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Scientists uncover a hidden map of the brain with 539 distinct regions
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James Webb reveals a massive cosmic structure that challenges our understanding of the Universe
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed an ancient galaxy cluster with an unexpectedly dense concentration of dark matter, challenging theories about how the universe developed. The discovery also uncovered a surprising connection between scattered starlight and invisible dark matter that could transform how astronomers study the early cosmos.

Owls ringed to measure benefits of wildlife farming
A barn owl and 15 chicks are ringed to see if conservation-focused farming is working.

Children asked to name Ealing's new beavers
Londoners aged four to 18 can suggest names for the kits, born at Paradise Fields, until 7 December.
This tiny jurassic predator helped pave the way for the human brain
A 165-million-year-old fossil has revealed an extraordinary Jurassic predator that may help explain how mammals developed one of their most important evolutionary advantages. Although only 20 inches long, Megacauda sungei was a heavyweight among early mammal relatives, swimming through ancient waterways and hunting prey with specialized teeth. Its advanced swallowing anatomy reveals an early step toward the ability to safely nurse on milk, a key development in mammalian evolution.

Can a video game really help zoos?
The second instalment of Planet Zoo champions raising animals to be released into wildlife reserves.
DNA recording system reveals how a single cell becomes a body
Scientists have traced the development of a mouse embryo from its first two cells to the formation of organs, using a remarkable DNA recording system that reveals the family history of individual cells. Their findings uncover how different cell types emerge on their own schedules and could help explain what goes wrong in birth defects, genetic disorders, and cancer.