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Global warming is on the cusp of crucial 1.5 °C threshold, suggest ice-core data
New method finds human-caused warming is about to reach the limit set by the Paris climate agreement. Hangzhou, Zhejiang (CN) Zhejiang Chinese Medical...
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8 million cells: virtual embryo shows organs forming in exquisite detail
Model used to create a cellular ‘hologram’ of a mouse embryo could be used to visualize development in any species. APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 16 March...
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Daily briefing: Why parts of the Amazon have become a carbon source
Scientists are exposing the myriad reasons why the southeast Amazon has started to release carbon — and why the whole forest might be reaching a...
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Why are so many young people getting cancer? What the data say
Clues to a modern mystery could be lurking in information collected generations ago. The Morizono lab at UCLA is recruiting talented postdoctoral...
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Nature retracts controversial superconductivity paper by embattled physicist
This is the third high-profile retraction for Ranga Dias. Researchers worry the controversy is damaging the field’s reputation. Davide...
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Daily briefing: What the Henrietta Lacks settlement means for ethical research
Researchers and legal specialists explain what the historic Henrietta Lacks settlement could mean for the scientific community. Plus, JWST finds a...
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Great Barrier Reef’s temperature soars to 400-year high
Chemical analysis of coral skeletons reveals unprecedented warming trend that could spell disaster for the iconic reef. Jeff Tollefson Earlier this...
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Daily briefing: Are gut bacteria causing eye diseases?
Experiments in mice suggest that some eye diseases might be caused in part by escapee bacteria. Plus, giant ‘bubble’ in space could be source of...
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How PhD students and other academics are fighting the mental-health crisis in science
Universities and institutions across the globe are exploring unique initiatives to help their students and staff cope with the stress of research. On...
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Daily briefing: Extreme heat makes body clocks tick faster
We learn that the body’s ageing ‘clock’ ticks faster after heat stress and discover why researchers aren’t fans of blanket bans on social...
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The Air Force Could Not Have Predicted the Power of Quicksink ‘Bombs’
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A Surreal Creature With Jumping Genes Has 30x More DNA Than Humans
It’s an evolutionary marvel. An unassuming freshwater fish contains the longest genomic sequence ever discovered, measuring in at 30 time s the length of the...
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New proof that the Moon was smashed out of Earth during a huge collision in the early Solar System
Our Moon could be a chip off the old block, according to a study that shows it is mostly made of material that originated on...
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How much energy will AI really consume? The good, the bad and the unknown
Researchers want firms to be more transparent about the electricity demands of artificial intelligence. The aroma of hay and manure hangs over...
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Microbiologist who was harassed during COVID pandemic sues university
At the heart of a New Zealand court case is the extent to which talking to the public constitutes an academic’s duty to society....
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AI tools are spotting errors in research papers: inside a growing movement
Large language models are being used to check papers, but researchers warn they come with risks. Elizabeth Gibney Late last year, media outlets...
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Top 10 Most Endangered Species
First off, the most important lesson here is that biodiversity is critical for maintaining a healthy ecosystem on Earth. However, many species are so...
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9 Incredible Animal Migrations That Seem Impossible
Migration is a remarkable natural phenomenon observed in the animal kingdom, characterized by the large-scale movement of species from one habitat to...
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Retractions caused by honest mistakes are extremely stressful, say researchers
A survey highlights the emotional toll of retractions for authors and what could be done differently. Most researchers whose papers are retracted...
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The huge protein database that spawned AlphaFold and biology’s AI revolution
Pioneering crystallographer Helen Berman helped to set up the massive collection of protein structures that underpins the Nobel-prize-winning tool’s...
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Gut microbes linked to fatty diet drive tumour growth
Scientists know there is a link between obesity and some cancers. A study in mice and people suggests why that might be. We are pleased...
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Don’t stop me now: Queen’s Brian May on saving badgers — and the scientific method
The guitarist has spent a decade studying the science of bovine tuberculosis, which can be carried by badgers, and has identified a new method of...
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AI can’t learn new things forever — an algorithm can fix that
AIs based on deep learning struggle to keep learning new things, but ‘waking up’ their ‘neurons’ could help overcome this — plus, how video games...
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DeepMind AI solves geometry problems at star-student level
Algorithms are now as good at geometry as some of the world’s most mathematically talented school kids. Davide Castelvecchi An artificial-intelligence...
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Best ever clocks: breakthrough paves way for ultra-precise ‘nuclear’ time keepers
A clock based on energy shifts in atomic nuclei could transform fundamental-physics research. Job Description The Department of Translational...
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Daily briefing: ‘Bug bounties’ offer cash for spotting mistakes in published papers
The causes of inflammatory bowel disease, the beginnings of the mpox public health emergency and how ‘bug bounties’ are coming to science. Hope for...
