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Catch the Geminids: Brightest, Fastest Meteors of the Year Peak This Week SciTechDailyHow to catch the Geminids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year The Associated PressHere’s how to watch this year’s brightest meteor shower CNNShooting Meteors and Shining Planets: 6 Space Events to Look For This Winter KQED

Scientists are starting to learn why this moon keeps erupting with volcanoes The Washington PostNASA’s Juno Mission Uncovers Heart of Jovian Moon’s Volcanic Rage NASANo shallow magma ocean for Jupiter's moon Io, research suggests Phys.orgWhat causes volcanic eruptions on Jupiter's moon Io? Scientists aren't so sure anymore Space.comNASA’s Juno captures lava channel thermal emissions at Zal Patera Tech Explorist

Humans may not have survived without Neanderthals BBC.comOldest Human Genomes Reveal How a Small Group Burst Out of Africa The New York TimesMystery woman’s DNA reveals close family ties between Europe’s earliest people ScienceScientists pinpoint when humans had babies with Neanderthals The Washington Post

2 cats die from possible H5 bird flu in Los Angeles County KTLA Los AngelesCDC finds no evidence of bird flu virus in California toddler STATTechnical Update: Summary Analysis of the Genetic Sequence of a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Identified in a Child in California | Bird Flu CDCCalifornia child who experienced fever and vomiting from raw milk does not have bird flu, CDC testing shows CBS News

Perseverance rover prepares to investigate the mysterious early history of Mars CNNMars rover makes epic climb to explore some of the oldest rocks in the Solar System Nature.comNASA’s Perseverance Rover Reaches Top of Jezero Crater Rim NASANASA’s Perseverance rover found a new potential setting for Martian life Science News MagazineNASA Mars Rover Delivers Triumphant First Photos From Crater Rim CNET

Some breast cancer patients can avoid certain surgeries, studies suggest The Associated PressAre doctors overtreating early-stage breast cancer? Is active monitoring as safe? USA TODAYSome Early Forms of Breast Cancer May Not Need Treatment, Study Says TIMESupport for Omitting SLNB in Some Early Breast Cancers Medscape