Sausage, astronomers find

The Oldest Stars in Our Galaxy Predate The Gaia Sausage, Astronomers Find

It was a violent time!

2 hours ago

Over 60 genetic links to bipolar disorder identified in largest study to date

Over 60 Genetic Links to Bipolar Disorder Identified in Largest Study to Date

Progress!

5 hours ago

Climate change is destroying the world's oldest rock art. We need to talk about it

Climate Change Is Destroying The World's Oldest Rock Art. We Need to Talk About It

Humanity's precious history is at stake.

12 hours ago

Most anti-vaccine conspiracies online come from the same 12 people, study shows

Most Anti-Vaccine Conspiracies Online Come From The Same 12 People, Study Shows

Wait, what?

13 hours ago

Earth's core may have trapped noble gases from ancient solar wind blasts

Earth's Core May Have Trapped Noble Gases From Ancient Solar Wind Blasts

And they're seeping out.

13 hours ago

A dead man was cremated in Arizona without anyone knowing he was radioactive

A Dead Man Was Cremated in Arizona Without Anyone Knowing He Was Radioactive

His case demonstrates a unique 'safety challenge'.

17 hours ago

Why you need to beware of sun-induced DNA damage after so much time in lockdown

Why You Need to Beware of Sun-Induced DNA Damage After So Much Time in Lockdown

Here's what to do.

18 hours ago

A common Earth molecule is detected for the first time in an exoplanet's atmosphere

A Common Earth Molecule Is Detected For The First Time in an Exoplanet's Atmosphere

Interesting...

19 hours ago

The Mediterranean's largest ever earthquake wasn't what we thought, scientists say

The Mediterranean's Largest Ever Earthquake Wasn't What We Thought, Scientists Say

An ancient warning of a new danger.

1 day ago

Ghost tree 'farts' are a silent contributor to greenhouse gas emissions

Ghost Tree 'Farts' Are a Silent Contributor to Greenhouse Gas Emissions

A new worry.

1 day ago

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