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1 month ago

Clothes Moths Got Your Sweater? There's a Wasp for That | KQED

Clothes moths reproduce rapidly in homes, with larvae feeding on wool textiles.
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fromColossal
1 month ago
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See the First Images of Our Solar System Taken by the World's Biggest Digital Camera

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fromFast Company
1 month ago

Vera Rubin Observatory reveals jaw-dropping first images from world's largest telescope

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's LSST has released its first images, showcasing unprecedented observations of galaxies and asteroids in our universe.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's new telescope promises to revolutionize our understanding of the universe and potentially discover a ninth planet in our solar system.
fromColossal
1 month ago
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See the First Images of Our Solar System Taken by the World's Biggest Digital Camera

fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Which Form of Acid Is Found in the Clouds of Venus?

Daily quizzes hosted by Ray Hamel allow users to test their knowledge on various topics including science.
fromNature
1 month ago

Are these the world's oldest rocks? Fresh data confirm contested claim

The Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt is potentially the oldest known rock formation on Earth, dated at 4.16 billion years.
#james-webb-space-telescope
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

Panic as flaming object seen streaking through sky in multiple states

A mysterious flaming object was seen across multiple southern states, causing public alarm but no reported explosions.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Boomerang carved from mammoth tusk shows Homo sapiens' had symbolic thinking 42,000 years ago

A Polish team's excavation revealed a possibly 42,000-year-old mammoth tusk boomerang, challenging previous beliefs about early tool-making in Europe.
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

45-hour voyage in replica canoe tests Paleolithic migration theory

Paleolithic people utilized advanced seafaring techniques to navigate and settle in remote islands like Okinawa.
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Busting the top 5 myths about the Big Bang

The Big Bang marks the universe’s inception and explains why we cannot see beyond 34 billion light-years.
fromInverse
1 month ago

15 Years Ago, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Dropped Its Most Perfect Finale

The Pandorica was a trap created to imprison the Doctor, branding him the most dangerous creature in creation, reflecting the themes of danger and morality from the 10th Doctor's era.
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

Biblical sign appears in skies over church after mass: 'Remarkable'

A cloud resembling Jesus Christ sparked discussions of divine signs among churchgoers in the Philippines.
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fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: How to make America healthy - the real problems and how to fix them

Liraglutide shows potential beyond weight loss, possibly aiding migraine treatment; orcas exhibit novel tool use behaviors.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

A Sodom and Gomorrah Story Shows Scientific Facts Aren't Settled by Public Opinion

Scientific assertions should be based on solid evidence, not public popularity.
The retraction of a viral study underscores the importance of scientific integrity.
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fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago
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Astounding optical illusion sculptures NEED a closer look

Thomas Deininger's optical illusion sculpture highlights environmental issues by using discarded toys to create a colorful Macaw.
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago
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Don't look at this optical illusion in public

The spinning ballerina illusion reveals insights into cognitive processing and brain dominance through individual perception differences.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'Spectacular': Bay Area-built camera reveals unprecedented space images

The dramatic first images captured by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory revealed over 2,000 new asteroids and millions of galaxies, showcasing the power of its large digital camera.
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fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Rubin Observatory releases first imagery of the night sky at enormous scale

Rubin Observatory's first image demonstrates its groundbreaking capabilities in astronomical research and planetary defense.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mirrors in space and underwater curtains: can technology buy us enough time to save the Arctic ice caps?

With the Arctic heating up four times faster than the global average, suitable sites for climate research have melted away, prompting urgent interventions.
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Ars Live: What's up with the sudden surge in temperatures?

Join the live chat on climate science with Zeke Hausfather to understand record temperature rises and their implications for future climate targets.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Dog-sized dinosaur that scuttled between feet of giants 150m years ago discovered

The discovery of Enigmacursor, a small dinosaur, highlights significant advancements in paleontology and brings new insights about dinosaur ecosystems.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists detect deep Earth pulses that are tearing Africa in HALF

Africa is slowly splitting apart due to underground molten rock movements, with the process expected to take millions of years.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Labrador-sized dinosaur to go on display at London's Natural History Museum after scientists discover it's a new species

The discovery of Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae adds a new species to the dinosaur family, previously misclassified as a Nanosaurus.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Scientists sound the alarm for Nullarbor's fragile limestone caves and unique underground creatures

The world's largest hydrogen export hub threatens unique ecological treasures beneath the Nullarbor plain.
fromNature
1 month ago

Efficient near-infrared harvesting in perovskite-organic tandem solar cells - Nature

The researchers emphasized the significance of their innovative approaches in enhancing the efficiency of solar cells, marking a breakthrough in renewable energy technology.
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

The axion may help clean up the messy business of dark matter

The search for axions remains crucial in the ongoing quest to understand dark matter, though no direct evidence for these particles has yet been found.
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fromNews Center
1 month ago

Novel Mechanism Reduces Epithelial Cell Damage and Loss - News Center

This is a new mechanism for dealing with tissue crowding that doesn't involve cell loss, which is destructive and costly to the tissue.
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fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

The Ozzy Osbourne and Liquid Death DNA stunt is the perfect brand collab

Liquid Death's collaboration with Ozzy Osbourne involves limited edition iced teas called 'Infinite Ozzy', claiming to sell the rock star's DNA for $450.
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fromTheregister
1 month ago

World's largest camera shows galaxy in 3,200 megapixel glory

"Building the world's largest digital camera will allow scientists to explore the cosmos in new ways and at a scale that will enable discoveries that should fundamentally change our understanding of the universe," said Aaron Roodman, deputy director of the Rubin Construction.
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fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Can Animals' Regenerations Help Injured Humans?

