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A new test could flag people at risk for anemia by filming their eyeballs — no needles requiredA new needle-free technology isn't ready to replace blood draws, but it could serve as a screening tool to flag people who need a full-blown blood test.
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Toxic plant on Ming dynasty-era surgical tools may be world’s oldest chemical evidence of topical anestheticAn analysis of residue on centuries-old surgical tools reveals the use of a toxic anesthetic in Ming dynasty-era Chinese medicine.
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Rare genetic disease makes scientists reconsider what the 'seat of fear' in the brain really isPeople with a rare genetic disorder that damages the amygdala are helping neuroscientists rethink how the brain shapes fear, trust and concern for others.
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Bizarre patterns on Venus have scientists puzzledScientists are trying to understand Venus' bright surface formations, called coronae, using new 3D maps.
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The solar system's largest moon may be heating upThe largest moon in the solar system — Jupiter’s Ganymede — has a unique and inexplicable magnetic field. New research could finally explain it: the moon is heating up.
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Scientists trained an AI model using an IBM quantum computer — and it answered questions correctly that the base model couldn'tWhen running an AI model through a quantum computer, scientists have increased accuracy by only adding a relatively small number of parameters.
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China launches 'human artificial embryos' to space for the first timeChina's Tianzhou-10 mission just delivered embryo-like structures made from living stem cells to the Tiangong space station. Experiments could shed light on how radiation and microgravity affect human reproduction.
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Death jar mystery revealed, rice reaching its 'thermal limit,' prehistoric art controversy, and the asthma drug that could help fight cancer.Science news this week May 23, 2026: 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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Ebola outbreak in Central Africa will be a nightmare to contain, experts warnAnalysis Experts say the Ebola outbreak raging in Central Africa could be challenging to contain due to ongoing conflict in the region and a lack of vaccines and international aid.
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Landmark finding that showed brains of kids with ADHD mature later was actually a mirage in the data, new research findsA "foundational" study found that the brains of children with ADHD matured later, but that finding was likely a mirage tied to issues with how the children were followed over time.
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When does the next full moon rise?When does the next full moon rise? Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2026, including the full "Blue Moon" in late May.
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US government declassifies dozens of additional UFO files, including strange military videosThe Department of Defense has declassified another batch of images and recordings related to UFO/UAP sightings, bringing the total to roughly 220 newly released files.
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Seal pups were dying from a 'corkscrew killer' on a Canadian island. It turned out to be cannibals.Dead seal pups on a Canadian island have been found with mysterious spiral-shaped injuries for years. The wounds were thought to be the work of sharks or boat propellers, but new research confirms a different cause.
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Scientists claimed the world's oldest rock art is 67,800 years old. But is the science behind that estimate flawed?Analysis A technique that has rewritten the timeline of prehistoric art may be overestimating the ages of cave paintings, some scientists say.
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Can AI really simulate human thinking? Research casts doubt on an influential study, suggesting an advanced model was just really good at memorizing patterns.Analysis A study published in July 2025 claimed the Centaur AI model could simulate and predict human behavior with astonishing accuracy. A counter study raises doubts.
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One of Neptune's 16 moons is not like the others, James Webb telescope findsNeptune has a complicated life story, and its moon Nereid might be the only one left standing from the planet’s multibillion-year history.
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There's a new T. rex from the dinosaur age — and it ruled the seas with a skull-crushing biteThe newly described mosasaur Tylosaurus rex spanned up to 43 feet (13 meters) long and may have been one of the fiercest marine predators of the dinosaur age.
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800-year-old 'hugging skeletons' are genetically confirmed as Poland's only medieval same-sex double burialTwo skeletons found in an embrace next to a 13th-century Polish cathedral were both women, an ancient DNA analysis confirms, but their relationship remains a mystery.
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China's real-life 'transformer' mech is a giant humanoid robot that can switch from bounding on 4 legs to walking on 2The new 'mecha' robot, which weighs over 1,000 pounds and stands nearly 10 foot tall, is designed for urban mobility.
