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'Nature's mirror': Climate change batters Albania's butterflies
Bright yellow, black, red and blue, Alexanor butterflies once fluttered abundantly on southwestern Albania's flowery slopes. Now, like many related species, scientists say they are disappearing due to...
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The first chemist in history may have been a female perfumer
Perfume making dates back at least 3,000 years – to the time of Tapputi-belat-ekalle, who is considered the first chemist in history. What we know about her comes from inscriptions on fragments of...
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Raw milk health risks significantly outweigh any potential benefits
Despite an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows, the popularity of raw milk has only risen. Advocates claim raw milk has superior health benefits over pasteurized milk. There is little evidence...
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House of the Dragon: if dragons were real, how might fire-breathing work?
The images of dragons unleashing torrents of flames on the new series of House of the Dragon got me thinking: if dragons existed, what real-world biological mechanisms and chemical reactions might...
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Boost your immune system with this centuries-old health hack: Vaccines
There are a dizzying number of tips, hacks and recommendations on how to stay healthy, from dietary supplements to what color of clothes promotes optimal wellness. Some of these tips are helpful and...
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China and France launch satellite to better understand the universe
A French-Chinese satellite blasted off Saturday on a hunt for the mightiest explosions in the universe, in a notable example of cooperation between a Western power and the Asian giant.Developed by...
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When West Nile virus turns deadly
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter here. James Parravani came down with flu-like symptoms the day before his daughter’s wedding reception. He had a...
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Egypt tomb find may shed light on ancient diseases: ministry
A new discovery of 33 ancient tombs in Egypt's southern city of Aswan could reveal "new information on diseases" prevalent at the time, the tourism and antiquities ministry said Monday.The tombs date...
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Is social media fueling political polarization?
Once upon a time, newly minted graduates dreamt of creating online social media that would bring people closer together.That dream is now all but a distant memory. In 2024, there aren’t many ills...
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Dopamine: brain chemical helps us understand other people
The neurotransmitter dopamine is commonly known for its role in brain networks regulating pleasure and reward. But many people with disorders that affect the dopamine system, such as Parkinson’s...
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Antarctic faces melting 'tipping point' as oceans warm: study
Scientists have discovered a new tipping point toward "runaway melting" of Antarctic ice sheets, caused by warm ocean water intruding between the ice and the land it sits on, according to a study...
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Chinese probe returns to Earth with samples from far side of the Moon
A Chinese probe carrying samples from the far side of the Moon returned to Earth on Tuesday, capping a technically complex 53-day mission heralded as a world first.The landing module of the Chang'e-6...
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'Urgent' for Australia to protect Great Barrier Reef: UNESCO
Australia must take "urgent" action to protect the Great Barrier Reef, including setting more ambitious climate targets, the UN's cultural organisation has warned.In a draft decision, UNESCO also...
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U.S. to launch satellite to better prepare for space weather
The United States is aiming Tuesday to launch a new satellite expected to significantly improve forecasts of solar flares and coronal mass ejections -- huge plasma bubbles that can crash into Earth,...
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Cooler states now forced to grapple with extreme heat fueled by climate change
NEW YORK — As temperatures soared into the 90s, the heat and humidity hit the concrete in Astoria, Queens, and bounced into the air. People moved along the scorched sidewalk slowly, their clothes...
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First radioactive rhino horns to curb poaching in South Africa
South African scientists on Tuesday injected radioactive material into live rhino horns to make them easier to detect at border posts in a pioneering project aimed at curbing poaching.The country is...
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Waymo robotaxi service opens to all in San Francisco
The Google-owned Waymo robotaxi service on Tuesday became available to anyone in San Francisco interested in hailing a driverless ride.Waymo has been cautiously expanding its robotaxi service, access...
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Is social media making you unhappy? The answer is not so simple
You may have seen headlines that link social media to sadness and depression. Social media use goes up, happiness goes down. But recent studies suggest those findings might not be so...
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How to decide how to vote – a psychologist’s advice
One of the things I often hear as an emotions researcher is that emotions should not “cloud” people’s decisions, that they get in the way, or that they are irrational.But emotions are a critical part...
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The science of beauty: how aesthetics can boost your mood and cognition
Your spacecraft is spiraling out of control, and you will hit planet Arakis unless you fire up the thermal after-boosters. Which of the two buttons below would help you fire up the boosters on time?...
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