A telling hole in a Neandertal bone hints at a bitter end
An excavation at an iconic Neandertal burial site uncovers evidence for one individual’s potential fatal wound as well as an injury endured for years.
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‘We’re not a competitor to fusion. We are fusion’: Inside the race to harness unlimited solar power in space
The year is 2050, and as the sun sets, the night’s first constellations emerge in perfect rows. But these amber-glowing arrays aren’t stars at all;
Mysterious hole in Neanderthal shoulder blade may have been a ‘kill shot’ from a wooden spear, according to archaeologists
A Neanderthal who was buried 75,000 years ago in Shanidar Cave in Iraq died from a wooden spear straight through the chest, archaeologists have revealed.
Best wildlife cameras 2026: The ultimate buying guide to every major camera brand
Wildlife photographers need a camera that is reliable and built to capture fast-moving action at a moment’s notice. A fast burst rate, accurate autofocus and
Testosterone for menopause: The treatment is rising in popularity, but does it work?
If you’re approaching menopause, you are likely being bombarded by online ads for treatments promising relief for everything from hot flashes to brain fog. Some
Physicists claim they can predict when AI will turn dangerous
Researchers say they’ve developed a simple mathematical formula that can predict when certain ChatGPT-like artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots will “go rogue,” suddenly switching from helpful
Chinese pottery discovered in Great Zimbabwe reveals medieval African empire’s vast connections spanning thousands of miles
Archaeologists digging in the medieval city of Great Zimbabwe have discovered pieces of jade-green Chinese pottery, suggesting that the enigmatic empire had long-distance connections with
Chronic back pain may activate an unexpected brain network, study finds
For people with chronic back pain, everyday movements like bending down to tie their shoes or picking up a grocery bag can trigger painful flare-ups.
DNA from centuries-old skeletons buried in Montreal reveals no genetic mixing between Indigenous people and French colonists
Ancient DNA from skeletons buried in a historic cemetery in Quebec is changing people’s understanding of their Indigenous ancestry. Contrary to popular belief, there may
Tapeworm drug could help treat endometriosis, mouse study hints
A modified tapeworm medication could be a promising new treatment for endometriosis, an early study in mice hints. In endometriosis , tissue similar to the
NASA’s SpaceX CRS-35 Launch Jellyfish
The exhaust plumes of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company’s Dragon spacecraft are seen illuminated by sunlight against the predawn sky during the
Triplet of ‘Ghostly’ Galaxies Hints at What Dark Matter Is — and Isn’t
About 65 million light-years from Earth, three galaxies don’t look quite right. They aren’t whirlpools bursting with light, but pallid objects dimly illuminated by a
Can math stay human in the age of AI?
As AI churns out mathematical proofs, a DeepMind study raises a bigger question: What do we lose when we focus only on the answers?
Tiny implants can use the body itself to talk to each other
Researchers made a rat’s front-leg movement trigger its back leg. The experiment could point to a new kind of body-based network to connect implants.