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Can a Pill Really Help You Live Longer?

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A new supplement claims to use complex systems science to help increase the human life span -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Making Sense of Quantum Mechanics

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Philosopher David Albert thinks there might be a “clear and straightforward” way of thinking about quantum phenomena -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

4/20 Traffic Accidents Claim Curbed

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A deeper data dive calls into question a 2018 study that found a spike in fatal traffic accidents apparently related to marijuana consumption on this date. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Kangaroo Rats Channel Jackie Chan to Evade Rattlesnakes [Video]

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First ever high-speed video of interaction contains big surprises -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

A Leading Cause for Wrongful Convictions: Experts Overstating Forensic Results

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These three men spent decades in prison as a result of statistical exaggerations. They were among 150 men and women released from prison after their wrongful convictions were overturned in 2018.

The Most Interesting Science News Articles of the Week

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Here are the most interesting, amazing and unusual things that happened in the world of science this week. A recap of Live Science's best.

China draws up tighter rules on human gene and embryo trials: Xinhua

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China's top legislature will consider tougher rules on research involving human genes and embryos, the first such move since a Chinese scientist sparked controversy last year by announcing he had made the world's first "gene-edited" babies.

Trilobites: Watch a Flower That Seems to Remember When Pollinators Will Come Calling

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A colorful Peruvian plant dispenses its pollen according to a savvy, memory-based system, new research suggests.

Why Do Our Fingernails Keep Growing Until the Day We Die?

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You may give them little thought beyond when to trim them or which nail color to apply. But the humble nail laid the groundwork for our evolution into the humans we are today.

Judge Delivers Major Setback to Trump Policy to Increase Coal Mining on Federal Land

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The Interior Department acted illegally when it sought to lift an Obama-era moratorium on coal mining on public lands, a court found.

Hyena Society Stability Has Last Laugh

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Female hyenas keep their clans in line by virtue of their complex social networks. Jason G. Goldman reports. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Gene Wolfe, Acclaimed Science Fiction Writer, Dies at 87

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His four-book series "The Book of the New Sun" is considered one of the major works of the genre.

In India, a Renewed Fight Against Leprosy

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Health workers thought they had vanquished the disease in 2005. But it lived on, cloaked in stigma and medical mystery.

What They Left Behind: Legacies of the Recently Departed

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Some gems from the life's work of people remembered in obituaries in The New York Times.

We Asked the 2020 Democrats About Climate Change (Yes, All of Them). Here Are Their Ideas.

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The New York Times sent a climate policy survey to the 18 declared candidates. They all want to stick to the Paris Agreement. Beyond that, they diverge.

'Invisible Women' spotlights a gaping and dangerous gender data gap

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'Invisible Women' explains how neglecting to collect or use data on women harms their health and safety.

A scientist used chalk in a box to show that bats use sunsets to migrate

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A new device for investigating bat migration suggests that the flying mammals orient themselves by the setting sun.

Critic's Pick: Celestial Visions on the Met Roof

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High above Manhattan, Alicja Kwade's planetary sculpture captures the music of the spheres.

With Widespread Deforestation, North Korea Faces an Environmental Crisis

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Depleted topsoil from lost trees makes farming difficult, exacerbating hunger in the hermit state -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Tulips from the air: Artist drawn to beauty of Norfolk flowers

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It is their "beauty of colour and space that makes me keep coming back", artist says.

Jesus Wasn't the Only Man to Be Crucified. Here's the History Behind This Brutal Practice.

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The most famous crucifixion in the world took place when, according to the New Testament, Jesus was put to death by the Romans. But he was far from the only person who perished on the cross.

This Genetic Mutation Makes People Feel Full - All the Time

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Two new studies confirm that weight control is often the result of genetics, not willpower.

Brain Restoration System Explores Hazy Territory between Being Dead or Alive

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An experiment that restored cellular function to pigs’ brains hours after death holds the potential for advancing neuroscience research -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Are plants a necessity or a luxury?

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A new campaign says we should pay less tax on plants because they are good for the environment and mental health.

Gluten-Free Restaurant Foods Are Often Mislabeled

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One in three gluten-free dishes tested at restaurants contained gluten—especially GF pizzas and pastas. Christopher Intagliata reports. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Dame Emma Thompson: 'If I could fly cleanly, I would'

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Actress Dame Emma Thompson defends her decision to fly to London from the US to attend a climate change protest.

Pain Patients Get Relief from War on Opioids

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U.S. agencies warn doctors not to abruptly cut off the medications for long-time users -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

The Hubble Just Took a Gorgeous New Image of the Southern Crab Nebula's Wonky Gas Bubbles

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Twenty years after revealing this nebula's wonky hourglass shape, the Hubble Space Telescope returns its gaze to the Southern Crab Nebula to capture a stunning anniversary image.

Solar Energy Isn't Just for Electricity

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It can also provide carbon-free heat for a wide variety of industrial processes -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

This Tiny Knee Bone Had Nearly Vanished As Humans Evolved. It's Coming Back

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Why is this tiny bone making a comeback?

We Need a Space Resources Institute

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The moon and other bodies will ultimately be exploited; it’s crucial to do so in a thoughtful and organized way -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

The herbal supplement kratom comes with risks

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The supplement kratom can cause heart racing and agitation.

Hurricane Michael Was A Category 5, NOAA Finds - The First Since Andrew In 1992

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With winds of 160 mph, the October hurricane was the strongest on record to make landfall on the Florida Panhandle, where communities are still trying to recover. NOAA upgraded it from a Category 4.

Sonar Anomaly Leads to Discovery of 500-Year-Old Shipwreck in North Sea

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The wreck was filled with a trove of copper.

Lethal Listeria Outbreak: Why Is This Bug So Dangerous?

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One person has died in connection with a Listeria outbreak tied to sliced deli meats and cheeses. Why is this bacterium so dangerous?

