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1 hour ago

Astronomers Create Entire Synthetic Universe "Indistinguishable" From Our Own

Astronomers created a synthetic universe to test the standard cosmological model, demonstrating its effectiveness in explaining galaxy formation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
27 minutes ago

A history of the Earth': Twelve Apostles revealed to be as old as 14m years

Microscopic fossils reveal the Twelve Apostles are 8.6 to 14 million years old, shaped by tectonic movements and erosion.
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fromMail Online
27 minutes ago

Study reveals how Australia's iconic Twelve Apostles formed

The Twelve Apostles were formed by tectonic plate movements lifting and tilting limestone stacks over millions of years.
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fromState of the Planet
2 hours ago

In Eastern Africa, the Cradle of Humankind Is Tearing Apart

Turkana Rift's crust is significantly thinned, indicating advanced rifting and potential future continental breakup, impacting the understanding of human evolution.
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fromNature
1 day ago

Daily briefing: Big G is more mysterious than ever

A decade-long experiment failed to determine the gravitational constant, with results conflicting with previous estimates.
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fromHigh Country News
6 hours ago

The ramifications of record-shattering heat on the West's ecosystems - High Country News

A record-breaking heat wave in March 2023 across the West was caused by climate change, marking the earliest and most widespread event of its kind.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Critical Atlantic current significantly more likely to collapse than thought

The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation is likely to collapse, posing severe risks to Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
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fromHigh Country News
6 hours ago

The ramifications of record-shattering heat on the West's ecosystems - High Country News

A record-breaking heat wave in March 2023 across the West was caused by climate change, marking the earliest and most widespread event of its kind.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Critical Atlantic current significantly more likely to collapse than thought

The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation is likely to collapse, posing severe risks to Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
fromMail Online
5 hours ago

Africa splitting in 2: Tectonic boundary under Mozambique and Tanzania

These faults can act like railroad tracks controlling the future direction the tectonic plate moves in. It may also mean plates can rotate one way more easily than another, as there is less tectonic resistance for the plate to turn in one direction - away from the fault - than the other.
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fromNature
2 days ago

Daily briefing: Should we worry about AI doomsday?

Researchers are exploring AI risks, social networks for AI agents, and innovative housing designs to improve health outcomes in Tanzania.
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Case of the Disappearing Scientists

The mystery of the missing scientists began with a Silver Alert. In late February, a retired Air Force major general named Neil McCasland left his house in New Mexico for a walk and never returned.
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fromArs Technica
22 hours ago

Physicists think they've solved the muon mystery

"The old methodology involved collecting thousands of experimental results and reinterpreting them to get the single number, the magnetic moment of the muon. Our approach was completely different."
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fromMail Online
1 day ago

Ancient Bible story linking fallen angels to UFOs resurfaces

Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna connects the Book of Enoch to UFOs, suggesting ancient texts hold secrets about extraterrestrial life.
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fromMail Online
1 day ago

Ancient Bible story linking fallen angels to UFOs resurfaces

Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna connects the Book of Enoch to UFOs, suggesting ancient texts hold secrets about extraterrestrial life.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Woman who unlocked the secrets of the stars honoured

Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, a pioneering astronomer, has been honored with a blue plaque at her childhood home for her groundbreaking contributions to astronomy.
#methylsiloxane
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE

Methylsiloxane, a widespread pollutant, is found in high concentrations across various environments, raising concerns about its unknown health impacts.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE

Methylsiloxane, a widespread pollutant, is found in high concentrations across various environments, raising concerns about its unknown health impacts.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE

Methylsiloxane, a widespread pollutant, is found in high concentrations across various environments, raising concerns about its unknown health impacts.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE

Methylsiloxane, a widespread pollutant, is found in high concentrations across various environments, raising concerns about its unknown health impacts.
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fromSFGATE
2 days ago

An extreme marine heat wave simmers off California's coast right now

California is experiencing unprecedented heat waves and ocean temperatures, impacting marine life and breaking historical records.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

NASA rover detects never-before-seen organic compounds on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic compounds on Mars, considered essential for the origin of life.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

NASA rover detects never-before-seen organic compounds on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic compounds on Mars, considered essential for the origin of life.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

Nobel physicist sets date for humanity's final destruction

Humanity faces a potential existential catastrophe in about 35 years due to the increasing risk of nuclear war.
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fromBig Think
2 days ago

Dark matter passes a new cosmic test, while MOND fails

Dark matter is essential to explain cosmic observations, while MOND fails to account for large-scale structures and recent tests support dark matter's existence.
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fromWIRED
6 days ago

