Rock climbers in Italy accidentally discovered evidence of an 80-million-year-old sea turtle stampede -- Jeanne Timmons -- Scientists say grooves on a rock face overlooking the Adriatic Sea may have been made by sea turtles fleeing an earthquake.

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Ancient lake full of crop circles lurks in the shadow of Saudi Arabia's 'camel-hump' mountain - Harry Baker - published - 27 January 26 - Earth from space - A 2020 astronaut photo shows the oasis town of Jubbah lurking within a paleolake in the wind shadow of Saudi Arabia's "two camel-hump mountain."

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Shark attacks in Hawaii spike in October, and scientists think they know why -- Chris Simms -- Sharktober is real in Hawaii - and it's down to the reproductive pattern of predatory tiger sharks, an analysis of 30 years of data reveals.

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AI may accelerate scientific progress - but here's why it can't replace human scientists -- Alessandra Buccella -- The achievements of AI-augmented science are mixed, but that doesn't mean the technology can't play a role in future endeavors.

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1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb discovered in Mexico features enormous owl sculpture symbolizing death -- Kristina Killgrove -- The president of Mexico called the discovery of a 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb in Oaxaca the "most significant archaeological discovery in a decade."

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How to see 2 total solar eclipses in the next 2 years - including the 'eclipse of the century' -- After a two-year gap, there will be two total solar eclipses within 12 months of each other, on Aug. 12, 2026, and Aug. 2, 2027.

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A drying climate is making East Africa pull apart faster -- A switch from a humid to a dry climate has led the Eastern African Rift Zone to pull apart more freely, new research finds.

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Antibiotic resistance is the 'silent pandemic' - here are four steps to stop it -- Four major trends that will shape how we as a society will confront antibiotic resistance in the coming decade.

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Google Glass has found yet another lease of life - but is it too little too late for smart glasses? -- Augmented reality-powered smart glasses have seen a muted resurgence lately. Will Google's intervention reinvigorate what feels like a tired concept?

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How to photograph the moon: Tips on camera gear, settings and composition - By - Jacob Little - last updated - 26 January 26 - We're sharing our best tips on how to photograph the moon ahead of the blood moon eclipse on March 3 - discover the right gear, settings and composition techniques to get the best shots.

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Stunning time-lapse video captured using 'artificial eclipse' shows 3 massive eruptions on the sun - By - Harry Baker - published - 21 January 26 - ESA's Proba-3 mission, made up of twin spacecraft capable of aligning to create artificial eclipses, has captured "rare" footage of three solar prominences erupting from the sun's mysteriously hot atmosphere.

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Chocolate Hills: The color-changing mounds in the Philippines that inspired legends of mud-slinging giants - By - Sascha Pare - published - 23 January 26 - The Chocolate Hills are 1,776 mounds on Bohol Island in the Philippines where grassy cover turns brown during the dry season.

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Arctic blast probably won't cause trees to explode in the cold - but here's what happens if and when they do go boom - By - Patrick Pester - published - 22 January 26 - An exploding tree claim has gone viral as the U.S. brace for an Arctic blast that will send temperatures plunging, triggering a massive and long-lasting winter storm.

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Californians have been using far less water than suppliers estimated - what does this mean for the state? By - Chris Simms - published - 22 January 26 - Flawed assumptions about water demand mean suppliers in California overestimated future demand by an average of 74% over 20 years - positive news for the drought-embattled state.

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Enormous freshwater reservoir discovered off the East Coast may be 20,000 years old and big enough to supply NYC for 800 years - By - Sascha Pare - published - 21 January 26 - An expedition off the coast of Massachusetts has confirmed the existence of a freshwater reservoir beneath the seafloor. Now, scientists are starting to understand when and how it formed.

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Giant underwater plumes triggered by 7-story waves at Nazare captured off Portuguese coast -- Harry Baker -- published -- Earth from space -- A 2020 satellite photo shows the immense power of 7-story waves crashing along the Portuguese coast. Later the same day, a surfer rode a 101-foot-tall wave at Nazare, setting a new world record.

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Varna Gold: Humanity's first gold jewelry was found in a cemetery with a gold 'penis sheath' By - Kristina Killgrove - published - 26 January 26 - Archaeologists found hundreds of burials in the Copper Age cemetery in Varna, Bulgaria, some of which were littered with gold artifacts.

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World's oldest rock art, giant reservoir found beneath the East Coast seafloor, black hole revelations, and a record solar radiation storm -- Ben Turner -- published -- Science news this week -- Jan. 24, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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'They are life, but not as we now know it': 26-foot organism that lived 420 million years ago is completely unknown branch of animal kingdom - By - Jess Thomson - last updated - 22 January 26 - An ancient and enormous organism called Prototaxites, initially found to be a type of fungus, may actually be an unknown branch of life, researchers say.

