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2 hours ago

New Genetic Evidence Challenges the Idea That Human Evolution Has Stalled

Indigenous peoples of the Bolivian highlands have evolved genetic adaptations to survive low oxygen and high arsenic levels.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

How Does Time Work in the Quantum Realm? This Story Will Make Your Brain Explode (In a Good Way)

Time's arrow is unidirectional, moving forward, as illustrated by everyday experiences like spilling water.
The nature of time becomes complex in isolated systems where external changes do not occur.
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fromBig Think
2 months ago

Ask Ethan: Does the multiverse explain our fundamental constants?

The Universe's structure is shaped by physics, initial conditions, and fundamental constants, leaving questions about different possible realities.
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fromBig Think
1 week ago

The Universe is not symmetric

Mirrors reflect physical asymmetries in nature, revealing fundamental differences in particle behavior and symmetries.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

How Does Time Work in the Quantum Realm? This Story Will Make Your Brain Explode (In a Good Way)

Time's arrow is unidirectional, moving forward, as illustrated by everyday experiences like spilling water.
The nature of time becomes complex in isolated systems where external changes do not occur.
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fromBig Think
2 months ago

Ask Ethan: Does the multiverse explain our fundamental constants?

The Universe's structure is shaped by physics, initial conditions, and fundamental constants, leaving questions about different possible realities.
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fromBig Think
1 week ago

The Universe is not symmetric

Mirrors reflect physical asymmetries in nature, revealing fundamental differences in particle behavior and symmetries.
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fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

NIST set its new atomic clock in motion, and it's astoundingly precise

The NIST-F4 atomic clock is highly accurate and officially keeps U.S. time, utilizing cesium atoms and advanced cooling techniques.
#science-communication
#scientific-method
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2 weeks ago
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Make science more collegial: why the time for 'adversarial collaboration' has come

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Make science more collegial: why the time for 'adversarial collaboration' has come

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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Do We Age Steadily, or in Bursts? What Scientists Know So Far.

Aging is not a linear process but occurs in bursts, often resulting in sudden changes in health and wellbeing.
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fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Scientists Made a New Breakthrough in the Genetics of Sleep

Natural short sleepers can function well on only four hours of sleep due to genetic mutations.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Do We Age Steadily, or in Bursts? What Scientists Know So Far.

Aging is not a linear process but occurs in bursts, often resulting in sudden changes in health and wellbeing.
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fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Scientists Made a New Breakthrough in the Genetics of Sleep

Natural short sleepers can function well on only four hours of sleep due to genetic mutations.
fromThe Philosopher
1 week ago

"When is a Fact a Fact?": A Conversation with Peter Vickers

The debate between realists and anti-realists often focuses on the belief in scientific claims as true or not, yet there's consensus on certain established facts.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: This key protein could be responsible for brain ageing

A protein linked to Alzheimer's could also play a key role in normal brain aging, offering new avenues for combating cognitive decline.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Elon Musk is a proven danger to good science, but the Royal Society won't say so. That's why I resigned | Kit Yates

The Royal Society failed to address Elon Musk's conduct during their meeting, undermining its commitment to ethical standards in science.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: This key protein could be responsible for brain ageing

A protein linked to Alzheimer's could also play a key role in normal brain aging, offering new avenues for combating cognitive decline.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Elon Musk is a proven danger to good science, but the Royal Society won't say so. That's why I resigned | Kit Yates

The Royal Society failed to address Elon Musk's conduct during their meeting, undermining its commitment to ethical standards in science.
#scientific-research
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fromBig Think
2 months ago

The truth about banning "dangerous gain-of-function" research

Scientific research can inadvertently lead to dangerous creations like bioweapons or deadly pathogens, necessitating careful regulation.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: What another round of layoffs means for US science

A second wave of layoffs threatens U.S. federal agencies impacting scientific programs, while a commercial lunar lander successfully completes its mission.
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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Serial Murderers: Science v. Science Fiction

The fascination with serial killers often overshadows the limited scientific understanding of their true characteristics and motivations.
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fromNature
1 week ago

Renewal of NIH grants linked to more innovative results, study finds

Stable research funding leads to more innovation.
Reducing active grants may hinder scientific progress.
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fromBig Think
2 months ago

The truth about banning "dangerous gain-of-function" research

Scientific research can inadvertently lead to dangerous creations like bioweapons or deadly pathogens, necessitating careful regulation.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: What another round of layoffs means for US science

A second wave of layoffs threatens U.S. federal agencies impacting scientific programs, while a commercial lunar lander successfully completes its mission.
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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Serial Murderers: Science v. Science Fiction

The fascination with serial killers often overshadows the limited scientific understanding of their true characteristics and motivations.
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fromNature
1 week ago

Renewal of NIH grants linked to more innovative results, study finds

Stable research funding leads to more innovation.
Reducing active grants may hinder scientific progress.
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fromNature
2 weeks ago

Daily briefing: AI companions - friend or frenemy?

