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A gas clump in the Milky Way’s neighborhood might be a ‘dark galaxy’

A blob of gas seen outside the Milky Way could be a type of starless, dark matter–dominated galaxy. Some scientists are skeptical.

By Mara Johnson-Groh17 hours ago

An aerial view of flat-topped icebergs floating in the dark waters off the coast of Antarctica, with fragmented sea ice covering the surrounding area.

Fires in the Amazon forest may melt sea ice in Antarctica

By Meghie Rodrigues20 hours ago

An artistic rendering of communal hunting, showing people with spears and horses.

Humans

Ancient horse hunts challenge ideas of ‘modern’ human behavior

By Bruce Bower22 hours ago

A view of a blue planet from space, with sunlight illuminating its atmosphere and clouds, and a glowing red star visible in the distance against a backdrop of stars.

A claimed hint of alien life whips up spirited debate

By Lisa GrossmanApril 17, 2025

An image taken by NASA's Curiosity rover shows a mountain, dunes and an ancient lakebed on Mars.

Space

A NASA rover finally found Mars’ missing carbon

By Lisa GrossmanApril 17, 2025

Illustrated closeup of a $100 bill with Benjamin Franklin wearing a mask over his nose and mouth. COVID-19 is written in the corner.

Health & Medicine

Clinical trials face uncertain futures amid Trump cuts

By McKenzie PrillamanApril 17, 2025

An image of the constellation Sagittarius shows a star-dotted expanse of space. There is a lone black hole (not visible) on the loose in the region.

Yes, there really is a black hole on the loose in Sagittarius

By Ken CroswellApril 17, 2025

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A shadowy market for weight-loss drugs has emerged online

People are buying semaglutide and tirzepatide, the key ingredients in Ozempic and Zepbound, from unconventional sources. Doctors have safety concerns.

By Meghan RosenApril 10, 2025
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Could Spinosaurus swim? The fierce dinosaur ignites debate

Researchers are still divided about whether Spinosaurus was a swimmer or a wader. What’s clear is that confirming the first swimming dinosaur would be a game-changer.

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Bats wearing tiny mics reveal how the fliers avoid rush hour collisions

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The story of dire wolves goes beyond de-extinction

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More details about the Myanmar earthquake are emerging

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