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This octopus-inspired patch could deliver drugs like Ozempic through your cheek
Small rubber suction cups filled with medication were better than tablets at delivering compounds into the bloodstream. Washington D.C. (US) The George...
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Ongoing Sightings of This Enigmatic Lost Species Continue to Challenge Accepted Views on Its Extinction
On September 7, 1936, the last known thylacine, often referred to as the Tasmanian tiger, is believed to have died in captivity in Hobart,...
thedebrief.org
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Biomedical paper retractions have quadrupled in 20 years — why?
Unreliable data, falsification and other issues related to misconduct are driving a growing proportion of retractions. Holly Else The retraction rate...
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Fierce, majestic and deadly: your ultimate guide to the world's biggest birds of prey
All you need to know about the magnificent birds of prey, including the biggest in the world Not only do birds of prey play a...
discoverwildlife.com
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Your nose has its own army of immune cells — here’s how it protects you
Detailed profile of the immune cells in the upper airway could help to improve nasal vaccines. Max Kozlov The nose is home to a host...
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Daily briefing: US man guilty in cloned giant-sheep scheme
A scheme to illegally produce giant sheep from a cloned animal has been uncovered in the US. Plus, get tips on how to manage nerves...
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Buried microplastics complicate efforts to define the Anthropocene
Plastic particles in sediments could help to pin down the start of a new geological epoch. But their ability to migrate to older layers is...
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Will bird flu spark a human pandemic? Scientists say the risk is rising
H5N1 is adapting to new mammalian hosts, raising the possibility of the virus spreading between humans. YNL recruits leading scientists in...
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California tears down levee in 'largest tidal habitat restoration in state history'
A piece of heavy construction equipment called a backhoe loader dug into a levee in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Wednesday, breaking down a portion of...
sfgate.com
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nature
Daily briefing: How scientists balance work and faith
Researchers find ways to interweave faith and science, from discussing Ramadan fasts with colleagues to applying religious parables to lab work....
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China’s Yangtze fish-rescue plan is a failure, study says
Researchers have debated the best management plan for highly endangered fish species since the 1980s. Xiaoying You Xiaoying You is a writer based in...
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The Stygian Owl: Unveiling the Enigma of Its Crimson Eyes
The Stygian Owl’s red eyes, shining eerily in the night, are a hallmark of this enigmatic bird, setting it apart in the avian world....
animalsaroundtheglobe.com
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What Putin’s next term means for science
Researchers in Russia expect growing isolation as Vladimir Putin embarks on six more years as president. Olga Dobrovidova Olga Dobrovidova is a...
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nature
How wild monkeys ‘laundered’ for science could undermine research
Demand is fuelling an illegal trade. But smuggled monkeys carry diseases that can disrupt experiments and lead to unreliable data. Gemma Conroy In...
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nature
Mysterious ‘Tasmanian devil’ space explosion baffles astronomers
Scientists still can’t explain what is causing unusually bright explosions in space — but a surprising observation might offer clues. Jonathan...
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nature
The science of Oppenheimer: meet the Oscar-winning movie’s specialist advisers
Oppenheimer has been praised for its portrayal of the creation of the atomic bomb. Nature spoke to three scientists involved in the film’s production....
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Astronomy society revises harassment policy after outcry
The International Astronomical Union clarified changes to its code of conduct after researchers voiced concern that it protected harassers. Sarah...
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nature
This is the largest map of the human brain ever made
Researchers catalogue more than 3,000 different types of cell in our most complex organ. Gemma Conroy Researchers have created the largest atlas of...
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nature
Scientists discover first algae that can fix nitrogen — thanks to a tiny cell structure
A newly discovered ‘organelle’ that converts nitrogen gas into a useful form could pave the way for engineered plants that require less...
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nature
Daily briefing: science mourns physicist Peter Higgs
Nature editors remember and celebrate the life of Peter Higgs, the theorist behind the Higgs boson, who died on Monday, aged 94. Also, Iran releases...
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nature
AI & robotics briefing: How AI is improving climate forecasts
Climate forecasting powered by AI algorithms could replace the equation-based systems that guide global policy. Plus, how prompt flooding bypasses...
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nature
Bird-flu threat disrupts Antarctic penguin studies
Projects have been cancelled in an effort to curb the virus’s spread. Carissa Wong A deadly strain of bird flu circulating worldwide is disrupting...
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nature
First Case of Deadly ‘Staggering Disease’ Found in Colorado Mountain Lion
Researchers revealed in a study published this week they discovered the first case of a mountain lion in the U.S. contracting a deadly neurological...
wideopenspaces.com
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nature
Atmospheric rivers are shifting poleward, reshaping global weather patterns
Atmospheric rivers—those long, narrow bands of water vapor in the sky that bring heavy rain and storms to the U.S. West Coast and...
phys.org
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nature
Daily briefing: Tiny fork fern has the biggest genome ever found
A species of fork fern, Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has the biggest genome ever recorded. Plus, biomedical paper retractions are soaring and...
