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The first genome sequenced from ancient Egypt reveals surprising ancestry, scientists say

In a long-sought first, researchers have sequenced the entire genome of an ancient Egyptian person, revealing unprecedented insight about the…

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Why do killer whales keep handing us fish? Scientists unpack the mystery

In the study, researchers from Canada, New Zealand and Mexico reported on 34 interactions spanning two decades in which orcas…

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Rare cataclysmic exploding star spotted by citizen scientists

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Two years ago, a team of…

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Citizen scientists spot rare exploding star in real-time

Previously described as playing astronomical ‘spot the difference,' Kilonova Seekers asks the public to compare the latest images of a…

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Scientists just mapped how the body rejects pig organs—and how to stop it

A pioneering study has provided unprecedented insights into the immune response following pig-to-human kidney xenotransplantation.1 The findings, presented today at…

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Scientists just found a sugar switch that protects your brain from Alzheimer’s

A new study from scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging has revealed a surprising player in the…

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Scientists discover ‘off switch’ enzyme that could stop heart disease and diabetes

Scientists at The University of Texas at Arlington have identified a new enzyme that can be “turned off” to help…

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Scientists just reconstructed half the neanderthal genome—thanks to Indian DNA

India's population is genetically one of the most diverse in the world, yet it remains underrepresented in global datasets. In…

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Scientists reveal a spontaneous reaction that could have started life

Urea is one of the most important industrial chemicals produced worldwide. It is used as a fertiliser, for the production…

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Scientists turn beer yeast into mini factories for smart drugs

Scientists at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, in collaboration with researchers from Japan, China, Switzerland, and Italy, have developed an…

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