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Scientists discover the “Goldilocks” secret behind life on Earth

Earth's habitability may hinge on a cosmic chemistry lottery where oxygen levels during planetary formation had to fall within an extremely narrow "Goldilocks zone" to retain life-essential phosphorus and nitrogen near…

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Finally, Artemis delivers some exceptional, high-quality photos of the Moon

NASA's Artemis mission captures unprecedented high-resolution lunar imagery, revealing new details of the Moon's surface while framing Earth and Sun in celestial alignment.

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This “forbidden” exoplanet has an atmosphere scientists can’t explain

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a 'forbidden' Jupiter-sized planet, TOI-5205 b, orbiting a small, cool star. Its atmosphere, surprisingly poor in heavy elements and less enriched than its host star,…

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Scientists discover hidden brain switch that tells you to stop eating

Scientists have identified a novel brain circuit where astrocytes, not neurons, act as the primary switch for satiety. This discovery upends traditional views of appetite control and opens new therapeutic avenues for…

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Scientists found a “lost world” of animals that shouldn’t exist yet

Fossils from over 540 million years ago in China reveal a surprisingly diverse and advanced late Ediacaran ecosystem, pushing back the origins of key animal groups like starfish relatives and vertebrate ancestors.

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Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again?

While the Artemis II mission's performance has been described as 'near flawless', the critical question remains whether this test flight demonstrates NASA's readiness for the ultimate goal: a human lunar landing.

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Scientists map the brain’s hidden wiring using RNA barcodes in major breakthrough

Scientists have mapped the brain's intricate wiring using RNA barcodes, revealing thousands of previously unknown neural connections with single-synapse precision in a major breakthrough.

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Your vitamin D levels in midlife could shape your brain decades later

A 16-year study of nearly 800 individuals suggests midlife vitamin D levels are significantly linked to later brain health, with higher levels correlating to lower tau protein, a key dementia marker.

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Did a black hole just explode? This “impossible” particle may be the evidence

A record-breaking neutrino detected in 2023 may be evidence of an exploding primordial black hole, a relic from the early universe carrying a mysterious 'dark charge'.

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With Orion still flying, NASA is nearing key decisions about Artemis III

As the Orion spacecraft continues its post-mission analysis, NASA is on the cusp of making pivotal decisions for the Artemis III lunar landing mission, with the vehicle's initial orbit being a central point of…

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Artemis crew returning to Earth with 'all the good stuff' from Moon discoveries

Artemis astronauts conclude lunar mission, bringing back extensive visual documentation and firsthand accounts of their discoveries on the Moon as they begin their return journey to Earth.

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Your DNA has a secret “second code” that decides which genes get silenced

Scientists uncover a hidden layer of genetic regulation, where cells detect and silence less efficient genetic instructions using a key protein, revealing a 'second code' in our DNA.