How Do I Know If My Tap Water Is Safe?

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Everyday Einstein explains what contaminates our water, how it gets there, and what we can do to test it -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

This Quantum Computer Can See the Future - All 16 of Them

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This quantum computer can see many futures at once.

Notre Dame's Architectural Legacy

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This religious center, cultural icon and UNESCO World Heritage Site is also an engineering marvel -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Thermodynamic magic enables cooling without energy consumption

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Physicists have developed an amazingly simple device that allows heat to flow temporarily from a cold to a warm object without an external power supply. Intriguingly, the process initially appears to contradict the fundamental laws of physics.

'Einstein's Unfinished Revolution' Looks At The Quantum-Physics-And-Reality Problem

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A century after the birth of quantum mechanics, no one is sure what it is telling us about the nature of reality - and Lee Smolin's book adds to a stream of excellent works on the topic.

El Al Airline Warns of Measles After Flight Attendant Falls Into Coma

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The woman was hospitalized after contracting the disease, and passengers on a flight from J.F.K. to Tel Aviv are told to watch for symptoms.

Experimental Gene Therapy Frees "Bubble-Boy" Babies from a Life of Isolation

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Treatment restores immune-system function in young children with severe disorder -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

What Is Passover?

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Passover is one of the most important Jewish holidays. It begins on April 19 this year.

Amazing Images: The Best Science Photos of the Week

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Here are the stories behind the most amazing images in the world of science this week. A recap of the coolest photos featured on Live Science.

'Partly Alive': Scientists Revive Cells in Brains From Dead Pigs

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In a study that upends assumptions about brain death, researchers brought some cells back to life - or something like it.

How Did a Neck Crack Leave a Woman Partially Paralyzed?

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For a young woman in the U.K., an accidental neck crack had a devastating outcome.

Why Good Friday Was Dangerous for Jews in the Middle Ages

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As Christinas observe Good Friday they will remember, with devotion and prayer, the death of Jesus on the Cross, but in the Middle Ages this day was dangerous for Jews.

David Attenborough climate change TV show a 'call to arms'

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The BBC's Climate Change - The Facts, presented by Sir David Attenborough, is praised by TV critics.

Senator McConnell, a Tobacco Ally, Supports Raising Age to Buy Cigarettes

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Seeking re-election to a seventh term, the senator cited the rise in teenage vaping as a reason to curtail sales of tobacco and other products.

Physicists Closer to Solving Mystery of Weird Glowing Ring Around Milky Way's Black Hole

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Astronomers watched a high-speed gas cloud slam into the atmosphere of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way.

Tiny Earthquakes Happen Every Few Minutes In Southern California, Study Finds

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A new catalog of Southern California earthquakes is 10 times larger than its predecessor list. The details of frequent, small quakes help scientists study what triggers large, destructive ones.

Big Data Has Transformed Agriculture—In Some Places, Anyway

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Poorer parts of the world lag far behind in getting the tools they need to thrive -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Climate change: Sir David Attenborough warns of 'catastrophe'

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The veteran naturalist's BBC programme on climate change is his strongest warning yet on the threat of rising temperatures.

How Old Are Saturn's Rings? The Debate Rages On

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Pinning down the ring system’s age has profound implications for the entire Saturnian system -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

The Problem Isn't Sharing Misinformation Online; It's Believing It

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To counter spurious ideas such as those of the antivaccine movement, consider what drives people to accept them -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

What Are Stem Cells?

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Embryonic stem cells can morph into any cell in the human body.

A history of the Crusades, as told by crusaders' DNA

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History can tell us a lot about the Crusades, the series of religious wars fought between 1095 and 1291, in which Christian invaders tried to claim the Near East. But the DNA of nine 13th century Crusaders buried in a pit in Lebanon shows that there's more to …

The secret to a stable society? A steady supply of beer doesn't hurt

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Scientists analyzed bits of beer vessels from an ancient Peruvian brewery to learn what the beer was made of and where the materials to make the vessels came from. They learned that production was local and that the ingredients for the beer included pepper ber…

Extinction Rebellion: Climate protests 'diverting' London police

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Police rest days are cancelled as more than 1,000 officers are deployed in London.

Bioengineers program cells as digital signal processors

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Synthetic biologists have added high-precision analog-to-digital signal processing to the genetic circuitry of living cells. The research dramatically expands the chemical, physical and environmental cues engineers can use to prompt programmed responses from e…

Rites of Passage: 'Will You Stay With Me Until I Die?'

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My patient had a simple, devastating request. To honor it meant grappling with how a therapist responds to her clients.

Out of a drawer and into your nightmares comes a vicious ancient beast

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When Ohio University integrative biologist Nancy Stevens peered into a drawer in the wooden cabinets on the top floor of a Nairobi museum in 2010, she saw a chunk of rock containing massive teeth and knew she had come across something important.

Immigrants pave the way for the gentrification of black neighborhoods

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A study using U.S. census data shows primarily Asian and Hispanic immigrants may trigger gentrification in U.S. neighborhoods.

Scientists Uncover California's Hidden Earthquakes

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Nearly two million tiny tremors could help explain the inner workings of key faults -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

A Genetic Risk Score Tries to Predict Whether a Child Will Become Obese

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A still-controversial test could be administered to toddlers to gauge their chances -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

What Chickens Can Teach Hearing Researchers

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At an event honoring Nobel and Kavli Prize winners, neuroscientists James Hudspeth and Robert Fettiplace talked about the physiology of hearing and the possibility of restoring hearing loss. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

He Listed a T. Rex Fossil on eBay for $2.95 Million. Scientists Weren't Thrilled.

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"I own this thing," Alan Detrich recalled telling a museum director. "It is mine. I can do whatever I want."

How We Roll: Study Shows We're More Lone Wolves Than Team Players

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Results may explain why collective action on climate change and health policy is so difficult -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

A genetic scorecard could predict your risk of being obese

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A genetic score predicts who is at risk of severe obesity, but experts say lifestyle matters more than genes.

