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Spines of saber-toothed cats tell a tale of the doomed species
News Paleontology Spines of saber-toothed cats tell a tale of the doomed species Deformities, including evidence of a…
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Seals’ amphibious hearing developed a long, long time ago
The evolution of this unique ability occurred nearly 26.7 million years ago — about 100 million years after mammals first heard in air, researchers report July 15 in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological…
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What’s to blame for Canada’s wildfires?
Climate What’s to blame for Canada’s wildfires? And — surprise — it makes no sense to fight every blaze ⏸ Canadian…
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Struggling with a hard life choice? AI future selves have tips
Being Human Artificial Intelligence Struggling with a hard life choice? AI future selves have tips Avatars help people…
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What kinds of black holes exist — and how are they different?
Astronomy What kinds of black holes exist — and how are they different? Play the video Play Scientists have identified…
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In painted caves, ancient human DNA clings to the walls
News Anthropology In painted caves, ancient human DNA clings to the walls The traces could someday help link…
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AI bots ignore evidence. Can we trust them with science?
Recent studies reveal that AI agents often fail to utilize experimental evidence effectively in scientific reasoning.…
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The largest scorpion lived 415M years ago
A fossil of Praearcturus gigas, measuring about one metre in length, has been identified as the largest known…
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A secret to making a queen bee may lie in the wax around it
Recent research suggests that the wax surrounding queen bee larvae plays a significant role in their development. This…
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Curbing Congo’s Ebola outbreak is hampered by unknowns about the virus
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is escalating, driven by the Bundibugyo virus. Researchers…
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Here’s how to make an origami torus with the fewest folds possible
Mathematician Richard Evan Schwartz has determined the minimum number of folds required to create an origami torus…
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Europa may not vent water into space after all
Recent analysis of data from the Hubble Space Telescope indicates that signs of water plumes on Jupiter's moon Europa…
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Can DEET attract mosquitoes? A lab study offers clues
A recent study indicates that yellow fever mosquitoes can learn to associate the insect repellent DEET with food. This…
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Huge volcanic eruption offers clues to fighting climate change
The Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai eruption has provided valuable insights into potential climate change mitigation…
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Grapefruit-sized hail may become more common in a warmer world
A recent study indicates that climate change may lead to an increase in the frequency and size of destructive…
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Solar flares may show predictable warning signs hours before erupting
Recent observations suggest that solar flares may exhibit predictable warning signs hours before they occur.…
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Why is hantavirus so deadly? It’s not what you may think
The Andes hantavirus is known for its unusual method of causing severe respiratory illness. Despite its high mortality…
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Even careful scuba divers can damage coral reefs
Scuba divers may unintentionally harm coral reefs during their dives. Research indicates that over 80 percent of…
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The science of us
The article discusses the complexities of studying human behavior through various social sciences. It highlights the…
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Physics explains why gold stays pristine
Scientists have discovered why gold remains pristine and does not oxidize like other metals. The arrangement of atoms…
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Congo prepared for Ebola. Now a rare strain is exposing gaps in readiness
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a growing outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which poses…
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Ultrasound aimed at the brain offers new hope for Parkinson’s patients
A new noninvasive ultrasound treatment shows promise for alleviating symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This approach…
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How house design can curb childhood illnesses in Africa
A new study highlights the impact of house design on reducing childhood illnesses in Africa. In Tanzania, children…
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Math puzzle: The Ant Goes Marching
The article presents a math puzzle involving an ant named June who must find the shortest path to her dinner across…
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New tools may help diagnose Parkinson’s earlier than ever
New diagnostic tools are emerging to help identify Parkinson's disease earlier. Currently, diagnosing the disease can…
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Screening all kids for type 1 diabetes can catch more cases early
A new study suggests that screening all children for early signs of type 1 diabetes could lead to earlier detection of…
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One mystery of the Great Pyramid’s longevity has finally been solved
A recent study has revealed why Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza has remained intact for nearly 5,000 years despite…
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Seabirds weren’t fooled by a scarecrow-like buoy with rotating
A buoy designed to scare seabirds away from fishing nets in Denmark proved ineffective. Named Bobby, the buoy featured…
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An ancient moonpocalypse may explain Neptune’s odd moon Nereid
Recent research suggests that Neptune's moon Nereid may have originated from an ancient moonpocalypse rather than the…
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How to scout a safe summer swimming hole
The article discusses the risks associated with swimming in natural waterways, particularly in light of a significant…
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The outlook for a climate-regulating ocean current is…not good
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is weakening significantly due to global warming. This decline…
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‘Morbid’ doesn’t want you to fall for antiaging hype
Saul Justin Newman's book 'Morbid' critiques the field of longevity science, highlighting its flaws. The author, a…
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What freediving can reveal about human health — and our limits
Freediving, an extreme underwater activity, provides insights into human health, particularly lung and heart function.…
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AI-powered whale-spotting tech may help save San Francisco Bay’s gray whales
An AI-powered monitoring system has been implemented to protect gray whales in San Francisco Bay. The technology uses…
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Damaged DNA can spread between human cells. What could that mean for cancer?
Recent research has revealed that damaged DNA can transfer between human cells through intercellular structures. This…
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Antarctic plants may face a growing fungal threat from warming soils
Antarctic plants are at risk from increasing fungal threats due to warming soils. As temperatures rise, the diversity…
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A ‘jar’ jammed with human bones may solve Laos’ ‘Plain of Jars’ mystery
Archaeologists have discovered a stone vessel in northeastern Laos containing the remains of at least 37 individuals.…
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Meet ‘Snuffleupagus,’ a newfound fish sporting shaggy camouflage
A new species of fish, nicknamed 'Snuffleupagus,' has been discovered in the coral reefs near Australia. This ghost…
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After Dobbs, miscarriage care looked different in states with abortion bans
A new study indicates that states with abortion bans are moving away from effective miscarriage treatment. This shift…
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Never-ending storms make for good plot twists. Could they plague Earth?
The article discusses the concept of never-ending storms as depicted in video games like The Legend of Zelda. It…
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Can ‘extinct’ volcanoes still erupt? A Greek peak holds surprising clues
Tiny zircon crystals found in the Methana volcano in Greece suggest that magma can accumulate underground for…
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MIT scientists turn chaotic laser light into powerful brain imaging tool
MIT scientists discovered that chaotic laser light can self-organize into a focused 'pencil beam' under specific…
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