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Dolphin Named Bubbles Filmed Chasing Fish Until They Vomit, Then Eating Their Food

A wild bottlenose dolphin off Australia's Great Barrier Reef has been caught on camera using an unusual feeding strategy — chasing fish until they vomit, then helping himself to their partially digested meals.
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Modern Human DNA Reveals Traces of Two Previously Unknown ‘Ghost’ Ancestors

Two mysterious branches of the human family tree, neither of which has yielded ancient DNA for scientists to study directly, have been detected through genetic traces still carried by people living today.
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Scientists Create First Viruses Designed By AI, What Does This Mean For The Future Of Medicine?

Scientists have created the first viruses that were designed using artificial intelligence. This feat is being highly debated within the scientific community as both a major milestone advancement for medicine, and a potential threat if this technology isn’t protected. 
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Europe’s Wildfire Weather Is Being Fueled By The Climate Crisis 

Major wildfires have been spreading throughout Europe, specifically in Spain and France. According to a scientific analysis, the extreme heat and drought that is fueling these fires is only being exacerbated by the climate crisis. 
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Elon Musk Wants To Build A City On The Moon, Scientists Are Not Convinced 

Elon Musk announced earlier this year that his aerospace company, SpaceX, will be shifting its focus to “building a self-growing city on the Moon.” However, scientists recently released a report that laid out how this would be difficult due to the fact that there would not be a sufficient water supply to sustain a city for very long.