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science
Stranded Astronauts' Trip Back to Earth Has Been Postponed Yet Again
How long must these poor souls be made to wait? Hold Up Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, the two NASA astronauts who were left stranded...
futurism.com
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science
Nasa astronauts Butch and Suni's homecoming delayed again
Nasa says that the astronauts stuck on the International Space Station will have to wait even longer to get home. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams...
bbc.com
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science
James Webb Space Telescope catches monster black hole napping after 'overeating' in the early universe
"The early universe managed to produce some absolute monsters, even in relatively tiny galaxies." Napping after overfeeding on food is a dilemma many...
space.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
The Study That Called Out Black Plastic Utensils Had a Major Math Error
Despite the correction, the study’s authors stand by their conclusions about the risks of certain kitchen utensils. Editors of the environmental...
wired.com
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science
The top technology stories from 2024
1. The top emerging technologies from 2024 It's been a year of technology headlines. In June 2024, the Forum released its Top 10 Emerging Technologies...
weforum.org
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science
We Are Light-Eaters
At the park near my home in Georgia grows a towering oak tree I often visit at the end of the day, when I feel...
nautil.us
@ 30+ days ago
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science
Swarms of tiny robots coordinate to achieve ant-like feats of strength
Swarms of tiny robots guided by magnetic fields can coordinate to act like ants, from packing together to form a floating raft to lifting objects...
newscientist.com
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science / space
History-making closeup of our sun will come Christmas Eve — if the probe doesn’t melt
A guiding star is key to the Nativity story, so there’s symbolism to be found in a daring Christmas Eve mission to give humans...
newsobserver.com
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science
The first confirmed, severe human case of bird flu is here
A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with a severe case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (Type A H5N1), according to a Centers for...
popsci.com
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science
Discovery of The Prehistoric 4 Tusked Giant Believed to Roam The Earth 11,700 Years Ago
Everyone knows about the dinosaur extinction but not many know about the rise of mammals that followed, such as the gomphotheres. This group of...
animalsaroundtheglobe.com
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science
Next-gen geothermal offers circular promise, but needs care and caution
Next- generation geothermal technologies are gaining steam as a source of clean, renewable energy and an alternative to fossil fuels. With...
mongabay.com
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science
2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: What To Know 20 Years On
Survivors and victims' relatives will next week mark the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, which killed more than...
barrons.com
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science
Are quantum computers now advanced enough to need operating systems?
A quantum computing start-up is developing its own operating system to run quantum machines, akin to Microsoft Windows or macOS on a standard...
newscientist.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
The 10 smartest animals in the world: Discover the cleverest creatures in the animal kingdom - and there may be some surprises
Which are the cleverest animals in the world? And how do we even rate intelligence? We take a look Ranking animals by intelligence is always...
discoverwildlife.com
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science / space
Hubble trouble or Superbubble? Astronomers need to escape the 'supervoid' to solve cosmology crisis
"Our best theory of cosmology is wrong. That is a problem, but nature does not care about our theories!" New research suggests that a troubling...
space.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science / space
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Exoplanet Trappist-1 B Could Have An Atmosphere, Challenging Past Conclusions Potentially Habitable
New findings made possible by the James Webb Space Telescope reveal that the Earth-like exoplanet Trappist-1 b may have an atmosphere after all,...
thedebrief.org
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science
Functional biosynthetic stereodivergence in a gene cluster via a dihydrosydnone N-oxide
Chirality plays a critical role in the biochemistry of life and often only one enantiomeric series is observed (homochirality). Only a few natural...
nature.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science / space
One of the Most Interesting Exoplanets Just Got Even More Interesting!
Since the discovery of the first exoplanet in 1992, thousands more have been discovered. 40 light years away, one such system of exoplanets was...
universetoday.com
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science
30000 Year Old Baby Mammoth Discovered by Gold Miner in Yakon
Let’s discover the incredible find of a 30000-year-old baby woolly mammoth, perfectly preserved in Yukon’s permafrost. This extraordinary find...
animalsaroundtheglobe.com
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science
Ancient hominin Lucy was a lousy runner, simulations show
Lucy, the fossil hominin who lived around 3.2 million years ago, would have been no match for modern humans in a running race. Even an average...
newscientist.com
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science
Soundless Minds: When the Mind Hears No Inner Voice
Some people experience anauralia, a silent mind incapable of imagining sounds like voices or music. Scientists and creatives will explore this...
neurosciencenews.com
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science
Massive Alaskan Bird Die-Off Shocks Scientists
Scientists have reported the most significant bird mortality event in modern history, with over 4 million common murres perishing in Alaska. This...
onegreenplanet.org
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science
Genes Behind Dyslexia Linked to Brain Changes in Motor, Vision, and Language
A large-scale study revealed that genetic variants linked to dyslexia are associated with differences in brain areas controlling motor coordination,...
neurosciencenews.com
@ 30+ days ago
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gaming / science
Open-World Video Games Boost Relaxation and Mental Well-Being
Open- world video games can significantly improve relaxation and mental health, especially for postgraduate students. These games, offering expansive...
neurosciencenews.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
Murder hornets have been eradicated in the U.S., officials say
The northern giant hornet — commonly referred to as the "murder hornet" — has been officially eradicated in the United States, federal and Washington...
axios.com
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science / space
Sigma in 2024: The Year Sigma Cemented Itself Among the Photographic Elite
It has been a fantastic year for Sigma. While the company did not launch any new cameras, Sigma released six superb new lenses. Where’s...
petapixel.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
Washington State Has The Deadliest And Most Destructive Volcanic Eruption In US History
Around the world, volcanic eruptions are daily geological events, but most of this activity lands low on the Volcanic Explosivity Index, a scale that...
sciencing.com
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science / space
2024 review: Stunning JWST images that reveal the beauty of space
In its short existence, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has transformed our understanding of the universe. It has peered at planets, stars,...
newscientist.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
Why Can’t Robots Stay Robots?
