Neanderthals were painting caves in Europe long before modern humans, study finds
By Katie Hunt, CNN Whether Neanderthals thought symbolically and had an artistic sensibility has been a question that has vexed experts in human…
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Scientists confirm Einstein’s theory by observing light bend behind black hole for first time
For the first time, scientists have been able to directly observe light bending from behind a black…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Desert Heat – scientists say temperatures are going up
In a News 11 Special Report, we study the science – the findings and predictions when it comes to our heat.…
Continue ReadingSecrets of Mars’ core revealed for the first time
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Have you ever spotted another planet in the sky? It’s a celestial thrill without compare. The first time I spied…
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Video Blog: Blue Origin Launch
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos shipped the most important package of his career Tuesday morning when he launched himself, and three others, into…
Continue ReadingThis Anglo-Saxon cave dwelling may have been home to an English king who became a saint
By Jack Guy, CNN Archaeologists in England have identified a near-complete Anglo-Saxon cave house, which, they say, may once have been the home of a…
Continue ReadingCatch Venus, Mars and the moon close together in the night sky
By Sarah Molano and Ashley Strickland, CNN Skywatchers are in for an (inter)stellar treat this week. Look up and you can gaze upon a dazzling view of…
Continue ReadingHere’s what Bezos’ trip to space will look like
Jeff Bezos has announced that he and his brother will be on board his company Blue Origin’s first crewed mission to space. The capsule known as New…
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Mars helicopter takes it to the limit with more groundbreaking flights
Where are you now, Mars Ingenuity helicopter? While it seems like the little chopper has been quiet, it turns out that Ingenuity has aced more of its…
Continue ReadingAstronauts installed a giant solar panel outside the space station
It’s the summer of new solar power on the International Space…
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Meet ‘dragon man,’ the latest addition to the human family tree
A cranium hidden at the bottom of a well in northeastern China for more than 80 years may belong to a new species of early human that researchers…
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Universe, we have a problem: NASA’s investigating an outage on the Hubble Space Telescope
Universe, we’ve got a problem: The payload computer aboard the Hubble Space Telescope that has shaped our understanding of the cosmos for over 30…
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Why scientists and meteorologists are wearing blue and red stripes
As extreme drought plagues the Western US and more intense storms brew in the tropics, climate-minded people joined scientists and meteorologists on…
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1,000+ carat diamond discovered in Botswana
A stone believed to be the third largest gem-quality diamond ever mined has been discovered in…
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Flying race car makes successful test drive
A full-sized pilotless “flying race car” has flown for the first time. Now its creator is preparing to take the sport to a whole new…
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Medieval Europeans regularly reopened graves — and not to rob them
Early Medieval graves in Europe were reopened as part of widespread burial traditions — not only by grave robbers, as experts previously…
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Catch Northrop Grumman’s Minotaur 1 rocket launch into orbit Tuesday morning
Many Americans on the Mid-Atlantic Coast will be treated to a view of Northrop Grumman’s Minotaur 1 rocket launch Tuesday…
Continue ReadingSee ‘ring of fire’ eclipse light up the sky
People in the Northern Hemisphere were able to watch as the moon partially blocked out the sun to create a “ring of fire” solar eclipse. CNN’s…
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Perseverance rover goes on a Mars road trip
June is a fine time for a Martian road trip if you’re a robotic…
Continue ReadingModel brings to life newly discovered species of dinosaur
Scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur which they confirmed as the largest to have ever been found in Australia.…
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