Dark Matter May Be Made of Black Holes From Another Universe

A new cosmological model suggests dark matter may be primordial black holes surviving cosmic cycles.
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fromMail Online
1 week ago

Dark matter could be made of black holes from a different UNIVERSE

Dark matter may consist of ancient black holes from a previous universe, challenging current theories about its composition.
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fromMail Online
3 days ago

Scientists discover fungal spore that can survive trip to Mars

Some fungal strains, like Aspergillus calidoustus, can survive harsh conditions of space travel and potentially contaminate Mars.
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fromMail Online
3 days ago

Scientists discover fungal spore that can survive trip to Mars

Some fungal strains, like Aspergillus calidoustus, can survive harsh conditions of space travel and potentially contaminate Mars.
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fromMail Online
3 days ago

Scientists discover fungal spore that can survive trip to Mars

Some fungal strains, like Aspergillus calidoustus, can survive harsh conditions of space travel and potentially contaminate Mars.
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fromMail Online
3 days ago

Scientists discover fungal spore that can survive trip to Mars

Some fungal strains, like Aspergillus calidoustus, can survive harsh conditions of space travel and potentially contaminate Mars.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

NASA just dropped a stunning new Hubble image of a Cosmic Sea Lemon' 5,000 light-years away

Hubble Space Telescope celebrates 36 years with a new image of the Trifid Nebula, showcasing changes in a formation known as the Cosmic Sea Lemon.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

Noah's Ark mystery deepens after tunnels found in Turkey

A geological formation in Turkey may be the remains of Noah's Ark, supported by evidence of hidden tunnels and a ship-shaped hull.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

Noah's Ark mystery deepens after tunnels found in Turkey

A geological formation in Turkey may be the remains of Noah's Ark, supported by evidence of hidden tunnels and a ship-shaped hull.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

Noah's Ark mystery deepens after tunnels found in Turkey

A geological formation in Turkey may be the remains of Noah's Ark, supported by evidence of hidden tunnels and a ship-shaped hull.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

Noah's Ark mystery deepens after tunnels found in Turkey

A geological formation in Turkey may be the remains of Noah's Ark, supported by evidence of hidden tunnels and a ship-shaped hull.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

FBI investigating possible links between deaths and disappearances of at least 10 scientists

The FBI is investigating connections among recent deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to government projects, amid growing speculation and no evidence of foul play.
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fromNature
2 days ago

Yellow glass shows insect wings at their best

An experiment focused on preserving the color of insect wings and a debate on peer review in technology are highlighted.
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fromWIRED
2 days ago

How to Watch the Lyrids Meteor Shower at Its Peak

The Lyrids meteor shower peaks on April 21-22, offering 15-20 meteors per hour visible to the naked eye.
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fromTasting Table
1 day ago

15 Edible Shrubs Hummingbirds Will Enjoy As Much As You - Tasting Table

Hummingbirds are vital pollinators, enhancing garden beauty and supporting plant survival, especially in areas where insects struggle.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

Nobel physicist sets date for humanity's final destruction

Humanity faces a potential existential catastrophe in about 35 years due to the increased risk of nuclear war.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

Here's what happens when you give salmon cocaine

Cocaine and its metabolites significantly increase swimming distance in wild Atlantic salmon, highlighting environmental impacts of pharmaceuticals on aquatic life.
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fromNature
3 days ago

How hidden contributions power modern research

Frank Hemmings has dedicated over 27 years to collecting and preserving plant specimens, significantly contributing to global scientific research.
fromInsideHook
3 days ago

Study Suggests Red Hair Is a Sign of Human Evolution

The study focused on characteristics of West Eurasians over several thousand years, seeking to understand how Darwinian forces couple to allelic effects and shape the genetic architecture of complex traits.
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fromBig Think
3 days ago

Star birth doesn't come from ignition, but from equilibrium

Star formation involves gas contraction, protostar development, and energy balance, culminating in the official birth of a star at zero-age main sequence.
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fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago

For U.S. medical researchers, shrinking labs and bare budgets are the new reality

Federal funding cuts are severely impacting American scientific research, particularly in women's health and endometriosis.
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

I've fired one of America's most powerful lasers-here's what a shot day looks like

Charging the capacitor banks initiates a tense moment in the control room, where silence prevails as everyone focuses on the monitors. After confirming the charge, the shot is fired, releasing stored energy into the beam.
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fromFuturism
5 days ago

