Fijian bee genomics suggest 99% effective population decline since European colonization
The decline of pollinator species due to habitat loss and pesticide use over recent decades has been a global concern.…
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Love in the ruins: The paradox of modern romance
Ask young adults about love in this day and age, and their diagnosis is bleak: They live in an individualistic society,…
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Study links environment and youth mental health
A new University of Canterbury-led study of almost 1 million young people in New Zealand shows the environments they…
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New Jurassic crocodile species had unusually slender teeth, suggesting it fed on shrimp and tiny fish
A new species of ancient crocodile relative that lived around 170 million years ago has been discovered by scientists…
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Alternative gravity theory offers possible explanation for dark energy changing over time
For many years, the simplest view of dark energy has been that it remains unchanged. Throughout cosmic history, the…
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How much rain can a hurricane make, and does the storm size matter?
Hurricanes can produce enormous amounts of rain, adding up to trillions of gallons of water. But the big risk isn't the…
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The dying sun could tear the solar system apart sooner than thought
The fate of our solar system is written in the stars—well, one star to be precise: the sun. Estimates of what the end…
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Physics Nobel highlights Antarctica's role in exploring the cosmos
When Belgian American particle physicist Francis Halzen was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics "for decisive…
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Ancient people relied on genetic variation already present in wild plants to domesticate crops like rice and corn
Oryza rufipogon is an ordinary-looking wild grass found today in parts of China, India and Southeast Asia. More than…
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A migration running out of time? New Zealand banded dotterels reach Australia later each year
On open beaches, gravel riverbeds and bare volcanic plateaus, banded dotterels—or double-banded plovers, as they are…
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This economist believes the system is broken. Maybe she has a point
Governments need to work hand in hand with the private sector, rather than leaving business to its own devices. They…
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Letters reveal forgotten role of Baghdad antiquities dealers in early 20th-century Kish excavations
Between 1880 and 1912, no official excavations took place at Kish. Yet museums from London and Paris to New York were…
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What can free‑living Indian street dogs teach us about how to care for pet dogs?
We give our pet dogs shelter, veterinary care, affection, training and play. We decide when they eat, where they sleep,…
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Franklin created famed 'Photo 51' after calculating key features of DNA's helix from an earlier image, study reveals
"Photo 51" was a cleaner version of an earlier X-ray image, "Photo 49," that Rosalind Franklin had already used to…
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Mangroves shield coasts from waves, but seedlings need calm waters to take root
Mangrove forests, which are widespread along subtropical and tropical coasts, play a vital role in coastal protection,…
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Conservation parks don't have to be vast—as one tiny grasshopper reminds us
A vast stretch of land where animals roam widely and plants grow freely. That's what most people would picture if they…
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How nature lovers can aid ecology with an assist from AI
Millions of people worldwide, likely without realizing it, are capturing rare and valuable data that can help…
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African genomics research is growing: What countries are doing to connect genetic data and health care
Much of what scientists know about how genetic differences affect health comes from studying populations outside…
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One step closer to quantum computers that can correct their own mistakes
Researchers from Rutgers, IBM and collaborating institutions have shown that a quantum computer can check what is…
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Universities are making different choices about AI. How will they fit with their public missions?
Artificial intelligence has moved quickly from an emerging technology to one that is forcing universities to make…
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ALMA catches a dying star mid-transformation, with a ring from its last outburst
Astronomers have used radio observations from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) to catch a dying…
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Identity develops well into adulthood and is linked to better mental well-being
Identity development is not limited to adolescence, a recent study from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, shows.…
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Supply chain experts say uncertainty will disrupt 4th Quarter
The results of the Lehigh Business Supply Chain Risk Management Index for the fourth quarter of 2026 show a slight…
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'Molecular sunscreen' may explain why DNA uses thymine despite its vulnerability to UV damage
Scientists have long sought to understand the complex origins of intelligent life. It remains unclear how biological…
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The Preliminary Lunar Science Report for Artemis II is out
On April 1, 2026, the crew of the Artemis II mission launched into space atop NASA's Space Launch System (SLS). Roughly…
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Some house cats carry a gut parasite that can infect humans, study finds
Giardia duodenalis is a microscopic, flagellated parasite that often calls the human and animal gut its home. In most…
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Atypical B cells shift immune roles as they develop, malaria study finds
B cells are an important part of the immune system and help the body recognize and fight infections. A group of B cells…
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The gooier marine snow is, the better it is at transporting carbon, new study finds
In the deep sea, it never stops snowing. The type of snow that falls in the ocean, known as marine snow, is very…
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As the school year settles in, making room for the arts can support everyday well‑being
As the days darken, making more room for arts-based practices and experiences is one way to bring useful, interesting…
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Ball or strike? Why the count may change what a baseball umpire sees
In baseball, a borderline pitch is more likely to be called a strike when the batter has three balls and no strikes…
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AI platform and database map protein phase separation across species
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed an AI-powered database and a…
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Why a tiny number of venture capitalists capture almost all the profit
Beyond a handful of big names, most venture capitalists are relatively unknown. Who are they, and what distinguishes…
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Climate fingerprints reveal stronger evidence of human-caused warming after more than 30 years
The scientific evidence for human-caused global warming is stronger than ever, according to a major new review—despite…
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DNA reveals genetic divide in Australian brolgas, with southern birds facing greater diversity risks
New research on the brolga, an iconic Australian crane species, has shown important genetic differences between…
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Why some anglers always follow the rules
New research sheds light on why a surprising number of fishers always follow fishing rules, even when enforcement is…
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New sensor uses slowed light to detect gravitational pull of tiny objects
Gravity, the attraction between objects with mass, is the weakest of the four fundamental forces governing physical…
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