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Daily briefing: No, Rapa Nui people didn’t destroy their island
A controversial theory about Rapa Nui has been conclusively debunked. Plus, what Harris and Trump said about science in their debate and the...
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Beautifully Minimal Nature Landscapes
Benjamin Everett is an award-winning photographer, recently named the winner of Hasselblad’s Masters competition. His work spans the globe, taking in...
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The Siberian Musk Deer Also Known As The Vampire Deer
Enter the realm of the mysterious and captivating world of the Siberian Musk Deer, often referred to as the “vampire deer” due to its elongated...
animalsaroundtheglobe.com
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Daily briefing: Inside the room-temperature superconductivity scandal
The story of deception in a rising star’s physics lab. Plus, how the anti-obesity drug semaglutide could help people with HIV and we meet...
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How does ChatGPT ‘think’? Psychology and neuroscience crack open AI large language models
Researchers are striving to reverse-engineer artificial intelligence and scan the ‘brains’ of LLMs to see what they are doing, how and why. Material...
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Scientists successfully ‘nuke asteroid’ — in a lab mock-up
Experiment shows that, in a worst-case scenario, humanity could use a nuclear explosion to save the planet from a deadly impact. Jonathan O'Callaghan A...
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Apple Vision Pro: what does it mean for scientists?
The headset opens up possibilities in accessibility and medical research — and raises concerns about human behaviour. Jonathan O'Callaghan Apple’s...
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‘Fire clouds’ from super-hot wildfires are on the rise as Earth warms
Intense blazes burning in the United States and Canada are creating their own thunderstorms, which can spark more fires. Brian Owens The monstrous...
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Daily briefing: How a physicist faked blockbuster superconductivity claims
An official investigation reveals the extent of superconductivity physicist Ranga Dias’s scientific misconduct. Plus, why scientists are concerned...
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Japan earthquakes: the science behind the deadly tremors
A massive quake that triggered tsunamis, fires and multiple aftershocks was the largest on the country’s west coast in more than a century. Gemma...
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Daily briefing: The ‘dark side’ of the Asilomar conference
A new theory on how intelligent life evolved on Earth. Plus, the ‘dark side’ of the Asilomar conference on recombinant DNA. A researcher’s guide...
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The Taliban said women could study — three years on they still can’t
Afghanistan is the only country in the world that stops its girls and women from attending schools and universities. And the Taliban show no sign...
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‘Phenomenal’ tool sequences DNA and tracks proteins — without cracking cells open
Microscopy technique allows scientists to image how proteins and chromosomes interact in an intact cell. Heidi Ledford Researchers are queuing up to...
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State embarks on world's largest restoration project in efforts to protect clean drinking water: 'The potential benefits ... are significant'
This project shows that taking care of our environment can have real, tangible benefits for our daily lives. Florida is making waves with an exciting...
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Daily briefing: Common diabetes drug slows monkey brain-ageing
A common diabetes drug slows monkey brain-ageing by the human equivalent of 18 years. Plus, research-integrity sleuths call out journals for ‘stealth...
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Ancient DNA debunks Rapa Nui ‘ecological suicide’ theory
Study refutes claim that mismanagement of natural resources led to population crash — plus a tiny wasp that’s been found in an unexpected...
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Advocates: Communities, wildlife benefitting from clean energy investments
Wildlife advocates say the current transition to clean energy will not only protect people in New Mexico communities, but also will have a huge...
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What’s the best way to become a professor? The answer depends on where you are
Huge study highlights global discrepancy in hiring requirements — plus, how cancer cells palm-off misfiring mitochondria to help avoid...
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Incredible: Baby Elephant Fights 14 Lions
This brave baby elephant now has the nickname Hercules after it successfully fights off a whole pride of lions by itself. In the vast landscapes...
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Nature’s 10
An AI pioneer, an architect of India’s Moon mission and the world’s first global heat officer are some of the people behind this...
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Mind-reading devices are revealing the brain’s secrets
Implants and other technologies that decode neural activity can restore people’s abilities to move and speak — and help researchers to understand how...
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How AI could let us watch epic star collisions in real time
Locating sources of gravitational waves using artificial intelligence could enable astronomers to point telescopes at stellar mergers before they...
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These brain cells help days-old mice to bond with mum
Scientists pinpoint neurons that encode the mother–baby bond in the brains of infant mice. Miryam Naddaf Researchers have identified neurons in the...
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Combined COVID–flu vaccines are coming: Moderna jab clears major test
First large trial suggests mRNA drug gives better protection from SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viruses than single-target shots. Freda Kreier A single...
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Mathematician who tamed randomness wins Abel Prize
Michel Talagrand laid mathematical groundwork that has allowed others to tackle problems involving random processes. Davide Castelvecchi A...
