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NASA rover uncovers rock with 7 new organic molecules on Mars - the 'most diverse collection' ever seen - By - Elizabeth Howell - published - 27 April 26 - NASA Curiosity rover uncovers rock with 7 new organic molecules on Mars
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Neanderthals' brains weren't to blame for their demise, new study suggests - By - Kristina Killgrove - published - 27 April 26 - Researchers examining the brains of living people found that they differed more substantially than Neanderthals' brains differed from modern humans', calling into question the reason our evolutionary cousins mysteriously disappeared.4 hours ago
Mystery of golden orb found in depths of ocean off Alaska finally solved: 'Everyone was like, What the heck? What is that?' By - Chris Simms - published - 27 April 26 - A two-and-a-half-year-old mystery concerning a strange golden object found miles below the sea surface isn't an egg or sponge - it's from an anemone-like animal.11 hours ago
Some fungi can influence the weather - and now we know how they do it - By - Brian Owens - published - 27 April 26 - Some types of fungi borrowed a gene from ancient bacteria that gave the ability to make ice and trigger rain.11 hours ago
Antarctica's sea ice suddenly started shrinking a decade ago - and deep-diving robots are revealing why - By - Grist - published - 26 April 26 - A decade ago, southern sea ice suddenly and dramatically declined. Scientists say the culprit was a "very violent release" of deep, pent-up heat.1 day ago
Astronomers map one of the largest structures in the universe, hidden behind the Milky Way's 'Zone of Avoidance' By - Harry Baker - published - 26 April 26 - Scientists have mapped the extent of the Vela Supercluster for the first time, and determined that it is one of the largest structures in the universe.1 day ago
The AMOC moves closer to collapse, scientists create artificial neurons, the "Iliad" is found inside and Egyptian mummy, and researchers search for treatments for brain-eating amoebas - By - Ben Turner - published - 25 April 26 - Science news this week - April 25, 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
New York City is at major risk of flooding that could leave 4.4 million people exposed to extreme damage, study finds - By - Sophie Berdugo - published - 24 April 26 - The new flood risk index identified eight cities along the U.S. East Coast that are at high or very high risk of floods causing extreme damage.3 days ago
'A completely new reality': Bolder measures are needed to prevent extreme water shortages in cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas that depend on the Colorado River - By - Sascha Pare - published - 24 April 26 - Cities fed by the Colorado River have taken huge steps to reduce their water consumption over the past few decades, yet water shortages are projected to grow more intense. What can be done?3 days ago
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El Ni o could be here by May, new forecast reveals - here's what it means for summer weather - By - Sophie Berdugo - published - 24 April 26 - The climate event is poised to supercharge weather extremes and push global temperatures to new highs.3 days ago