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What is Moltbook? A social network for AI threatens a 'total purge' of humanity — but some experts say it's a hoax
A new social networking site exclusively for bots has sparked claims of AI inventing its own religion and plotting humanity's downfall. But experts say its real dangers lie elsewhere.
Enormous 'mega-blob' under Hawaii is solid rock and iron, not gooey — and it may fuel a hotspot
A new study reveals a detailed look at what lies beneath the Hawaiian hotspot.
Punxsutawney Phil predicts a long winter this Groundhog Day — but how much should we trust the prophetic rodent?
The rodent has been predicting the start of spring since 1887. But how good is Phil at his prognostications?
The Colorado River's largest tributary flows 'uphill' for over 100 miles — and geologists may finally have an explanation for it
Millions of years ago, the Green River carved a path through the Uinta Mountains instead of flowing around the formation. Now, researchers have discovered how this could have happened.
Artemis II simulated launch window opens tonight as NASA delays mission due to 'rare Arctic outbreak'
NASA's Artemis II simulated launch is scheduled for tonight after Arctic weather forced the mission to be delayed. The first crewed Artemis mega moon rocket could still leave Earth as early as this weekend.
'Nose-in-a-dish' reveals why the common cold hits some people hard, while others recover easily
Using a laboratory model of the human nose, scientists have investigated why the severity of common-cold infections varies so widely between individuals.
Earth is 'missing' lighter elements. They may be hiding in its solid inner core.
These chemical oddities may explain why Earth seems to be deficient in certain elements — and could prove useful in catalysts and more.
Rare medieval seal discovered in UK is inscribed with 'Richard's secret' and bears a Roman-period gemstone
The Gosfield seal is made of a medieval silver seal bezel surrounding an ancient Roman gemstone.
Stellar nursery bursts with newborn stars in hauntingly beautiful Hubble telescope image — Space photo of the week
A new image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope shows the Lupus 3 cloud in Scorpius bursting with young stars that are forming within collapsing clouds of gas and dust.
Lifespan may be 50% heritable, study suggests
A new study suggests that lifespan might be 50% heritable — although for now, it's hard to know if the finding applies across diverse populations.
Astronomers spot 'time-warped' supernovas whose light both has and hasn't reached Earth
Will two rare supernovas finally tell us how fast the universe is expanding? Perhaps, but we'll have to wait for it for them to 'reappear'.
Life may have rebounded 'ridiculously fast' after the dinosaur-killing asteroid impact
After the asteroid smashed into Earth around 66 million years ago, it didn't take life that long to rebound, a new study finds.
AI swarms, mysterious Zapotec tomb, pancreatic cancer breakthrough and the growing threat of U.S. dam collapses.
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James Webb telescope solves mystery of 'forever young' vampire stars from the dawn of time
Astronomers have discovered how "forever young" stars stay blue and bright despite being almost as old as the universe.
How long does it take the sun to rotate?
The time it takes for the sun to completely rotate depends where on the sun you are measuring.
New triple-drug treatment stops pancreatic cancer in its tracks, a mouse study finds
By targeting three key growth pathways at once, researchers eliminated pancreatic tumors in multiple mouse models and prevented the cancer from returning, a promising step toward overcoming treatment resistance.
Thousands of dams in the US are old, damaged and unable to cope with extreme weather. How bad is it?
Dams in the U.S. are showing signs of damage that are worsening with age and climate change. Could satellites help prioritize repairs amid budget and inspection constraints?
'Part of the evolutionary fabric of our societies': Same-sex sexual behavior in primates may be a survival strategy, study finds
A new study comparing 59 species of primates linked same-sex sexual behavior to scarce resources and more predators in socially complex species. The findings show diverse sexual behaviors are common — and likely beneficial in primates.