Giant tortoises migrate unpredictably in the face of climate change

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Researchers use GPS to track the timing and patterns of giant tortoise migration over multiple years. The tortoises often take the same migration routes over many years in order to find optimal food quality and temperatures. The timing of this migration is ess…

Why Are Girls Getting Their Periods So Young?

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Female puberty is starting earlier and earlier, with worrying consequences for women’s health -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Ocean-Clogging Microplastics Also Pollute the Air, Study Finds

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Microplastics are known to cause ocean pollution, but a new study suggests airborne plastic particles pollute the air and dry land as well.

Decline in measles vaccination is causing a preventable global resurgence of the disease

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In 2000, measles was declared to be eliminated in the United States. Today, the US and many other countries are experiencing outbreaks of measles because of declines in measles vaccine coverage. Without renewed focus on vaccination efforts, the disease may reb…

What Is the Point of a Period?

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Age-old taboos against menstruation have led to a lack of research on how women's cycles work, with serious consequences for their health -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

It's A Match: Satellite and Ground Measurements Agree on Warming

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The consensus gives confidence to satellite estimates of temperature rise in remote areas with few weather stations -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Researchers use 3D printer to print glass

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For the first time, researchers have successfully 3D printed chalcogenide glass, a unique material used to make optical components that operate at mid-infrared wavelengths. The ability to 3D print this glass could make it possible to manufacture complex glass …

Back on Earth, China's Mars simulation base greets first visitors

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About 100 excited Chinese teenagers completed a five-hour tour of a space colony against a desolate backdrop not unlike the desert planet of Tatooine, the home world of Luke Skywalker.

Infamous 'death roll' almost universal among crocodile species

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The iconic 'death roll' of alligators and crocodiles may be more common among species than previously believed, according to a new study.

Tiny Earthquakes Shake Southern California Every 3 Minutes

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Scientists discover 1.8 million previously undetected earthquakes in the Golden State.

Norwich Cathedral peregrine falcons: A photographer's passion

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Chris Skipper has been photographing urban peregrines nesting at Norwich Cathedral for nearly a decade.

Ocean circulation likely to blame for severity of 2018 red tide around Florida

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2018 was the worst year for red tide in more than a decade. A new study reveals what made it so severe.

'Giant lion' fossil found in Kenya museum drawer

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The bones of the huge creature belong to a new species which roamed east Africa 20 million years ago.

Yale study revives cellular activity in pig brains hours after death

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Yale University scientists have succeeded in restoring basic cellular activity in pigs' brains hours after their deaths in a finding that may one day lead to advances in treating human stroke and brain injuries, researchers reported on Wednesday.

Data mining digs up hidden clues to major California earthquake triggers

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A powerful computational study of southern California seismic records has revealed detailed information about a plethora of previously undetected small earthquakes, giving a more precise picture about stress in the earth's crust.

This Ancient 'Warg' Was Scarier Than a Tolkien Beast, Terrorized Kenya 22 Million Years Ago

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This newly discovered, but now extinct carnivore lived about 22 million years ago in what is now Kenya. It was larger than a polar bear, the largest land-based carnivore alive today.

More than a million tiny earthquakes revealed in Southern California

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By putting millions of tiny quakes on record, scientists hope to learn more about what triggers the big ones.

Fossils found in museum drawer in Kenya belong to gigantic carnivore

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Paleontologists have discovered a new species of meat-eating mammal larger than any big cat stalking the world today. Larger than a polar bear, with a skull as large as that of a rhinoceros and enormous piercing canine teeth, this massive carnivore would have …

Disappearing bumblebee species under threat of extinction

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The American Bumblebee - a species once more commonly seen buzzing around Southern Ontario - is critically endangered, according to a new study. The finding found the native North American species, Bombus pensylvanicus, is facing imminent extinction from Canad…

Paul Greengard, 93, Nobel Prize-Winning Neuroscientist, Is Dead

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His 15-year quest to understand how brain cells communicate provided the underlying science for many antipsychotic drugs.

42,000-Year-Old Foal Entombed in Ice Still Had Liquid Blood in Its Veins

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It's the oldest liquid blood on record, say scientists who want to clone the ice age horse.

Millipede Genitals Glow Different Colors (But Scientists Can't Explain Why)

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Many species of the leggy critters glow under UV light.

Evidence of rabbits in UK in Roman times, say academics

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Tests on a bone, found in West Sussex, show for the first time the animal was alive in the first century AD.

Warm, dry winds may be straining Antarctica's Larsen C ice shelf

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Wind-induced melting that occurred during the Antarctic autumn may be accelerating the Larsen C ice shelf's collapse, which could raise sea levels.

Rare 'Bubble Boy Disease' Likely Cured with New Gene Therapy

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Eight infants with a severe immune disorder, known as "bubble boy disease," appear to be cured of the disease thanks to an experimental gene therapy.

'I Want What My Male Colleague Has, and That Will Cost a Few Million Dollars'

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Women at the Salk Institute say they faced a culture of marginalization and hostility. The numbers from other elite scientific institutions suggest they're not alone.

Dr. Richard Green, 82, Dies; Challenged Psychiatry's View of Homosexuality

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At a time when being gay was classified as a mental disorder, Dr. Green defied the advice of his colleagues and took a professional risk by arguing otherwise.

Hubble celebrates its 29th birthday with unrivaled view of the Southern Crab Nebula

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This incredible image of the hourglass-shaped Southern Crab Nebula was taken to mark the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope's 29th anniversary in space. The nebula, created by a binary star system, is one of the many objects that Hubble has demystified throughout…

Liver Illness Strikes Latino Children Like a "Silent Tsunami"

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Fatty liver disease, linked to gene interactions with a high-sugar diet, can cause cancer and organ failure -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Photos: Perfectly Preserved Baby Horse Unearthed in Siberian Permafrost

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The foal died more than 30,000 years ago, yet everything from its hooves to the fine hairs in its nose remained intact.

