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Human Evolution -- 'An extreme end of human genetic variation': Ancient humans were isolated in southern Africa for nearly 100,000 years, and their genetics are stunningly different

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NASA spacecraft takes milestone 100,000th image of Mars (photo) By - Brandon Specktor - published - 23 December 25 - NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft has just taken its milestone 100,000th photo of the Red Planet using its high-definition camera. It reveals a dark region of moving sand dunes.

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'A huge surprise': 1,500-year-old church found next to Zoroastrianism place of worship in Iraq - By - Tom Metcalfe - published - 23 December 25 - A 2,000-year-old palace in the Republic of Georgia and a 1,500-year-old church in Iraq suggest Zoroastrians coexisted with people of other religions.

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Graphene supercapacitor breakthrough could boost energy storage in future EVs and other household devices - By - Alan Bradley - published - 23 December 25 - A new material called multiscale reduced graphene oxide could mean faster charging and power delivery than traditional batteries allow.

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Scientists claim 'Lucy' may not be our direct ancestor after all, stoking fierce debate - By - Sophie Berdugo - published - 22 December 25 - Recent fossil finds could mean that "Lucy" wasn't our direct ancestor, some scientists say. Others strongly disagree.

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New EV motor invention could cut 1,000 pounds from future vehicles, making them much lighter while boosting their range - By - Alan Bradley - published - 22 December 25 - A new in-wheel motor for electric vehicles can deliver a record-breaking 1,000 horsepower to each wheel.

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Japan laser weapon trial, comet 3I/ATLAS bids farewell, and AI solves 'impossible' math problems - By - Ben Turner - published - 20 December 25 - Science news this week - Dec. 20, 2025: 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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That was the week in science: Farewell comet 3I/ATLAS | Starlink tumbles from orbit | AI's giant carbon footprint - By - Patrick Pester, Ben Turner - last updated - 19 December 25 - LIVE - Friday, Dec. 19, 2025: Your daily feed of the biggest discoveries and breakthroughs making headlines.

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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes closest pass of Earth. Where's it heading next? By - Patrick Pester - published - 19 December 25 - Everyone's favorite interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, flew past Earth overnight, coming within about 168 million miles (270 million kilometers) of our planet.

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Comet 3I/ATLAS reaches its closest point to Earth tonight: How to see it - By - Jamie Carter - last updated - 19 December 25 - Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar object ever detected, reached its closest point to Earth overnight from Thursday to Friday (Dec. 18 to 19), and it remains in a good viewing position tonight. Here's how to see it.

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Japan trials 100-kilowatt laser weapon - it can cut through metal and drones mid-flight - By - Fiona Jackson - published - 19 December 25 - A new high-power laser system will soon be sent to sea for its first tests under maritime conditions.

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Ursid meteor shower 2025: When and where to see 'shooting stars' on the longest night of the year - By - Jamie Carter - published - 19 December 25 - Here's how to see the Ursid meteor shower, which peaks in dark skies close to a new moon this year.

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Earth's seasons vary wildly, even at the same latitude, new research finds

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18,000 years ago, ice age humans built dwellings out of mammoth bones in Ukraine

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