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Study examines dogs’ brain responses to human smiles and scowls

Scientists have studied what happens in a dog’s brain when it sees a person smiling or scowling, with the research pointing to why positive facial exp...

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Solar eclipse chasing draws devoted global following

Total solar eclipses are rare experiences for many observers, but a dedicated group of enthusiasts pursues them around the world as a serious passion.

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South Korean lunar orbiter images Moon after SpaceX debris impact

South Korea’s space agency has shared images taken by Seoul’s lunar orbiter showing the Moon before and after part of a SpaceX rocket struck the surfa...

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Scientists use AI to design genetic code for new viruses

Scientists have created 16 successful viruses using genetic code designed by artificial intelligence, according to the supplied material. Further deta...

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New Sun images reveal previously unseen activity

New images and footage of the Sun show whirlpool-like activity in a level of detail described as the most advanced yet, revealing features that had no...

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Accidental SpaceX rocket collision with Moon offers scientists rare data opportunity

An unintended collision involving a stray SpaceX rocket and the Moon is being seen as a rare opportunity for planetary geologists to gather informatio...

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Ancient algae first spotted 40 years ago to enter Natural History Museum collection

BBC News reports that an ancient algae, first identified four decades ago and linked to a scientist’s long-running interest in an elusive “pink zebra”...

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Heatwave exposes hidden archaeological sites across Wales

Hot, dry weather has revealed buried archaeological remains across Wales, including Roman structures, prehistoric monuments and First World War practi...

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Great apes use touch before food conflicts, study finds

Researchers at Durham University observed chimpanzees and bonobos using close physical contact, including touching, embracing and kissing, before pote...

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Jodrell Bank Observatory faces closure after funding cut

BBC News reports that Jodrell Bank Observatory could close after losing UKRI funding, with scientific observations expected to stop in April 2028 unle...

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