11th-century 'pizza peel' discovered in Russia doubled as a medieval game board - Archaeologists in Russia unearthed a flat wooden "pizza paddle" that had a board game carved into it. archaeology

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A gene variant triples the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease - fat buildup in brain cells may be to blame, study finds -- A gene variant called APOE4 is the biggest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. Scientists are finally figuring out how it works. -- Zunnash Khan -- Published

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World's fastest AI-powered racing drone outflies the best human pilots -- An AI-operated drone learned to fly from scratch and navigated a race course at speeds over 60 mph, using a single camera. -- Alan Bradley -- Published

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'Cute demo, but totally impractical': Experts are skeptical that Tesla's 'Rocket' Roadster could actually work in the real world -- Tesla has unveiled a new version of its Roadster EV that can briefly take to the air using SpaceX tech. Whether it actually qualifies as a flying car is another matter. -- Owen Hughes

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Romans may have set fire to Celtic town during conquest to 'humiliate' the enemy, archaeologists find -- Archaeologists discovered a first-century-B.C. military camp that was erected during Emperor Augustus' Cantabrian Wars. -- Kristina Killgrove -- Published

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Rising temperatures could boost pregnancy risks worldwide - here's how -- As climate change fuels extreme temperatures and makes severely hot days more frequent, doctors are concerned about the health impacts on pregnant people. -- Olivia Ferrari

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'A uniquely direct route that might cause damage': Scientists uncover link between air pollution and eye diseases like glaucoma -- A review of 41 studies found that higher exposure to air pollution was linked to greater odds of glaucoma and cataracts, with PM2.5 pollution showing the clearest association. -- Sanket Jain -- Published

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Black Death had dramatic effect on species diversity as humans abandoned farmland, study finds -- Researchers have found that during the Black Death, when a third of Europe's population was wiped out, biodiversity fell. Understanding the farming practices of the time could help us increase diversity in modern agriculture. -- Sarah Wild -- Published

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California redwoods are struggling in the heat - and it's not clear how much damage is being done -- When temperatures rise, California redwoods slow down their rate of photosynthesis, a discovery that could have implications for the long-term survival of the iconic species. -- Sarah Wild -- Published

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Is the brain actually 2 nervous systems smooshed together? A new study claims it is. -- A recent study may reshape our understanding of brain evolution and open new avenues for studying neurological diseases. -- Kenna Hughes-Castleberry -- Published

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New 4,300-mile-long internet cable will shuttle data along the ocean floor at 1 million gigabits per second -- Petal, the world's first petabit transoceanic fiber cable, could theoretically support simultaneous music streaming for 75% of the world's population. -- Owen Hughes -- Published

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Archaeologists discover the oldest dwelling in the Western Hemisphere at a 13,800-year-old site in Alaska -- Archaeologists have discovered an ancient base camp in Alaska that has evidence of the oldest dwelling and possibly the earliest domesticated dogs in the Americas. -- Kristina Killgrove -- Published

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Atoms confined to a single line can bind into clusters called Bethe strings. A new experiment points to a mix of many such clusters, though the evidence is still indirect. By - Larissa G. Capella - Published - 16 October 26

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Set your calendar: Daylight Saving Time 2026 is almost over -- When does daylight saving time end in 2026? Here's when we change our clocks this fall, and why. -- Jeanna Bryner -- Last updated

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Fossil of 'unconquered female warrior' dinosaur with long claws found in UK museum drawer after 100 years -- The newly identified Invictibellatrix amberina lived about 120 million years ago and represents the first megaraptoran dinosaur found in Europe, according to a new study. -- Kenna Hughes-Castleberry -- Published

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Astronomers discover the first-ever green star, plus the reddest 'white dwarf' ever seen -- Stellar remnants called white dwarfs ‪appear to come in a rainbow of colors, according to a new study. -- Elizabeth Howell -- Published

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2 giant Ramesses II statues, one wearing a double crown, discovered by man in Egypt -- The remains of two Ramesses II statues - one of which would have originally stood around 28 feet tall - were found by a villager in Egypt. -- Owen Jarus -- Published

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Mysterious hole in Neanderthal shoulder blade may have been a 'kill shot' from a wooden spear, according to archaeologists -- A rare discovery reveals that 75,000 years ago, a Neanderthal from Shanidar Cave in Iraq died a grisly death, likely from a wooden spear. -- Kristina Killgrove -- Published

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Testosterone for menopause: The treatment is rising in popularity, but does it work? -- Women are using testosterone in the hope that it will treat their menopause symptoms, but little evidence supports the approach, experts say. -- Marianne Guenot

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Chronic back pain may activate an unexpected brain network, study finds -- Movement-induced flares in chronic back pain activate brain regions involved in self-reflection, suggesting chronic pain may be processed differently than acute pain. -- Jennifer Zieba -- Published

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