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Archery may have helped humans gain leverage over Neanderthals

People may have used arrows for hunting in France 10,000 years earlier than previously known.

 

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VFA-122 conducts flight operations aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean

 

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Onboard a Chinese PLA Navy JG15

 

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(AleksandrLutcenko via Getty Images) Methane 'kitchens' in Siberia's permafrost form mounds that can erupt, creating giant craters A buildup of methane and other fluids in open and closed "systems" in the permafrost could explain why strange mounds sometimes erupt to form giant crater, researchers say. Read More​

History & Archaeology (Superintendency for the Metropolitan Area of Naples; Ministry of Culture, Italy) Identity of 2,200-year-old skeleton in 'Tomb of Cerberus' is a mystery Archaeologists have found a shrouded skeleton that was buried around 2,200 years ago in a tomb with extravagant murals. Read More​

Space Exploration (Shutterstock) China's Chang'e 5 rover detects hints of water on the moon The hydrated molecules were found inside a rock sample retrieved by China's Chang'e 5 mission in 2020.

 

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Ancient Ruins and Legendary Landmarks of Jordan The trip: Journey through the Kingdom of Jordan, a land of mesmerizing beauty and contrasts, from fertile valleys to remote desert canyons, and ancient wonders to futuristic cities. The sky-viewing we’re excited about: Camp out under the desert stars in the “Valley of the Moon” - Wadi Rum.

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Iceland in Winter: Chasing the Northern Lights The trip: Embark on an epic journey across this captivating country, tracing ancient legends, and uncovering some of nature’s most spectacular sights, from mighty waterfalls and northern lights, to volcanic black beaches and iceberg-filled lagoons. The sky-viewing we’re excited about: Northern Lights walks along lagoons, icebergs, and glaciers.

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Central Asia Road Trip: Backroads and Bazaars

 

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Concerns about water quality in the River Seine led Paris Olympics organizers to postpone the men’s triathlon T

 

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(bjdlzx via Getty Images) From the broad peak of the annual Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower and views of the crescent moon to the rise of Venus and the Milky Way, there is much to see this week (July 29 to August 4) using just your naked eye. Full Story: Space(7/29)

Spaceflight Atlas V rocket launches its final national security mission (ULA) United Launch Alliance's (ULA) venerable Atlas V rocket flew its final national security mission on Tuesday morning (July 30). The Atlas V launched from Florida's Canaveral Space Force Station on Tuesday at 6:45 a.m. EDT (1045 GMT), on a classified mission for the U.S. Space F

 

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(ESO/L. Calçada) Scientists have long queried how the complex molecules needed for life could have formed around the tumultuous and violent environment of the sun in its youth. A family of meteorites called "chondrites" is theorized to have delivered the right stuff for life to Earth. But the question is, how did complex organic molecules containing elements like carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen come to be sealed in these meteorites in the first place? Full Story: Space(7/30)

Entertainment 'Futurama' stars Billy West and Lauren Tom: Exclusive (Hulu) Good news, everyone! Celebrating its 25th anniversary since first debuting on the Fox Network back on March 28, 1999, "Futurama" returns today on the Hulu streaming platform for a 10-episode 12th season of weird and wild exploits in the 31st century. Full Story: Space(7/29)

Star Trek 'Lower Decks' Season 5 launches crew on one last mission (Paramount+) Parting is such sweet sorrow, and that'll certainly be the case when Paramount+'s "Star Trek: Lower Decks" rolls out its fifth and final season starting on Oct. 24, 2024. We'll totally miss "Lower Decks'" zany outer space hilarity enjoyed for the past four seasons and its colorful cast of low-ranking ensigns aboard the U.S.S. Cerritos. Full Story: Space(7/29) smile/laff

 

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Look Up! An Astounding 3 Meteor Showers Are Visible in the U.S. This Week ​ With a little luck and a lot of pa

 

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This year, more than 1,000 people participated in our Pollinator Steward Certification (PSC), gaining scientific knowledge to support pollinators, people, and the planet. From February to April, nine live sessions covered topics like pollinator habitats and thriving strategies. Participants are now applying their knowledge to improve pollinator habitats and engage in community outreach. We interviewed Anya Peters, a recent Certified Pollinator Steward, about her experience and conservation efforts. smile grrrr reminds me of life/socity/bs demicracy huh

 

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A new theory on why fireflies glow—and why they need help

The unique bioluminescent beetles are not endangered, but their numbers are dwindling.

 

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​ Is Australia at risk of losing the Milky Way? ​ ​ Most people in the world live under light-polluted skies. See how where you live affects your view of the night sky and how adapting our lighting can help.​ READ MORE

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​ Here's what's on for Science Week at the ABC ​ ​ It's almost Science Week, and this year we're looking at the night sky — and how we can preserve it — from how to take great night sky photos, to who can see the Milky Way and live events.​ READ MORE

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​ Elon Musk's use of data from X to train AI may breach Australian privacy law ​ ​ Australia's privacy watchdog says there's "cause for concern" over X's harvesting of the data of its Australian users to train a new generation of AI chatbots.​ READ MORE

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​ Why global tech meltdowns are likely to be the new normal ​ ​