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Most people alive today carry fragments of Neanderthal DNA in their genome. Now scientists are gaining a more intimate understanding of the ancient encounters that put it there.Most people alive today carry fragments of Neanderthal DNA in their genome. Now scientists are gaining a more intimate understanding of the ancient encounters that put it there. Read […]

Scientists studying data collected over more than three decades found accelerating losses. Their research offers clues about the causes.Scientists studying data collected over more than three decades found accelerating losses. Their research offers clues about the causes. Read More

Elon Musk wants to launch a million satellites, but researchers say global warming is changing the upper atmosphere in ways that makes space junk linger.Elon Musk wants to launch a million satellites, but researchers say global warming is changing the upper atmosphere in ways that makes space junk linger. Read More

Thirty seals, primarily weaned pups, have died since late last week, scientists said.Thirty seals, primarily weaned pups, have died since late last week, scientists said. Read More

The president said he had negotiated a deal with tech giants to cover the energy costs of data centers, but offered few details. Experts said such pledges could prove difficult in practice.The president said he had negotiated a deal with tech giants to cover the energy costs of data centers, but offered few details. Experts

Some butterfly species can’t grow unless they trick ants into taking them home with a complex rhythmic signal.Some butterfly species can’t grow unless they trick ants into taking them home with a complex rhythmic signal. Read More

Steve Pearce, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management, is set to face a Senate hearing on Wednesday.Steve Pearce, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management, is set to face a Senate hearing on Wednesday. Read More

The Nobel laureate Richard Axel is not accused of wrongdoing but called his association with Jeffrey Epstein a “serious error in judgment.”The Nobel laureate Richard Axel is not accused of wrongdoing but called his association with Jeffrey Epstein a “serious error in judgment.” Read More

New findings about the anatomy of the dinosaur age’s fiercest predator suggest it chased prey “like an oversized bird.”New findings about the anatomy of the dinosaur age’s fiercest predator suggest it chased prey “like an oversized bird.” Read More

In an era of overt sexism in the sciences, she made two major discoveries, including identifying a neuropeptide later linked to chronic pain syndromes and migraines.In an era of overt sexism in the sciences, she made two major discoveries, including identifying a neuropeptide later linked to chronic pain syndromes and migraines. Read More