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Ancient Mummies and Cosmic Discoveries Dominate This Week's Science

9/20/2025

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Discoveries this week include the world's oldest mummies, dating back 10,000 years, found in Southeast Asia and China, revealing ancient burial practices.
Iberian harvester ants exhibit a cloning behavior called "xenoparity" for male reproduction.
NASA warns of increased solar activity, which may lead to more geomagnetic storms impacting satellites.
Scientists utilize fast radio bursts (FRBs) to map the universe.
The James Webb Space Telescope captured a striking image of Pismis 24, a stellar nursery in the Lobster Nebula.

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Discoveries this week include the world's oldest mummies, dating back 10,000 years, found in Southeast Asia and China, revealing ancient burial practices.
Iberian harvester ants exhibit a cloning behavior called "xenoparity" for male reproduction.
NASA warns of increased solar activity, which may lead to more geomagnetic storms impacting satellites.
Scientists utilize fast radio bursts (FRBs) to map the universe.
The James Webb Space Telescope captured a striking image of Pismis 24, a stellar nursery in the Lobster Nebula.