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A giant 'shadow' has been creeping across Mars for 50 years - and scientists aren't sure why - By - Harry Baker - published - 20 April 26 - A dark patch in Mars' Utopia Planitia region has grown significantly since it was first photographed in 1976. Scientists have a loose understanding of what it is, but they can't properly explain its gradual growth.
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Bruce the parrot is missing his upper beak - but that hasn't stopped him from becoming an undefeated jousting champion - By - Olivia Ferrari - published - 20 April 26 - A kea parrot in New Zealand who lost the top part of his beak when young has developed a new way to fight other males that has made him unbeatable.11 hours ago
Scientists identify main cause of extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy - By - Sophie Berdugo - published - 20 April 26 - A key gene tied to hyperemesis gravidarum, an extreme form of vomiting in pregnancy, is also linked to a heightened risk of type 2 diabetes, scientists report.11 hours ago
Naked mole rats wage bloody wars of succession to choose a new queen - but one colony did something scientists have never seen before - By - Jeanna Bryner - published - 19 April 26 - When their queen dies, naked mole rat females usually wage bloody battles of succession. But peace may be possible, a new study suggests1 day ago
Lyrid meteor shower 2026: See spring's first rain of 'shooting stars' peak in moonless skies - By - Jamie Carter - published - 19 April 26 - Expect bright fireballs during the Lyrid meteor shower, which will peak in moonless skies on April 22, 2026.1 day ago
$3 million prize goes to duo whose research led to first sickle cell CRISPR therapy - By - Tia Ghose - published - 19 April 26 - Dr. Swee Lay Thein and Dr. Stuart Orkin won the $3 million Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for their work toward a functional cure for the deadly blood disorders sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia.2 days ago
700-year-old mummy from Bolivia contains earliest confirmed evidence of strep throat bacteria in the Americas - By - Kristina Killgrove - published - 18 April 26 - A DNA analysis of pathogens from a pre-Hispanic mummy revealed that the bacterium that causes scarlet fever and strep throat was present in the Americas prior to European colonization.2 days ago
Physicists witness faster-than-light darkness pinpricks, humans found to still be evolving, and the endangered polar bears that are getting fatter than ever - By - Ben Turner - published - 18 April 26 - Science news this week - April 18, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend2 days ago
The first black hole ever discovered is spewing 'dancing jets' at half the speed of light - By - Harry Baker - published - 16 April 26 - Astronomers have accurately measured the "dancing" energy jets of the first confirmed black hole, Cygnus X-1, more than 60 years after it was first spotted.4 days ago
Stephen Hawking's black hole paradox could be solved - if the universe has 7 dimensions - By - Andrey Feldman - published - 16 April 26 - Stephen Hawking's theory of black hole evaporation clashes with the laws of quantum mechanics. A new paper finds a way around this paradox, provided that the universe has seven dimensions.4 days ago
'Something's missing': Most thorough-ever study of the cosmos proves we still can't explain how the universe is expanding - By - Ivan Farkas - published - 15 April 26 - A comprehensive new study combines decades of research to reveal that we're missing an essential component in our understanding of how the universe works.5 days ago