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Tyrannosaurus rex did not reach full size until age 40, reveals study

This study involved more Tyrannosaurus specimens - many ‌of them held at the Museum of the Rockies in Montana - than previous research into the life history of this species. (Image: Reuters)
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New map reveals Antarctica’s dramatic terrain hidden under miles of ice

An undated handout image of a map illustrating the subglacial landscape of mountain ranges, deep canyons and wide valleys, as well as tens of thousands of smaller hills and valleys, with comparative examples inset, in Antarctica, obtained by Reuters on January 15, 2026. (Image: Reuters)
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Feeling drunk without alcohol? Gut bacteria may be to blame

It has also been difficult to diagnose ABS; the most reliable method is closely monitored blood alcohol testing, which is not always available or easy to set up. (Image: Freepik)
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Artemis II: Nasa’s crewed lunar mission eyes a February 6 liftoff

Teams will start many inspections as soon as the rocket arrives at the launch pad. The wet dress rehearsal, which is set to happen later this month, is one of the most significant inspections. (Image: Nasa)
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Could sound therapy become a future Alzheimer’s treatment?

Researchers discovered that sound therapy reduced lots of plaque which cause Alzheimer's (Image: Freepik)
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Hotel on the moon? Startup opens $1 million vacation advance bookings

The hotel's initial clientele is anticipated to include wealthy, daring newlyweds seeking an extraordinary honeymoon experience as well as participants in prior commercial space trips. (Image for Representation: Gemini)
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Ultracold atoms: From the world’s best clocks to future quantum computers

Bose–Einstein condensate: Close-up of a stainless-steel vacuum chamber in an ultracold-atom lab.
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This dinosaur really knew how to get a grip

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Indian scientists develop non-invasive method to measure quantum atom density

The implications of the research may be extensive. Much of the quantum gadgetry, such as gravimeters and magnetometers, operates because it knows the density of the atoms. (Image: Raman Research Institute)
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Nasa to bring 4 SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts home in the first medical evacuation from ISS

Over 280 astronauts from 26 nations have visited the station, with 170 hailing from the United States. Spanning 356 feet in length, the ISS is larger than a six-bedroom house, offering amenities like six sleeping quarters, two bathrooms, a gym, and a unique bay window with a 360-degree view. (Image: NASA)
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Did you laugh when you shouldn’t have? Science explains why

A study published in the ‘Nature’ journal explains why suppressing laughter is easier alone than in public. (Image for represntation: Freepik)
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How ancient hunters may have mastered poison long before recorded history

The substance could have been applied directly to arrow points or processed further by heating and drying, then mixed with other materials to create a resin strong enough to adhere to weapons. (Image: Unsplash)
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Giants, ghosts, and gravity traps: The many lives of black holes Subscriber Only

From 'failed supernovae' to supermassive monsters, black holes reveal what happens when gravity overwhelms everything else.
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ESA-NASA Mars Sample Return mission called off

The European Space Agency (ESA) officials shared about this development during the annual media briefing held in Paris on Thursday.
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Tsunamis aren’t what we thought: NASA satellite throws new light on how giant waves travel

The team also noticed inconsistencies between predicted tsunami arrival times and what two DART tide gauges recorded. One gauge detected the tsunami earlier than expected, while the other recorded it later. (Image for representation: ChatGPT)
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In the Arctic, drones help identify deadly virus in Whales

To determine whether the virus was traveling so far north, Costa and her colleagues used drones to collect samples of “whale blow,” the air expelled through the animal’s blowhole.(Image: FreePik)
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Ancient ape fossils offer new clues to humanity’s first steps

At the time, some researchers suggested the species could be the direct ancestor of modern humans, largely based on the position of the skull. (Image: Smithsonian)
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Starlink plans to lower satellite orbit to enhance safety in 2026

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A planet with no sun: Astronomers spot rare rogue planet

According to theoretical models of planetary system formation, violent gravitational interactions early in a system’s history can eject planets into interstellar space. (Image: University of Warsaw)
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Neuralink to begin mass production of brain implants in 2026, says Elon Musk

Neuralink says it has implanted the chip in 12 patients.
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New clues point to ancient comet explosion resulting in extinction of mammoths

Kennett notes that these sites played a key role in documenting both the sudden loss of Ice Age megafauna and the disappearance of Clovis tools from the archaeological record. (Image for representation: Freepik)
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Deep seas, high Andes, and ancient fossils: New species scientists found in 2025

This new species of mouse opossum, called Marmosa chachapoya, has bright reddish fur and a long and delicate snout which distinguishes it from its closest relatives. (Image: X/ Hernan Cortes)
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The Palaeolithic multi-tool: Why early humans didn’t just rely on spears

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Researchers crack why even advanced batteries for electric cars don’t last long

For electric vehicles to gain wider trust, batteries must be both safe and long-lasting. Consumers are far less likely to embrace electrification if they worry about rapid degradation or rare but serious failures. (Image: Freepik)
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Is Thwaites Still the ‘Doomsday Glacier’?

A photo provided by J. Yungel/NASA shows crevassed ice during a flight over the Thwaites ice shelf on Oct. 16, 2012. Recent research has led scientists to new conclusions about the fastest melting glacier in Antarctica. Some are reassuring, others the opposite. (Image: New York Times)
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