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Science & Technology
‘Lizzie’ the Oldest Reptile Fossil Just Got Dethroned
X-ray scans reveal the fossil “Lizzie,” long called the world’s oldest reptile, actually had gills and a fish-like mouth.
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Black Hole Jets May Control a Galaxy’s Fate
A new study finds black hole jets reach hundreds of thousands of light-years, shaping whether galaxies keep forming new stars.
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Physicists Build the Most Accurate Atomic Clock Ever
Singapore physicists built a lutetium atomic clock accurate to 19 decimal places, a 41 percent improvement over the previous record.
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History & Culture
Did Dante Accidentally Describe an Asteroid Impact in 1320?
A scholar at Marshall University has proposed that Dante’s Inferno is not only a theological masterpiece but a strikingly accurate thought experiment in impact physics.…
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The Forgotten Indigenous Chief Who Sparked the European Enlightenment
Discover the incredible untold story of Kondiaronk, the brilliant Huron Wendat chief whose philosophical critiques helped ignite the European Enlightenment.
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Scientists swabbed “Holy Child” drawing, finding possible da Vinci Tuscan DNA
Scientists may have found Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA on a disputed drawing. A non-invasive method revealed a genetic link to Tuscany, potentially revolutionizing art history.
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Environment & Sustainability
1,000 Volunteers Buried Underwear to Measure Soil Health
In a Swiss citizen science project, 1,000 volunteers buried more than 2,000 pairs of cotton underwear across the country to measure soil biological activity. The…
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What Caused Nepal’s Deadly Floods, and Why It Keeps Happening
A catastrophic flash flood tore through the Nepal-Tibet border region on August 26, 2026, after a massive chunk of glacier broke away in the Himalayas.…
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Did Yellowstone’s Wolves Really Change the Rivers?
The viral story of Yellowstone’s wolves reshaping rivers is a beloved piece of science folklore, but the real research is more contested. A 2025 study…
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