E.P.A. Moves to 'Close the Door' on Asbestos. Consumer Groups Say Loopholes Remain.

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The new rule will restrict uses of asbestos, a carcinogen, more than initially expected, but health advocates criticized it as falling short of the protections needed.

Don't Count on 23andMe to Detect Most Breast Cancer Risks, Study Warns

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The DNA testing company, which has 10 million customers, misses nearly 90 percent of people with risky BRCA mutations. It says the criticism is overblown.

Parenting chores cut into how much these bird dads fool around

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Frantic parenting demands after eggs hatch curtail male black coucals' philandering excursions the most, a study finds.

How to defend the Earth from asteroids

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The Chelyabinsk meteor caused extensive ground damage and numerous injuries when it exploded on impact with Earth's atmosphere in 2013; to prevent another such impact, scientists plan to use a simple yet ingenious way to spot tiny near-Earth objects.

Trilobites: Look What the Cat Dragged In: Parasites

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Researchers found that house cats that roam outdoors were more likely to pick up diseases than indoor cats.

Novel antibody may suppress HIV for up to four months

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Regular infusions of an antibody that blocks the HIV binding site on human immune cells may have suppressed levels of HIV for up to four months in people undergoing a short-term pause in their antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimens. Results of the Phase 2, open…

Scientists restore some functions in a pig's brain hours after death

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Circulation and cellular activity were restored in a pig's brain four hours after its death, a finding that challenges long-held assumptions about the timing and irreversible nature of the cessation of some brain functions after death.

Pig brains partially revived four hours after death

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The study could aid medical research and fuel debate about the difference between life and death.

Mercury has a solid inner core: New evidence

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Scientists have long known that Earth and Mercury have metallic cores. Like Earth, Mercury's outer core is composed of liquid metal, but there have only been hints that Mercury's innermost core is solid. Now, in a new study, scientists report evidence that Mer…

Scientists Restore Some Function In The Brains Of Dead Pigs

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The cells regained a startling amount of function, but the brains didn't have activity linked with consciousness. Ethicists see challenges to assumptions about the irreversible nature of brain death.

These beetles have successfully freeloaded for 100 million years

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An ancient and rare beetle fossil is the oldest example of a social relationship between two animal species.

F.D.A. Halts U.S. Sales of Pelvic Mesh, Citing Safety Concerns for Women

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Boston Scientific and Coloplast were the last two companies selling the medical devices, which have resulted in nearly $8 billion in settlements.

Switch from hunting to herding recorded in ancient urine

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A new study begins to resolve the scale and pace of change during the first phases of animal domestication beyond the Fertile Crescent. To reconstruct this history, the authors turned to an unusual source: urine salts left behind by humans and animals.

Researchers use gene editing with CRISPR to treat lethal lung diseases before birth

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Using CRISPR gene editing, researchers have thwarted a lethal lung disease in an animal model in which a harmful mutation causes death within hours after birth. This proof-of-concept study showed that in utero editing could be a promising new approach for trea…

Extinction Rebellion London activists chained to Jeremy Corbyn's home

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Four Extinction Rebellion campaigners glued themselves together outside the Labour leader's home.

Coelacanth reveals new insights into skull evolution

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An international team of researchers presents the first observations of the development of the skull and brain in the living coelacanth Latimeria chalumnae. Their study provides new insights into the biology of this iconic animal and the evolution of the verte…

The first type of molecule to form in the universe has been seen in space

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The chemistry of the universe began with helium hydride. Scientists have just seen it in outer space for the first time.

Climate Change Was The Engine That Powered Hurricane Maria's Devastating Rains

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Maria was the rainiest storm known to have hit Puerto Rico. Scientists say a storm of such severity is nearly five times more likely to occur today, with warmer air and ocean water, than in the '50s.

New automated biological-sample analysis systems to accelerate disease detection

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Microfluidics refers to the manipulation of fluids in microscale devices. Commonly called "labs on a chip," microfluidic systems are used to study and analyze very small-scale chemical or biological samples, replacing the extremely expensive and cumbersome ins…

TRENDING: Hotels and Resorts Ramp Up Sustainability Efforts

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For an increasing number of properties, Earth Day is every day.

Dead pig brains bathed in artificial fluid showed signs of cellular life

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Four hours after pigs died, the animals' brain cell activity was restored by a sophisticated artificial system.

Plants and microbes shape global biomes through local underground alliances

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Researchers report that the distribution of forest types worldwide is based on the relationships plant species forged with soil microbes to enhance their uptake of nutrients. These symbioses could help scientists understand how ecosystems may shift as climate …

Statisticians want to abandon science's standard measure of 'significance'

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For years, scientists have declared P values of less than 0.05 to be "statistically significant." Now statisticians are saying the cutoff needs to go.

Why lightning often strikes twice

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Scientists have used the LOFAR radio telescope to study the development of lightning flashes in unprecedented detail. Their work reveals that the negative charges inside a thundercloud are not discharged all in a single flash, but are in part stored alongside …

Stanford Clears Professor of Helping With Gene-Edited Babies Experiment

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Stephen Quake and two colleagues were found to have followed proper scientific protocol in their interactions with the Chinese researcher who did the work.

Gene therapy restores immunity in infants with rare immunodeficiency disease

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A small clinical trial has shown that gene therapy can safely correct the immune systems of infants newly diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening inherited disorder in which infection-fighting immune cells don't develop or function normally. Eight infants with…

Need more energy storage? Just hit 'print'

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Researchers have developed a conductive ink made from a special type of material they discovered, called MXene, that was used by the researchers to print components for electronic devices. The ink is additive-free, which means it can print the finished devices…

Once destroyed by the Taliban, the Buddha statues live again

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A team of conservators are working to breathe new life into a collection of Buddha statues destroyed by the Taliban

Gene Therapy Advances To Better Treat 'Bubble Boy' Disease

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The latest advance is not only encouraging news for patients with severe combined immunodeficiency. It's a test case for all those scientists working to develop better gene therapy techniques.

