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How a Logging Industry Downturn Fuels Wildfires
Loggers are finding it impossible to profitably harvest some federal forests. That leaves more fuel for fires to accumulate.
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What Can Four-Winged Dinosaurs Teach Us About Birds?
Flight was probably more widespread in dinosaurs than previously thought. A newly identified species sheds light on how some achieved liftoff.
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There’s Worlds Out There More Habitable Than Earth
Scientists believe there are planets outside our solar system where life is even more abundant and sustainable.
Trill seekers: can scientists use AI and tutors to help birds remember lost songs?
When populations fall, fledglings can struggle to learn the right notes to attract mates. But research on how birds communicate offers hope for species’ survival
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This year’s ‘super’ El Niño could wreak ecological havoc worldwide
Ecologists are mobilizing to save threatened species and track ecosystems’ responses to record heat
Women ‘more likely to be told autoimmune conditions are psychological’
Cambridge University study suggests stark gender divide in misdiagnosis, with women also waiting longer for treatment Women with autoimmune conditions are up to 74% more likely than men to be told their symptoms are psychological or psychosomatic, and face much longer waits for a diagnosis and treatment, a study suggests. Hundreds of millions of people – about one in 10 globally – are affected by autoimmune conditions, which can cause a range of health issues including fatigue, muscle pain and rashes. Continue reading
The surprising psychology of morbid curiosity – podcast
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan has incurred condemnation from human rights groups and politicians on all sides. But according to Coltan Scrivner, an author and psychologist at Arizona State University and expert on morbid curiosity, people are still likely to watch in large numbers. He explains why we are drawn to dark and disturbing content, and Madeleine Finlay tells Ian Sample how consuming this kind of material can harm observers’ mental health
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AI edges closer to solving the Riemann hypothesis, one of math’s hardest problems
Huge OpenAI release contains “exciting” progress on a puzzle about prime numbers
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OpenAI just changed math forever. Exactly how, no one yet knows
Dump of 722 AI-generated papers has mathematicians wondering: Has their field been decimated or invigorated?
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Trump takes credit for a new ‘golden age’ of U.S. science
Industry heavyweights receive first national science medals awarded by the president
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Russian ornithologist sentenced to prison for anticorruption donation
Sofya Rozenfeld, an expert on Arctic waterfowl, paid the equivalent of just $27 to a proscribed organization founded by former opposition leader
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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sets a Mars Driving Record
Advances in self-driving technology have made it easier to traverse distant worlds.
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‘VisionQuest’ Is Coming Even Sooner Than We Expected
'VisionQuest' is hitting Disney+ a day earlier than expected.
Nordic Diet May Help Extend Your Lifespan by Adding Whole Grains and Berries to Your Plate
Learn about the Nordic diet, the northern counterpart of the Mediterranean diet that may benefit overall health by promoting sustainable plant-based foods.
300 Light-Years Away, a Star Is Slowly Snacking on a Brown Dwarf
Discover how an anomaly that has puzzled astronomers for years was solved, and what it can tell us about how stellar systems interact.
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The Most Controversial Cyberpunk Video Game Of The Decade Is Becoming A Movie
CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to theaters courtesy of a partnership between Paramount Pictures and its creators.
New York Declares Measles Emergency as U.S. Cases Grow Over 4,000
As measles cases rise, discover what New York state officials are doing to help combat this outbreak.
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New ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Poster May Have Accidentally Spoiled A Big Plot Twist
Designing superhero costumes is an acquired skill, and not one that allows for many extraneous elements. As Edna Mode said in The Incredibles, “No capes!” For that reason, costumes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe may be cool to look at, but they’re usually skintight and don’t allow a lot of impractical style to shine through.
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‘VisionQuest’ Review: Marvel’s Ambitious New Sci-Fi Sequel Is Missing The Magic Of Its Original
'VisionQuest' will delight certain Marvel fans, while others may be longing for a certain witch or two.
Roman Villa Unearthed in Northern Wales Continues to Rewrite the Region's Ancient History
Learn what the remains of a Roman villa and other ancient artifacts can tell us about life in Roman Wales 2,000 years ago.
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