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Ötzi the Iceman and his neighbors had totally different ancestries, ancient DNA study finds

By LIVE SCIENCE | kristina.killgrove@futurenet.com (Kristina Killgrove) | 7/20/2025 11:00 AM

A study of prehistoric skeletons from the Italian Alps shows that society may have been organized around fathers and that Ötzi the Iceman had a unique family lineage. ... Read full Story

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Best drones for wildlife and landscapes in 2025 — Explore and capture the world from above

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 7/20/2025 10:00 AM

The best drones you can buy to meet your personal aerial needs, with drones to suit all requirements and budgets. ... Read full Story

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Trippy liquid 'fireworks' appear when scientists try to mix unmixable fluids

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 7/20/2025 10:00 AM

When two fluids don't mix well, they sometimes form strange patterns called "viscous fingering," or Saffman-Taylor instability. Studying these patterns can help scientists understand how to design systems for carbon storage, a key part of managing climate change. ... Read full Story

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If aliens existed on Mars 3.7 billion years ago, they would have needed umbrellas

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 7/20/2025 9:00 AM

A vast network of inverted channels, formed of sediment laid by ancient rivers, implies Mars was once a much rainier place than we thought. ... Read full Story

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Earth may have at least 6 'minimoons' at any given time. Where do they come from?

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 7/20/2025 7:00 AM

Half a dozen fragments of the moon may briefly orbit Earth at any given time, before moving on to circle the sun, new research suggests. ... Read full Story

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'Fighting dragons' light up little-known constellation in the Southern sky: Space photo of the week

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 7/20/2025 6:00 AM

A nebula where young stars sculpt dragon-like forms has been imaged in colorful detail by the Dark Energy Camera in Chile. ... Read full Story

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When will the solar system die out?

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 7/20/2025 5:00 AM

After the sun goes out, what will happen to the solar system — and how long will it last? ... Read full Story

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Best sleep trackers 2025 — From smart rings to fitness watches

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 7/19/2025 7:00 PM

These are the best sleep trackers you can buy in every category, from smartwatches and screen-less to ring-style trackers. ... Read full Story

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We're within 3 years of reaching a critical climate threshold. Can we reverse course?

By LIVE SCIENCE | sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sascha Pare) | 7/19/2025 11:30 AM

A report published in June found that the world only has three years before it crosses the 1.5 C climate target. So what should we do now? ... Read full Story

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New pocket-size model of ALS 'breathes and flows like human tissue'

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 7/19/2025 11:00 AM

A stem-cell-based "organ-on-a-chip" model of ALS mimics early biological changes seen in the degenerative disease. ... Read full Story

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Best lenses for astrophotography 2025 — capture the cosmos in detail

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 7/19/2025 9:00 AM

These are the best lenses for astrophotography you can buy in 2025 ... Read full Story

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James Webb telescope reveals 'Sleeping Beauty' galaxies in the early universe — snoozing where they weren't supposed to exist

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 7/19/2025 9:00 AM

Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered dormant galaxies with a wide range of masses in the first billion years after the Big Bang, moving one step closer to understanding how early galaxies grow. ... Read full Story

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Colugo: The 'flying lemur' that doesn't fly and isn't a lemur

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 7/19/2025 8:00 AM

This big-eyed rainforest mammal looks like a cross between a bat and a squirrel. It glides between treetops using a furry membrane that connects its limbs. ... Read full Story

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Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' gives US Space Force $1 billion for secretive X-37B space plane

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 7/19/2025 7:00 AM

U.S. President Trump's "One, Big Beautiful Bill Act," H.R. 1 includes $1 billion for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) X-37B military spacecraft program. ... Read full Story

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How to watch Shark Week 2025: Live TV & streaming schedule for Discovery special

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 7/19/2025 6:00 AM

All the broadcast information, including full program guide and show synopses, so you can watch Shark Week 2025 from anywhere from July 20-26. ... Read full Story

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Why do sharks freeze when flipped upside down?

