Top science news headlines for the week 46

Monday, Nov 13
Archaeology
1826

Hunter-gatherer approach to childcare suggests that the key to mother and child well-being may be many caregivers

Astronomy
934

Phosphorus discovered in outskirts of the Milky Way for the first time

Astronomy
646

Scientists uncover aurora-like radio emission above a sunspot

Social Sciences
492

New research maps 14 potential evolutionary dead ends for humanity and ways to avoid them

Ecology
431

New study shows ancient Europe was not all forest, half was covered in grassland

Astronomy
342

Second-most distant galaxy discovered using James Webb Space Telescope

Nanophysics
286

Autonomous lab discovers best-in-class quantum dot in hours. It would have taken humans years

Tuesday, Nov 14
Earth Sciences
1450

Researchers reveal that Earth's surface water can penetrate deep into the planet, transforming core's outer layer

Paleontology & Fossils
687

New study reveals surprising insights into feeding habits of carnivorous dinosaurs in North America

Astronomy
621

Brightest flash ever disturbed Earth's atmosphere last year

Planetary Sciences
440

Testing of citizen scientist discovery suggests it is on the boundary between comet and asteroid

Earth Sciences
371

Climate change increasing likelihood of extreme snowfall in the French Alps, research suggests

Astronomy
275

Study finds strongest evidence yet for local sources of cosmic ray electrons

Evolution
235

Insect trapped in amber reveals the evolutionary battles of ancient Europe

Wednesday, Nov 15
Plants & Animals
2241

New plant hardiness map, used by gardeners nationwide, is unveiled

Archaeology
896

Late Prehistoric discovery turns archaeological assumptions on their head

General Physics
446

Study resolves puzzles in gravitational collapse of gravitational waves

Earth Sciences
425

Climate engineering could slow Antarctic ice loss, study says

General Physics
344

Using heavy-ion collisions at the LHC, scientists determine the thickness of neutron 'skin' in lead-208 nuclei

Earth Sciences
255

A not so silver lining: Microplastics found in clouds could affect the weather

Astronomy
202

The 'Cosmic Vine': Astronomers discover a large structure that hosts at least 20 massive galaxies

Thursday, Nov 16
Evolution
237

Study suggests brain regulatory program predates central nervous system evolution

Plants & Animals
237

Two new species of worms discovered off Japan's Ryukyu Islands

Plants & Animals
230

Love thy neighbor: Cooperation extends beyond one's own group in wild bonobos

Ecology
209

New study finds burning by humans and warming altered Andean ecosystems

Archaeology
179

Forensic scientists help locate missing Second World War pilot after eight decades

Space Exploration
167

SpaceX will try again to launch its mega rocket into orbit after first attempt ended in an explosion

Astronomy
154

NASA's Hubble measures the size of the nearest transiting Earth-sized planet

Friday, Nov 17
Earth Sciences
2091

New research suggests plants might be able to absorb more CO2 from human activities than previously expected

Earth Sciences
300

Deep within the Earth, iron oxide withstands extreme temperatures and pressures

Earth Sciences
274

Deep dive on sea level rise: New modeling gives better predictions on Antarctic ice sheet melt

Astrobiology
271

Unveiling Mercury's geological mysteries: Salt glaciers, primordial atmosphere, and the new frontiers of astrobiology

Analytical Chemistry
188

Deep learning model can detect a previously unknown quasicrystalline phase

Plants & Animals
157

'Fishing' chimpanzees found to enjoy termites as a seasonal treat

Environment
136

Most Americans are oblivious to 'forever chemicals' and risks, research finds

Saturday, Nov 18
Space Exploration
893

SpaceX launched its giant new rocket but explosions end the second test flight

Space Exploration
164

SpaceX poised for second launch of mega Starship rocket

Other
141

Saturday Citations: Bronze-Age gender representation, gamma rays, nice bonobos in your neighborhood want to meet you

Plants & Animals
105

The way dogs see the world: Objects are more salient to smarter dogs

Molecular & Computational biology
87

Jurassic Park: Why we're still struggling to realize it 30 years on

Biochemistry
73

Researchers boost vaccines and immunotherapies with machine learning to drive more effective treatments

Earth Sciences
51

Fire is consuming more of the world's forests than ever before, threatening supplies of wood, paper

Sunday, Nov 19
Other
79

Record for world's priciest bottle of whisky smashed at London auction

Space Exploration
50

Progress in Starship test launch, but ship and booster explode

Environment
36

Threat from sand and dust storms spreading: UN

Social Sciences
31

In five years, this Australian astrophysics lab reached 50% women. Here's how they did it

Environment
18

First French ski reports open, but only at high altitude

Environment
12

Torrential rains in Brazil leave at least six dead