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science
The Unassuming New Mexico Lake That's Actually A Death Trap
The human drive to explore extreme environments has led to countless adventures into the unknown, from attempts to summit the tallest and most remote...
sciencing.com
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science
80% of adults carry this virus — For some, it could trigger Alzheimer's
TEMPE, Ariz. — In the gut of some Alzheimer’s patients lies an unexpected culprit: a common virus that may be silently contributing to their disease....
studyfinds.org
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science
Double moon mission! SpaceX to launch 2 private lunar landers in January
Firefly Aerospace and Japan's ispace are putting their moon landers on the same Falcon 9 rocket. Two private moon landers will take flight on the same...
space.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
Dirt plays a big role in the spread of antibiotic resistance
Soil plays a much bigger role in the spread of antibiotic resistance than one might imagine, new research indicates. Surprisingly, the ground beneath...
futurity.org
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science
Mars Orbiter Catches Glimpse of Retired, Dust-Laden Lander
Depending on what Martian weather comes InSight's way in the near future, this eagle-eyed snapshot could mean goodbye. NASA's Mars Reconnaissance...
extremetech.com
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science
Did Humans Almost Go Extinct 900,000 Years Ago?
The further back you go in time , the more our genomes merge, making it difficult to model ancient populations....
iflscience.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
Inside the race to rescue Arctic relics before it’s too late
The Arctic is home to pristine artifacts. A few archeologists are rushing to find them, and the critical clues they can offer modern culture, before...
nationalgeographic.com
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science
Here's what was agreed at COP16 to combat global desertification
Against the backdrop of a deepening environmental crisis, the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) under the United Nations Convention to Combat...
weforum.org
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science
FDA confirms shortage of weight loss drug tirzepatide is over, gives compounders a grace period
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday confirmed that a shortage of Eli Lilly’s obesity drug tirzepatide has been resolved, a move that will...
statnews.com
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science / wellness
70 Is the New 60: Age Related Declines Slowing in Older People
study highlights significant improvements in the physical and mental functioning of older adults in England compared to previous generations. Using...
neurosciencenews.com
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science
USGS says seismic activity at Newberry Crater due to geothermal testing
The U.S. Geological Survey, the federal agency responsible for monitoring and studying earthquakes and volcanoes, said seismic activity detected at...
bendbulletin.com
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science
Hatching of 232 tiny creatures provides glimmer of hope for rare Aussie species
This photograph shows what could be the only hope for one of Australia’s rarest fish – captive breeding. Tasmania’s marine environments have become...
yahoo.com
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science
Second Most-Cited Paper To Ever Be Withdrawn Finally Retracted After 4-Year Controversy
The paper had been cited nearly 3,200 time s....
iflscience.com
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learning / science
AI aids discovery of solar cell materials with near-record efficiency
A hole-transporting layer for perovskite solar cells with near-record efficiency has been developed using a machine learning algorithm. The work...
chemistryworld.com
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science
FDA updates the definition of 'healthy' foods
Packaged foods in the U.S. will have to follow new rules in order to call themselves “healthy,” according to changes finalized Thursday by the...
apnews.com
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science
Surgeons show superior coordination – and more cursing
Surgeons are better than other hospital staff when completing a dexterity-based children’s game, according to a new study.But, finds the study,...
cosmosmagazine.com
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science
Sleep apnea impacts brain in ways that may affect cognitive function
Researchers estimate that about 936 million adults globally have sleep apnea — a condition where a person stops breathing when asleep, disrupting...
medicalnewstoday.com
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science
SpaceX will launch Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander to the moon in mid-January with these 10 NASA payloads
Ghost Riders in the Sky is ready to fly. Firefly Aerospace's first mission to the moon is nearly ready to fly. The company's Blue Ghost...
space.com
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science
AI sniffs out whiskey flavor notes as well as the pros
A machine learning algorithm identified the top five flavor notes in 16 types of whiskey. Each matched the aggregate of what a panel of human pros...
sciencenews.org
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science
Killer squirrels have developed taste for flesh — and voles are running for their lives
Ground squirrels have turned into carnivorous killers in a local park after vole numbers exploded in Contra Costa County, California. Ground squirrels...
livescience.com
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science
Prehistoric rock in Japan reveals clues to ancient ocean anoxic event
Rocks from Mount Ashibetsu in Japan have revealed important information about an ancient global environmental crisis, which choked the oxygen from...
cosmosmagazine.com
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science
Shocking flaw found in AI: Like humans, it shows signs of 'dementia' with age
JERUSALEM — In a deliciously ironic twist that feels like something out of a sci-fi comedy, researchers have discovered that some of the world’s most...
studyfinds.org
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science
The value of research is measured in many ways
2024 ended with at least one good news story. Early in December, world leaders, dignitaries, celebrities and clergy gathered on the Île de la Cité in...
chemistryworld.com
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science
Aha! Here Are 15 of the Most Surprising Archaeological Finds of 2024
These finds include everything from Peruvian geoglyphs to Roman statuary. Archaeology had a massive 2024. Discoveries abounded—from ever-multiplying...
artnet.com
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science
FDA OKs novel device for non-invasive treatment of spinal cord injuries
Spinal cord injuries dramatically reduce a person’s mobility and independence, but a new device could aid rehabilitation efforts. Onward Medical...
