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'Like a jail door slamming': Male sperm whales' mysterious rhythmic clanging is the loudest communication sound of any animalResearchers have studied a mysterious rhythmic clanging noise produced by male sperm whales.
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FDA's approval of new mRNA vaccine does not necessarily signal the government's embrace of the technology, experts sayThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an mRNA-based vaccine for influenza. Live Science asked experts what that means for the future of mRNA vaccines in the U.S.
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2,400-year-old grave of possible ancient pro wrestler discovered in TurkeyA tomb excavated in Aspendos, Turkey, revealed a skeleton buried with several coins featuring ancient wrestlers.
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'Now our lives have changed': Drop in coal burning is helping the African Sahel turn green after decades of droughtWarming has brought extreme rain to the parched Sahel, which is seeing aquifers refill as monsoons grow stronger. But heavier downpours alone cannot explain the groundwater revival, say hydrologists, who believe efforts to harvest rainfall may also be paying dividends.
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Using AI has an environmental impact — here are 4 ways you can minimize itEscalating use of tools like Gemini and ChatGPT saps more and more power. Experts offer some tips on how to consume less.
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Where and when to see the Aug. 12 solar eclipse — exact times for North America and EuropeHere's exactly when and where to watch the Aug. 12, 2026 solar eclipse in Europe, North America and North Africa.
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When does August's full Sturgeon Moon rise? (And when to see it eclipsed)When does the next full moon rise? Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2026, including the full "Sturgeon Moon" lunar eclipse in August.
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Bacterial 'postbiotic' may help preserve fertility in the aging uterus, preliminary research suggestsA bacteria-derived "postbiotic" may help restore the aging uterus, but experts say it is too early to know whether it could improve fertility as a treatment.
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New recyclable yarn is as stretchy as spandex and could help tackle fashion's plastic waste problemA new yarn combines the stretch of spandex with the recyclability of a single plastic, offering a potential path toward more sustainable clothing.
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NASA grants Voyager 2 another year of power with risky 'Big Bang' maneuverVoyager 1 is running low on power for science, but a successful energy-saving maneuver on Voyager 2 raises hope that the 50-year-old spacecraft can keep going.
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AI found a weakness in one of the world's most studied encryption systems — is your data under threat?Analysis No, AI hasn't cracked the encryption protecting your bank account. But experts say Anthropic's latest research could change how tomorrow's cryptography is tested.
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Scientists reveal most-detailed-ever view of the sun's surfaceFor the first time, scientists have directly observed a 150-year-old predicted phenomenon on the sun's surface that could explain why the sun's atmosphere is far hotter than its surface.
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FDA approves first mRNA vaccine for seasonal fluThe Food and Drug Administration's approval of an mRNA vaccine for flu comes after the agency initially refused to review the approval request for the shot.
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First photos of SpaceX lunar rocket crash show blackened hole torn into the moon's surfaceNew images from South Korea's Danuri lunar orbiter reveal where a runaway SpaceX rocket part slammed into the moon on Wednesday.
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Why the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse appears to move backwardWhile eclipse paths always move from west to east, this one seems to reverse direction on maps as it crosses the Arctic. Here's the geometry behind the illusion.
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Crystal made from 13-sided 'einstein' shape bends light in ways physicists never imaginedScientists carved a 13-sided shape called an "einstein" into a chip and discovered that it steers light in ways no other crystal does.
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Engineers build world's first portable diamond-powered quantum computer — it works at room temperature and can be plugged into an outletThe world's first portable, room-temperature quantum computer with more than 10 qubits utilizes flawed lab-made diamonds. The quantum system fits into a standard server rack and connects to a typical power grid.
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First moments of a supernova explosion captured in the most detailed observations of their kindA team of telescopes around the world, including the newly activated Vera C. Rubin Observatory, joined forces to observe the first shocking moments of a supernova explosion in unprecedented detail.
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Stunning fossil from Australian outback reveals pliosaur killed a sea monster that had just eaten a pterosaurUsing advanced neutron imaging, researchers scanning fossils from Queensland uncovered clues about the complex food chain of prehistoric Earth.
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