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Since the discovery of their remains in the 19th century, Neanderthals have fascinated scientists and the general public alike. Although our understanding of these ancient hominins has been transformed tremendously since then, how we have viewed this other human lineage became deeply entrenched in how we see our own species, with geopolitical events shaping the

Quick facts What it is: A view of the moon from the Artemis II crew Where it is: Aristarchus Plateau, on the moon’s near side When it was shared: Oct. 8, 2026 What color is the moon? Ask an Earthling, and you’ll get a predictably monochromatic answer: white or gray. But ask the four crewmembers

Aqueducts are some of the ancient Romans’ most prominent surviving archaeological remains. These aqueducts relied on gravity to bring down the water to cities gradually. But some, such as the aqueduct at Aspendos in Turkey, had sections where they had to go uphill. So how did the Romans get water to flow upward? The Romans

For decades, photojournalist Steve Winter has traveled across the world capturing incredible images of big cats as part of his work for National Geographic. Yet he didn’t photograph an animal professionally until he was 34. “If anybody had said, ‘You’re going to work with big cats for 25 years of your career,’ I would have

The written word is one of humanity’s most important information technologies. Without it, mathematical and scientific discoveries would be lost to history. But it can also lock ideas in place long after they’ve stopped making sense. So does writing speed up cultural change or slow it down? Russell Gray, a professor in the Department of

Flu season is off to an early start in some parts of the U.S., data shows. In a typical year, U.S. flu activity starts building in late fall — typically in October or November — and peaks between December and February. This year, flu activity is currently low but rising nationwide: During the week ending