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Dec 31, 2025 · Some of 2025’s scientific discoveries pushed the limits. Earth’s longest lightning and the first AI-generated genomes are among this year’s superlative achievements, along with black holes ...

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Aug 7, 2024 · Scientists are getting serious about UFOs. Here’s why Understanding what are now called UAPs is crucial for national security and aircraft safety

Animals Some dung beetles dig deep to keep their eggs cool A temperate tunneling species of dung beetle seems capable of adapting to climate change, but their tropical cousins may be less resilient.

Nov 13, 2013 · Quantum theory, game theory and evolution all make the list of history’s paradigm-busting revolutionary scientific theories.

Dec 16, 2024 · Making panda stem cells, mapping a fruit fly’s brain and witnessing a black hole wake up were among the biggest achievements of the year.

Dec 15, 2023 · From ancient cannibalism to stars made of dark matter, 2023 delivered several scientific claims that could shake up their fields — if they shape up to be true. Early life on Earth may have ...

Dec 21, 2023 · In 2023, researchers made plenty of discoveries for the record books — and the history books. This year’s scientific superlatives shed new light on our ancient ancestors, our planet and the ...