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 7/19/2025 5:00 AM

Many shark species are temporarily paralyzed when turned upside down. But what benefit does this trait have? ... Read full Story

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Amazfit Helio smart ring review — Accurate sleep tracking without breaking the bank

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 7/19/2025 5:00 AM

The Amazfit Helio is a great budget-friendly alternative to the Oura Ring — as long as you can look past its short battery life and limited range of sizes. ... Read full Story

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Science news this week: 'Anti-aging' magic mushrooms and record-breaking internet speeds

By LIVE SCIENCE | pandora.dewan@futurenet.com (Pandora Dewan) | 7/19/2025 12:00 AM

July 19, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend. ... Read full Story

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First video of an earthquake fault cracking has revealed another surprise

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 7/18/2025 3:52 PM

A stunning video of the ground cracking during a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar is revealing new surprises. ... Read full Story

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Scientists discover changes to the polar vortex that are plunging parts of US into deep freeze

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 7/18/2025 3:12 PM

When the polar vortex stretches, North America feels the chill. New research reveals some of the stratospheric patterns controlling these cold snaps. ... Read full Story

art

Céline Ducrot, Cathrin Hoffmann at Kunsthalle Gießen

by Contemporary Art Daily | Jul 19 2025

entertainment

Celebrity Facialist Shani Darden Spills the Unique Ways You Can Avoid Sun Damage This Summer

by ET Online | Jul 18 2025

football

“He’s a Great Kid” – Brian Daboll Excited to Get Started with #3 Overall Draft Pick Abdul Carter

by ESNY | Apr 24 2025

game

Soulframe's Incredible World Is Built, In Part, From Scottish Slang And Ancient Bear Mythology

by GameSpot | Jul 19 2025

golf

The British Open Is Special to Tom Watson. He’s Won It Five Times.

by NY Times | Jul 16 2025

health

Can a 'Cortisol Cocktail’ Actually Reduce Stress? What Experts Think

by Healthline.com | Jul 18 2025

lifestyle

Amber Heard makes rare appearance two months after welcoming twins

by Hello! Magazine | Jul 20 2025

long_island

The Rich Pour brings signature lattes and party vibes to Massapequa Park

by greaterlongisland.com | Jul 18 2025

mental

Special Olympics Advocates: Don’t Leave This Community Out of Mental Health Discussions

by thehealthy.com | May 28 2025

nation

Minneapolis mayor loses party endorsement for November election

by upi.com | Jul 20 2025

people

Scooter Braun moves on from Justin Bieber and takes aim at Kanye West: "I don't know him anymore"

by marca.com | Jul 20 2025

politics

Trump denies another Journal report, this time on Powell, Bessent

by The Hill | Jul 20 2025

real_estate

Fintech firm Clear Street extends lease at 4 WTC — and adds an entire floor

by NY Post | Jul 20 2025

upstate

Erie Canal Bike Tour participants finish their 400 mile journey strong

by NEWS10 ABC | Jul 20 2025

world

At least 67 Gazans killed waiting for aid, death toll rises

by United Press International, Inc. | Jul 20 2025

Word of the Day

utmost

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 20, 2025 is:

utmost • \UT-mohst\ • adjective

Utmost describes something that is the greatest or highest in degree, number, or amount.

// The safety of employees is of utmost importance.

// Olympians push themselves to the utmost limit when training.

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Examples:

“Only about 2,000 of the hybrid tea rose bushes, dubbed Barbra’s Baby, are available so far. … Streisand politely declined to comment for this story, but Dan Bifano, a master rosarian and longtime gardener to Streisand, Oprah and other famous folk, believes a rose’s name ‘is always of utmost importance; it makes the rose salable or unsalable, and anytime a rose is connected to a celebrity, it’s going to pick up the sales.’” — Jeanette Marantos, The Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2025

Did you know?