Physicists Have a Major Problem With the Universe

The precise expansion rate of the universe - called the Hubble constant - has turned into a major pain point as attempts to nail it down keep leading to widely differing figures.
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fromABC13 Houston
4 days ago

The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week, offering 10 to 20 meteors per hour, best viewed in the Northern Hemisphere.
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fromInsideHook
5 days ago

One of the World's Oldest Climate Records Will Continue

The U.S. Forest Service's reorganization threatens research sites, while Japan's cherry blossom data collection faces challenges but finds a way to continue.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

Nat Geo and Disney celebrate Earth Month with 'Hoppers' star Piper Curda

National Geographic and Disney's initiative encourages exploration of nature and biodiversity through interactive experiences during Earth Month.
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fromFuturism
4 days ago

You Are Not Prepared to Learn the Size of Neanderthal Infants

Neanderthal babies were larger and grew faster than modern human infants, indicating different developmental patterns.
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fromMail Online
6 days ago

Scientist claims the universe has SEVEN dimensions

The universe may have seven dimensions, potentially solving the information paradox related to black holes.
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fromThe Walrus
6 days ago

Billions of Birds Have Vanished in a Generation | The Walrus

Bird populations are declining significantly, with billions fewer birds in North America and Europe, leading to quieter environments and loss of biodiversity.
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fromMail Online
6 days ago

Scientists reveal the most detailed 3D map of the universe EVER

The largest 3D map of the universe has been created, capturing over 47 million galaxies and 20 million stars, enhancing our understanding of cosmology.
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fromNature
1 week ago

Venus's impenetrable haze could be made of cosmic dust

The haze beneath Venus's acidic clouds is composed of particles from outer space.
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fromNature
1 week ago

Venus's impenetrable haze could be made of cosmic dust

The haze beneath Venus's acidic clouds is composed of particles from outer space.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago

Songbirds reveal the dark side of making new brain cells as adults

Aging and damaged brain cells, or neurons, can cause memory problems and limit the brain's ability to recover from illnesses. Some scientists have posited that if we could just turn on the ability to make new neurons in the brain—a process called neurogenesis—some of these deleterious changes might be reversed.
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fromBig Think
6 days ago

Ask Ethan: How long does it take planets to form?

The formation of planets requires heavy elements, time, and specific conditions in the universe for life to arise and evolve.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 days ago

Only one group of dinosaurs survived an asteroid impact. You can probably see them from your window

The article tackles the mystery of why birds were the only dinosaurs to survive the asteroid impact 66 million years ago, which drastically altered evolution. This question has intrigued paleontologists for years.
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fromMail Online
5 days ago

White House directs FBI to investigate missing scientists' cases

The White House is investigating the mysterious disappearances of scientists linked to sensitive projects, involving the FBI and a review of potential connections.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

The Spanish woman who spent a year on a Philippine island and discovered another way frogs reproduce

The 18th and 19th centuries were pivotal for natural history, with ongoing exploration and study of biodiversity continuing today.
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fromNature
1 week ago

Daily briefing: Youthifying 'mirror' brings back more vivid childhood memories

Thermal imaging reveals night-flying birds' movements, aiding in understanding their vulnerabilities to threats like wind turbines and light pollution.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 days ago
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Behold! This is the largest, sharpest 3D map of the universe yet

A new high-resolution map of the universe includes over 47 million galaxies and aims to address the mystery of dark energy.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago
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New 3D map of Universe could solve dark energy mystery

Latest data from DESI may confirm if dark energy varies over time, challenging the notion of it being constant.
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fromArs Technica
1 week ago

New 3D map of Universe could solve dark energy mystery

Latest data from DESI may confirm if dark energy varies over time, challenging the notion of it being constant.
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fromNature
1 week ago

Daily briefing: The air is full of DNA - here's what it can teach us

Airborne DNA and penguins are being used to study ecosystems and monitor environmental pollutants.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 days ago
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Secrets of cosmic evolution may lurk in this black hole's dancing' jets

Astronomers have observed how matter erupts from black holes, revealing their role in shaping the universe's structure through powerful jets.
fromMail Online
1 week ago
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The immense power of black holes: Scientists record 'dancing jets'

Scientists have accurately measured the power of black holes, revealing jets that unleash energy equivalent to 10,000 suns.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 days ago

Secrets of cosmic evolution may lurk in this black hole's dancing' jets

Astronomers have observed how matter erupts from black holes, revealing their role in shaping the universe's structure through powerful jets.
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fromMail Online
1 week ago

The immense power of black holes: Scientists record 'dancing jets'

Scientists have accurately measured the power of black holes, revealing jets that unleash energy equivalent to 10,000 suns.
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fromMail Online
1 week ago

Number of redheads surges in Europe - and scientists don't know why

Red hair is becoming more common due to natural selection, indicating ongoing human evolution.
fromBig Think
1 week ago

Can you explain the strong nuclear force without colors?

