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'Sacrifice zones' around critical mineral mines are rife with pollution, child workers and birth defects The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks this week: How to see 'shooting stars' dropped by Halley's Comet Scientists detect an enormous halo around the iconic Sombrero Galaxy — Space photo of the week Did Japan have female samurai? Scientists identify 10,000 'impossible' exoplanet candidates, potentially tripling the number of known alien… Yellowstone's volcano may be fueled in a very different way than we thought Science news this week: Risky, lifesaving surgery performed on a baby in the womb, AI agent deletes a company database in 9 seconds, and the universe may end much sooner than expected What's the difference between a lion and a tiger? 'One of the most rapid transitions that I've seen': NOAA forecaster on how this year's El… City birds appear to like men more than women, but experts have no idea why 'If astrological compatibility exists, its effects should be observable': TL;DR — it's not Full moon alert: May's Flower 'micromoon' will look extra small tonight, with a rare Blue Moon following Poop-encrusted chamber pots from the Roman Empire reveal oldest known human cases of Crypto parasite Weapons of the world quiz: Can you identify these historical objects of war? 'The detectors never stopped beeping!' Nearly 3,000 coins discovered in field are Norway's largest Viking… ZWO Seestar S30 Pro smart telescope review 'Two lives hang in the balance': Risky surgery in the womb saved baby from deadly disorder at just 25 weeks… Google AI breakthrough means chatbots use six times less memory during conversations without compromising performance A SpaceX rocket is going to hit the moon, scientist says Early data links Wegovy to risk of 'eye stroke' — here's what to know 'We can no longer ignore diseases in the deep human past': Malaria influenced early humans' migrations… Heartbeats physically stop cardiac cancer from growing — and that could be key to thwarting other cancers, too Runners have finally completed a sub 2-hour marathon, but another running world record was recently smashed — this… Can NASA and SpaceX really build a moon base in the next 10 years? 'Lifelong monogamy' and 'half orphans': DNA analysis reveals clues about life on the Roman frontier… Mount Etna is like no other volcano on Earth, representing 'a new type of volcanism,' new research reveals 'I violated every principle I was given': AI agent deletes company's entire database in 9 seconds, then confesses 'It cuts both ways': Positive tipping points can restore wreaked ecosystems — we just need to trigger them, Earth system scientist Tim Lenton says Breakthrough in experimental light-powered quantum computers could mean scaling them up is now far more viable Diagnostic dilemma: Rectal exam stabilized man's irregular heartbeat First-of-its-kind map of the mouse nose reveals surprises about the sense of smell 1,900-year-old souvenir cup featuring Hadrian's Wall and Roman forts discovered in Spain New AI algorithms are 95% better at showing how the universe changes over time Preeclampsia could be treated with 'blood filtering' therapy, early study hints 'Their greatest challenge since they stared down the asteroid': Paleontologist Steve Brusatte on why birds are facing their biggest existential threat since the dino-killing asteroid Drilling has begun at our sacred site Pe' Sla, setting a dangerous precedent for Indigenous lands across the… 'He began to cry, and almost fell to the floor': The fluffy fossil that finally showed the world that birds… New data center will be partially powered by human brain cells for the first time DwarfLab Dwarf Mini smart telescope review Full moon helps paint vibrant, muddy 'brushstrokes' in Indonesian river — Earth from space The universe may end trillions of years sooner than we thought NASA rover uncovers rock with 7 new organic molecules on Mars — the 'most diverse collection' ever seen Neanderthals' brains weren't to blame for their demise, new study suggests It's the best-value running watch we have tested this year (and it looks great, too) How everything you do is being monitored in an AI-fuelled 'surveillance capitalism system' that's ramping… Mystery of golden orb found in depths of ocean off Alaska finally solved: 'Everyone was like, What the heck? What… Some fungi can influence the weather ‪—‬ and now we know how they do it Miniature camelid effigy: A silver llama with a wry smile that the Inca crafted 600 years ago Antarctica's sea ice suddenly started shrinking a decade ago — and deep-diving robots are revealing why How likely are you to find a message in a bottle? Astronomers just mapped one of the largest structures in the universe, long hidden behind the Milky Way's… Hubble revisits stunning Trifid Nebula after 30 years, and spots a growing jet of energy — Space photo of the week Why do cats and dogs