A new iron compound hints ‘primordial’ helium hides in Earth’s core

Earth’s core could contain helium from the early solar system. The noble gas tucks into gaps in iron crystals under high pressure and temperature.Earth’s core could contain helium from the early solar system. The noble gas tucks into gaps in iron crystals under high pressure and temperature.  

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During the age of dinosaurs, early mammals probably lacked the stripes and spots of their modern relatives, having uniformly dark, drab coats.

Measles is spreading. Here’s what experts say you should know

The uptick in measles cases has left many people wondering about early signs of measles, whether they need an updated vaccine and treatment options.The uptick in measles cases has left many people wondering about early signs of measles, whether they need an updated vaccine and treatment options.  

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Uranus emits more heat than previously thought

Uranus radiates more energy than it gets from the sun, two new studies find — just as Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune do.Uranus radiates more energy than it gets from the sun, two new studies find — just as Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune do.  

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The Blue Ghost lander just witnessed a lunar eclipse — from the moon

The privately-owned lander turned its cameras toward Earth as our planet cast its shadow over the moon. It’s not the first spacecraft to do so.The privately-owned lander turned its cameras toward Earth as our planet cast its shadow over the moon. It’s not the first spacecraft to do so.  

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The mystery of how iguanas crossed the Pacific Ocean may be solved

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Rising temperatures could reduce trees’ ability to photosynthesize. Scientists are trying to figure out just how close we are to that point.Rising temperatures could reduce trees’ ability to photosynthesize. Scientists are trying to figure out just how close we are to that point.  

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Rising temperatures could reduce trees’ ability to photosynthesize. Scientists are trying to figure out just how close we are to that point.

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