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New discovery puts 'women at the centre of early Bronze Age society'

The 4,000-year-old skeleton of a metalworker was first found in 1803.

Hundreds of meteors will soon paint the sky: peak hours & where to watch in Oregon

Perseid Meteor Shower peaks Aug. 12-13 with up to 50-100 meteors per hour, plus bright fireballs. New moon means darker skies. OMSI hosts watch parties at Stub Stewart and Rooster Rock, with a NASA YouTube stream too.

Perseid meteor shower 2026: A new moon will offer great views

Astronomers say viewing conditions are promising for the Perseid meteor shower this year. A new moon will prevent moonlight from spoiling the show.

Shortages of solar eclipse viewing glasses expected in France

Purchases of protective eyewear, essential for observing the phenomenon, have risen sharply ahead of August 12. France's consumer fraud authority has stepped up inspections.

People With Dog Allergies Can Snuggle Up to These 2 Beagles

Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing—until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey. Now, he...

Kelvin-Helmholtz instability seen on the Sun

The sharpest pictures ever taken of the Sun show it swirling

Mars dust is toxic, and NASA is setting a limit

Mars dust is full of perchlorates, silica, and heavy metals

A South Korean satellite has captured images of the SpaceX rocket's impact on the Moon

A South Korean probe has successfully captured images showing the effects of the impact of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage on the Moon. Further observations are planned in the coming days to better understand the consequences.

Scientists found over 200,000 barrels of leaking radioactive waste

Scientists found more than 200,000 radioactive waste barrels deep in the Atlantic, with some already leaking into seafloor mud.

You have spent your entire life staring at a reversed copy of your own face, brushing your teeth in front of it, checking it before you leave the house, and the real one, the face the whole world has

The person you've studied in mirrors your entire life is not the person everyone else knows.

Video of Cramped Turtle Tank Sparks Animal Welfare Debate at Crimea Aquarium

Dominic Dyer shared footage from Alushta Aquarium in Crimea showing the large turtle, nicknamed 'Snapper,' in what many say is an enclosure too small for a species that grows over 2.5 feet long and tops 200 pounds. A Change.org petition pushes for its release or move to better conditions, gaining signatures amid concerns over its lethargy and long captivity. While some defend captivity for longer lifespans and steady food, others decry the setup and even the child's tapping, echoing years of visitor complaints on TripAdvisor.

Oklahoma rescue takes in 6 horses agents say were used to disguise 353 pounds of cocaine

"We believe the horses were pretty much nothing more than props."