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2 'exclusively indoor' cats in Michigan caught bird flu, potentially from their owners
A new report details the bird flu cases of two pet cats in Michigan whose owners work in the dairy industry. Earlier in the month, a data table from the report briefly appeared on the CDC website before being taken down.
James Webb Space Telescope reveals how a cosmic 'Phoenix' cools off to birth stars
"The Phoenix cluster has the largest reservoir of hot, cooling gas of any galaxy cluster."
Crocodiles are overheating due to climate change — and it's changing their behavior
Global warming is raising the body temperature of Australian crocodiles, forcing them to spend less time diving and more time cooling down.
Why America is losing its 50-year 'war on cancer,' according to scientist Nafis Hasan
"This line of attack in the War on Cancer has had few meaningful outcomes for cancer patients."
China is building a space telescope to rival the JWST — and it could survive in orbit decades longer
Chinese scientists have announced details on the upcoming China Space Station Telescope (CSST), a cutting-edge observatory that will rival the JWST.
What if a giant asteroid had not wiped out the dinosaurs?
Nonavian dinosaurs have been extinct for 66 million years, but what would have happened if they'd survived?
We gave this Garmin smartwatch top marks for its fitness tracker features in our review and now it's $300 cheaper
The excellent Garmin Forerunner 945 is now half-price at Walmart.
How planet's are made, a newly discovered ancient Egyptian tomb and more.
Science news this week Feb. 22, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Humanoid 'Protoclone' robot twitches into action while hanging from ceiling in viral video
Protoclone, an eerily lifelike humanoid robot built for home use, has left social media users aghast. And it's likely to be the first of many.
'Just the tip of the iceberg': Why risky asteroids like 2024 YR4 will pester Earth for decades to come
The world is watching as NASA tweaks the odds that asteroid 2024 YR4 will hit Earth. But how threatening is YR4, and how does it compare to other potentially hazardous space rocks?
Deadly motor-neuron disease treated in the womb in world 1st
An infant with a fatal genetic disease has survived past the age of 2 with no signs of the condition, thanks to treatment started in the womb.
How to watch 'The Americas': TV and streaming as Tom Hanks and Hans Zimmer join forces for new docu-series
The 10-part series is narrated by Tom Hanks with a score by Hans Zimmer – here's how to watch The Americas online, on TV and from anywhere.
Invisible DNA lurks everywhere in the environment — and we're on the verge of decoding its secrets
Environments are littered with the DNA of the creatures that inhabit them. Analyzing it could provide a real-time view of how our planet is changing.
What is double pneumonia? Pope Francis's diagnosis explained.
Pope Francis is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia — but what is this condition, and why might the pope be particularly vulnerable to it?
Savonoski Crater: The mysterious, perfectly round hole in Alaska that scientists can't explain
The Savonoski Crater is a round hole in Alaska's Katmai National Park that has defied scientific explanation ever since it was discovered.
Asteroid YR4 impact odds plummet as NASA changes threat level of 'city-killer'
NASA has been changing the odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth in recent days, but the latest shift significantly downgrades the asteroid's threat level and makes a moon strike more likely.
14-year-old known as 'the human calculator' breaks 6 math world records in 1 day
Indian teenager Aaryan Shulka performs calculations in his head quicker than most people can use a calculator. At a recent event hosted by Guinness World Records, 14-year-old Shulka shattered six mental math records in one day.
Decapitated woman found in Irish bog is 2,000-year-old ritual sacrifice
A bog body discovered in Northern Ireland is actually a young woman, not a teenage boy as previously thought.
