Earth Day 2026: Climate tipping points are already unfolding, but there’s still time to act Scientists warn that key parts of Earth’s climate may reach tipping points where change becomes permanent.

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Astronomers may have finally found the Universe’s first stars Possible evidence of the universe's first stars has been discovered thanks to the detection of an extreme helium signal.

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Crushed skull fossil rewrites the final chapter of the earliest dinosaurs A crushed skull reveals Ptychotherates bucculentus, a rare early dinosaur reshaping what we know about evolution before a mass extinction.

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Black hole restarts after 100 million years, sending jets across a million light-years A black hole awoke after 100 million years and triggered a massive cosmic eruption that is warping its entire galaxy.

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Gravity measured across 300,000 galaxies matches Newton’s predictions A study of 300,000 galaxies confirms that gravity follows Newton's law and deepens the mystery of dark matter.

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Webb finds an ultra-massive planet orbiting a nearby star that astronomers have difficulty explaining Webb telescope reveals a massive planet formed like smaller worlds, offering new clues about how even the largest planets grow over time.

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AI models can learn harmful traits that evade safety filters AI models can inherit hidden biases from clean-looking data, raising new concerns about safety, training methods, and unseen risks in model development.

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Global ‘Map the Giants’ project races to identify massive coral colonies before they vanish forever Hidden beneath the waves, massive coral colonies are being discovered through a global citizen science project racing against time.

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Light wind barely makes ripples on Earth’s oceans, but that same breeze on alien planets forges building-sized waves Scientists reveal how waves behave on alien worlds, from towering methane seas on Titan to nearly still lava oceans on distant exoplanets.

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Topographic map reveals vast ocean on Mars three billion years ago A new map reveals a blue Mars three billion years ago and strengthens the evidence of an ancient ocean that covered much of the planet.

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Scientists discover bizarre termite species with whale-like head Scientists have discovered a tiny termite with a head resembling that of a sperm whale, forcing a rewriting of its evolutionary tree.

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Neanderthals nearly vanished after a severe genetic bottleneck Neanderthals nearly vanished after a genetic bottleneck around 65,000 years ago, and a new study reveal swhere the last survivors endured.

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Moringa seeds may help remove microplastics from drinking water Moringa seeds may offer a natural, low-cost way to remove microplastics from drinking water, performing similarly to chemical treatments.

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Parrots may call specific individuals by name A new study shows that parrots may use names like humans, showing signs of social understanding and individual recognition.

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Black hole jets pack the power of 10,000 Suns, study confirms Scientists have measured the true power of black hole jets for the first time, revealing streams as powerful as 10,000 Suns.

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‘Bathtub ring’ suggests an ocean once covered one-third of Mars Scientists find a hidden continental shelf on Mars, suggesting a vast ancient ocean once covered its north.

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Songbird brains rebuild themselves – but at a surprising cost Scientists discover new neurons in zebra finch brains tunnel through tissue, potentially explaining human brain vulnerability.

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Rising temperatures are weakening river food webs Rising temperatures reduce carbon efficiency in rivers, leaving less energy for insects, fish, and the entire aquatic food web.

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Scientists invent a plant-based serum that is proven to regrow hair in weeks New plant-based serum promoted hair growth and boosted hair density by 25% in eight weeks using growth factors and natural vesicles.

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New nasal spray reverses brain aging while restoring memory, giving new hope to people with dementia A new study shows a simple nasal spray that reduces brain inflammation, improves memory, and may slow aging related brain decline.

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Ancient Ethiopian site reveals daily rhythms of life and death Scientists uncover an ancient Ethiopian site preserving daily life, movement, and death from the Middle Stone Age.

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Particle pairs in superconductors show unexpected behavior Scientists reveal how pairs interact in superconductors and discover an unexpected quantum pattern that challenges current theories.

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Alien comet reveals hidden layers after close brush with the Sun An interstellar comet changed its chemistry after passing the Sun, revealing hidden layers and a surprising mix of carbon dioxide and water.

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Human urine could become a powerful, low-energy fertilizer source Scientists show how human urine can be transformed into nutrient-rich fertilizer, cutting energy use in wastewater treatment.

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Gut bacteria produce sugar that may trigger brain cell damage Gut bacteria produce a toxic sugar that triggers immune damage and may accelerate ALS and dementia in humans.

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Uranus has two neighboring rings with different origin Uranus' ring turns out to be pure ice from a small moon, revealing an unexpected origin within the planetary system.

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Study questions impact of new Alzheimer’s disease treatments A report reveals that new Alzheimer's drugs are barely effective and increase risks, raising doubts within the medical community.

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Africa’s elephants are growing more isolated as their world shrinks Africa’s largest elephant DNA study reveals growing genetic isolation as habitats shrink, raising urgent concerns for conservation.

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Insect repellents may stop bumblebees from finding their way home A common mosquito repellent chemical can disrupt bumblebees’ navigation, making it harder for them to return to the nest and survive.

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How Earth flipped into an ice age 350 million years ago Scientists reveal how Earth flipped into an ice age 350 million years ago, uncovering a major shift in the planet’s ancient climate system.

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