Confused about climate change? Talk to our chat bot

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BBC News launches a chat bot to help users learn about climate change in weekly conversations.

Rare kakapo parrots have best breeding season on record

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Kakapos were one of New Zealand's most common birds, but they are now on the brink of extinction.

'Cities' reveals common ground between ancient and modern urban life

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In the book 'Cities,' archaeologist Monica Smith sees the positives in past and present metropolises.

Q&A: How Dogs Find Their Way Home

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Lost dogs rely on a fine sense of smell to map their location.

Bacteria harness viruses to distinguish friend from foe

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Bacterial cells that normally colonize our guts can distinguish themselves from other bacterial species using what's traditionally considered their enemy -- a virus. Researchers report that some bacteria use viruses that have infected them (i.e., phages) for s…

A biosynthetic dual-core cell computer

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Researchers have integrated two CRISPR-Cas9-based core processors into human cells. This represents a huge step towards creating powerful biocomputers.

Interior Dept. Opens Ethics Investigation of Its New Chief, David Bernhardt

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The department's inspector general has said that she is looking into a "wide assortment" of allegations of conflict of interest and other potential violations.

People with stress disorders like PTSD are at higher risk of heart disease

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Those coping with psychological trauma have a greater risk for cardiovascular disease, a large-scale study that goes beyond men and veterans finds.

Astronomers discover third planet in the Kepler-47 circumbinary system

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Astronomers have discovered a third planet in the Kepler-47 system, securing the system's title as the most interesting of the binary-star worlds. Using data from NASA's Kepler space telescope, a team of researchers detected the new Neptune-to-Saturn-size plan…

Newly translated Cherokee cave writings reveal sacred messages

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Cherokee inscriptions highlight the tribe's rituals nearly 200 years ago in what's now a tourist cave in Alabama.

A 2014 meteor may have come from another solar system

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Scientists have identified a possible interstellar meteor, and think it could be one of millions that have visited Earth over the planet's history.

'Added sugar' food labels may prevent heart disease and diabetes

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Nutrition labeling changes that highlight sugar added to food or drink may have large benefits for public health, researchers say.

First U.S. Patients Treated With CRISPR As Human Gene-Editing Trials Get Underway

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This could be a crucial year for the powerful gene-editing technique CRISPR as researchers start testing it in patients to treat diseases such as cancer, blindness and sickle cell disease.

Climate Change Is 'Greatest Challenge Humans Have Ever Faced,' Author Says

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Bill McKibben, who first warned of climate change 30 years ago, says its effects are now upon us: "The idea that anybody's going to be immune from this anywhere is untrue." His new book is Falter.

New form of laser for sound

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The optical laser has grown to a $10 billion global technology market since it was invented in 1960, and has led to Nobel prizes for Art Ashkin for developing optical tweezing and Gerard Mourou and Donna Strickland for work with pulsed lasers. Now scientists h…

Scientists Plan To Start Human Trials Testing CRISPR Soon

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The powerful gene-editing technique is moving out of the lab and into the clinic. Trials will use CRISPR to try to treat a variety of diseases, ranging from cancer and blindness to blood disorders.

Global Health: In African Villages, These Phones Become Ultrasound Scanners

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A hand-held device brings medical imaging to remote communities, often for the first time.

Early ocean plastic litter traced to 1960s

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Scientists "accidentally" record the history of ocean plastic, including what may have been the first plastic bag to be fished out of the ocean.

Trilobites: How Giant Sea Spiders May Survive in Warming Oceans

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The strange creatures' adaptations to the cold of the Antarctic Ocean may also help them as their habitats heat up.

Want to Escape Global Warming? These Cities Promise Cool Relief

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While climate change affects everywhere, some areas in America will be less affected than others. And some of those fortunate places, it happens, might be looking for people.

TED 2019: The $50 lab burger transforming food

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TED fellow Bruce Friedrich tells the TED conference about his vision for the future of food.

Employee Wellness Programs Yield Little Benefit, Study Shows

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A rigorous new study calls into question whether workplace wellness programs can quickly save employers money on health care bills.

Only one in 50 people have nights free from light pollution

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Just one in 50 people in England experiences nights that are free from light pollution.

On Saturn's moon Titan, plentiful lakeside views, but with liquid methane

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Scientists on Monday provided the most comprehensive look to date at one of the solar system's most exotic features: prime lakeside property in the northern polar region of Saturn's moon Titan - if you like lakes made of stuff like liquid methane.

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This year's outbreak is on course to be the worst since measles was eliminated as an endemic disease in 2000.

Extinction Rebellion: What do they want and is it realistic?

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The UK needs to move to net zero CO2 emissions by 2025 say protestors but how hard would that be to achieve?

NASA's Cassini reveals surprises with Titan's lakes

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On its final flyby of Saturn's largest moon in 2017, NASA's Cassini spacecraft gathered radar data revealing that the small liquid lakes in Titan's northern hemisphere are surprisingly deep, perched atop hills and filled with methane.

Microplastics found in 'pristine' Pyrenees mountains

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Scientists from Scotland and France spent five months monitoring the secluded site in the Pyrenees.

Climate change to blame for Hurricane Maria's extreme rainfall

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Hurricane Maria dropped more rain on Puerto Rico than any storm to hit the island since 1956, a feat due mostly to the effects of human-caused climate warming, new research finds.

The history of humanity in your face

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Meteoroid strikes eject precious water from moon

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Streams of meteoroids striking the Moon infuse the thin lunar atmosphere with a short-lived water vapor, according to researchers using data from NASA's LADEE spacecraft. The findings will help scientists understand the history of lunar water.

