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A new catalyst built from isolated indium atoms allows scientists to convert CO2 into methanol more efficiently while revealing the hidden chemistry that drives the reaction. Methanol is an important building block for many chemical...

New Scientist (Pay Wall)

Sonselasuchus cedrus, discovered in fossils from Arizona, was a crocodile relative from the Triassic period that grew into an ostrich-like adult

Universe Today

Finding Earth-like exoplanets with the composition and ingredients for life as we know it is the Holy Grail of exoplanet hunting. Since the first exoplanets were identified in the 1990s, scientists have pushed the boundaries of finding...

The Guardian

Constellation of Cancer is not easy to locate but reward is the star cluster M44 at its centre The constellation of Cancer, the crab, is now high in the southern sky during the late evening. While not the easiest constellation to locate...

Discover Magazine (Pay Wall)

Learn how fossils from Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park revealed that a Late Triassic crocodile relative may have started life on four legs before walking on two as an adult.

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Scientists say the path to commercial fusion power may hinge on better ways to measure the behavior of superheated plasma. A new DOE-backed report highlights advanced diagnostics, AI tools, and tougher sensors as key technologies that...

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A tiny metasurface chip can turn invisible infrared light into steerable visible beams, opening the door to powerful new optical technologies. Developing extremely small devices that can precisely guide and manipulate light is critical for...

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Images from NASA’s DART mission revealed the first direct evidence that asteroids in a binary system can exchange rocks and dust. Slow moving debris from the asteroid Didymos appears to have struck its moon Dimorphos, leaving distinctive...

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A study following more than 5,000 participants for 12 years found that straightforward clinical measurements can help identify sarcopenic obesity without relying on complex imaging methods such as MRI and CT scans. Researchers from the...

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Scientists have developed an AI system that analyzes complex gene-expression signatures to estimate the likelihood that a tumor will spread. Why do some tumors spread throughout the body while others remain confined to their original...

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A new study suggests that combining microwave heating with traditional frying could reduce oil absorption in foods like French fries while maintaining crispness. Fried foods are widely enjoyed, but their high fat content is linked to...

Universe Today

Astronomers have captured the central region of our Milky Way in a striking new image, unveiling a complex network of filaments of cosmic gas in unprecedented detail. Obtained with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA),...

The Guardian

Medical data from 100m people shows risk 122% higher for amphetamine users, 96% higher for cocaine and 37% higher for cannabis Recreational drugs can more than double the risk of stroke, with some of the most concerning impacts seen among...

PsyPost

An 8-month study of university students found that those receiving autonomy support from others tended to experience small improvements in subjective well-being. They also showed slight increases in agreeableness, conscientiousness, and...

PsyPost

A new study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience suggests that assistive robots may work best when they share control with their users, striking a middle-ground between full automation and manual operation. For people living with...

PsyPost

A recent public health study found a positive link between exposure to common airborne pollutants and the occurrence of suicidal thoughts in adults. The research suggests that chemicals found in everyday products and vehicle emissions...

Science Focus

Money. It talks, makes the world go round, doesn’t grow on trees and is the root of all evil. Whatever your proverb, one thing’s certain – unless you live in an off-grid eco-lodge on a faraway island (and if you’re reading this, you’re...

The Guardian

Jane Logan pays tribute to her late husband’s lifelong passion for classifying organisms My late husband, Niall Logan, professor of bacterial systematics at Glasgow Caledonian University, would have been astonished that his lifelong field...

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A therapy approach that changes how people relate to their thoughts may help address one of the fastest-growing drivers of sick leave. A treatment approach that combines metacognitive therapy with a focus on employment may allow people...

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New archaeological evidence challenges the popular image of Paleolithic humans as predominantly meat-eaters. If you imagine early humans living on big game alone, new research says that picture is missing a huge part of the menu. A study...

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New research published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin provides evidence that holding a grudge is driven by a specific emotional cocktail of both hurt feelings and anger. The findings suggest that when these two emotions...

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A simple dietary amino acid may play a surprising role in controlling inflammation. The moment the body is injured or infected—whether from touching a hot pan or catching the flu—a complex biological process begins. Symptoms appear and...

Popular Science

States have a surprising number of official symbols. While most people would expect them to have an official motto, seal, and flag, there can also be a state beverage, muffin, soil, fossil, and poem, to name a few.  The animal kingdom...

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A recent study suggests that eating ultra-processed foods does not lead to faster cognitive decline in older adults over a ten-year period. The research, published in the European Journal of Nutrition, provides evidence that overall diet...

