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ScienceMar 25

Ancient DNA Studies Push Back Dog Domestication Timeline by 5,000 Years

New research using 15,800-year-old dog remains suggests humans and dogs have been companions for at least 16,000 years, far earlier than previously thought.

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ScienceApr 26

Texas Agriculture Department Warns of Flesh-Eating Parasite Near US Border

A devastating screwworm parasite that burrows into flesh is approaching the United States border, according to Texas agriculture officials.

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ScienceApr 4

Canadian Study Examines Aircraft Safety Concerns for Elderly Passengers

Canadian researchers suggest airlines should consider strategic seating arrangements for elderly passengers to improve evacuation efficiency.

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ScienceMay 28

NASA Satellite Images Show Wildfire Damage to Santa Rosa Island

NASA satellite imagery reveals burn scars from a wildfire that consumed roughly one-third of Santa Rosa Island in Channel Islands National Park.

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ScienceApr 24

Archaeological Study Suggests Neanderthals Hunted Large Elephants

New research indicates ancient Neanderthals may have hunted elephants through coordinated planning and teamwork, based on analysis of a previously overlooked skeleton.

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ScienceMay 27

New Blue Octopus Species Discovered 5,900 Feet Deep Near Galápagos Islands

Scientists have formally named and described a new octopus species found in deep waters near Darwin Island in the Galápagos.

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ScienceApr 21

MIT Researchers Develop Two Novel Computing Methods Using Brain Ultrasound and Waste Heat

MIT scientists have outlined strategies for non-invasive consciousness research using ultrasound and analog computing powered by electronic waste heat.

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ScienceMar 28

Urban Coyotes Show Greater Risk-Taking Behavior Than Rural Counterparts, Study Finds

Research across multiple U.S. sites reveals urban coyotes display bolder behavior and less fear when encountering new stimuli compared to their rural relatives.

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ScienceMay 23

Scientists Report Progress in Understanding Cosmic Voids and Deep-Sea Life

Researchers are advancing knowledge in two frontier areas: cosmic voids between galaxies and mysterious deep-ocean organisms.

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ScienceMay 6

New Library Opens in NYC Featuring Jeffrey Epstein Case Documents

A research facility in New York has opened displaying over 3.5 million pages of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case for public access.

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ScienceApr 19

Researchers Develop Sustainable Alternatives to Concrete Production and Wheat Cultivation

Scientists are working on biotechnology solutions to reduce environmental impact of concrete manufacturing and improve wheat varieties for better nutrition and climate resilience.

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ScienceApr 18

Earth's Artificial Light Increased 16% from 2014-2022, Satellite Study Shows

NASA-funded research analyzing over 1 million satellite images found Earth's artificial lighting grew 16% over nine years, with volatile patterns.

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ScienceMay 21

Scientists Document 'Tephra Devils' at Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano

USGS researchers observe tornado-like formations of volcanic debris spinning over Kilauea's craters during recent eruptions.

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ScienceMay 4

1,500 Beagles Released from Wisconsin Research Facility Await Adoption

Animal welfare groups are relocating 1,500 beagles from a Wisconsin breeding and research facility to shelters for adoption.

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ScienceMar 13

Archaeologists Confirm Location of Alexander the Great's Lost City in Iraq

Researchers have verified the location of Alexandria on the Tigris, a city founded by Alexander the Great in Iraq that served as an ancient trade hub.

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