North Atlantic warming hole impacts jet stream

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The North Atlantic warming hole (NAWH), a region of reduced warming located in the North Atlantic Ocean, significantly affects the North Atlantic jet stream in climate simulations of the future.

Tiny microplastics travel far on the wind

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Airborne bits of plastic that originated in cities ended up in pristine mountains at least 95 kilometers away, a study finds.

Megalith tombs were family graves in European Stone Age

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Archeologists have discovered kin relationships among Stone Age individuals buried in megalithic tombs on Ireland and in Sweden. The kin relations can be traced for more than ten generations and suggests that megaliths were graves for kindred groups in Stone A…

U.S. measles outbreaks show no signs of slowing down

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This year's measles cases have blown by 2018's total, raising the specter that the disease could once more become endemic in the United States.

High-speed 'electron camera' films molecular movie in HD

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Scientists print first 3D heart using patient's biological materials

5 days ago

In a major medical breakthrough, researchers have 'printed' the world's first 3D vascularised engineered heart using a patient's own cells and biological materials.

Asteroids help scientists to measure the diameters of faraway stars

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Plastic's carbon footprint

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Stonehenge: DNA reveals origin of builders

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Ancestors of the people who built Stonehenge travelled west across the Mediterranean to get to Britain.

Tiny fragment of a comet found inside a meteorite

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Astronomers have made a surprising discovery that gives clues to how solar system formed.

TESS finds its first Earth-sized planet

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A nearby system hosts the first Earth-sized planet discovered by NASA's Transiting Exoplanets Survey Satellite, as well as a warm sub-Neptune-sized world. This milestone sets the path for finding smaller planets around even smaller stars, and those planets may…

Best in snow: New scientific device creates electricity from snowfall

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Researchers have designed a new device that creates electricity from falling snow, a first. The device is inexpensive, small, thin and flexible like a sheet of plastic.

'Our Planet' Nature Documentary Addresses The 800-Pound Gorilla - Human Impact

5 days ago

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Do You Love Lying In Bed? Get Paid By NASA To Do It For Space Research

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Researchers are currently looking for candidates who will stay in bed 24 hours a day, seven days a week for 60 straight days for a study on how the body adapts to weightlessness.

Meteor showers dig up water on the moon

5 days ago

Meteorites release water from the moon's soil, hinting that the moon has water buried all across its surface.

Removing Fuel Rods, Japan Hits Milestone in Fukushima Nuclear Cleanup

5 days ago

After a yearslong delay, the nuclear plant's operator began removing radioactive fuel rods at one of three reactors that melted down after an earthquake and a tsunami in 2011.

New compound allows bacterial communication to be controlled by light

5 days ago

Scientists have succeeded in incorporating a light-controlled switch into a molecule used by bacteria for quorum sensing -- a process by which bacteria communicate and subsequently control different cellular processes. With the molecule described, it is possib…

Saturn's moon Titan sports phantom hydrocarbon lakes

5 days ago

Three lakes on Saturn's moon Titan have pulled a vanishing act, a study finds.

Microplastic Found Even In The Air In France's Pyrenees Mountains

5 days ago

Tiny fragments broken down from larger pieces of plastic have already been found in rivers, lakes, oceans and in agricultural soil. But very few studies of wind-borne microplastic have ever been done.

New evidence suggests volcanoes caused biggest mass extinction ever

5 days ago

Researchers say mercury buried in ancient rock provides the strongest evidence yet that volcanoes caused the biggest mass extinction in the history of the Earth. The extinction 252 million years ago was so dramatic and widespread that scientists call it 'the G…

President's underwater plea for the oceans

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Seychelles' leader delivers a speech in defence of the Indian Ocean from inside a submersible.

Gene-Edited Babies: What a Chinese Scientist Told an American Mentor

6 days ago

Stanford is investigating Stephen Quake's interactions with He Jiankui, the scientist who performed the controversial experiment.

Stratolaunch, World's Largest Airplane by Wingspan, Takes Its First Flight

6 days ago

The crew said it was a smooth maiden voyage for the Stratolaunch, which is designed to carry rockets to blast commercial satellites into space.

Baby boom for North Atlantic right whales off US coast

6 days ago

US researchers spot three mother and calf pairs of the endangered North American right whale species.

High Stress Drives Up Your Risk Of A Heart Attack. Here's How To Chill Out

6 days ago

A study of siblings finds those who have a stress-related disorder have a 60 percent higher risk of heart attack or other cardiovascular event, compared to their less-stressed brothers and sisters.

Get Paid To Stay In Bed, For Space Science

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NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Jennifer Ngo-Anh of the European Space Agency about their planned study during which subjects will stay in bed for two months.

Can This Breakfast Cereal Help Save The Planet?

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Some environmentalists say food production needs a fundamental reboot, with crops that stay rooted in the soil for years, like Kernza, a prairie grass. Even General Mills says it likes the idea.

Israel plans new moonshot after maiden mission fails

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The aerospace company behind Israel's failed first moonshot said on Saturday it would pursue a second mission with funds raised from private donors and the public.

Earliest life may have arisen in ponds, not oceans

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Primitive ponds may have provided a suitable environment for brewing up Earth's first life forms, more so than oceans, a new study finds. Researchers report that shallow bodies of water, on the order of 10 centimeters deep, could have held high concentrations …

Beresheet spacecraft: 'Technical glitch' led to Moon crash

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Preliminary data suggests a technical glitch caused the Beresheet spacecraft to shut down its main engine at the wrong time.

Israeli spacecraft crashes onto moon after technical failures

8 days ago

Israeli spacecraft Beresheet crashed onto the moon on Thursday after a series of technical failures during its final descent, shattering hopes of a historic controlled landing on the lunar surface.

