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First cash pledged for countries devastated by climate change: COP28 starts with historic decision
Draft resolution on a ‘loss and damage fund’ has attracted more than $ 400 million, but climate-vulnerable countries say more cash is needed. Katharine...
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Obesity drugs aren’t always forever. What happens when you quit?
Many researchers think that Wegovy and Ozempic should be taken for life, but myriad factors can force people off them. We are pleased to announce...
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First passages of rolled-up Herculaneum scroll revealed
Researchers used artificial intelligence to decipher the text of 2,000-year-old charred papyrus scripts, unveiling musings on music and capers. Jo...
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COVID boosters are back: what scientists say about whether to get one
As many countries head into autumn, they are targeting vaccinations at people in high-risk categories, leaving those at lower risk uncertain about...
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An Endangered Orangutan Wandered Into a Village and Hung Out with Humans for Days
A Bornean orangutan wandered into a remote Indonesian village and was assisted over several days by slightly alarmed but welcoming residents in an unlikely encounter...
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Yarlung Tsangpo: The deepest canyon on land hides a tree taller than the Statue of Liberty
The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon is Earth's largest terrestrial canyon, stretching 314 miles long and almost 20,000 feet from top to bottom at its...
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An ‘alien meteorite’ probably didn’t slam into Earth — how will we know if one does?
Nature looks at the detective work required to confirm a controversial claim of finding interstellar debris. Alexandra Witze Here, Nature explores how...
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The brain cells linked to protection against dementia
People with an abundance of specific neurons are more likely to escape cognitive decline despite having signs of Alzheimer’s in their brains. Sara...
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Alligators Displaced by Milton Are Turning Up in Unexpected Places
Wildlife experts advise Floridians to leave the animals alone As Floridians emerge from Hurricane Milton, they are finding unexpected visitors in flooded streets, backyards or...
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Daily briefing: Why forecasters failed to predict Hurricane Otis
Tropical storm Otis shocked meteorologists when it turned into the strongest hurricane to ever strike Mexico. Plus, rogue greenhouse-gas emissions...
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Cancer cells ‘poison’ the immune system with tainted mitochondria
Immune cells lose their cancer-fighting prowess after taking tumours’ organelles on board. Asher Mullard Asher Mullard is a science journalist based in...
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Daily briefing: Avatar therapy helps people with psychosis stand up to the voices in their heads
Therapy using digital avatars could help people with psychosis hear fewer voices. Plus, we explore the growing field of RNA editing. AI’s energy needs...
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Daily briefing: Bionic leg moves like a natural limb
A neuronal interface allowed people using a lower-leg prosthetic to walk faster and more naturally. Plus, the hormones that drive mosquitoes’...
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How blockbuster obesity drugs create a full feeling — even before one bite of food
Scientists identify brain area harbouring two groups of neurons: one for pre-meal sensations of fullness, and one for post-meal satiety....
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A mystery pharaoh’s massive tomb was discovered in Egypt
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Daily briefing: Why the man behind a ‘mouse utopia’ disappeared from the scientific literature
We learn that our friends, and our friends’ friends, have an influence on our gut microbiome and revisit the work of a once-influential behavioural...
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Property owner shares stunning before-and-after photos of pasture after abandoning lawnmower: 'It's so beautiful'
"Until you own it you just can't believe it is yours." The transformation of a cow pasture into a wildflower haven is capturing attention online,...
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Officials shocked after recording 'unprecedented' number of wolverine sightings — here's what it could mean
"At this point, we don't have quite enough information to confirm whether or not it is the same individual that was seen earlier this...
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Google unveils invisible ‘watermark’ for AI-generated text
Real- world demonstration in chatbot responses could encourage other firms to label material produced by AI. Get to know us The French National...
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Extreme heat is a huge killer — these local approaches can keep people safe
As the threat of deadly heatwaves rises, scientists are working with cities to introduce low-tech cooling features to protect citizens. As an...
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India’s pioneering mission bolsters idea that Moon’s surface was molten
First- ever analysis of soil from around the Moon’s south pole was performed using data from the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Michael Marshall India’s...
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Your microwave oven has its own microbiome
Survey of bacteria living inside household and laboratory appliances finds a robust ecosystem. Alix Soliman ‘Extremophiles’ are organisms that can...
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First global survey reveals who is doing ‘gain of function’ research on pathogens and why
An analysis of the controversial work indicates that a one-size-fits-all regulation strategy will have consequences. Max Kozlov As US policymakers spar...
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A powerful force is pushing lynx to the limit in the high forests of the Southern Rocky Mountains
A new study has revealed that an increase in both the frequency and severity of wildfire – as a result of climate change – could have catastrophic...
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nature
Expert Rock Climbers Helping the Peregrine Falcons’ Remarkable Return to Yosemite
In 2024, Yosemite National Park (California) is experiencing a thrilling resurgence of peregrine falcons, a bird species that once faced near...
