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A reconstruction of the face and upper body of hobbit Homo floresiensis.

‘Hobbits’ likely scavenged dragons’ kills

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By Fechi InyamaJuly 2, 2026

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By Libby RiddleJuly 2, 2026

A nesting seagull sits back to camera but with its head turned. A fuzzy chick is visible in the grass next to the gull.

Animals

Young gulls’ drab plumage may help them avoid adult attacks

By Hannah ThomasyJuly 1, 2026

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Space

This space telescope is falling. A robotic spacecraft may save it

By Lisa GrossmanJuly 1, 2026

A tan, long, skinny shark is seen on the seafloor resting on colorful rocks. It sports a pattern of dark brown spots and white dashes.

Animals

A new species of walking shark has been found in Papua New Guinea

By Brianna RandallJuly 1, 2026

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Extreme heat is cutting the time people can safely be active outdoors

Heat and humidity now severely limit light physical activity for millions of people around the world, with older adults facing the greatest burden.

By Nikk OgasaMarch 16, 2026
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