Research into animal regeneration offers hope for human healing, particularly in tissue repair and injury recovery.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft has power again, and heading for an unusual 'naked metal' asteroid with clues to Earth's origins

The Psyche spacecraft is back on track to explore a unique metal-rich asteroid, essential for understanding Earth's formation.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Dark Matter Droplets' Could Solve Multiple Cosmic Mysteries

Dark matter remains unproven yet its existence is supported by a plethora of astronomical observations, suggesting it's a crucial component of our universe's structure.
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fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

What Sonoran Desert fungi are teaching scientists - High Country News

The fungi form symbiotic relationships with most land plants, trading nutrients for carbon, essential for surviving in arid deserts like Saguaro National Park.
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fromBoston.com
1 month ago

5-foot wide jellyfish washes ashore on Maine beach

A giant lion's mane jellyfish, nearly five feet wide, washed ashore in Maine, prompting warnings about its potent sting.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Women knocked unconscious after lightning strike at Florida's JW Marriott resort

Four women survived a lightning strike while seeking shelter during a storm in Florida, leaving them with minor injuries and a shocking experience.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

How Bees, Beer Cans and Data Solve the Same Packing Problem

Efficient packing designs optimize space utilization, as seen in hexagonal arrangements in nature and technology.
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fromBig Think
1 month ago

What NASA is really looking for in space

The search for extraterrestrial life is broadened by advancements in technology and understanding of microbial life in extreme environments.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Images unveil new look at the universe taken from world's largest camera built in Bay Area

The entire Rubin team is so excited about this data; we have been talking about this data for over two decades. It's finally here.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's first images are stunning and just the start

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory aims to create a decade-long time-lapse video of the night sky to study cosmic events.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Did you solve it? Is yes the answer to this question?

On a planet inhabited by Cricks and Goops, determining their identity relies on the structure of their questions.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Scientists use bacteria to convert plastic into paracetamol

The researchers discovered that by guiding living Escherichia coli bacteria, they could trigger natural processes to transform waste into valuable medicinal compounds like paracetamol.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Rubin Observatory Is a Cosmic Cathedral

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory begins operations in a challenging location, marking a significant achievement in astrophysics and engineering.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

'Men disguised as police' attempt to steal sphere-shaped UFO

Claims of 'fake policemen' trying to steal a suspected UFO orb raise alarms for UFO researchers in Mexico.
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fromNature
1 month ago

Ice society: looking for life at unlikely altitudes

Researchers are exploring microbial life in the Arctic, particularly whether active microbes exist in the atmosphere.
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fromTheregister
1 month ago

Techie made mistake that caused a meltdown

Stuart's innovative freezer monitoring system significantly enhanced lab operations in his startup, showcasing his effective IT management skills.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic waste into paracetamol

Bacteria can convert plastic waste into paracetamol sustainably, highlighting a new ecological approach to drug production.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Mark Hamill Considers the Odds

Mark Hamill's character in 'The Life of Chuck' demonstrates the intersection of math and life, portraying it as vital and beautiful.
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fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

17 Times Kids Told Silly Little Lies That Spiraled Waaay Out Of Control

Kids' lies often lead to unexpected consequences, teaching important life lessons through relatable experiences.
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

Man blinded by fireworks grows new eye in revolutionary procedure

A revolutionary stem cell transplant has restored vision to a man blinded by a fireworks accident, showcasing new hope for similar injuries.
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Did Medieval People Discover Dinosaurs? Rethinking Fossils in the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net

Medieval people might have encountered dinosaur fossils, but without the scientific context, these large bones could be interpreted through myth and theology.
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fromNature
1 month ago

Tardigrade-obsessed: meet the researchers trying to turn water bears into neuroscience models

Tardigrades are considered valuable model organisms for researchers studying neural circuits due to their unique physiology and resilience.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Giant asteroid could crash into moon in 2032, firing debris towards Earth

Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit the moon in 2032, possibly causing a vibrant meteor shower and endangering satellites with debris.
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Ceres: The asteroid belt's forgotten ocean world

Ceres is special, as the largest object in the asteroid belt, with a spherical shape that led to its reclassification as a dwarf planet.
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fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

What It Feels Like to Be Attacked by a Hippopotamus

A hippo capsized a canoe during a birthday safari on the Zambezi River.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Climate change is boosting the risk of sleep apnea

Rising temperatures significantly exacerbate sleep apnea, leading to critical health implications.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It takes 25 years for a footprint to disappear' the secret, beguiling magic of Britain's bogs

Bogs are vital ecosystems that provide essential services like carbon storage and water filtration.
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fromWIRED
1 month ago

How the Universe and Its Mirrored Version Are Different

Chirality is a critical property of particles; synthesizing mirror-image life could pose biological risks if escaped.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Ancient 'lost city' found at bottom of the Atlantic Ocean

The Lost City is made up of towering spires of carbonate rock, formed by a unique geological reaction called serpentinization, where seawater interacts with mantle rock.
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fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Working to Decode Signal From Earliest Years of Universe

This is a unique opportunity to learn how the universe's first light emerged from the darkness. The transition from a cold, dark universe to one filled with stars is a story we're only beginning to understand.
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fromwww.nature.com
1 month ago

First Near-Complete Denisovan Skull Reveals What This Ancient Human Cousin Looked Like

We finally have some insights into the cranial morphology of the Denisovans, which had remained a mystery since their DNA was first identified in 2010.
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