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Humans probably didn’t mean to tame sheep and goats
Bones from a village in Turkey tell a 1,000-year story of wild animals becoming livestock.
ExxonMobil’s ‘net-zero’ goals don’t address its biggest source of carbon emissions
Its plan neglects pollution produced when consumers use its products.
Black holes have a reputation as devourers. But they can help spawn stars, too.
In a first, astrophysicists observe a black hole help create new stars in a dwarf galaxy.
Your social media ‘fitspo’ is not a good influence
It only takes a few minutes for Instagram to mess with your head.
Why some tiny frogs have tarantulas as bodyguards
Plus other fun facts from The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.
What the Supreme Court’s decision on vaccine mandates means for Americans
Most local mandates will still stand.
Some people still can’t smell or taste a year after COVID
While most infected individuals do recover, some are experiencing long-term changes with their senses.
Do look up at this asteroid as it whizzes safely past Earth tonight
Don't worry, it's not going to be like the recent movie.
Tonga is fighting multiple disasters after a historic volcanic explosion
Tonga faces possible new COVID risks as it assesses damage from an eruption and tsunami waves.
Texas’s grid may still be unprepared for the next big winter storm
Some experts worry that not enough has been done since last February's disaster.