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Meet the real-life versions of Dune’s epic sandworms
A Dune-loving worm palaeontologist makes the case that worms have been just as important on Earth as they are in the blockbuster film. Nature...
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Dazzling auroras are just a warm-up as more solar storms are likely, scientists say
Nature talks to physicists about what to expect in the next few months and beyond as the Sun hits its ‘maximum’. We are pleased to...
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Daily briefing: ‘Goldene’ is a gilded cousin of graphene that is one atom thick
Single- atom-thick sheet of gold is probably the first 2D metal. Plus, some bumblebees can survive up to a week underwater and what crackdowns on...
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These ancient whittled logs could be the earliest known wooden structure
Stacked timbers dated to roughly 476,000 years ago show that ancient hominins worked with wood. Provide leadership and mentorship to members of the...
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AI traces mysterious metastatic cancers to their source
Algorithm examines images of metastatic cells to identify the location of the primary tumour. Smriti Mallapaty Some stealthy cancers remain undetected...
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The Iconic, One-Eyed 'Queen of the Wolves' Dies After Fight With Rival Pack in Yellowstone National Park
One of Yellowstone National Park’s most famous gray wolves, an 11-year-old matriarch who was blind in one eye, has died after a fight with...
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How is Brazil’s President Lula doing on climate? Experts rate his performance
Deforestation has dropped, but researchers who spoke to Nature say that he needs to take a stronger stance on fossil fuels. Meghie Rodrigues When Luiz...
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How Beijing’s deadly floods could be avoided
The floods that have swept China in the past week were exacerbated by poor planning for drainage. Gemma Conroy The floods that swept through China’...
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Expert raises alarm after once-in-a-life time event off the coast of Tasmania: 'Something is wrong'
In late January, onlookers flocked to Tasmania's Storm Bay to witness a rare and magical event: swarms of moon jellyfish swimming in bioluminescent...
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These animals are racing towards extinction. A new home might be their last chance
Some of the most threatened animals might not survive in their current habitat because of climate change. Researchers are testing a controversial...
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Spectacular stars over Stonehenge and more — August’s best science images
Shooting stars. Stargazers in Salisbury, UK, were treated to a magical sight as the Perseid meteor shower, seen each year when Earth passes through...
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India’s first Sun mission will investigate the origins of space weather
Aditya- L1 will join other spacecraft from Europe and the United States in an attempt to understand our stormy star. T.V. Padma On 2 September,...
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EU unveils controversial climate target: what scientists think
The goal leans heavily on the largely unproven approach of carbon removal, concerning researchers. The European Commission has unveiled an ambitious...
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Governments are banning kids from social media: will that protect them from harm?
Australia is the latest nation to introduce restrictions, but evidence about whether they will work is limited. Gemma Conroy A year from now, children...
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How a US government shutdown could disrupt science
Tens of thousands of federal researchers might have to stop work on 1 October — but the shutdown’s effects could ripple well beyond government. Jeff...
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16 Extraordinary Photos of Animals in Action
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the incredible beauty and raw power of nature. However, moments captured through the lens of a...
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Scientists Play Matchmaker for Beloved Sea Snails in the Florida Keys
In the turquoise waters of the Florida Keys, a team of scientists is taking on a new role: they’re playing Cupid. As climate change...
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Pioneering nuclear-fusion reactor shuts down: what scientists will learn
The decommissioning of the Joint European Torus near Oxford, UK — a test bed for ITER — will take until 2040 and be studied in detail. Elizabeth Gibney...
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Daily briefing: What really works to reduce carbon emissions
The right mix of 63 policies can lead to significant reductions in emissions. Plus, debate rages over the Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab and meet the...
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State sees record-breaking year for sockeye salmon
Washington is seeing a record-breaking sockeye salmon run this year despite a July heatwave that threatened a kill-off in the Okanogan River. By the...
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Experimental obesity drug packs double punch to reduce weight
Test of weight-loss candidate in mice shows that there is still room for improvement in a burgeoning field. Asher Mullard With obesity drugs now...
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'The lakes are alive again': These frogs are back from near extinction
The jewel-like lakes of the High Sierra in Yosemite National Park are awe-inspiring sights. But for more than a hundred years they've also been biologically...
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Daily briefing: Stonehenge’s altar is surprisingly Scottish
Part of Stonehenge came from far afield, many comatose people are conscious and how ChatGPT can be most useful to scientists. Stonehenge’s altar is...
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Jupiter mission will attempt first-ever fly-by that harnesses Earth and Moon’s gravity
The JUICE spacecraft will slingshot around the Moon and Earth in quick succession on its way to Jupiter’s moons. Elizabeth Gibney Next week, the...
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