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Coyote scrambles onto Alcatraz Island after perilous, never-before-seen swim - By - Patrick Pester - published - 21 January 26 - Experts have reacted to a viral video of a coyote swimming to Alcatraz Island in what is a surprising first for the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Ever watched a pet cow pick up a broom and scratch herself with it? You have now - By - Chris Simms - published - 19 January 26 - A pet cow in Austria started using a broom to scratch herself - the first ever documented case of bovine tool use.

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Ancient mummified cheetahs discovered in Saudi Arabia contain preserved DNA from the long-lost population - By - Sarah Wild - published - 16 January 26 - Cheetahs vanished from Saudi Arabia half a century ago. Now long-dead mummified big cats may help herald their return.

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Rare nocturnal parrots in New Zealand are breeding for the first time in 4 years - here's why - By - Skyler Ware - published - 15 January 26 - The 2026 breeding season for endangered kākāpō could produce the most chicks in decades.

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Woolly rhino flesh pulled from ancient wolf stomach gives clues to ice age giant's extinction - By - Kristina Killgrove - published - 14 January 26 - More than 14,000 years ago, a wolf pup ate a piece of woolly rhino. Scientists have analyzed the rhino's DNA to figure out why it went extinct.

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Why don't you usually see your nose? By - Ashley Hamer - published - 24 January 26 - Our nose is right in front of us. So why don't we normally notice it?

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Wegovy now comes in pill form - here's how it works - By - Clarissa Brincat - published - 22 January 26 - The pill version of Wegovy seems to work just as well as the injectable form, but there are some key differences between the two formulations, experts say.

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6 TIPS TO KICKSTART YOUR EXERCISE ROUTINE AND ACTUALLY STICK TO IT, ACCORDING TO SCIENCE -- Anna Gora -- published -- References -- Struggling with your New Year's fitness resolutions? Do not give up just yet. Here are 6 expert tips on how to successfully form and maintain new habits.

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Why the rise of humanoid robots could make us less comfortable with each other - By - Berry Billingsley - published - 24 January 26 - Living with robots could lead to plenty of societal improvements, but they also pose risks to how we socialize and co-exist with other human beings.

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Dark matter and neutrinos may interact, hinting at 'fundamental breakthrough' in particle physics - By - Ivan Farkas - published - 22 January 26 - Astronomers found evidence that dark matter and neutrinos may interact, hinting at a "fundamental breakthrough" that challenges our understanding of how the universe evolved.

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Our model of the universe is deeply flawed - unless space is actually a 'sticky' fluid - By - Paul Sutter - published - 15 January 26 - Our best models of the cosmos don't add up - but that could change if the universe is actually made of a viscous 'fluid,' a new paper suggests.

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Science history: Sophie Germain, first woman to win France's prestigious 'Grand Mathematics Prize' is snubbed when tickets to award ceremony are 'lost in the mail' - Jan. 9, 1816 - By - Tia Ghose - published - 9 January 26 - Sophie Germain was a brilliant, self-taught mathematician who won one of France's most prestigious prizes, yet she declined to attend the award ceremony because the committee members didn't respect her work.

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Live Science crossword puzzle #28: Largest desert in Asia - 6 across -- Harry Baker -- last updated -- Science crossword -- Test your knowledge on all things science with our weekly, free crossword puzzle!

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Human origins quiz: How well do you know the story of humanity? By - Sophie Berdugo - published - 16 January 26 - Think you know about our human relatives? Take our quiz to find out - and remember, it's human to make mistakes.

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T. rex quiz: How much do you really know about the king of the dinosaurs? By - Chris Simms - published - 4 January 26 - Almost everyone has heard of Tyrannosaurus rex, but how much do you actually know about this iconic dinosaur predator? Take our quiz to find out.

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Canon 18x50 IS UD all-weather binoculars review -- Jase Parnell-Brookes -- Review -- These Canon image-stabilized binoculars can keep up with you stargazing and wildlife spotting, and then some.

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Best lenses for astrophotography 2026 - capture the cosmos in detail - By - Kimberley Lane - last updated - 26 January 26 - These are the best lenses for astrophotography you can buy in 2025

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How to choose the best dehumidifier for your home this season -- Tantse Walter -- Buying guide -- Dehumidifiers come into their own this season - reducing condensation, preventing mold, reducing heating costs and more. Here's how to choose an appropriate model.

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