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Neanderthals drilled tooth to treat cavity, study finds

A 59,000-year-old Neanderthal tooth discovered in a Siberian cave shows evidence of deliberate drilling to treat a deep cavity, suggesting that early forms of dentistry existed far earlier than previously believed. Researchers say the find pushes back the earliest known evidence of dental treatment by around 45,000 years.

15 May 2026-11:07
Study examines the effects of forest bathing on psychological and physiological health

Recent research published in Scientific Reports investigates the impact of forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, on human health outcomes.

05 May 2026-11:20
China announces discovery of two new lunar minerals

China on Friday announced that it had discovered two new lunar minerals.

24 Apr 2026-10:35
New study finds no link between fluoride in drinking water and lower IQ

Fluoride exposure from drinking water during childhood has no impact on IQ in adolescence or adulthood, a new study published Monday finds.

15 Apr 2026-10:11
Bus-sized asteroid to make close flyby of Earth

A newly discovered bus-sized asteroid is set to fly past Earth late on March 12, passing closer than the Moon while posing no threat to the planet or its natural satellite.

13 Mar 2026-14:58
Comet C/2024 E1 spotted by telescope on Earth approach

Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos), which reached its closest point to Earth on February 17, can now be observed after sunset with the help of optical instruments, said Evgeny Burmistrov, an expert at Perm National Research Polytechnic University.

19 Feb 2026-17:20
Earth defenceless for ‘city killer’ asteroids, NASA warns

Earth currently lacks the means to defend itself against thousands of potentially dangerous “city killer” asteroids traveling near the planet, NASA officials have warned.

17 Feb 2026-13:18
Methane detected 3I/ATLAS comet, size estimates updated

Two independent research teams studying the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS have reported the direct detection of methane in its surrounding gas cloud and estimated that its nucleus is roughly 2.6 kilometers (1.6 miles) wide.

04 Feb 2026-11:21
Strange anti-tail of 3I/ATLAS sparks new debate on its origin

New observations of the unusual anti-tail of comet 3I/ATLAS have reignited debate over the object’s origin.

06 Jan 2026-12:10
13 must-see moon events in 2026: From eclipses to supermoons

Skywatchers have plenty to look forward to in 2026, with a rich lineup of lunar spectacles set to light up the night sky.

30 Dec 2025-15:26

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