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‘Freakish’ discovery of 9 million-year-old capybara tooth supports idea that Atacama wasn’t always a desert
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‘Freakish’ discovery of 9 million-year-old capybara tooth supports idea that Atacama wasn’t always a desert

Really Simple SyndicationOctober 8, 2026

An illustration of ancient capybaras enjoying coastal wetlands, which may have looked somewhat like the Atacama Desert around 9 million years ago. (Image credit: Mauricio

James Webb telescope pinpoints the most distant ‘fast radio burst’ ever seen
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James Webb telescope pinpoints the most distant ‘fast radio burst’ ever seen

Really Simple SyndicationOctober 8, 2026

Astronomers have detected the most distant burst of radio signals ever seen: an explosion that’s emitting waves of energy from more than 10 billion light-years

Why are dengue cases surging in Florida this year? An ‘unlucky’ combination of factors, experts say
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Why are dengue cases surging in Florida this year? An ‘unlucky’ combination of factors, experts say

Really Simple SyndicationOctober 8, 2026

Cases of dengue fever are surging in Florida, spurring several counties to declare a state of emergency. The state has seen 497 reported cases so

OpenAI claims we’ve entered the AGI era — has GPT-6 Astra really demonstrated general intelligence?
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OpenAI claims we’ve entered the AGI era — has GPT-6 Astra really demonstrated general intelligence?

Really Simple SyndicationOctober 8, 2026

OpenAI representatives claim that the recent launch of one of its latest models, GPT-6 Astra, marks the beginning of the artificial general intelligence (AGI) era

Jonathan the tortoise has lived to 194 years old — now scientists think they know why
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Jonathan the tortoise has lived to 194 years old — now scientists think they know why

Really Simple SyndicationOctober 8, 2026

The remote south Atlantic island of St. Helena boasts an international celebrity: the tortoise Jonathan , the oldest living land animal. At 194 years old

An experimental drug kills fat cells, rather than shrinking them
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An experimental drug kills fat cells, rather than shrinking them

Tina Hesman SaeyOctober 8, 2026

Participants in two small trials lost dangerous fat around their internal organs. This fat is linked to health issues like diabetes and heart problems.

‘Zombie cells’ may drive aging, and scientists are devising new ways to get rid of them
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‘Zombie cells’ may drive aging, and scientists are devising new ways to get rid of them

Really Simple SyndicationOctober 8, 2026

Emerging treatments aim to reverse or stall signs of aging in the body and thus cut the risk of age-related diseases. One of those signs

Roboticists showcase tiny, frog-like robot that can hop across wet surfaces and swim
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Roboticists showcase tiny, frog-like robot that can hop across wet surfaces and swim

Really Simple SyndicationOctober 8, 2026

The animal kingdom has influenced several robot designs over the years to solve fundamental challenges in propulsion and movement — from horses to insects .

Amazon Prime Day 2026: Best stargazing deals on telescopes and binoculars
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Amazon Prime Day 2026: Best stargazing deals on telescopes and binoculars

Really Simple SyndicationOctober 8, 2026

Amazon Prime Day is underway, and we’ve found some tempting deals on our favorite stargazing equipment at Amazon. The sale ends at 23:59 tonight, Wednesday

Gene therapy and special goggles give some blind people limited sight
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Gene therapy and special goggles give some blind people limited sight

Nora BradfordOctober 7, 2026

Optogenetics, recognized by the 2026 medicine Nobel, makes cells respond to light, including eye cells that normally relay signals to the brain.

Scientists discover the genetic secrets that may have helped Jonathan the tortoise live to 194 years old
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Scientists discover the genetic secrets that may have helped Jonathan the tortoise live to 194 years old

Really Simple SyndicationOctober 7, 2026

The remote south Atlantic island of St. Helena boasts an international celebrity: the tortoise Jonathan , the oldest living land animal. At 194 years old

‘Completely unexpected’: Astronomers spy never-before-seen ‘phoenix planet’ rising from the ashes of a dead star
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‘Completely unexpected’: Astronomers spy never-before-seen ‘phoenix planet’ rising from the ashes of a dead star

Really Simple SyndicationOctober 7, 2026

Astronomers have spotted a never-before-seen type of “phoenix planet” rising from the ashes of a dying alien sun. The discovery, which the scientists say was

‘Sexy Mantis,’ obscene orangutan and prancing sparrowhawk feature in 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
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‘Sexy Mantis,’ obscene orangutan and prancing sparrowhawk feature in 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards

Really Simple SyndicationOctober 7, 2026

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be flipped off by an orangutan or seduced by a mantis? Well, wonder no more, thanks to

Artemis II Crew Moon Photo Annotations
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Artemis II Crew Moon Photo Annotations

Really Simple SyndicationOctober 7, 2026

A visualization of a dark Moon eclipsing the Sun is marked with handwritten notes in this April 6, 2026, screenshot from an Artemis II crew

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