AI companions could positively or negatively impact mental health depending on their development and use.
Ethics must be carefully considered in innovative medical treatments derived from unconventional sources.
Genetic insights may help explain variations in individual sleep needs.
Proposed budget cuts under Trump risk substantial progress in US scientific research.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

How Scientists Can Be Good Citizens

Scientific discoveries must serve the public interest, balancing potential benefits against ethical implications.
Scientists face moral dilemmas over the consequences of their discoveries.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Scientists reel as turmoil roils National Science Foundation

The Trump administration proposes cutting over half of the National Science Foundation's budget, causing significant concern within the scientific community.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists claim Jesus did NOT die on the cross

Some scientists even claim that Jesus never really died on the cross. In what is known as the 'swoon theory', Jesus merely fainted before being taken down.
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fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 month ago

The Logic of Conspiracy Theories V: Best Explanation

An explanation must avoid being vague, ambiguous, or circular. If it fails to meet these minimal standards, then it is not worth considering at all.
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fromFast Company
1 month ago

FDA staff left 'scrambling' to complete product reviews after DOGE layoffs

Some U.S. health regulators are struggling to meet deadlines for reviewing medical devices and tobacco products due to layoffs from the Trump administration.
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fromWIRED
1 month ago

How a Cup of Tea Laid the Foundations for Modern Statistical Analysis

In the early 1920s, Ronald Fisher's experiment with tea led to revolutionary research practices emphasizing randomization and sample size, foundational to modern scientific experiments.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: Thousands protest Trump cuts at #StandUpForScience rallies

Researchers protested against cuts to scientific funding and workforce.
Sleep patterns may predict consciousness recovery in severe brain injury patients.
LGBTQ+ biologists face significant hostility in their work environments.
#public-health
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

New Research Links Tattoos to Skin Cancer

Tattooed individuals are 1.62 times more likely to develop skin cancer than un-tattooed siblings, especially with larger tattoos.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: An unvaccinated child is first US measles death in a decade

An unvaccinated child's measles death underscores declining vaccination rates in the U.S.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: What science photos do that AI-generated images can't

Breast cancer death rates are significantly higher in low- and middle-income countries due to inadequate healthcare access.
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

New Research Links Tattoos to Skin Cancer

Tattooed individuals are 1.62 times more likely to develop skin cancer than un-tattooed siblings, especially with larger tattoos.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: An unvaccinated child is first US measles death in a decade

An unvaccinated child's measles death underscores declining vaccination rates in the U.S.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: What science photos do that AI-generated images can't

Breast cancer death rates are significantly higher in low- and middle-income countries due to inadequate healthcare access.
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fromThe Philosopher
2 months ago

"Science, Anti-Science, Pseudoscience, Truth": A Conversation with Nima Bassiri (Keywords: Authority; Trust; Liberalism; Scientism)

Anti-science sentiment is deeply connected to the structures of scientific authority, complicating efforts to combat it solely through education.
#neuroscience
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fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: The second X chromosome isn't so silent after all

The second X chromosome may enhance cognitive resilience in women, as shown by research on mice.
NIH is cutting many diversity-related grants, impacting research support.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: The second X chromosome isn't so silent after all

The second X chromosome may enhance cognitive resilience in women, as shown by research on mice.
NIH is cutting many diversity-related grants, impacting research support.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

New research reveals ancient humans used animal bone tools much earlier than thought

Early humans used bone tools over a million years earlier than once thought, showcasing their innovative capabilities during the Acheulean period.
#plastic-pollution
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fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Microplastics

Microplastics are widespread, even in remote areas, posing serious health concerns. Recent research shows significant accumulation of plastic in the human brain.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: PubMed blackout stokes fears about database's future

A bird's nest in Amsterdam shows a 30-year accumulation of plastic waste, highlighting the environmental impact of human refuse on wildlife.
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fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Microplastics

Microplastics are widespread, even in remote areas, posing serious health concerns. Recent research shows significant accumulation of plastic in the human brain.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: PubMed blackout stokes fears about database's future

A bird's nest in Amsterdam shows a 30-year accumulation of plastic waste, highlighting the environmental impact of human refuse on wildlife.
fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