A hit animated film is the latest work to imbue machines with the primacy of human values. Alan Turing’s original 1950 proposal for what we...
theatlantic.com
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science / space
This astrophotography camera is one of the best we've ever tested. Find out why the QSI 760 CMOS is so good
A full-frame astronomy camera is often at the top of many astrophotographers’ wish lists, so when QSI released the QSI 760 – a full-frame mono camera...
skyatnightmagazine.com
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science
Syphilis had its roots in the Americas, archaeological bone study suggests
In spring 1495, the Italian campaign of Charles VIII of France was interrupted by an intense outbreak of an apparently unknown illness—a disease of...
phys.org
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science
The Sunbelt’s Growing Population Faces Increasing Climate Hazards
New research identified the counties in the U.S. with large and vulnerable populations exposed to heat stress, water shortages or wildfire, with most...
insideclimatenews.org
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science
Sticking to The MIND Diet Could Reduce Your Risk of Developing Dementia
The food you eat could either protect you from dementia, or put you at higher risk, according to several new studies. With an aging global...
sciencealert.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
Chinese astronauts conduct record-breaking 9-hour spacewalk outside Tiangong space station (video)
The Dec. 16 - Dec. 17 EVA beat the old duration record by 10 minutes. Two Chinese astronauts just secured a spot in spaceflight history. Cai Xuzhe and...
space.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
How Science Has Revolutionized Our Understanding of Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs have been breaking the minds of paleontologists and curious minds worldwide for decades. What did they eat, did they live in groups, were...
animalsaroundtheglobe.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science / health
Study Ties Visual Errors to Paranoid Beliefs - Neuroscience News
Paranoia and teleological thinking differ in their errors, suggesting distinct cognitive patterns. The findings point to potential future diagnostic...
neurosciencenews.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science / learning
What is an AI agent? A computer scientist explains the next wave of artificial intelligence tools
Interacting with AI chatbots like ChatGPT can be fun and some time s useful, but the next level of everyday AI goes beyond answering questions:...
theconversation.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science / health
How the Inflammatory Process Is Influenced by the Circadian Rhythm
There are various studies that have explored the role of the body’s circadian rhythm in regulating immune activity. Disruptions in the circadian...
genengnews.com
@ 30+ days ago
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health / science
First of two major reports on alcohol finds moderate drinking tied to lower mortality
A major report on alcohol’s health effects — which will inform the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans — found moderate drinkers had lower...
statnews.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science / learning
The Year in Biology
Biologists used artificial intelligence to make discoveries about molecules and the brain, and overturned long-held assumptions about the immune...
quantamagazine.org
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science / learning
There are no life lessons to be learned in AI’s Chinese Room
‘AI learns the language of life.’ That’s how an algorithm called Evo, developed at Stanford University in the US, was introduced recently on the...
chemistryworld.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
Solving renewable energy’s sticky storage problem
When the Sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow, humanity still needs power. Researchers are designing new technologies, from reinvented...
knowablemagazine.org
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science / health
An Occasional Treat Could Be Better For Your Heart Than No Added Sugar at All
It's probably not surprising that a new study has linked added sugar consumption to an increased risk of heart disease, but a less expected discovery...
sciencealert.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science / design
Did You Know? How Colors Mess With Your Brain (in a Good Way!)
Color Psychology and the Limbic System: Let’s Explore How Hues Influence Emotion and Behavior So, you know how certain colors feel different? Like, a...
weandthecolor.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science / health
Fructose Causes Cancer in Lab Animals. What About People?
Fructose Causes Cancer in Lab Animals. What About People? Josh Bloom Wed, 12/18/2024 - 08:05...
acsh.org
@ 30+ days ago
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science / health
Space Study Reveals Accelerated Growth of Human Brain Cells - Neuroscience News
Gene expression analysis revealed higher levels of genes linked to neuron maturity and lower levels of stress-related inflammation, challenging...
neurosciencenews.com
@ 30+ days ago
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health / science
A life-changing device for diabetics
In her award-winning essay, young British science writer Jasmin Notarangelo carried out a very personal investigation into a pressing global health issue that affects her...
bbc.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
Mpox became a global health emergency for the second time in 2024
Mpox surged in parts of East, West and Central Africa in 2024, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it a public health emergency...
newscientist.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
Planets Form Through Domino Effect
New radio astronomy observations of a planetary system in the process of forming show that once the first planets form close to the central star,...
eurasiareview.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
Scientists Uncover The Secrets Of Sleep And Memory In Electrified Brain Experiments
German neuroscientists have made a significant advancement in finally uncovering the long-missing link between deep sleep and memory formation....
thedebrief.org
@ 30+ days ago
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