shake their heads? The Trump administration wants to open precious East Coast forests to logging and mining 'Eventually, it becomes you': Inventors of new 'living' knee replacement describe why this tech is desperately needed and how it works 'The push towards renewables is unstoppable because it's in a country's self-interest': Climate scientist Andy Reisinger on Trump, Iran, and the future of Earth Science news this week: Atlantic current edges closer to collapse, scientists make artificial-neuron breakthrough, and a copy of the "Iliad" is found inside an Egyptian mummy Why are some constellations visible for only part of the year? Science history: Chernobyl nuclear power plant melts down, bringing the world to the brink of disaster — April 26,… Building a massive dam between Alaska and Russia could prevent AMOC collapse, scientists say 'Brain-eating' amoebas are nearly always fatal. New treatments may change that. Thríhnúkagígur: The only volcano on Earth where you can descend into a magma chamber New York City is at major risk of flooding that could leave 4.4 million people exposed to extreme damage, study finds 'A completely new reality': Bolder measures are needed to prevent extreme water shortages in cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas that depend on the Colorado River El Niño could be here by May, new forecast reveals —‬ here's what it means for summer weather Claude Mythos explained: Is Anthropic's most powerful AI model really too dangerous to release to the public? DNA study of nearly 200 Indigenous genomes reveals unknown Asian 'ghost' population contributed to American… Planning to stargaze in May 2026? Here's all the gear you'll need 'A landmark moment for the field': FDA approves first-ever gene therapy for inherited deafness 'A measurable, enormous global impact': Astronaut Chris Hadfield on why the true power of Artemis II could… 'Kraken' octopus that lived at the time of the dinosaurs was a 62-foot-long apex predator of the ocean Artemis II heat shield aced its blistering reentry, ghostly underwater photo reveals Scientists invent artificial neurons that 'talk' to real brain cells, paving way to better brain implants 'What are the odds': Superbright comet and exploding fireball meteor form near-perfect X over European castle Meet AGI CPU — a specialist processor that engineers believe will power the next wave of AI Egyptian mummy has part of the 'Iliad' in its abdomen, archaeologists discover Artemis moon landing could face long delay while NASA waits for next-generation spacesuits Gene therapy improves hearing in 90% of patients with inherited deafness in largest trial of its kind Oil spills from Iran war may contaminate water and food supply and threaten protected wildlife refuge NASA's Curiosity rover finds a surprising number of giant 'dragon scales' littered across Mars Watch an AI-powered table tennis robot beat elite players Earth quiz: What do you know about our planet's most amazing features? Diagnostic dilemma: A teen's classic diabetes symptoms didn't improve with treatment — revealing she… NASA shuts off another Voyager 1 instrument as humanity's most distant spacecraft prepares for risky 'Big… Florida is facing its most intense drought in 15 years. Here's how it got so bad and how long it will last. Neanderthal toddlers grew faster than modern humans, probably because of the harsh environment they evolved in 'Nations need to prepare now': Key Atlantic ocean current is much closer to collapse than scientists thought New blood test aims to spot liver scarring before it paves the way to cancer 'We're the best servants anyone could dream of!': AI superintelligence has no need to enslave humans… Glowing ring of plankton surrounding New Zealand islands linked to deadly underwater plateau — Earth from space A giant 'shadow' has been creeping across Mars for 50 years — and scientists aren't sure why Bruce the parrot is missing his upper beak —‬ but that hasn't stopped him from becoming an undefeated… Scientists identify main cause of extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy Altar to Sol: A rare 1,900-year-old monument dedicated to the Roman god of light and used in a secret underground ritual Loneliness may contribute to memory issues, but not dementia — they are 'not the same thing' Naked mole rats wage bloody wars of succession to choose a new queen — but one colony did something scientists… 'The chances of you living 50 years are very small': Theoretical physicist explains why humanity likely won't survive to see all the forces unified Can the US be trusted with the moon? A law scholar raises concerns after Artemis II's success. Lyrid meteor shower 2026: See spring's first rain of 'shooting stars' peak in moonless skies Largest-ever 3D map of the universe shows 47 million galaxies, from the Milky Way to 'cosmic noon' —…

Ben Turner · 2026-06-06 · via Latest from Live Science

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