Chemist Robert Fay, emeritus professor, dies at 88 | Cornell Chronicle

"Bob Fay was an excellent inorganic chemist, superb at analyzing the variety of ways by which the atoms surrounding a central metal atom in an inorganic molecule move around, rearranging themselves into a different geometry. Bob's work was beautifully reasoned and always reliable."
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fromNature
2 months ago

Sexual harassment allegations linked to drop in citations

Citations for researchers accused of sexual misconduct decline following media coverage, unlike those accused of scientific fraud.
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fromESPN.com
2 months ago

UFC star Alex Pereira and the mystery of punching power

Alex Pereira's calm demeanor in training disguises the explosive violence he brings in the Octagon.
#nasa
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fromWashington Post
2 months ago

NASA telescope will study what put the bang in the big bang

SPHEREx is a compact NASA telescope aimed at investigating the origins of the universe and cosmic inflation.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

New NASA Space Telescope Will See the Universe in 102 Colors

NASA's SPHEREx mission will launch a new infrared space telescope designed to survey the entire sky, enhancing our understanding of cosmic history.
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fromWashington Post
2 months ago

NASA launches night sky challenge to celebrate Hubble anniversary

NASA celebrates the Hubble Space Telescope's 35th anniversary by inviting public participation in a stargazing challenge.
The Hubble Night Sky Challenge encourages amateur astronomers to engage with astronomical phenomena.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Why Astronauts Might Need More Microbes on the International Space Station

The International Space Station's unique environment affects the evolution of microbes, impacting astronaut health and future long-term space travel.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Asteroid Risk Shifts, Measles Outbreak in Texas Grows, and Researchers Befriend Fish for Science

NASA reassures us about asteroid 2024 YR4's fluctuating impact probability, which has recently decreased to 1.5%.
The black hole Sagittarius A* is consistently active, emitting light flares and displaying dynamic behavior.
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The Space Force shares a photo of Earth taken by the X-37B space plane

The X-37B successfully undertook aerobraking maneuvers in orbit to conserve fuel during its extended mission.
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fromWashington Post
2 months ago

NASA telescope will study what put the bang in the big bang

SPHEREx is a compact NASA telescope aimed at investigating the origins of the universe and cosmic inflation.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

New NASA Space Telescope Will See the Universe in 102 Colors

NASA's SPHEREx mission will launch a new infrared space telescope designed to survey the entire sky, enhancing our understanding of cosmic history.
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fromWashington Post
2 months ago

NASA launches night sky challenge to celebrate Hubble anniversary

NASA celebrates the Hubble Space Telescope's 35th anniversary by inviting public participation in a stargazing challenge.
The Hubble Night Sky Challenge encourages amateur astronomers to engage with astronomical phenomena.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Why Astronauts Might Need More Microbes on the International Space Station

The International Space Station's unique environment affects the evolution of microbes, impacting astronaut health and future long-term space travel.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Asteroid Risk Shifts, Measles Outbreak in Texas Grows, and Researchers Befriend Fish for Science

NASA reassures us about asteroid 2024 YR4's fluctuating impact probability, which has recently decreased to 1.5%.
The black hole Sagittarius A* is consistently active, emitting light flares and displaying dynamic behavior.
Science
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The Space Force shares a photo of Earth taken by the X-37B space plane

The X-37B successfully undertook aerobraking maneuvers in orbit to conserve fuel during its extended mission.
#trump-administration
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fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

America's Scientific Prestige Is Cracking Up

The Trump administration is hindering critical climate research in Antarctica through staff layoffs and reduced funding at the NSF.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Trump team orders huge government layoffs: how science could fare

The Trump administration's recent memo mandates layoffs in federal agencies, impacting science funding and workforce stability.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Stand Up for Science' Rallies Will Protest Trump Attacks on Research

Early-career researchers are organizing nationwide rallies to support science amidst attacks on federal scientists by the Trump administration.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

America's Scientific Prestige Is Cracking Up

The Trump administration is hindering critical climate research in Antarctica through staff layoffs and reduced funding at the NSF.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Trump team orders huge government layoffs: how science could fare

The Trump administration's recent memo mandates layoffs in federal agencies, impacting science funding and workforce stability.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Stand Up for Science' Rallies Will Protest Trump Attacks on Research

Early-career researchers are organizing nationwide rallies to support science amidst attacks on federal scientists by the Trump administration.
#astronomy
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fromNature
2 months ago

Our Galaxy's central black hole puts on a fireworks show

The James Webb Space Telescope observed that Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the galaxy's center, experiences continuous flares.
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Turn James Webb to Examine Black Hole at Center of Our Galaxy and Saw Something Wild

