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science / space
Oxygen discovered in most distant galaxy ever seen: 'It is like finding an adolescent where you would only expect babies'
"I was astonished by the unexpected results because they opened a new view on the first phases of galaxy evolution." Astronomers have found oxygen in...
space.com
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health / learning / science
Brain Activity Reveals How We Learn From Mistakes
New research uncovers how the brain processes learning by identifying the exact moment an animal learns a new skill. By observing individual neurons...
neurosciencenews.com
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health / science
Robert F Kennedy Jr is wrong about the H5N1 bird flu
The Skeptical Raptor, stalking pseudoscience in the internet jungle.HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. downplayed concerns regarding the H5N1 bird...
skepticalraptor.com
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science
Florida Man Eats Feral Pig, Gets Hospitalized With Rare Infection
Only around 100 cases of brucellosis are reported annually in the U.S., even fewer of which involve feral pigs. A Florida man’s hankering for...
gizmodo.com
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photography / science / space
We tested the StarField Optics Gear60 astrophoto telescope on galaxies, nebulae, Jupiter and a comet
The StarField Optics Gear60 is an f/5 telescope boasting Petzval four-element optics, so we were looking forward to seeing how well it stacked up in...
skyatnightmagazine.com
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science / health
This simple snacking habit could improve your cholesterol levels: new study
This idea might seem nuts, but it really (pe)can work. Good news for fans of the humble pecan: these tasty nuts might be even...
sciencefocus.com
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innovation / science / nature / technology
Why BYD Keeps Shocking the World
The Chinese carmaker says it can charge EVs in 5 minutes. Can America ever catch up? The Chinese automaker BYD might have cracked one of the...
heatmap.news
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science
WWI’s Famous Dazzle Camouflage Seemed Effective Due to Unexpected Optical Trick, Study Finds
A reanalysis of a 1919 study suggests that a separate illusion, the "horizon effect," played a bigger role in warping visual perception than dazzle...
gizmodo.com
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health / science
How embryo’s first moments shape longevity
The earliest moments of embryo development have a measurable impact on a person’s future health and ageing, according to a new study from the...
cosmosmagazine.com
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science
Zero is helping neuroscientists understand how the brain perceives absences - 3 Quarks Daily
Benjy Barnett in Aeon: When I’m birdwatching, I have a particular experience all too frequently. Fellow birders will point to the tree canopy and...
3quarksdaily.com
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science
Brain scans reveal how drum and bass influence music perception
A new study published in Neuroscience sheds light on how drum and bass components influence the brain’s response to pop music. Researchers found that...
psypost.org
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science
The cell's powerhouses: Molecular machines enable efficient energy production
Mitochondria are the powerhouses in our cells, producing the energy for all vital processes. Using cryo-electron tomography, researchers have now...
sciencedaily.com
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science
Biosecurity community divided over best ways to mitigate risks
Published March 20, 2025 The field of biosecurity encompasses a wide range of threats that require coordinated efforts across disciplines and...
thebulletin.org
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science
Biotech stocks get boost from Fed rate outlook
Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning....
statnews.com
@ 30+ days ago
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health / learning / science / wellness
We’re finally learning how perimenopause profoundly changes the brain
The first sign something was amiss was the tiredness. Then I started forgetting where I had left my phone or keys, only to find them...
newscientist.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science / space
Dark energy isn't what we thought – and that may transform the cosmos
Dark energy is one of the most mysterious features of our universe – we don’t know what it is, but it controls how the universe...
newscientist.com
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science / nature
The olive landscape: A nearly 4,000-year-old legacy of human-nature interaction in the Central Mediterranean
The olive tree is one of the most iconic symbols of the Mediterranean basin, deeply intertwined with the region's history, economy, and culture. But...
phys.org
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science
Why you don't need to worry about 'over-potting' your plants
Old- School gardeners are notoriously suspicious of trendy new ideas in horticulture, and with good reason. Planty social media is often filled with...
newscientist.com
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science
Divers Found a 3,000-Year-Old Statue at the Bottom of a Lake—With Fresh Human Fingerprints
It might have been used in some kind of ritual. At the underwater archaeology site of Gran Carro di Bolsena in Aiola, Italy, divers found...
popularmechanics.com
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health / science / technology
Explainer: the science of xenotransplantation
Xenotransplantation, taking the organs, tissues or cells from one species and transplanting them into another, is rapidly approaching reality as an...
cosmosmagazine.com
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education / innovation / learning / science / technology
The case for expanding the definition of intelligence
For centuries, we’ve generally defined intelligence as the ability to solve problems quickly. But is that definition too narrow? What if intelligence...
bigthink.com
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science
‘Fatal Watch’: Interview with documentary makers on fisheries observer deaths
Fisheries observers hold a job little known by the general public but essential to the health of the oceans: monitoring the work on industrial...
mongabay.com
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innovation / science
Cement sand substitute made directly from seawater, electricity and CO2
This strange white paste might not look like much, but it might help solve the sand shortage, while making the cement manufacturing process capture...
newatlas.com
@ 30+ days ago
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health / mindfulness / nutrition / science / wellness
Alzheimer's May Not Actually Be a Brain Disease, Says Expert
The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer's disease is becoming an increasingly competitive and contentious quest with recent years witnessing several...
sciencealert.com
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health / science
Tattoos are being linked to some cancers. Are they really a risk?
