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In a new study, researchers found universal features of songs across many cultures, suggesting that music evolved in our distant ancestors.In a new study, researchers found universal features of songs across many cultures, suggesting that music evolved in our distant ancestors. Read More

A brilliant flash of blue, green and white on Saturday night came from a shard of an as yet unidentified comet that was moving around 100,000 miles per hour, experts said.A brilliant flash of blue, green and white on Saturday night came from a shard of an as yet unidentified comet that was moving around

Edward Dwight was among the first pilots that the United States was training to send to space in 1961, but he was passed over. On Sunday, he finally made it on a Blue Origin flight.Edward Dwight was among the first pilots that the United States was training to send to space in 1961, but he

Sightings of the aurora borealis are unlikely in the U.K. this weekend, but the northern lights could return on Monday, forecasters said.Sightings of the aurora borealis are unlikely in the U.K. this weekend, but the northern lights could return on Monday, forecasters said. Read More

Citing rapid advances by China and Russia, the United States is building an extensive capacity to fight battles in space.Citing rapid advances by China and Russia, the United States is building an extensive capacity to fight battles in space. Read More

Scientists say storms like those that battered Houston could become more intense as the planet warms, though pinning down trends is still challenging.Scientists say storms like those that battered Houston could become more intense as the planet warms, though pinning down trends is still challenging. Read More

Videos filmed by divers show that choking, blinding and sacrificing limbs are all in the cephalopods’ repertoire.Videos filmed by divers show that choking, blinding and sacrificing limbs are all in the cephalopods’ repertoire. Read More

A review of a limited number of cases of unresponsive patients with severe traumatic brain injuries raised questions about a custom of making a decision within 72 hours.A review of a limited number of cases of unresponsive patients with severe traumatic brain injuries raised questions about a custom of making a decision within 72 hours. Read

In humans, the energetic cost of pregnancy is about 50,000 dietary calories — far higher than previously believed, a new study found.In humans, the energetic cost of pregnancy is about 50,000 dietary calories — far higher than previously believed, a new study found. Read More

A deadlier version of the infectious disease is ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo, while the type that caused a 2022 outbreak among gay and bisexual men is regaining strength.A deadlier version of the infectious disease is ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo, while the type that caused a 2022 outbreak among gay and bisexual