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Homo sapiens may have brought archery to Europe about 54,000 years ago Feb 22 2023 2:00 PM Small stone points found in a French rock-shelter could have felled prey only as tips of arrows shot from bows, scientists say. READ MORE   The James Webb telescope found six galaxies that may be too hefty for their age Feb 22 2023 11:00 AM The galaxies formed in the universe's first 700 million years and may be up to 100 times more massive than predicted. READ MORE   Google's quantum computer reached an error-correcting milestone Feb 22 2023 11:00 AM A larger array of quantum bits outperformed a smaller one in tests performed by Google researchers, suggesting quantum computers could be scaled up. READ MORE   Sponsored Content EGYPT's Ancient Secrets Revealed: An Evening with Dr. Zahi Hawass Dr. Zahi Hawass, the world's most famous archaeologist will be making one of the MOST EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS of his career – NEW GROUNDBREAKING DISCOVERIES revealed for the very first time! Join the Grand Lecture Tour, this May and June, organized in 23 cities across the United States. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening. Register now at www.ZahiLectures.com

Chemical signals from fungi tell bark beetles which trees to infest Feb 21 2023 2:24 PM As fungi break down defensive chemicals in trees, some byproducts act as signals to bark beetle pests, telling them which trees are most vulnerable. READ MORE

Lots of people feel burned out. But what is burnout exactly? Feb 21 2023 9:00 AM Researchers disagree on how to define burnout, or if the phenomenon is really another name for depression. Helping people cope at work still matters. READ MORE

Fungi don't turn humans into zombies. But The Last of Us gets some science right Feb 21 2023 7:00 AM Fungi like those in the post-apocalyptic TV show are real. But humans' body temperature and brain chemistry may protect us from zombifying fungi. READ MORE

Can't Get Enough Space? Sign up for our latest space and astronomy headlines in your inbox every other Friday. SIGN UP NOW More Recent Headlines A new treatment could restore some mobility in people paralyzed by strokes Feb 20 2023 11:00 AM Electrodes placed along the spine helped two stroke patients in a small pilot study regain control of their hands and arms almost immediately. READ MORE   What has Perseverance found in two years on Mars? Feb 17 2023 11:00 AM NASA's Perseverance rover has turned up volcanic rocks, signs of flowing water and some of the materials necessary for life. READ MORE   This robot automatically tucks its limbs to squeeze through spaces Feb 17 2023 9:00 AM Inspired by ants, a robot with telescoping legs can crawl under low ceilings, climb over steps and move on grass, loose rock and mulch. READ MORE   Greta Thunberg's new book urges the world to take climate action now Feb 17 2023 7:00 AM Greta Thunberg's 'The Climate Book' covers the basic science of climate change, the history of denialism and inaction, environmental justice and solutions. READ MORE   Glassy eyes may help young crustaceans hide from predators in plain sight Feb 16 2023 2:00 PM Nanospheres in the eye reflect light that matches the color of the surrounding water, possibly making the animals invisible to nearby predators. READ MORE   Psychedelics may improve mental health by getting inside nerve cells Feb 16 2023 2:00 PM Psychedelics can get inside neurons, causing them to grow. This might underlie the drugs' potential in combatting mental health disorders. READ MORE   50 years ago, scientists discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Feb 16 2023 9:00 AM In 1973, plastic bottles adrift in the North Pacific alarmed scientists. Fifty years later, more than 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic litter the area. READ MORE   Insect bites in plant fossils reveal leaves could fold shut millions of years ago Feb 15 2023 11:14 AM The 252-million-year-old fossil leaves have symmetrical holes, which suggest an insect bit through the leaves when they were folded. READ MORE   Rapid melting is eroding vulnerable cracks in Thwaites Glacier's underbelly Feb 15 2023 11:00 AM Thwaites is melting slower than thought, but the worst of it is concentrated in underbelly cracks, threatening the Antarctica glacier's stability. READ MORE   Here's why icicles made from pure water don't form ripples Feb 15 2023 8:00 AM A new study explains why icicles made from pure water have irregular shapes rather than the ripples typical of the salty icicles found in nature. READ MORE

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