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Pristine, ‘Jewel-Like’ Pachycephalosaur Skull Discovered in Mongolian Desert

This 'magical' dinosaur specimen emerged from the ground like a polished jewel - NPR

A rare, 110-million-year-old Pachycephalosaur skull dome, described as ‘jewel-like,’ was discovered in Mongolia. Learn why this pristine fossil is crucial for dinosaur biomechanics research.

Earth Photobombs the Sun in Rare Satellite Image from NOAA’s GOES-19

Earth photobombs the sun in satellite image photo of the day for Oct. 23, 2025 - Space

NOAA’s GOES-19 satellite captured a rare image of Earth silhouetted against the Sun during a calibration maneuver on October 23, 2025. See the stunning photo and understand why this alignment is so unusual.

New Super-Earth Found Less Than 20 Light-Years Away in Habitable Zone

Super-Earth less than 20 light-years away is an exciting lead in the search for life - Space

Astronomers discover a Super-Earth exoplanet less than 20 light-years away orbiting in its star’s habitable zone. Learn why this proximity makes it a prime target for the search for life.

King Richard III’s Dental Plaque Reveals Severe Gum Disease and High-Sugar Diet

Archaeologists assemble King Richard III's microbiome using tooth plaque from 1485 - Earth.com

DNA analysis of King Richard III’s dental plaque reveals severe periodontitis and a high-sugar diet signature from 1485. Read the full scientific findings.

Dwarf Planet Quaoar Defies Physics with Rings Far Beyond the Roche Limit

Scientists watch rings forming around a solar system world for the 1st time - Space

Unprecedented Discovery: Rings Formed Around Quaoar Challenge Planetary Science In a finding that is forcing astronomers to rethink the fundamental physics governing planetary systems, scientists have confirmed the existence of a dense ring system around the distant dwarf planet Quaoar. Located in the frigid Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune, Quaoar’s rings are remarkable not just for…

The Largest Supermoon of 2025: When to See the November Beaver Moon

When is the next full moon? Beaver moon will be largest, brightest supermoon of 2025 - Bergen Record

Find out when the November 2025 Beaver Supermoon, the largest and brightest full moon of the year, will occur. Plus, learn the science behind supermoons.

SpaceX Achieves Record 139th Mission of 2025, Cementing Launch Dominance

Watch SpaceX launch its record-breaking 139th mission of the year today - Space

SpaceX completed its record-breaking 139th orbital mission of 2025 using the Falcon 9 rocket. Learn the significance of this operational milestone and its impact on the space industry.

Quantum Entanglement Test Divides Physicists Over Gravity’s True Nature

Does gravity produce quantum weirdness? Proposal divides physicists - Nature

A new proposal suggests testing if gravity can cause quantum entanglement, sparking a major debate among physicists about the true nature of gravity. Learn the implications.

Neanderthals and Hunter-Gatherers Engineered European Landscapes Before Farming

Neanderthals and Mesolithic hunter-gatherers shaped European landscapes long before agriculture, study reveals - Phys.org

New study reveals Neanderthals and Mesolithic hunter-gatherers used fire and hunting to engineer European landscapes thousands of years before agriculture. Read the full analysis.

Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Confirmed as Comet by Giant Jet Aimed at Sun

New images of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS show giant 'jet' shooting toward the sun - Live Science

New images of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS reveal a massive jet of gas and dust aimed at the Sun, confirming its cometary nature. Learn what this means for objects from outside our solar system.

Capturing the Impossible: Rare Video Shows a Tardigrade Water Bear Hatching

Watch the birth of a tardigrade under a microscope: a rare glimpse of a water bear hatching - Boing Boing

A rare microscopic video captures the birth of a tardigrade, or water bear. Learn about the extreme biology and survival skills of these resilient creatures.

Parasitic Worms Launch Midair Ambush by Exploiting Water Surface Tension

New research reveals how the parasitic nematode S. carpocapsae exploits water surface tension to launch itself 10 times its body length for midair ambushes. Learn about this microscopic superpower.