Oldest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Britain
A new study suggests humans were deliberately starting and using fires more than 400,000 years ago.
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‘It is simply too hot to handle’: 2024 was Arab region’s hottest year on record, first-of-its-kind climate report reveals
The Arab region just had its hottest year on record, a new climate report reveals.
Historic search for ‘huge missing piece’ of the universe reveals new secrets of particle physics
Scientists hunted dark matter and solar neutrinos with one of the largest experiments yet. While the neutrinos likely appeared, dark matter results couldn’t be confirmed.
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From viruses to elephants, nature thrives on tiled patterns
A compilation of 100 examples of biological tilings shows how repeated natural motifs enhance strength, flexibility and other key functions.
Stunningly preserved Roman-era mosaic in UK depicts Trojan War stories — but not the ones told by Homer
A newfound mosaic draws inspiration from “Phrygians,” a play by the Athenian playwright Aeschylus that survives only in bits and pieces.
Mysterious X-ray signal from deep space may be the scream of a star ripped apart by two black holes
A strange X-ray signal spotted decades ago may be the result of a star that got attacked by two black holes, one after the other.
Diagnostic dilemma: Man caught rabies from organ transplant after donor was scratched by skunk
A Michigan man died of rabies despite having no recent exposure to a potentially infected animal.
Bats might be the next bird flu wild card
Finding that vampire bats along Peru’s coast carried H5N1 antibodies raises concerns that multiple bat species could become reservoirs for the virus.
Neandertals mastered fire-making tools 400,000 years ago
Archaeologists found flint, iron pyrite to strike it and sediments where a fire was probably built several times at an ancient site in England.
What to know about death cap mushrooms, blamed for poisonings in California
Death cap mushrooms look harmless, but are responsible for the majority of the world’s mushroom-related deaths. California officials say 21 people have been sickened in
Amazon rainforest is transitioning to a ‘hypertropical’ climate — and trees won’t survive that for long
The Amazon rainforest currently has a few days or weeks of hot drought conditions per year, but researchers say this could increase to 150 days
‘It is the most exciting discovery in my 40-year career’: Archaeologists uncover evidence that Neanderthals made fire 400,000 years ago in England
Archaeologists have found the earliest evidence yet of fire technology — and it was created by Neanderthals in England more than 400,000 years ago.
Scientists create new solid-state sodium-ion battery — they say it’ll make EVs cheaper and safer
A new sodium-ion battery offers a cheaper and safer alternative to conventional lithium-ion systems, scientists say, paving the way for more sustainable EVs.