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A Viking Age skeleton discovery could shed light on ancient DNA
In the Spotlight The 50 skeletons were 'exceptionally well-preserved'
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NASA's Europa Clipper blasts off, seeking an ocean
Speed Read The ship is headed toward Jupiter on a yearslong journey
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Humans are near peak life expectancy, study finds
Speed Read Unless there is a transformative breakthrough in medical science, people on average will reach the age of 87
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23andMe: will customers' DNA go up for sale?
Under The Radar Genetic testing company's financial woes creates concerns around personal data it holds
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Nasa mission to probe possibility of life on Europa
Speed Read Exploration of Jupiter's icy moon could reveal how common habitable environments are in the universe
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Is death a thing of the past?
Under The Radar Scientists discover multicellular life forms emerging from the cells of dead organisms, raising profound ethical questions
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Why the Y chromosome is vanishing and what this means for the future
The Explainer A new sex gene could be on the evolution pipeline
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Detailed map of fly's brain holds clues to human mind
Speed Read This remarkable fruit fly brain analysis will aid in future human brain research
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The pros and cons of GMOs
Pros and Cons The modified crops are causing controversy
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Extinct volcanos are a treasure trove of elements
Under the Radar Rare earth elements may be a little less rare
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The most and least environmentally friendly countries of 2024
In Depth Which nations are making strides, and which are missing the mark?
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Bacteria is evolving to live (and infect) in space
Under the Radar The ISS has new micro-habitants
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Extreme weather events in the last year
In Depth These events are becoming more common thanks to climate change, and are "affecting every corner of the world"
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The audio industry is working to tackle hearing aid stigma
The Explainer Only 1 in 5 people who could benefit from hearing aids use them, according to the Hearing Loss Association of America
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