The strong nuclear force is required to hold the core of every species of atom together, preventing the repulsive force between protons from destroying the nucleus instantly.
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fromFuturism
1 week ago

Earth Now Flying Through a Debris Field, Paper Finds

An asteroid shedding fragments is causing a spectacular meteor shower as Earth passes through its debris field.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Sperm whales' communication closely parallels human language, study finds

Sperm whale vocalizations exhibit complex structures similar to human speech, suggesting independent evolution of communication systems.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

Sperm whales may make their own vowel sounds, similar to human language

Sperm whales' click communication resembles human language vowels, revealing deeper similarities between species than previously understood.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Sperm whales' communication closely parallels human language, study finds

Sperm whale vocalizations exhibit complex structures similar to human speech, suggesting independent evolution of communication systems.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

Sperm whales may make their own vowel sounds, similar to human language

Sperm whales' click communication resembles human language vowels, revealing deeper similarities between species than previously understood.
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fromMail Online
1 week ago

The Gulf Stream is on the verge of COLLAPSING, scientists predict

The Gulf Stream is at risk of collapsing due to a projected 50% weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation by century's end.
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fromBig Think
1 week ago

This viral image of Saturn isn't real; it's AI slop

The Cassini-Huygens mission studied Saturn from 2004 to 2017, revealing unique phenomena like a hurricane at its south pole.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

Ancient embryo fossil is 1st proof that our mammal ancestors laid eggs

The dimensions of the rock nodule in which it is preserved are consistent with those of an egg. The curled posture of the embryo follows an ovoid shape like that of an egg.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox's Doocy Presses WH on Reports of 10 Dead or Missing US Scientists With Access to Classified Material

Ten U.S. scientists with access to classified materials have gone missing or died since mid-2024, prompting calls for investigation.
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fromwww.nature.com
1 week ago

Editorial Expression of Concern: Creation of human tumour cells with defined genetic elements

Concerns were raised regarding a potential duplication of two bands in Fig. 1b. Due to the age of the article, the raw data were not available.
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fromMail Online
1 week ago

Sun is tearing a huge asteroid apart - and Earth is flying through it

Earth is currently passing through debris from a crumbling asteroid, leading to a new meteor shower visible from March 16 to April 7.
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fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

The Endless Wonder and Beautiful Uncertainty of Interstellar Comets | The Walrus

3I/ATLAS, an interstellar comet, passed Earth on December 19, 2025, sparking public fascination and speculation about its origins and nature.
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fromNature
1 week ago

The air is full of DNA - here's what scientists are using it for

Airborne DNA is a new frontier for studying ecosystems, monitoring species, and assessing conservation efforts.
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fromNature
1 week ago

Daily briefing: 14 things PhD students liked hearing from their supervisors

PhD supervisors are effectively guiding students, while anglerfish use bioluminescence for mating and chimpanzees face internal conflict.
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fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Bone-eating worms and other deep-sea survivors - Harvard Gazette

The deep sea is a fragile ecosystem threatened by human activities, requiring urgent protection and conservation efforts.
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fromBig Think
1 week ago

Everything in the Universe changes by adding enough mass

Mass is the key parameter that determines the type and properties of cosmic objects in the Universe.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

The baffling ecological disaster that's killing America's freshwater mussels

Freshwater mussels use clever strategies to ensure their larvae are spread by fish, showcasing their unique reproductive adaptations.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?

In a lab on the western edge of Paris, a technician called Remi makes some adjustments with a spanner to a cryostat, a device that cools to minus 273 degrees Celsius, where even the tiniest particles are still.
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fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Citizen Science Month 2026 Is about more than just stargazing

Citizen Science Month is built around a goal of 2.5 million 'Acts of Science,' tying the annual event to America's 250th birthday through a simple but powerful idea: lots of small contributions can add up to something really meaningful.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

This strange new class of magnets could rewrite physics

New magnetism could revolutionize data storage technology, making it faster and more energy-efficient amid rising demand from AI-driven data centers.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Trump administration promised 'gold standard science.' Scientists say they got fool's gold

This use of 'gold standard science' is deceptive. It sounds really good on its face. It's advocating for things that are normative in the scientific community.
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