Quantum simulation more stable than expected

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A localization phenomenon boosts the accuracy of solving quantum many-body problems with quantum computers which are otherwise challenging for conventional computers. This brings such digital quantum simulation within reach on quantum devices available today. …

Psychologists find smiling really can make people happier

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Smiling really can make people feel happier, according to a new article. A team of psychologists combined data from 138 studies testing more than 11,000 participants and found that facial expressions have a small impact on our feelings.

Elon Musk's SpaceX sends world's most powerful rocket on first commercial flight

8 days ago

The most powerful operational rocket in the world, SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, launched its first commercial mission on Thursday from Florida in a key demonstration for billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's space company in the race to grasp lucrative military launc…

'Seeing the unseeable': Scientists reveal first photo of black hole

8 days ago

Using a global network of telescopes to see "the unseeable," an international scientific team on Wednesday announced a milestone in astrophysics - the first-ever photo of a black hole - in an achievement that validated a pillar of science put forward by Albert…

Can you spot ocean plastic from space?

8 days ago

Scientists work on the challenging task of tracking pollution from orbit with encouraging results.

Electrostimulation can improve working memory in people

8 days ago

In a groundbreaking study, researchers demonstrate that electrostimulation can improve the working memory of people in their 70s so that their performance on memory tasks is indistinguishable from that of 20-year-olds.

Plastic toys: Is it time we cut back?

9 days ago

Plastic toys are convenient and cheap but they can be bad for the environment.

Conservationists discover hidden diversity in ancient frog family

9 days ago

Research scientists have uncovered hidden diversity within a type of frog found only in the Seychelles, showing that those on each island have their own distinct lineage. The family tree of sooglossid frogs dates back at least 63 million years. They are living…

NASA's landmark Twins Study reveals resilience of human body in space

9 days ago

Newly published research reveals some interesting, surprising and reassuring data about how one human body adapted to -- and recovered from -- the extreme environment of space.

Interplay of pollinators and pests influences plant evolution

9 days ago

Brassica rapa plants pollinated by bumblebees evolve more attractive flowers. But this evolution is compromised if caterpillars attack the plant at the same time. With the bees pollinating them less effectively, the plants increasingly self-pollinate. In a gre…

Engineers tap DNA to create 'lifelike' machines

9 days ago

Tapping into the unique nature of DNA, engineers have created simple machines constructed of biomaterials with properties of living things.

Scientists drill into white graphene to create artificial atoms

9 days ago

By drilling holes into a thin two-dimensional sheet of hexagonal boron nitride with a gallium-focused ion beam, scientists have created artificial atoms that generate single photons, which work in air and room temperature.

Crucial 'electrical switch' in brain

9 days ago

Scientists have revealed the structure of a critical receptor in the brain associated with learning, memory, behavior and mood. The new research is the first to reveal the structure of AMPA receptors in their natural state. This discovery could lead to new ins…

Israeli spacecraft Beresheet reaches moon but landing unsuccessful: support team

9 days ago

The Israeli spacecraft Beresheet reached the moon on Thursday but its planned controlled, or "soft", landing was unsuccessful, the support team said.

Ice Ages occur when tropical islands and continents collide

9 days ago

Earth's steady state is warm and balmy, but half a dozen times over the past billion years, the planet developed ice caps and glaciers. Researchers have now amassed evidence that these cold snaps occurred when tectonic activity propelled continents headlong in…

Oh, brother! NASA twins study shows how space changes the human body

9 days ago

An American astronaut experienced multiple biological changes in space but returned to normal - with some exceptions - after coming back to Earth, according to a study involving twin brothers that shed light on how space flight affects the human body.

Ancient 'Texas Serengeti' had elephant-like animals, rhinos, alligators and more

9 days ago

During the Great Depression, Texans were put to work as fossil hunters. The workers retrieved tens of thousands of specimens that have been studied in small bits and pieces while stored in the state collections of The University of Texas at Austin for the past…

I feel you: Emotional mirror neurons found in the rat

9 days ago

Researchers have found that the rat brain activates the same cells when they observe the pain of others as when they experience pain themselves. In addition, without activity of these 'mirror neurons,' the animals no longer share the pain of others. Finding th…

World's fastest hydrogen sensor could pave the way for clean hydrogen energy

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Hydrogen is a clean and renewable energy carrier that can power vehicles, with water as the only emission. Unfortunately, hydrogen gas is highly flammable when mixed with air, so very efficient and effective sensors are needed. Now, researchers present the fir…

CRISPR-Cas3 innovation holds promise for disease cures, advancing science

9 days ago

Scientists have used a new type of gene editing CRISPR system for the first time in human cells - a major advance in the field.

First ever black hole image released

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The "monster" black hole is three million times the size of Earth.

Homo luzonensis: New human species found in Philippines

10 days ago

There's a new addition to the family tree: an extinct species of human that's been found in the Philippines.

Study identifies danger glacial lakes across Tibetan Plateau

10 days ago

A comprehensive study assesses the flood danger posed by glacial lakes across the Tibetan Plateau.

Virgin Galactic's first test passenger gets commercial astronaut wings

10 days ago

Virgin Galactic's first test passenger received her commercial astronaut wings from the U.S. aviation regulator on Tuesday after flying on the company's rocket plane to evaluate the customer experience in February.

Fossils of enigmatic extinct human species found on Philippine island

10 days ago

Thirteen fossil bones and teeth excavated in a cave in the Philippines represent an enigmatic previously unknown human species, probably small in stature and possessing an unexpected mix of archaic and modern traits, scientists said on Wednesday.

Extinction Rebellion: The climate protesters who want to get arrested

10 days ago

The climate change protest group urging people to get arrested to gain attention.

Scientists expected to release landmark image of black hole

10 days ago

An international scientific team is expected on Wednesday to unveil a landmark achievement in astrophysics - the first photo of a black hole - in a feat that will put to the test a pillar of science: Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity.

Iran still planning three satellite launches this year, despite ramped up U.S. pressure: minister

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Iran said on Tuesday it would press ahead with the launch of three satellites into orbit this year despite a U.S. move to curb Tehran's ballistic missile program which Washington says has been advanced by the satellite activity.