The James Webb Space Telescope captured unprecedented flares from Sagittarius A*, our Milky Way's black hole, showing dynamic changes in brightness.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Celebrating the Gaia Mission and the Future of Milky Way Mapping

Gaia has significantly enhanced our understanding of the Milky Way and leaves an enduring scientific impact despite its mission ending.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Our Galaxy's central black hole puts on a fireworks show

The James Webb Space Telescope observed that Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the galaxy's center, experiences continuous flares.
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Turn James Webb to Examine Black Hole at Center of Our Galaxy and Saw Something Wild

The James Webb Space Telescope captured unprecedented flares from Sagittarius A*, our Milky Way's black hole, showing dynamic changes in brightness.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Celebrating the Gaia Mission and the Future of Milky Way Mapping

Gaia has significantly enhanced our understanding of the Milky Way and leaves an enduring scientific impact despite its mission ending.
#international-space-station
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

First Metal Object 3D-Printed in Space Recovered on Earth

ESA scientists are studying the first metal object 3D printed in space, which could revolutionize off-world manufacturing efforts.
The experiment helps understand differences in manufacturing between Earth and zero-gravity environments.
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

First Metal Object 3D-Printed in Space Recovered on Earth

ESA scientists are studying the first metal object 3D printed in space, which could revolutionize off-world manufacturing efforts.
The experiment helps understand differences in manufacturing between Earth and zero-gravity environments.
#mars
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fromtime.com
2 months ago

Beauty of Beaches on Mars Once Rivaled Those on Earth

Mars may have once harbored life due to its ancient oceans, as revealed by data from the Zhurong rover.
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fromEngadget
2 months ago

New evidence suggests that Mars used to have an ocean and sandy beaches

Mars was once home to oceans and sandy beaches, as shown by underground imaging data.
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fromTheregister
2 months ago

The red color of Mars might have an earlier, wetter origin

Mars' red hue likely comes from ferrihydrite formed in water, suggesting earlier rusting than previously believed.
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

Mars Rover Discovers What Appear to Be Ancient Beaches Where Waves Crashed From Martian Ocean

China's Zhurong Mars rover discovered ancient beach-like features on Mars, suggesting the planet once had large bodies of water.
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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Mars' polar ice cap is slowly pushing its north pole inward

Mars' gravitational changes indicate ice accumulation affects its interior dynamics, revealing complexities of its geology and heat distribution.
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fromtime.com
2 months ago

Beauty of Beaches on Mars Once Rivaled Those on Earth

Mars may have once harbored life due to its ancient oceans, as revealed by data from the Zhurong rover.
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fromEngadget
2 months ago

New evidence suggests that Mars used to have an ocean and sandy beaches

Mars was once home to oceans and sandy beaches, as shown by underground imaging data.
Science
fromTheregister
2 months ago

The red color of Mars might have an earlier, wetter origin

Mars' red hue likely comes from ferrihydrite formed in water, suggesting earlier rusting than previously believed.
Science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Mars Rover Discovers What Appear to Be Ancient Beaches Where Waves Crashed From Martian Ocean

China's Zhurong Mars rover discovered ancient beach-like features on Mars, suggesting the planet once had large bodies of water.
Science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Mars' polar ice cap is slowly pushing its north pole inward

Mars' gravitational changes indicate ice accumulation affects its interior dynamics, revealing complexities of its geology and heat distribution.
#climate-change
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fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Crucial Ocean-Current System Is Safe from Climate Collapsefor Now

AMOC is unlikely to collapse due to climate change, remaining stable until at least the end of the century.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Extreme Heat May Cause Older People to Age Faster, New Study Finds

Extreme heat can accelerate aging in older adults by modifying DNA.
Living in hot neighborhoods correlates with faster biological aging.
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fromMail Online
2 months ago

RFK Jr's running mate claims chemicals are being sprayed into the air

Nicole Shanahan's claims about secret sky manipulation via geoengineering lack scientific support and practical evidence.
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fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Crucial Ocean-Current System Is Safe from Climate Collapsefor Now

AMOC is unlikely to collapse due to climate change, remaining stable until at least the end of the century.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Extreme Heat May Cause Older People to Age Faster, New Study Finds

Extreme heat can accelerate aging in older adults by modifying DNA.
Living in hot neighborhoods correlates with faster biological aging.
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fromMail Online
2 months ago

RFK Jr's running mate claims chemicals are being sprayed into the air

Nicole Shanahan's claims about secret sky manipulation via geoengineering lack scientific support and practical evidence.
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fromTheregister
2 months ago

DARPA wants 'large bio-mechanical structures' in space

DARPA is exploring the feasibility of growing large bio-mechanical structures in space for various applications.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Could Einstein's Abandoned Theory of Teleparallelism Rescue Modern Cosmology?

