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science
A Bali farm lights up the night with a one-of-a-kind firefly lab
BALI, Indonesia — “We didn’t have electricity in our village of Taro, near Ubud, until I was 12 years old,” says conservationist Wayan Wardika. To...
mongabay.com
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science
We’ve Misunderstood Human Nature for 100 Years
One day in the summer of 1924, an anthropologist named Raymond Dart made an incredible discovery — and drew a conclusion from it about human nature...
psychologicalscience.org
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science
Untangling Why Red Wine Causes Headaches
The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Medical accounts of red...
scientificamerican.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
Squirrels were filmed feasting on tiny rodents. Scientists are perplexed.
Researchers said in a new study that they were stunned to witness California ground squirrels, who mostly eat nuts and seeds, hunting and eating voles....
washingtonpost.com
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science
Why do we and other animals hiccup? Just what is the point of these annoying noisy, embarrassing, gulps?
Stuart Blackman explains the mysteries behind the very annoying hiccups Hiccups are at least as intriguing as they are inconvenient. These noisy gulps...
discoverwildlife.com
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science
Popular Weight Loss Drug Zepbound Gains FDA Approval to Treat Sleep Apnea
The FDA has approved Eli Lilly's Zepbound to treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity. Many people struggling with...
gizmodo.com
@ 30+ days ago
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health / science
We'll learn about Ozempic's potential for Alzheimer's disease in 2025
Ozempic and Wegovy are already transforming how we treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, and from next year another condition affecting millions of...
newscientist.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
Coffee and Tea Consumption Could be Linked to Lower Risk of These Types of Cancer
In a new analysis of more than a dozen cancer studies, researchers at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah School of Medicine...
thedebrief.org
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education / learning / science
Mathematicians spent 2024 unravelling proof almost no one understands
A mathematical breakthrough made this year is so complex that other mathematicians struggled to understand it, but it has already led to progress in...
newscientist.com
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science
20 Environmental Books to Inspire You in the Year Ahead
Everywhere I go this holiday season, I hear the same refrain: People are desperate for something to inspire them.That’s why I’ve spent...
sentientmedia.org
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science
The Top 10 Climate Tech Stories of 2024
In 2024, technologies to combat climate change soared above the clouds in electricity-generating kites, traveled the oceans sequestering carbon, and...
ieee.org
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science
“It epitomises the human spirit”: Brian May’s love song to NASA
Back in the early 1970s, Brian May was a promising young student at Imperial College London, studying for his PhD in astrophysics. Sadly, just as...
faroutmagazine.co.uk
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science
Interactive: What Earth’s 4.54 billion-year history would look like in a single year
As a kid, it was tough for me to grasp the massive time scale of Earth’s history. Now, with nearly two decades of experience...
theconversation.com
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science
Broadscale dampening of uncertainty adjustment in the aging brain
The ability to prioritize among input features according to relevance enables adaptive behaviors across the human lifespan. However, relevance often...
nature.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
Characters in Disney’s ‘Moana’ use the stars just like real Polynesian explorers. An astronomer explains how
If you have visited an island like one of the Hawaiian Islands, Tahiti or Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, you may have noticed...
pbs.org
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science
The ‘Anthropological Change’ Happening in Venezuela
Maduro is still in place, but a pro-democracy movement is transforming the beleaguered country. Late last year, Venezuela’s democratic opposition set out to choose,...
theatlantic.com
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science
Axiom Space revamps station assembly plans, targets 2028 for free-flying platform
Axiom Space announced a major revision to the assembly sequence for its Axiom Station, paving the way for it to operate as an independent orbital...
spaceexplored.com
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health / how-to / science
How to nurture your microbiome to look after your skin
This article is part of a special issue investigating key questions about skincare. Find the full series here. Look under the microscope at any square...
newscientist.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
Black Death DNA Found In 3,300-Year-Old Egyptian Mummy
The plague was killing people long before the Black Death pandemic....
iflscience.com
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science
Swarm of Black Holes Found Lurking in The Heart of a Giant Star Cluster
The plot has just thickened in the mystery tale about the unseen mass skulking inside the largest cluster of stars in the Milky Way galaxy....
sciencealert.com
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science
The easiest way to cook a scrumptious turkey this Christmas, according to science
A food scientist reveals his top tips to ensure this year's turkey is delicious, not sawdusty. Oven roasting is a pitifully inefficient way of cooking...
sciencefocus.com
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science
The Alligator Gar That Swam With Dinosaurs 100 Million Years Ago
The alligator gar is a unique and ancient species of fish that has captured the attention of scientists and anglers alike. Known for its prehistoric...
animalsaroundtheglobe.com
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science
Astronomers Find a Black Hole Tipped Over on its Side
Almost every large galaxy has a supermassive black hole churning away at its core. In most cases, these black holes spin in concert with their...
universetoday.com
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science
Video Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island
Scientists are monitoring air quality after Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted early Monday, sending plumes of smoke and lava into the sky....
abcnews.go.com
@ 30+ days ago
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science
Filter Made From Squid Bone Could Be The Solution to Microplastics
Sadly, we know that microplastics are getting everywhere, including our drinking water – but researchers have developed a new way to tackle the...
sciencealert.com
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science
How to prime your hunger hormones to avoid over-indulgence this Christmas
Breakfast or no breakfast on Christmas day? If you celebrate Christmas then you’re almost certain to devour an enormous meal at some point on 25...
sciencefocus.com
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science
Christmas Eve asteroid the size of a 10-floor building makes ‘close approach’ to Earth tonight
Are we about to get Jingle Bell rock-ed? Santa Claus isn’t the only thing making a fly-by of Earth this week. NASA has warned...
nypost.com
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science
Mysterious Finding Shows Healthy Tissue Can Resemble Invasive Cancer
How we classify cancer and spot it in its earliest stages could need an urgent rethink: researchers have found that even some healthy women carry...
sciencealert.com
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science
The Largest Science Museum In The Western Hemisphere Is Actually In Illinois
Thousands of museums across the United States are on a mission to share information and experiences with their communities, but some of them stand...
sciencing.com
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how-to / science / space
Perfect Light Every time ? A Photographer’s Secret Weapon
We’ve all been there: a stunning landscape, but the weather forecast was wrong again. Traditional weather forecasts are simply not designed for...
fstoppers.com
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learning / science / space
String Theory Is Not Dead
Out of the limelight, theoretical physicists seek the math that can explain the universe’s particles and forces. Scientists seeking the secrets of the...
jstor.org
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learning / science
The STEM Stereotypes That Hold Students Back Aren't What You Think
For decades, schools and community organizations have worked to get more girls to “see themselves” as scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. The...
edweek.org
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science
An earthquake in Texas shook Shreveport. How rare are they in Louisiana?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck Uncertain, Texas, a small town along the Texas-Louisiana border, sending shockwaves that were felt in Shreveport...
nola.com
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science
People already live alongside predators in India and Kenya. Here's how it could work in Scotland
On my way to the Scottish Highlands for the first time , I was mesmerized by the beauty of the landscapes and struck by its resemblance...
phys.org
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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
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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
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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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