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nature
Daily briefing: The mystery man at the centre of the Human Genome Project
How one man became the source of almost all of the first human genome sequence. Plus, how anti-obesity drugs cause nausea and an elusive midsize...
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nature
National Park Service announces plan for grassland restoration across 15 states — here's why it matters
Projects like this one show that, although massive harm has already been done to many ecosystems by human activity it is not too late to...
thecooldown.com
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nature
AI and Euro 2024: VAR is shaking up football — and it’s not going away
Sports physicist Eric Goff explains how updates to the technology can help referees to make the toughest calls. Sumeet Kulkarni When the UEFA Euro 2024...
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Never-before-seen chain of volcanoes discovered hiding near the Cook Islands
After suspecting the presence of a series of underwater volcanoes near the Cook Islands, researchers have now mapped out the newly discovered...
livescience.com
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nature
Former Navy SEALs say they're making marine conservation cool
When Steve "Gonzo" Gonzalez retired after a 34-year career as a Navy SEAL, he knew pretty much everything about working underwater -- except that it...
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nature
Kayaker Films Black Bear Facing Off Against Alligators in a River
If you had to choose a victor in a water battle, black bear or alligator, which species would you choose? A Florida man kayaking on...
outdoors.com
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nature
10 Cool Animals That Stand Out in a Crowd
The animal kingdom is filled with cool animals (and plenty of weird animals, too), each with its own unique adaptations and behaviors. From the...
howstuffworks.com
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nature
Why loneliness is bad for your health
A lack of social interaction is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia and more. Researchers are unpicking how the brain...
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nature
'Historic Victory' as Biden BLM Restores Protections for 28 Million Acres in Alaska
Indigenous tribes and conservation groups applauded the Biden administration on Tuesday for listening to the demands of Alaska Natives, who have...
commondreams.org
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nature
What China’s mission to collect rocks from the Moon’s far side could reveal
The Chang’e-6 mission aims to land in the Moon’s oldest and largest crater, where it will collect rocks to bring back to Earth....
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nature
The antibodies don’t work! The race to rid labs of molecules that ruin experiments
Poorly performing antibodies have plagued biomedical sciences for decades. Several fresh initiatives hope to change this. Houston, Texas (US) The...
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nature
Cough or sneeze? How the brain knows what to unleash
‘Sneeze neurons’ activated by triggers such as pollen or a viral infection send an achoo signal, whereas cough neurons induce a hack. Saima Sidik Does...
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nature
Weight-loss-drug pioneer: this biochemist finally gained recognition for her work
Svetlana Mojsov led early studies of GLP-1, the hormone behind Wegovy, Ozempic and other blockbusters. This story is part of Nature’s 10, an annual...
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nature
This fish’s legs are made for walking — and tasting the sea floor
The northern sea robin has taste buds on its feet that can sense buried prey. Sara Reardon Sara Reardon is a freelance journalist based in...
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nature
Amazon protector: the Brazilian politician who turned the tide on deforestation
As Brazil’s environment minister, Marina Silva helped to rein in rampant deforestation and rebuild institutions that were weakened by the previous...
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nature
Daily briefing: ‘More nutty and harder’
Rice has been used as a supporting material for growing beef muscle and fat cells in the lab — with edible results. Plus, smoking scars the...
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nature
The Massive Energy Requirements of Treating Texas’ Oilfield Wastewater
One company wants small nuclear reactors to power the energy-intensive process of purifying vast volumes of toxic “produced water” for use in...
texasobserver.org
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nature
China research on next-generation computer chips is double the US output
Leading efforts in fields such as optical physics could stymie US export controls designed to stifle the country’s microchip industry. Elizabeth Gibney...
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nature
Toxic red mud could be turned into ‘green’ steel
Researchers extract useful metal from industrial waste, and how analysis of blood proteins could help unravel the mystery of long COVID. Download the...
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nature
The biology of smell is a mystery — AI is helping to solve it
Scientists are beginning to crack the fiendishly complex code that helps us to sense odours. Tenure Track and Research Track positions at Eastern...
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nature
Science in 2025: what to expect this year
A new wave of obesity drugs, a multitude of space missions and concern over climate-action policies — we run through what to look out for over...
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nature
Do scientists make good presidents? How five national leaders performed
Following Mexico’s election result, Nature reviews the legacy of well-known politicians with backgrounds in science and engineering. Job Description...
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nature
Russia launches first Moon mission in half a century: what it means for science
The Luna 25 spacecraft will attempt to land at the lunar south pole for the first time in a hunt for valuable water ice. Jonathan O'Callaghan...
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nature
Daily briefing: World’s most powerful X-ray laser will ‘film’ electrical charges hopping around atoms
A US $ 1.1-billion upgrade to the Linac Coherent Light Source will make it possible to observe ultrafast processes. Plus, Tasmanian tiger RNA is the...
nature.com
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nature
Serious errors plague DNA tool that’s a workhorse of biology
Researchers analysed thousands of laboratory-made plasmids and discovered that nearly half of them had defects, raising questions of experimental...
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