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Science news this week: Neanderthals made fire, orcas and dolphins team up, and the 'Star of Bethlehem' explored
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Science news this week: Neanderthals made fire, orcas and dolphins team up, and the 'Star of Bethlehem' explored

Dec. 13, 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.

A Hidden Brain State Before Sleep May Be The Key to Human Genius
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A Hidden Brain State Before Sleep May Be The Key to Human Genius

A creative sweet spot.

Comet 3I/ATLAS is getting greener and brighter as it approaches Earth, new images reveal
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Comet 3I/ATLAS is getting greener and brighter as it approaches Earth, new images reveal

New images taken with the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii confirm that the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has gotten brighter and greener since its close flyby of the sun in October.

DNA Reveals Cats in Ancient China Were a Different Species Altogether
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DNA Reveals Cats in Ancient China Were a Different Species Altogether

More than one way to sequence a cat.

James Webb telescope uncovers a new mystery: A broiling 'hell planet' with an atmosphere that shouldn't exist
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James Webb telescope uncovers a new mystery: A broiling 'hell planet' with an atmosphere that shouldn't exist

James Webb finds a hot planet that is tidally locked with its parent star, is coated with a thick atmosphere of volatile chemicals.