Dark matter and energy's mysteries may be addressed by revisiting Einstein's teleparallel gravity theory instead of introducing new concepts.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Scientists crack the code for why locusts swarm DW 02/27/2025

A major locust swarm in 2020 caused $8.5 billion in crop damage across East Africa, threatening food security for millions.
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fromAeon
2 months ago

'Save the parasites' may not be a popular rallying cry - but it could be a vital one | Aeon Videos

The conservation of certain parasites could be vital, as many face extinction, highlighting their importance in ecosystems.
#evolution
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fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Was "The Dress" White and Gold or Black and Blue? I've Been Thinking About It For 10 Years.

It was not a tranquil time.People argued with their friends about the very basics of reality.Spouses vehemently disagreed.Each and every person was on one side or the other side.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: Postdocs and PhD students hit hard by Trump's crackdown on science

High-calorie diets can alter brain activity related to appetite even without weight gain.
Early-career scientists face uncertainty due to funding cuts, prompting job searches outside of academia.
Ancient tracks in New Mexico may indicate early transport technology use.
#astrophysics
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fromWIRED
2 months ago

Something Unexpected Is Spewing Stars Into the Milky Way

The Large Magellanic Cloud may host a supermassive black hole, challenging previously held beliefs about black holes in dwarf galaxies.
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fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Keeping Time on the Moon: A Relativistic Approach to Lunar Clocks | HackerNoon

Transformation between barycentric and Fermi normal coordinates aids in understanding gravitational influences at the Moon.
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fromWIRED
2 months ago

Something Unexpected Is Spewing Stars Into the Milky Way

The Large Magellanic Cloud may host a supermassive black hole, challenging previously held beliefs about black holes in dwarf galaxies.
Science
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Keeping Time on the Moon: A Relativistic Approach to Lunar Clocks | HackerNoon

Transformation between barycentric and Fermi normal coordinates aids in understanding gravitational influences at the Moon.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Reply to: Streamflow shifts with declining snowfall - Nature

The authors respond to a critique of their paper, clarifying findings and addressing concerns to strengthen their original conclusions.
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fromNature
2 months ago

A lightweight shape-memory alloy with superior temperature-fluctuation resistance - Nature

Metallic materials capable of significant elastic deformation without plasticity or fracture are essential for applications in extreme conditions and property modifications.
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fromScienceDaily
2 months ago

A springtail-like jumping robot

Roboticists have developed a small robot inspired by springtails capable of walking and jumping, expanding the potential for microrobots.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Causal claims, causal assumptions and protected area impact - Nature

The authors represent a collaborative effort from various institutions focusing on environmental science.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Human-Neanderthal Love-Story Mystery

Pandemic travel restrictions prompted significant findings about Neanderthal and Homo sapiens interactions, challenging previous perceptions about human evolution timelines.
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fromBig Think
2 months ago

How mapping galaxies can teach us what the CMB can't

The Universe's early properties can be explored through both pristine and late-time signals.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: Where did COVID-19 come from? Evidence points to raccoon dogs

Raccoon dogs are key suspects in the origin of COVID-19, but other animal hosts may also be involved.
'Neuromimicry' offers a new approach to urban planning based on brain function.
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fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientist claims most of us are BISEXUAL

Dr. Jason Hodgson suggests most individuals have bisexual tendencies, as sexuality exists on a spectrum rather than fixed categories.
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fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Scientific Literature Can't Save Us Now

Peer-reviewed research can support misleading claims, as shown by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s citation of Anthony Mawson's work on vaccines and autism.
#research-funding
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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

In war against DEI in science, researchers see collateral damage

Senate Republicans labeled thousands of NSF grants as 'woke DEI', inciting backlash among researchers concerned about their work's value and implications.
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fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

Roundtable to consider 'Science Under Siege' | Cornell Chronicle

Discussion on challenges to research funding and support due to political changes.
Event fosters interdisciplinary dialogue among science and humanities scholars.
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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

In war against DEI in science, researchers see collateral damage

Senate Republicans labeled thousands of NSF grants as 'woke DEI', inciting backlash among researchers concerned about their work's value and implications.
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fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

Roundtable to consider 'Science Under Siege' | Cornell Chronicle

Discussion on challenges to research funding and support due to political changes.
Event fosters interdisciplinary dialogue among science and humanities scholars.
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fromAxios
2 months ago

Cuts draining federal government of technical expertise

Federal workforce cuts threaten the U.S. leadership in science and technology by losing skilled experts.
Federal agencies are experiencing a 'brain drain' due to early retirements and layoffs.
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