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Science & Breakthroughs

Stonehenge’s Altar Stone May Have Traveled Partway on a Glacier from Scotland Before People Took Over

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Stonehenge’s Altar Stone May Have Traveled Partway on a Glacier from Scotland Before People Took Over

A glacier may have shortened the journey, but humans still moved the six-ton stone in place.

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The science section covers breakthroughs in medicine, physics, biology, and technology. We surface discoveries that expand what humanity can do, from new treatments reaching clinical trials to engineering feats that seemed impossible a decade ago. Every link goes to the original publisher so you can read the full study or press release yourself.

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