Ancient eggshells shed new light on crocodiles that hunted prey from trees
By Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — Scientists say they have unearthed Australia’s oldest known crocodile eggshells, a discovery that could shed light…
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Millions saw unexpected northern lights, as a wild solar storm unfolded across the world
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — For two nights, dazzling auroras delighted sky-gazers in unexpected places, including in the US as far south…
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Newsom calls Trump an ‘invasive species’ and ‘wrecking ball’ in fiery remarks at COP30 climate summit
By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom pulled no punches at the COP30 climate talks in Brazil on Tuesday, calling…
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Scientists now know that bees can process time, a first in insects
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Bumblebees can process the duration of flashes of light and use the information to decide where to look for food, a…
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What is COP30 and why does it matter?
By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — The planet’s biggest climate conference, COP30, has kicked off with representatives from more than 190…
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A plan written by Trump’s NASA pick was leaked. Here’s what to know about ‘Project Athena’
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — A 62-page document written by President Donald Trump’s on-again-off-again pick to run NASA, billionaire Jared…
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How South America became the up-and-coming oil capital of the world
By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — Off Brazil’s northeastern coast, where the sediment-heavy water of the vast Amazon River tips out into the…
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Landmark Mars mission and first big test for Jeff Bezos’ New Glenn rocket is delayed by weather
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — New Glenn, the towering orbital rocket that Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin designed to compete with SpaceX’s…
Continue ReadingWhy an unprecedented NASA mission is set to take off on a winding journey to Mars
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — Twin spacecraft are set to take off on an unprecedented, winding journey to Mars, where they will investigate…
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Largest observed flare from a black hole unleashes the light of 10 trillion suns
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Astronomers have spotted the largest and most distant flare ever observed from a supermassive black hole.…
Continue ReadingStunning map of ancient roads will give you a good reason to think about the Roman Empire more often
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — How often do you think about the Roman Empire? For a team of international researchers who went all in and…
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Amazon lakes became ‘simmering basins’ as temperatures spiked to 105 degrees — above recommended limits for hot tubs
By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — Lakes in the Amazon became hotter than the maximum temperature recommended for hot tubs as unprecedented heat…
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‘Love motels’ and Amazon oil drilling are just a few of the ways this global gathering is mired in chaos
By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — Ricardo Teixeira has spent the past few weeks freshening up Love Lomas, the “love motel” he owns in the…
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Oldest and biggest Maya temple was built to depict the cosmos
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Spotted from an airplane by remote sensing equipment, a vast and ancient Maya complex was hidden from view for…
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Fireballs and a full moon. Here’s how to see two celestial events this week
By Gina Park, CNN (CNN) — Get ready for a double celestial event this week. November’s full beaver supermoon will peak at 8:19 a.m. ET…
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Mating injuries may lead scientists to identify dinosaurs’ sex
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Paleontologists have long wrestled with how to differentiate between male and female dinosaurs based on their…
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NASA may be quietly gutting an iconic campus with what it calls strategic closures, workers fear
By Ella Nilsen, Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — Alarm is growing among federal workers at NASA’s iconic Goddard Space Flight Center’s main…
Continue ReadingOrcas seen hunting great white sharks to eat their livers in drone footage recorded in Mexico
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Scientists working in Mexico have recorded multiple incidents in which a group of orcas hunt young great white sharks…
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How the US could shape the COP30 climate summit without even being there
By Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration does not intend to send a high-level delegation to the COP30 climate summit — or…
Continue ReadingAn Antarctic glacier shrunk by almost half in just two months. Scientists say it could happen again
By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — An Antarctic glacier shrunk by nearly 50% in just two months, the fastest retreat recorded in modern history,…
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