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nature
Many plant names are offensive: botanists will vote on whether to change them
Researchers at an international meeting will also consider how to monitor names that have problematic roots. The Department of Molecular Genetics and...
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nature
The mysteries of inflammatory bowel disease are being cracked — offering hope for new therapies
Advances in understanding the causes of the autoimmune disorder could aid in matching people with the right treatment. Heidi Ledford When geneticist...
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Daily briefing: ‘Smart’ antibiotic spares the microbiome
The antibiotic lolamicin targets disease-causing bacteria without disturbing healthy gut bacteria. Plus, the underground lab that will test a...
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nature
Spinal implant helps man with advanced Parkinson’s to walk without falling
Electrical stimulation improved his mobility, although researchers say that a larger study is needed to assess the device. Emily Waltz A highly...
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This AI powered ‘tongue’ can tell Coke and Pepsi apart
Machine learning and artificial neural networks allow graphene to become an accurate and general-use ‘taste taster’ — plus, how pacific-salmon...
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Oxford tops QS World University Rankings in English, anatomy and physiology and geography
University of Oxford has secured the top place in the QS World University Rankings 2025 in three subjects: English Language and Literature, Anatomy...
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nature
Azores to create largest Marine Protected Area in North Atlantic – and a 'blueprint' for the rest of the world
The protection will cover 287,000 square kilometres, an area bigger than the UK. The Azores has passed bold new legislation to create the largest...
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nature
BLM could throw lifeline to amphibians and reptiles
The recently finalized Bureau of Land Management Public Lands Rule could give a boost to America's most at-risk terrestrial vertebrates: amphibians...
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'An early and violent start': NOAA issues dire hurricane season forecast
In a revised forecast issued Thursday, the federal government still calls for an "extremely active" Atlantic hurricane season, one that could rank among the busiest...
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US nuclear-fusion lab enters new era: achieving ‘ignition’ over and over
Researchers at the National Ignition Facility are consistently creating reactions that make more energy than they consume. The wide-ranging expertise...
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The bird at the center of the worst single-species mortality event in modern history isn’t recovering, scientists say
CNN — A marine heat wave has killed approximately half of Alaska’s common murre population, marking the largest recorded die-off of a single species in...
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nature
This injectable gel can help to diagnose brain injury — then it disappears
The squishy sensors could be used to monitor the brain for tumours or injury, before eventually degrading. Gemma Conroy Researchers have developed...
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Anti-obesity drug has life-changing benefits for arthritis
Clinical- trial participants saw their knee pain abate and could engage better with activities that got them up and going. Traci Watson Traci Watson a...
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Daily briefing: Earth’s next supercontinent will be a giant desert
Up to 92% of Earth could be uninhabitable to mammals in 250 million years. Plus, millions of people live on land contaminated by metal mining and how...
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‘Epigenome editor’ silences gene that causes deadly brain disorders
Prion diseases are caused by misfolded proteins, but a new tool can stop them forming in mice. Gemma Conroy A molecular-editing tool that’s small...
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Daily briefing: This key protein could be responsible for brain ageing
A key protein that could be responsible for brain ageing. Plus, researchers organize a day of action to #StandUpForScience. Brain protein could be...
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Experts describe it as 'chaos' as animal behavior has begun to change: 'We don't really know'
As winters continue to get warmer, stay ready for some unexpected and unwanted guests during the early months on the calendar. In recent years,...
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nature
Eruption ‘imminent’ for mile-wide hidden volcano near US coast: ‘Final stages of buildup’
Will the coast be toast? An increase in seismic activity has prompted predictions that a mile-wide submarine volcano named the Axial Seamount will...
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Daily briefing: Blockbuster anti-obesity drug Wegovy slashes heart-attack risk
Semaglutide, sold under the name Wegovy, seems to protect against heart disease. Plus, dreams of new physics fade with the latest muon magnetism...
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How AlphaFold and other AI tools could help us prepare for the next pandemic
Researchers are using machine-learning programs to predict the evolution of viruses and design vaccines. Ewen Callaway In the third year of the...
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nature
AI ‘deepfake’ faces detected using astronomy methods
Analysing reflections of light in the eyes can help to determine an image’s authenticity. Sarah Wild Researchers are turning to techniques from...
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nature
See 13 Captivating Images From the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest
For those who turn their lenses toward nature, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest is among the most prestigious awards—it’s been referred...
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nature
A new human species? Mystery surrounds 300,000-year-old fossil
A chinless jawbone from eastern China that displays both modern and archaic features could represent a new branch of the human family tree. Dyani Lewis...
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nature
Daily briefing: Eclipse watchers stunned by impressive ‘red dot’ prominences
Enormous loops of plasma erupting from the Sun’s surface became visible as red dots during the total eclipse. Plus, genetic analysis confirms that...
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nature
The Biggest Blue Whale Ever Spotted in US Waters
The sighting of the biggest blue whale ever recorded in US waters has captivated marine biologists and enthusiasts alike. This colossal creature, a...
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