The Guardian

Researchers who listen for signs of non-human life say signals ‘can slip below detection thresholds, even if it’s there’ Earth’s leading alien hunters believe extraterrestrials could be out there, they’re just having a hard time getting...

Science Focus

How do you navigate the awkward territory of ending a relationship that’s no longer working? Do you fall back on the old line of “It’s not you, it’s me” to spare the person’s feelings? Or is honesty the best policy? These are never easy...

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A detailed 3D map of a bacteria-hunting virus reveals ancient origins and new promise against superbugs. A research team led by the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has created a highly detailed structural blueprint of a...

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In Lake Malawi, hundreds of species of cichlid fish have evolved with astonishing speed, offering scientists a rare opportunity to study how biodiversity arises. Researchers have identified segments of “flipped” DNA that may allow fish to...

Scientific American

The science of the zodiac is more intriguing than astrology would have you think

Scientific American

Consciousness and animal communications experts weigh in on whether the mind-melding science in Hoppers could ever be possible

Scientific American

Fluorescent proteins with a quantum upgrade could offer unprecedented views inside cells

Scientific American

Losing an hour of sleep to daylight saving time is not good for you, but there are ways you can help yourself bounce back

PsyPost

College students often question their faith because of the intolerant or hypocritical behaviors of religious groups, and while these doubts can increase emotional distress, they also frequently foster intellectual humility and an...

Popular Science

In 1995, a California parakeet earned the Guinness World Record for having the largest human vocabulary among birds. “Puck the Budgie” had learned an astounding 1,728 words before passing away at the young age of five in late 1994. ...

NPR Science

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to researcher Elissia Franklin about a new study which found dangerous chemicals in some commonly used hair extensions.

Ars Technica

Alvarezsaurids were mostly small-bodied theropods that paleontologists originally misinterpreted as early flightless birds, only to later recognize them as an ant-eating lineage of non-avian dinosaurs. For years, we suspected that...

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Humans are often described as “super-predators,” but wildlife may not respond to us as uniformly as once thought. People have risen to the top of the food chain by hunting, trapping, and fishing on a scale unmatched by any other predator....

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New research suggests that a single dose of the psychedelic compound DMT can reverse symptoms of depression, including loss of pleasure and cognitive decline, in mice subjected to chronic stress. The findings provide evidence that the drug...

Wired Science

A recent study suggests that left-handed people have an advantage in competitive contexts, while righties tend to cooperate better.

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Scientists say the combination of insomnia and sleep apnea could quietly increase the risk of heart disease. New research from Yale School of Medicine (YSM) points to a powerful and adjustable factor that could help reduce the risk of...

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A naturally occurring compound in rice bran may play an unexpected role in regulating intestinal movement. A team of scientists led by Dr. Keisuke Obara, Dr. Kento Yoshioka, and Professor Yoshio Tanaka from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical...

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Drugs best known for treating diabetes and obesity may also dampen the powerful cravings that drive addiction. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis report that medications in the GLP-1 class may help both...

Universe Today

If humankind is to explore deep space, one small passenger should not be left behind: microbes. In fact, it would be impossible to leave them behind, since they live on and in our bodies, surfaces and food. Learning how they react to space...

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Researchers in Finland have experimentally realized a long-predicted class of quantum material: a two-dimensional topological crystalline insulator. Physicists at the University of Jyväskylä and Aalto University (Finland) have successfully...

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A new room-temperature quantum device developed at Stanford uses twisted light and advanced materials to link photons and electrons. Modern quantum computers are typically large, costly systems that operate under extreme conditions. Many...

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Many people believe the world will soon end, and these apocalyptic views shape how they react to real global threats like climate change and artificial intelligence. A new study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology...

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Tiny fossil teeth from Colorado are revealing new clues about the very first relatives of primates, including humans. Scientists have discovered tiny fossils of Purgatorius, the earliest known relative of all primates including humans, in...

The Guardian

Exclusive: Guardian study finds UK museums hold more than 260,000 items of remains, often in sacrilegious ways • Which human remains are held in UK museums – and where? The vast number of overseas human remains held by UK museums is a...

Ars Technica

Deep in the Angolan Highlands lurks a rumored new species of elephant. Conservationist and ornithologist Steve Boyes has been searching for this elusive herd for years and the story of his journey is the focus of Ghost Elephants, a...

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A new study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences suggests that a person’s ability to handle uncertain situations plays a role in their political choices. The research provides evidence that people who struggle...