Public health strategies used against cigarettes could help reduce appeal of firearms, paper argues
Public health strategies that helped reduce cigarette smoking in the United States could provide a model for reducing…
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'Classic example' of sexual dimorphism in fossil record actually shows nuance between males and females
For decades, paleontologists have held up uintatheres as a prime illustration of sexual dimorphism, or the tendency for…
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Dogs and owners disturb each other in the night, but still get pretty good sleep
Sleeping alongside your dog probably doesn't disrupt your sleep as much as you might think, according to a study…
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Can picking up a book really improve your brain?
Picking up a book for half an hour may feel like simple downtime, but reading for pleasure appears to do more than just…
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Seafloor sediments reveal how East Antarctic ice temporarily halted its retreat and advanced 40 miles
Off the coast of East Antarctica, researchers led by Kiel University (CAU) and the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz…
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Deep-sea clams adjust bacterial partnerships to cope with dwindling chemical energy
A research team led by professor Qian Peiyuan, chair professor in the Department of Ocean Science at The Hong Kong…
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Coolcations: Tourism boom is taking a toll on chillier destinations
Rising numbers of visitors headed for destinations in northern Europe in the summer of 2026, seeking respite from the…
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A new hope for dogs with dementia: Researchers explore gene therapy
The moment Kate Heath saw her 12-year-old pug, Ivy, sitting silently and staring at a wall, she knew something was…
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One quantum material, two superconducting states: Stretching helps explain conflicting experiments
Unconventional superconductors can host unusual electronic states, but understanding what drives their…
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Levitating glass sphere becomes entangled with light at room temperature
Today, many physicists are actively exploring how light could be used to link objects through quantum entanglement. By…
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Poor sleep can cause employees to clash with superiors, research finds
Poor sleep can cause employees to clash with their supervisors and other higher-ranking colleagues, according to a…
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Top climate scientists set out five steps to help the world prepare for super El Niño
Researchers have identified five key ways countries across the globe can be better prepared for the impending El…
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Soil evidence suggests early farming in Maya region 6,000 years ago
A new study on ancient food production in tropical Belize, co-led by the University of New Mexico and published in…
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Study finds brighter street lighting reduces violent crime
Adding LED lights to illuminate crime hot spots throughout the city of Newark reduced violent crime by nearly 46% and…
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Orangutan mothers seek out playmates for their young
Playing with peers is a crucial part of growing up—so crucial that orangutan mothers will go out of their way to…
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Tortoise beetles use pigmentation protein to shield bacteria that help digest plants
More than 80 years ago, scientists discovered that differences in yellow pigmentation were critical to courtship…
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New climate connectivity taxonomy reveals how different communities talk about climate risk
Climate change adaptation requires rapid, informed decision-making. Yet the knowledge needed to make those decisions is…
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Combining science and community knowledge could shape coral reef conservation in Indonesia
Coral reefs in Indonesia's Spermonde Archipelago are under pressure from both natural and anthropogenic activities.…
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Quantum simulations suggest lithium isotopes could affect biological reactions differently
While lithium has been used as a first-line treatment for the long-term management of bipolar disorder for more than 70…
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Gut bacteria reveal ancient ties to human migrations across continents, genetic analysis suggests
As waves of humans left Africa tens of thousands of years ago, eventually populating the entire planet, they were…
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Mars' oddest cloud may be even odder than previously thought
Scientists using the European Space Agency's Mars Express, in combination with a state-of-the-art meteorological model…
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The first stand-alone nuclear clock is ticking in Vienna
For decades, researchers around the world have been working toward this goal—and now major advances are following in…
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Why your boss matters more than remote or hybrid work when it comes to burnout and job satisfaction
The postpandemic push to bring workers back to the office has left many nostalgic for more flexible arrangements, such…
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Uranium compound known since the 1960s reveals hidden spiral structure with unusual magnetic properties
A University of Texas at Dallas scientist and her colleagues have discovered an unusual atomic pattern in a…
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'Top predator' from the Jurassic measures just half a meter
The "top predator" from the Jurassic is relatively small: Megacauda sungei measures just half a meter (1.6 feet) from…
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AI adoption linked to increase in employment globally
Employment increases when firms adopt AI, with more people recruited to senior roles at the expense of junior roles,…
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Alcohol in space: Exotic methanol discovered in planet-building zones
An international team of astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), of which the U.S.…
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Nuclear traces in whales' teeth help scientists reconstruct their life stories
New analysis of traces of radioactive fallout from nuclear weapons testing trapped in the teeth of stranded whales has…
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New framework developed for moving endangered species to safer locations
A new framework designed to guide one of the hardest decisions in conservation—whether to move a species outside its…
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PFAS may raise blood pressure during pregnancy. Who is at risk?
Say no to sushi and steer clear of raw sprouts. Skip Bikram yoga. And keep your hands off that cat litter box.
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Techno-optimistic scientists take fewer climate actions, study finds
Scientists who believe technology will largely solve the problems caused by climate change are 23% less likely to…
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Why some people are good at math while others struggle
Why do some students dread math class while others look forward to it? New research offers a closer look at the…
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Hidden 'uranium hotspot' offers new clues to Scotland's ancient past
A hidden 'uranium hotspot' has been discovered beneath Aberdeen by University of Aberdeen researchers—shedding new…
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Cricket's day-night pink ball not always so pretty
The pink ball was introduced for day-night matches over a decade ago, and in June this year the International Cricket…
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Penguin poop is melting Antarctic snow by keeping algae green
Penguin poop is fertilizing snow algae blooms along the Antarctic Peninsula, feeding dense green algae patches along…
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What makes a product 'Cool'?
A teenager in Shanghai will wait in line for hours to get a Labubu doll. Meanwhile, a shopper in Ohio might drive…
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