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The 7 most disturbing humanoid robots that emerged in 2024
By Tim Danton published
From a disembodied torso to a "friendly" robot with unnervingly human facial expressions, here are seven of the most advanced humanoid robots in the world.

The 10 biggest science experiments on Earth
By Stephanie Pappas published
From a telescope network that spans much of the globe to a psychology study that spans 67 countries, here are the biggest science experiments on the planet.

The biggest health news of 2024, from bird flu to CRISPR
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Health channel editor Nicoletta Lanese looks back on some of our standout health stories from 2024.

15 stunning nature photos from 2024
By Elise Poore published
Collected from some of the best-known photography competitions around the world, here are the most captivating nature photos of 2024.

3 Christmas traditions that may have pagan roots, and 4 that (probably) don't
By Tom Metcalfe published
Some Christmas traditions mirror pre-Christian festivities, but some pagan influences may have been overstated.

10 fascinating discoveries about Neanderthals in 2024, from 'Thorin' the last Neanderthal to an ancient glue factory
By Kristina Killgrove published
This year, we learned that our Neanderthal cousins were a lot like us, despite treading their own path that ended in extinction.

9 of the most 'genetically isolated' human populations in the world
By Kristina Killgrove published
Geographical barriers and cultural differences can prevent people from mingling with their neighbors, leading to genetic isolation — and the phenomenon is more common than most people think.

22 inventions that changed the world
By Natalie Wolchover, Jessica Leggett last updated
From the wheel 5,500 years ago to the birth control pill, these 20 inventions had huge ramifications and have helped humans shape the world around us.
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