India eco-school: Is this the greenest campus on Earth?

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Secmol is an Indian school pioneering practical green education in one of the harshest environments.

In astrophysics milestone, first photo of black hole expected

14 days ago

Scientists are expected to unveil on Wednesday the first-ever photograph of a black hole, a breakthrough in astrophysics providing insight into celestial monsters with gravitational fields so intense no matter or light can escape.

Scientists solve mystery of pristine weapons of China's Terracotta Warriors

15 days ago

For decades, scientists have been perplexed by the marvelous preservation of bronze weapons associated with China's famed Terracotta Warriors, retaining shiny, almost pristine surfaces and sharp blades after being buried for more than two millennia.

Pentagon says India debris expected to burn up in atmosphere

16 days ago

The Pentagon said on Thursday that it stood by its assessment that debris from an Indian anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons test would eventually burn up in the atmosphere, even after NASA's administrator warned of the danger the debris posed.

Ancient four-legged whale from Peru walked on land, swam in sea

16 days ago

Scientists have unearthed fossils in a coastal desert of southern Peru of a four-legged whale that thrived both in the sea and on land about 43 million years ago in a discovery that illuminates a pivotal stage in early cetacean evolution.

The lunar effect - why the Moon makes us all romantics

16 days ago

For centuries, our lunar neighbour has been a source of fascination and inspiration for poets and artists.

Pilot-less air taxi takes off in Vienna demonstration flight

16 days ago

As carmakers push ahead with self-driving vehicles, an Austrian aerospace company and its Chinese partner showed off their pilot-less "flying taxi" for the first time in Europe on Thursday.

Tasmanian devils 'adapting to coexist with cancer'

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There is hope for the world's largest carnivorous marsupials whose numbers have been ravaged by disease.

Back on track

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The British-led project to break the Land Speed Record is brought back from the brink of cancellation.

Climate change: How green is your parcel?

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The Royal Mail is introducing e-trikes but what are other delivery companies doing to cut their emissions?

No pain

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Jo Cameron is one of two people on Earth known to have a mutation that means she feels almost no pain.

'Mission Jurassic' dinosaur hunt to get under way

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British scientists are about to participate in one of their biggest dinosaur hunts in decades.

Green challenge

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A student house is challenged to live in a more environmentally-friendly way. How did they get on?

Regeneron Science Talent Search 2019 finalists showcase their projects at National Geographic Societ…

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On March 10, finalists in this year's Regeneron Science Talent Search displayed their research projects at the National Geographic Society. Educators, alumni of the Society's competitions, as well as families in the DMV area had the opportunity to learn about …

Indrani Das, STS 2017 top winner, on Harvard and her current scientific pursuits

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As a three-year old toddler, Indrani Das (STS 2017) had already heard about the Regeneron Science Talent Search. Her parents told her she could try submitting her fossil findings to the competition after observing her love of dinosaurs and discovery. So she di…

Science News Digital Director selected to participate in the Poynter Leadership Academy

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Science News' Digital Director Kate Travis has been selected to participate in the spring cohort of the Poynter Institute's Leadership Academy for Women in Digital Media. The Poynter Institute is a global leader in journalism education. This is the sixth year …

Three young scientists attend the Nobel Ceremony in Sweden

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Since 1901, the Nobel Prizes have been presented to Laureates in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine and Literature on Dec. 10, the death anniversary of Swedish polymath, Alfred Nobel. These individuals have made tremendous strides in thei…

This STS alum is a New York Times puzzle creator

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What is a nine-letter word, beginning with a "v" that describes someone who makes puzzles their passion from a young age? Visionary! That is Science Talent Search alum Wei-Hwa Huang (STS 1993): American Puzzler, regular contributor to logic puzzles published b…

Investing 101: This student-run venture capital firm is making waves

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For many, a dorm room fund was the jar of change they saved in college to put towards pizza on the weekends. But, Society alumni, Amber Yang (ISEF 2017, Regeneron STS 2017) and Amol Punjabi (STS 2016, ISEF 2015, BCM 2011), are involved in a different Dorm Room…

Two grants, one purpose: STEM education in Native American communities

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Devon Riter was named a Society Advocate in May 2018. Two months later, his organization, Lower Brule Research, also secured a STEM Action Grant of $5,000, another program of the Society, dedicating more time, training and resources to encourage Native America…

The Lemelson Foundation awards nearly half-million 3-year grant to inspire and recognize middle scho…

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In celebration of National Inventor's Day, the Society for Science & the Public today announced that The Lemelson Foundation, an organization committed to improving lives through invention, will give a three-year grant of more than $440,000 to celebrate outsta…

The 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists

more than 30 days ago

Forty of the nation's most brilliant young scientists named finalists in Regeneron Science Talent SearchOn January 23, 2019, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Society for Science & the Public named 40 finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent …

Get to know the Regeneron STS 2019 Scholars

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The Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars were selected from 1,964 applications received from over 600 high schools. The scholars were selected based on their exceptional research skills, commitment to academics, innovative thinking and promise as scientist…

STS 2019 Scholars by the Numbers

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The participants at this year's Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation's premiere science competition, come from hundreds of schools, dozens of states and have thousands of hours of scientific research and study between them. The 300 scholars were determi…

300 U.S. High School Students Named as Scholars in Regeneron Science Talent Search 2019

more than 30 days ago

Today, Jan. 9, 2019 at 12 p.m. EST, 300 high school seniors were named scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition, founded and produced by Society for Science & the Public. Visit https…

Creating a noninvasive glucometer for diabetes

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It's imperative that diabetics measure their blood glucose levels (BGL) several times a day. To do so, they use a glucometer, which breaks the skin with a needle in order to draw blood. The blood is then deposited onto a testing strip, and the measuring device…

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