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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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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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2,300-year-old Celtic gold coins found in Swiss bog - By - Marjanko Pilekić published - 22 December 25 - Two rare Celtic gold coins were discovered in a Swiss bog, and they may have been left there as an offering to the gods.

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3,300-year-old cremations found in Scotland suggest the people died in a mysterious catastrophic event - By - Owen Jarus - published - 22 December 25 - Five urns holding cremated human remains from 3,300 years ago have been discovered in Scotland.

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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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'Unprecedented' protoplanet collision spotted in 'Eye of Sauron' star system just 25 light-years from Earth - By - Ivan Farkas - published - 20 December 25 - Scientists watching the nearby Fomalhaut star system have directly seen two protoplanets smash together for the first time. Then, they saw it happen again.

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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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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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NASA eyes 3I/ATLAS with alien-hunting Clipper spacecraft in new image - By - Brandon Specktor - published - 18 December 25 - NASA's alien-hunting Europa Clipper spacecraft took seven hours of ultraviolet observations of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS while both objects zoom toward Jupiter.

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