statnews.com
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science
Human Civilization At Junction Between An Evolutionary Leap Or An Authoritarian Collapse
A renowned systems theorists who predicted the most significant events in the last two decades offers stark warnings....
iflscience.com
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science / wellness
Study Reveals How Ultra-Processed Foods May Fuel Bowel Cancer
Colorectal cancer's characteristic tumors are spurred on by chronic inflammation, and new research shows this might be linked to a diet of...
sciencealert.com
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science
New Class of Magnets Promises To Supercharge Tech Speeds by 1000X
What's New For the first time , scientists have imaged an entirely new form of magnetism called altermagnetism. The researchers used cutting-edge x-ray...
newsweek.com
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science
Genetic tweak to three key crops massively boosts their growth
The growth of maize, sugarcane and sorghum has been greatly boosted by modifying the plants to take advantage of higher carbon dioxide levels now...
newscientist.com
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science / space
Moon’s largest crater is rounder than 1st thought
• The South Pole-Aitken basin is the largest impact crater on the moon. Its 1,550-mile (2,500-km) expanse also makes it one of the largest known impact...
earthsky.org
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science / space
New study uncovers the moon’s ancient secrets
New study uncovers the moon’s ancient secrets A groundbreaking study in Nature has shaken up our understanding of the moon’s formation. This research...
rollingout.com
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science
New Genetic Link to Autism Identified on X Chromosome
Researchers identified variants in the DDX53 gene, located on the X chromosome, as contributors to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These genetic...
neurosciencenews.com
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science
Biologists Discover What Makes Bed Bugs Uniquely Hard to Kill With Insecticides
Sixty years ago, we nearly wiped out bed bugs—but they’ve been making a steady comeback, and they’re stronger than ever. By the 1960...
gizmodo.com
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science
Latest Qualcomm RB3 Gen 2 Developer Kit Unlocks AI Computing for IoT Edge Innovation
This is a sponsored article brought to you by Qualcomm.In a move set to transform the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc....
ieee.org
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science
Scientists ‘grow a backbone’ for the first time in the lab
Scientists have figured out how to coax human stem cells to develop into the “notochord”, which plays a critical role in organising tissue in...
cosmosmagazine.com
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science / space
Study: Saturn's rings could be as old as the planet
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — New research suggests Saturn's rings might be older than they look — possibly as old as the planet. Instead of being a youthful...
oanow.com
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science
Boosting neuronal activity-driven mitochondrial DNA transcription improves cognition in aged mice
Editor’s summary Aging is associated with impairments in mitochondrial functions. However, how aging affects mitochondria in neurons remains to be...
science.org
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science
When researchers attached cameras to baby humpback whales they discovered something amazing
Video shows how humpback calves tell their mothers they are hungry Hungry baleen whale babies may burp, bark and snort as a way of begging...
discoverwildlife.com
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science
How a 1932 Movie Lawsuit Changed Hollywood Forever and Made Disclaimers a Thing
MGM Studios will remember Rasputin forever. After all, he caused them to lose a legal battle that changed the film industry forever....
zmescience.com
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science
Dog-Like Predator's Bones Belong to Oldest Known Mammal Relative
Before the time of the dinosaurs, a naked, warm-blooded egg-layer known as a gorgonopsian sipped water from Pangea's tropical floodplains amid...
sciencealert.com
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science / space
'Enormous' black hole goes 'dormant' after swallowing swath of galaxy
A new study out of Cambridge's Kavli Institute for Cosmology led to a major discovery about black holes. Scientists have made a discovery about how...
the-express.com
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science
Why are monarch butterflies hanging out in the southern U.S.?
Researchers are seeking help from the public in finding monarch butterflies that are overwintering in Southern states instead of migrating. It's not clear why so...
npr.org
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science
Iceland or Scotland: Which wildlife cruise is right for you?
Geological wonders or forest-flanked lochs, the landscapes of Iceland and Scotland are equally magical, but which calls your name? Read on to learn...
discoverwildlife.com
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science / space
Building the Black Hole Family Tree
In 2019, astronomers observed an unusual gravitational chirp. Known as GW190521, it was the last scream of gravitational waves as a black hole of 66...
universetoday.com
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science / space
The Moon might be older than scientists previously thought
A physicist, a chemist and a mathematician walk into a bar. It sounds like the start of a bad joke, but in my case, it...
rawstory.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
Fully charged: how AI-powered battery testing can support the EV boom
The automotive industry faces immense pressure in the fight to achieve net zero. Engineers must overcome incredibly complex – intractable – physics...
weforum.org
@ 30+ days ago
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science
Watch swarms of ant-like microrobots lift heavy objects and more
Robots traversing lifting and guiding objects. Credit: Device, Yang and WonNanoengineers have designed tiny magnetic robots that swarm together like...
cosmosmagazine.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
Sydney Young and his evaporative fractionator
I recently gave a talk at an event Salters Hall in central London. Over the buffet lunch, I fell into conversation with a senior researcher...
chemistryworld.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books / education / learning / science
Laboratories of the impossible
In September 1961, Richard Feynman gave the first in a series of lectures on basic physics at the California Institute of Technology. At the start of...
aeon.co
@ 30+ days ago
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science
US deaths are down and life expectancy is up, but improvements are slowing
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. life expectancy jumped last year, and preliminary data suggests there may be another — much smaller — improvement this year. Death rates...
apnews.com
@ 30+ days ago
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