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Cellular-level preservation of cutaneous spikes in an Early Cretaceous iguanodontian dinosaur - Nature
science 2026/02/06 11:03:26

Cellular-level preservation of cutaneous spikes in an Early Cretaceous iguanodontian dinosaur - Nature

A juvenile iguanodontian from the Lower Cretaceous of China preserves both spikes and scales in its skin that are different from integumentary structures in either non-avian dinosaurs or extant squamates and may have had a defensive function.

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See Six Planets In The Night Sky This Weekend — When And Where To Look - Forbes
science 2026/02/06 09:00:00

See Six Planets In The Night Sky This Weekend — When And Where To Look - Forbes

Look west just after sunset from this weekend for a chance to see some of six planets, though the best views will be had later this month.

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Never seen before.” Scientists make astounding discovery on Australian island - BBC Wildlife Magazine
science 2026/02/06 08:59:36

Never seen before.” Scientists make astounding discovery on Australian island - BBC Wildlife Magazine

Researchers in Australia found an endangered species of lamprey far outside its usual range and hope this could help them better understand how to protect it.

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A Newly Discovered Comet May Soon Appear Bright in Our Skies - ScienceAlert
science 2026/02/06 01:49:23

A Newly Discovered Comet May Soon Appear Bright in Our Skies - ScienceAlert

A newly discovered comet has astronomers excited, with the potential to be a spectacular sight in early April.

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Sex in space is finally happening, moving from theory to urgent reality - Earth.com
science 2026/02/06 00:49:47

Sex in space is finally happening, moving from theory to urgent reality - Earth.com

As space travel expands, scientists warn that reproductive health risks and ethical gaps can no longer be ignored.

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Two Titanic Structures Hidden Deep Within the Earth Have Altered the Magnetic Field for Millions of Years - WIRED
science 2026/02/05 23:58:00

Two Titanic Structures Hidden Deep Within the Earth Have Altered the Magnetic Field for Millions of Years - WIRED

A team of geologists found for the first time evidence linking regions of low seismic velocity and the shape of the Earth’s magnetic field.

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