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Scientists Reveal What Antarctica Would Look Like With No Ice
Antarctica was once a lush and thriving land, teeming with prehistoric life. It's hard to believe now, but tucked away, hidden underneath a layer of...
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nature
Daily briefing: What makes pee yellow
The enzyme that turns a red-orange precursor into urine’s yellow compound has finally been identified. Plus, the latest private Moon mission might be...
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World Happiness Report 2025 shows people are much kinder than we expect
Belief in the kindness of others is much more closely tied to happiness than previously thought, according to World Happiness Report 2025, published...
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Watch: Eagle Snatches Monkey
In the untamed realms of nature, where the sky is the limit, the incredible strength and agility of eagles often leave us in awe. One...
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Eating less can lead to a longer life: massive study in mice shows why
Weight loss and metabolic improvements do not explain the longevity benefits of severe dietary restrictions. Elie Dolgin Elie Dolgin is a science...
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CERN’s $ 17-billion supercollider in question as top funder criticizes cost
Germany has raised doubts about the affordability of the Large Hadron Collider’s planned successor. Davide Castelvecchi Plans for a 91-kilometre...
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Journal editors are resigning en masse: what do these group exits achieve?
Editorial rebellions seem to be on the rise, as researchers seek more control over scholarly communication. Katharine Sanderson Earlier this month, the...
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Scientists Build Device to Generate Electricity Using the Earth's Rotation
Their experiment had a "controversial but intriguing" result. In a controversial experiment, a team of physicists investigated whether we could...
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nature
Daily briefing: Farm animals have complex mental lives
Research is giving insight into the minds of cows, pigs, and other livestock. Plus, aspects of the human genome are unique to Indigenous Australians,...
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Lethal Marburg virus is on the rise in Rwanda: why scientists are worried
There is no proven vaccine or treatment for infections with the virus, which is closely related to Ebola virus and causes similar symptoms. Saima Sidik...
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Superfast Microsoft AI is first to predict air pollution for the whole world
The model, called Aurora, also forecasts global weather for ten days — all in less than a minute. APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: January 10th, 2025 Human...
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Daily briefing: Safety review is big step towards the first FDA-approved CRISPR therapy
The US Food and Drug Administration is examining the safety of a DNA-altering treatment for sickle-cell disease. Plus, encouraging results from a big...
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How China created AI model DeepSeek and shocked the world
Government policies, generous funding and a pipeline of AI graduates have helped Chinese firms create advanced LLMs. Chinese technology start-up...
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How worlds are born: JWST reveals exotic chemistry of planetary nurseries
The telescope is delivering a cascade of insights about the ‘protoplanetary’ disks where planets take shape. Alexandra Witze The James Webb Space...
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nature
Deep sea mining impacts visible for 'many decades'
Scientists said they have seen the first signs of life returning to deep sea mining tracks carved into the abyssal seabed more than four decades...
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Man survives with titanium heart for 100 days – a world first
The device, to be tested in more people, could be used as a temporary measure for those waiting for a donor organ. An Australian man...
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Interior Department Announces Next Steps to Implement President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda for Ecosystem& Habitat Restoration in the Upper Colorado River Basin - CleanTechnica
The Department of the Interior today announced a funding opportunity through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for ecosystem and habitat...
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nature
Daily briefing: Students and grandmothers step up where mental health-care is in short supply
Innovative, low-cost programmes are filling the gaps in mental healthcare in Africa. Plus, what car-driving rats can tell us about the pleasure of...
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Chewing Gum Releases Thousands of Microplastics Into Our Saliva, Researchers Find
Researchers tested ten different chewing gum brands, and found no difference between synthetic and natural gum. In just the last couple of years,...
gizmodo.com
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nature
The Rise of Hybrid Species in a Warming World
In 2016, scientists encountered a never-before-seen bear in the Canadian Arctic. While it possessed the features of both a grizzly and a polar bear,...
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nature
Daily briefing: How to disassemble a fusion reactor
What we’ll learn from the long process of decommissioning the pioneering JET reactor. Plus, China’s new dark matter lab is the biggest and...
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nature
Man Rescues Wolf and Now They're Obsessed With Each Other
Some bonds are forged through fate. That’s the story of Steve and Riggs, a rescued wolf who found love and trust in the unlikeliest...
animalsaroundtheglobe.com
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nature
Daily briefing: ‘Despair’ as Argentinian president begins dismantling science
While Argentina cuts support for science, China promises a 10% increase in science funding. Plus, the amphibian that nurses its young, and how an...
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nature
Daily briefing: Five patterns of brain atrophy associated with ageing and Alzheimer’s
How brain anatomy changes with ageing and disease, how ‘green’ electricity from wood might harm the plane and how video games helped people’s mental...
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How ‘green’ electricity from wood harms the planet — and people
Many nations have embraced burning wood pellets to produce electricity — under the assumption that it is carbon neutral. But research shows this...
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