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Ukraine’s military robots are getting tires that can’t go flat
The 3D printed, airless design makes the wheels more adaptable.
Americans who go to church and trust science are also more likely to believe in ghosts and curses
About 3 in 10 American adults now claim no religious affiliation.
Nanotyrannus named Jodi needs a new home (if you have $9M)
The controversial dinosaur species was officially described last year after 80 years of debate.
Super El Niño influencing ‘strange uptick’ in illegal Galápagos iguana trafficking
The iconic marine reptiles are swimming farther to find food—and into harm’s way.
75,000 years ago, this Neanderthal was stabbed with a spear
Mercy killing or murder? The prehistoric scene reveals the highs and lows of hominin life.
Astronomers discover first green star and the reddest star ever recorded
WDJ1330+6435 and WDJ0902+2010 are changing our understanding of star colors.
World’s oldest shipwreck discovered off coast of Turkey
The discovery could transform our understanding of ancient Mediterranean connections during the Early Bronze Age.
Jackie the bald eagle’s final cause of death revealed
The internet-famous bird died on August 10.
The moon is shrinking. Astronomers finally know how fast.
Understanding moonquakes will be useful for future lunar bases.
When ‘T. rex’ died, a new giant fungus named ‘D-rex’ took over
The fungus discovered in China grows over a foot high and dates back 65 million years.
An AI-racing drone beat the best humans and set a world record
The autonomous drone took first place at a major race, beating 3 former human world champions.
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