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The World Is Sleeping on Bird Flu, Expert Warns
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The World Is Sleeping on Bird Flu, Expert Warns

We’re making the same mistake again.

Primates Quiz: Go ape and test your knowledge on our closest relatives
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Primates Quiz: Go ape and test your knowledge on our closest relatives

Time to stop monkeying around — just don't go bananas if you get the wrong answer!

Year in review: The standout health stories of 2025, from measles outbreaks to AI-made viruses
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Year in review: The standout health stories of 2025, from measles outbreaks to AI-made viruses

Catch up on the latest trends in health news in this roundup of long-reads compiled by Live Science's health channel editor.

Rethinking How We End A Satellite's Mission
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Rethinking How We End A Satellite's Mission

At the end of their lives, most satellites fall to their death. Many of the smaller ones, including most of those going up as part of the “mega-constellations” currently under construction, are intended to burn up in the atmosphere. This Design for Demise (D4D) principle has unintended consequences, according to a paper by Antoinette Ott and Christophe Bonnal, both of whom work for MaiaSpace, a company designing reusable launch vehicles for the small satellite market.

5 common mistakes beginner telescope users make — and how to avoid them
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5 common mistakes beginner telescope users make — and how to avoid them

The simple mistakes every stargazing newbie makes — avoid these traps and you'll get the best out of your telescope from night one!