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Uranus Has a Bright New Spot
In a surprise to astronomers, Uranus recently presented onlookers with a new spot on its northern hemisphere.Near-infrared pictures from the…

Ancient “Saber-Toothed Squirrel” Found
The fossilized skull and teeth of a fanged, shrew-like mammal have been found in Argentina, a new study says. The…

First Known Europeans Identified
Europe’s earliest known modern humans existed around 45,000 years ago in a southern Italian prehistoric cave, according to new research.…

Male wren more alert to female’s song than his own
Not all male partners are bad listeners. When male plain-tailed wrens sing complicated interweaving duets with females, their brains buzz…

Couple Held Hands for 1,500 Years
The skeletal remains of a Roman-era couple reveal the pair has been holding hands for 1,500 years. Italian archaeologists say…

UK government launches tree biosecurity plan
The UK government has said that it will invest £7m to tackle tree diseases, amid fears that millions of trees…

Peru Releases Dramatic Footage of Uncontacted Indians
The Peruvian government has released dramatic new footage showing a near-encounter with a group of uncontacted Indians along a riverbank…

She bring electricity to Indonesian villages
It takes a lot of energy to keep up with Tri Mumpuni Iskandar, which seems fitting given her passion: to…

Don’t hold back – crying really IS good for you
The latest series of the X Factor is taking public bawling to a new level, with judges Kelly Rowland and…