Sunday, 4 October 2026

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Here’s this week’s selection of hidden gems you may have missed.
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October 4, 2026
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From astonishing artifacts to the wonders of space, here's this week's selection of hidden gems you might have missed.
 
 
 
 
Astonishing artifacts
 
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Battersea Shield: A 2,000-year-old Celtic shield that may have been 'sacrificed' in a ritual in the River Thames
The Battersea Shield was discovered in the 19th century at the bottom of the Thames. Archaeologists still aren't sure how it ended up there.
 
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Space photo of the week
 
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James Webb telescope shares one of its biggest images ever, with record-breaking stars hiding in the dust
One of the largest images from the James Webb Space Telescope so far reveals an intricate landscape of dwarf stars and spectacular clouds.
 
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Diagnostic dilemma
 
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Woman's 5-year struggle with balance and walking was caused by a 'one-in-a-million' disorder
A woman developed severe stiffness in her knees, along with a range of other symptoms. Blood tests revealed her very rare disorder.
 
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Earth from space
 
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Towering 'sponge' dome in Brazil is the secret source of nearby hot springs
A 2025 satellite photo shows the Caldas Novas dome, a 12-mile-long monolith that towers above the Brazilian state of Goiás. The structure acts as a giant sponge, soaking up water that helps fuel nearby hot springs.
 
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Quizzes and Games
 
Chain Word: Solve our science word of the day puzzle
Chain Word: Solve our science word of the day puzzle
You have six chances to guess our five letter word of the day. Can you figure it out and top the leaderboard?
 
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Daily sudoku: Take a break with this classic numbers puzzle
Daily sudoku: Take a break with this classic numbers puzzle
Get a new challenge every day with our free online sudoku puzzles.
 
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Live Science crossword #63: Spacecraft used in NASA's Artemis missions — 7 across
Test your knowledge on all things science with our weekly, free crossword puzzle!
 
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