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Space

Interstellar comet hurtling through solar system named 3I/ATLAS

An object from another star has been seen entering the solar system at high speed, and is expected to whip around the sun in the coming months

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Space

Stunning image of a supernova reveals a dead star that exploded twice

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Humans

Ancient DNA reveals make-up of Roman Empire’s favourite sauce

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Technology

Breaking the laws of thermal radiation could make better solar cells

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Environment

A crucial methane-tracking satellite has died in orbit

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Physics

Where does time actually come from?

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Elephant with ivory tusks in front of a bush
Life

Quick test reveals illegal elephant ivory disguised as mammoth tusks

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Humans

A Neanderthal-shaped skull may explain why some people get headaches

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Environment

Shrinking Antarctic sea ice is warming the ocean faster than expected

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Life

Protocells self-assembling on micrometeorites hint at origins of life

Micrometeorites are thought to shower down on planets throughout the universe, so the discovery that they help protocells form could tell us something about the chances of life elsewhere

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Health

Polycystic ovary syndrome may be passed on via chemical tags on DNA

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Technology

Typos and slang spur AI to discourage seeking medical care

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Life

Orcas are bringing humans gifts – what does it mean?

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Health

Single antiviral shot could offer better protection than flu vaccines

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