Whether it is a butterfly on your ankle or your football team’s logo across your back, tattoos have long been seen as a way...
newscientist.com
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science
'The universe has thrown us a curveball': Largest-ever map of space reveals we might have gotten dark energy totally wrong
Findings from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) suggest that dark energy could be evolving over time . If they're right, cosmology will...
livescience.com
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science / nature
How high did sea level rise after the last ice age?
Dutch researchers have worked out how much and how often sea level rose after the last ice age ended around 11,700 years ago. Their research reveals...
cosmosmagazine.com
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photography / science / space
This new telescope lens could be a game-changer for space imagery
Though still only in the prototype stage, this flat lens could one day be used on space telescopes, and perhaps even on amateur telescopes. Engineers...
space.com
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nature / science
‘3,000 year-old’ trees in Tanzania are new species
Botanist Andrea Bianchi and local plant experts Aloyce Mwakisoma and his brother Ruben were exploring two tiny village forest reserves in the...
mongabay.com
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nature / science
Atlantic sturgeon were fished almost to extinction − ancient DNA reveals how Chesapeake Bay population changed over centuries
Sturgeons are one of the oldest groups of fishes. Sporting an armor of five rows of bony, modified scales called dermal scutes and a sharklike...
theconversation.com
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science
Doctors raise alarm about rise in “sloth fever” infections linked to birth defects
A surge of infections from a tropical virus is raising alarm among public health officials because it appears to be causing birth defects similar to...
salon.com
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science
Plants can now tell you when they’re stressed out
This portable, prickly wearable device communicates early signs of stress. Anyone who has tried to keep porch plants or a home garden alive through seasonal...
popsci.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
New Scientist recommends Weather Girl, an electrifying one-woman show
Weather Girl, at London’s Soho Theatre until 5 April, is a frantic and funny one-woman show about the looming climate apocalypse. Written by Brian...
newscientist.com
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innovation / science / nature
How Did Multicellular Life Evolve?
One of the most important events in the history of life on Earth was the emergence of multicellularity. In this episode, Will Ratcliff discusses how...
quantamagazine.org
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photography / science / space
We think it's the best DLSR ever made and the Nikon D850 is now at its best-ever price — discounted by a massive $ 1,000
The brilliant Nikon D850 features in our best cameras for wildlife and astrophotography buyers guides for good reason and with 33% off at Amazon it's...
livescience.com
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science
Ancient Egyptian soldiers and Greek mercenaries were at 'Armageddon' when biblical king was killed, study suggests
Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an Egyptian army where an Israelite king was killed. The discoveries at Megiddo, which inspired...
livescience.com
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innovation / science
Scientists Just Engineered Bacteria That Make Biodegradable Plastic
Scientists have modified bacteria to produce biodegradable plastics from simple sugars....
zmescience.com
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science
Maryland Lawmakers Show Support for Bills Favoring Fossil Fuels, Jeopardizing Climate Commitments
A slate of bills in the General Assembly could unravel the state’s aggressive climate goals, contradicting Gov. Wes Moore’s pledge to protect public...
insideclimatenews.org
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science
What infant fMRI is revealing about the developing mind
Cognitive neuroscientists have finally clocked how to perform task-based functional MRI experiments in awake babies—long known for their inability to...
thetransmitter.org
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science / space
Cosmic dark energy may be weakening, astronomers say, raising questions about the fate of the universe
The universe has been expanding ever since the Big Bang almost 14 billion years ago, and astronomers believe a kind of invisible force called dark...
phys.org
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health / science / wellness
The Science of Sourdough: How Citizens Are Helping Shape the Future of Fermented Foods
Citizen scientists are drawing on personal experience to help researchers create new plant-based fermented foods and maximize their health...
jstor.org
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science
Oil giant's leaked data reveals 'awful' pollution
Colombian energy giant Ecopetrol has polluted hundreds of sites with oil, including water sources and biodiverse wetlands, the BBC World Service has found. Data leaked...
bbc.com
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health / science / technology
Colonoscopy and AI: Experts weigh fuzzy evidence of benefit
A panel of experts at a leading speciality society announced in a new clinical guideline that they have decided not to decide whether to recommend...
statnews.com
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space / science
Astronaut Sunita Williams' ancestral village celebrates her return to Earth
Residents of Sunita William's ancestral village and her Indian relatives celebrate her safe landing. She and another astronaut returned to Earth this week after more...
npr.org
@ 30+ days ago
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science
Astronauts Butch and Suni finally back on Earth
After nine months in space, Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have finally arrived back on Earth. Their SpaceX capsule made a fast and...
bbc.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science / space
See incredible moment dolphins welcome NASA astronauts back home
After several months in space, NASA astronauts were welcomed home by a pod of playful dolphins. When four NASA astronauts returned to Earth after...
discoverwildlife.com
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apps / science
Is Google Maps brainwashing us? It might be if the theory of ‘extended cognition’ is correct
Over a billion people use Google Maps to help them navigate their world every month. If you own a smartphone, the odds are better than...
theconversation.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
Human Consciousness Arose From a Bunch of Apes Getting Stoned, Controversial Theory Suggests
Did apes get high on mushrooms and accidentally invent what we experience as consciousness? We talked to scientists to find out. Picture this: a group...
popularmechanics.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
"We were the first": researchers in Antarctica stumble across animals that have never seen humans before
The team managed to capture a series of amazing videos of the animals under the glow of the midnight sun. Researchers from Saudi Arabia have...
discoverwildlife.com
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science
Ancient clay tablets offer vivid portrait of Mesopotamian life
It is one of the oldest and greatest stores of knowledge: a vast library of texts amassed by Assyrian King Ashurbanipal, who ruled ancient...
newscientist.com
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