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A new paper posits that advanced alien civilizations may communicate through subtle flashes, like fireflies do on Earth. The ...

When scientists pulled genetic material from a pair of naturally preserved bodies in the central Sahara, they expected to ...

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As this interstellar object approached its closest point to Earth, a massive radio telescope attempted to sniff out a ...

I/ATLAS was first discovered on July 1, 2025, it has garnered much attention, including speculation, hopes and fears that it ...

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Here are 10 major findings about human ancestors and our close ancient relatives that scientists announced in 2025. A handful ...

From Viking to Perseverance, scientists have spent decades chasing chemical hints that could point to life beyond Earth.