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Smithsonian meteorites help unlock the mystery of Earth's water arrival

New study challenges previous theories that the Moon-forming event was key in delivering water to Earth.

1,647-year-old common juniper in Finland identified as Europe's oldest woody plant

To determine the age of the juniper shrub, scientists used dendrochronology techniques, specifically studying growth rings. They estimated that the juniper sprouted in 378 CE.

Burning SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket debris illuminates German skies

Residents across several European countries were captivated by a spectacular light show in the early hours Wednesday, as bright lights with long fiery tails streaked across the sky.

Asteroid 2024 YR4's impact risk increases to 3.1%, highest ever recorded

NASA's CNEOS ranks the threat level of asteroid 2024 YR4 at 3 out of 10 on the Torino Scale, indicating a '1% or greater chance of collision capable of localized destruction.'

Experts dismember beached 14.3-meter whale carcass to prevent bio-bomb risk

The heavy carcass, weighing approximately 10 to 15 tons, is being dismantled and dissected on Sylt.

New study links twice-weekly yogurt intake to 20% lower risk of bowel cancer

New findings suggest that this protective effect may be specific to tumors positive for Bifidobacterium.

Did Earth lose its solar shield? Researchers find 10-million-year beryllium surge in sediments

Beryllium-10 is continuously produced by cosmic rays interacting with Earth's atmosphere.

Power of yearly floods: Study reveals how 603 species shape Earth’s surface

"Animals are not just inhabitants of the natural world; they are its architects," the researchers stated.

Scientists find Earth's inner core's rotation may slow and change direction by 2040

Researchers suggest that changes in inner core's rotation may impact its magnetic field.

40% harder Than natural diamonds: Chinese scientists synthesize ‘super diamond’

The synthetic hexagonal diamond exhibits high thermal stability up to 1,100°C and a hardness of 155 GPa, promising advancements in aerospace and defense industries.

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