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A gravitational-lensed image of a galaxy

Space

Weird dark matter waves seem to warp the light from distant galaxies

Ultralight dark matter particles that behave like waves, called axions, seem to be a better match for gravitational lensing measurements than more traditional explanations for dark matter

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Starship exploded about 4 minutes after take off

Space

SpaceX鈥檚 enormous Starship rocket finally launched 鈥� and then exploded

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SpaceX's Starship is scheduled to launch on 20 April

Space

Starship launch livestream: Watch as SpaceX begins second attempt

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Moths around a light bulb

Life

We finally know why insects are attracted to lights

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Norway's Svalbard archipelago viewed from a satellite

Environment

2022 was Europe鈥檚 hottest summer but warmer years are likely to come

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Humans

People in China are the least likely to report being left-handed

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Space

Distant world breaks record for heaviest element on an exoplanet

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Life

Carnivorous plants use a sneaky trick for luring different bugs to eat

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Long spined sea urchins underwater on seabed of the Caribbean sea

Life

Surprising culprit found that killed 95% of a sea urchin population

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2F6N0XJ A shot of beautiful orchid garden in Thailand.

Life

What is so special about orchids and why are there so many?

Orchids seem unique in how they inspire such a devoted following, but why are these much-loved plants so diverse and widespread, wonders Penny Sarchet

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Technology

Why do some AI researchers dismiss the potential risks to humanity?

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Technology

Regulating AI is going to be hard but big tech transparency is key

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Mind

Updated brain map reveals how we control the movement of our bodies

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Environment

Geoengineering the seas could be catastrophic for marine life

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