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Genes, fossils, animal behavior and visitors from deep space: this section gathers science news from many fields and explains each finding in plain language for curious readers.
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Recent articles cover researchers decoding a DNA initiator linked to gene activation, a reindeer trap revealed by melting ice in Norway, and a new pterosaur species identified in fossilized dinosaur vomit. Other stories follow orcas hunting great white sharks, the passage of the interstellar object 3I/Atlas and Neanderthal pigments described as ancient crayons.
Health and policy stories appear as well, from how close relationships can speed healing to a pledge of more than $5 billion for an AI science initiative. A career piece explains how to use AI in a science job application without hiding real experience. With well over a hundred articles, the section is best browsed by field.
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“This Changes Everything”: NASA’s Discovery Around This Dead Star Could Revolutionize Our Understanding of the Vast Universe
NASA’s use of the IXPE telescope led to the discovery of a millisecond pulsar with unexpected properties. The pulsar, PSR J1023+0038, alternates between a calm…
“These Rats Are Better Than Any Dog or Robot!”: Discover How These Life-Saving Rodents Are Revolutionizing Search and Rescue Operations
African giant pouched rats are helping detect buried landmines and diagnose tuberculosis with remarkable efficiency. Their extraordinary sense of smell, light weight, and agility make…
“This Cosmic Marvel Is Straight Out of Sci-Fi!”: Telescopes Capture Unprecedented Phenomenon for the First Time, Astonishing Astronomers Worldwide
SNR 0509-67.5, a supernova remnant in the Large Magellanic Cloud, has exhibited a rare double explosion. The Very Large Telescope revealed distinct layers of calcium,…
“These Relics Will Change Everything”: 2,900 Astonishing Medieval Leather Goods Uncovered in Norway Reveal Hidden Secrets of 14th-Century Life
Archaeologists in Oslo’s Bjørvika district discovered 2,900 medieval leather goods, providing insights into 13th and 14th-century Norway. The excavation revealed a variety of items, including…
“These Bombs Are Sitting Ducks”: Chinese Study Reveals US Bunker Busters Shockingly Vulnerable to Anti-Aircraft Fire
Chinese study reveals a potential vulnerability in the US Air Force’s GBU-57 bunker buster bombs. The bomb’s side structure is susceptible to anti-aircraft fire when…
“NASA Will Crumble Without This Funding”: Epic Battle Over $25 Billion Budget Threatens Space Exploration This Fall
Congress and the White House are in a heated debate over NASA’s budget, impacting space exploration plans. Both the House and Senate have proposed budgets…
“Metallic Blossoms Could Save Your Mind”: These Tiny Flowers Are Revolutionizing Brain Disease Treatment with Astonishing Results
Researchers at Texas A&M AgriLife Research have developed microscopic metallic nanoflowers to treat neurodegenerative diseases. These nanoflowers target and improve mitochondrial health, potentially addressing the…
“Coca-Cola Lies!”: Trump’s Bold Beverage Boast Fizzles Fast as These Nutritionists Sound the Alarm on This Empty Promise
Trump announced a supposed agreement with Coca-Cola to use “REAL Cane Sugar” instead of high-fructose corn syrup. Coca-Cola has yet to confirm the agreement, only…