Utmost, which typically communicates that something is of the greatest or highest in degree, number, or amount, is commonly found modifying words like importance, concern, and respect. But utmost can also indicate that something is, literally or figuratively, farthest or most distant—that it is outmost, as in “the utmost point.” Utmost in fact traces back to the Old English word ūtmest, a superlative adjective formed from the adverb ūt, meaning “out.” Utmost can also function as a noun referring to the highest attainable point or degree, as in “the inn provides the utmost in comfort and luxury.” The noun also often occurs in phrases such as “we did our utmost to help” where it means “the highest, greatest, or best of one’s abilities, powers, and resources.”

Ötzi the Iceman and his neighbors had totally different ancestries, ancient DNA study finds

Best drones for wildlife and landscapes in 2025 — Explore and capture the world from above

Trippy liquid 'fireworks' appear when scientists try to mix unmixable fluids

If aliens existed on Mars 3.7 billion years ago, they would have needed umbrellas

Earth may have at least 6 'minimoons' at any given time. Where do they come from?

'Fighting dragons' light up little-known constellation in the Southern sky: Space photo of the week

When will the solar system die out?

Best sleep trackers 2025 — From smart rings to fitness watches

We're within 3 years of reaching a critical climate threshold. Can we reverse course?

New pocket-size model of ALS 'breathes and flows like human tissue'

Best lenses for astrophotography 2025 — capture the cosmos in detail

James Webb telescope reveals 'Sleeping Beauty' galaxies in the early universe — snoozing where they weren't supposed to exist

Colugo: The 'flying lemur' that doesn't fly and isn't a lemur

Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' gives US Space Force $1 billion for secretive X-37B space plane

How to watch Shark Week 2025: Live TV & streaming schedule for Discovery special

Why do sharks freeze when flipped upside down?

Amazfit Helio smart ring review — Accurate sleep tracking without breaking the bank

Science news this week: 'Anti-aging' magic mushrooms and record-breaking internet speeds

First video of an earthquake fault cracking has revealed another surprise

Scientists discover changes to the polar vortex that are plunging parts of US into deep freeze

Céline Ducrot, Cathrin Hoffmann at Kunsthalle Gießen

Celebrity Facialist Shani Darden Spills the Unique Ways You Can Avoid Sun Damage This Summer

“He’s a Great Kid” – Brian Daboll Excited to Get Started with #3 Overall Draft Pick Abdul Carter

Soulframe's Incredible World Is Built, In Part, From Scottish Slang And Ancient Bear Mythology

The British Open Is Special to Tom Watson. He’s Won It Five Times.

Can a 'Cortisol Cocktail’ Actually Reduce Stress? What Experts Think

Amber Heard makes rare appearance two months after welcoming twins

The Rich Pour brings signature lattes and party vibes to Massapequa Park

Special Olympics Advocates: Don’t Leave This Community Out of Mental Health Discussions

Minneapolis mayor loses party endorsement for November election

Scooter Braun moves on from Justin Bieber and takes aim at Kanye West: "I don't know him anymore"

Trump denies another Journal report, this time on Powell, Bessent

Fintech firm Clear Street extends lease at 4 WTC — and adds an entire floor

Erie Canal Bike Tour participants finish their 400 mile journey strong

At least 67 Gazans killed waiting for aid, death toll rises

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Woman flooded with calls about nonexistent cat due to a T-shirt

2.Watch: Golf tournament cancels opening day due to bear on the course

3.Man wins $50,000 twice in one month from the same lottery game

4.Rosebud sled from 'Citizen Kane' auctioned for $14.75 million

5.Watch: Reported person stuck in California canal turns out to be blow-up doll

6.Watch: Paramedics rescue raccoon with head stuck in soup can

7.North Dakota's 4th Largest City Overrun By Ground Squirrels

8.A humanoid robot has painted a picture of Charles. How did it do?&#160;

9.Animal rescuers called to remove 'python' from fish and chip shop

10.Man accidentally buys two identical Powerball tickets, wins $2M

8.A humanoid robot has painted a picture of Charles. How did it do?