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Newly identified bones tie the mysterious Burtele foot to a new Australopithecus species that lived alongside Lucy more than three million years ago
Scientists Finally Solve Mystery of Ancient Fossil Foot
Newly identified bones tie the mysterious Burtele foot to a new Australopithecus species that lived alongside Lucy more than three million years ago
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November 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Newly identified bones tie the mysterious Burtele foot to a new Australopithecus species that lived alongside Lucy more than three million years ago
The presence of electrical activity has implications for surface chemistry, future human exploration and habitability on the Red Planet
Mars Has Lightning, Scientists Prove
The presence of electrical activity has implications for surface chemistry, future human exploration and habitability on the Red Planet
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November 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The presence of electrical activity has implications for surface chemistry, future human exploration and habitability on the Red Planet
A minor earthquake struck California in the early hours of the morning on November 26
Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Rattles Bay Area, with Aftershocks Likely to Follow
A minor earthquake struck California in the early hours of the morning on November 26
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November 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
A minor earthquake struck California in the early hours of the morning on November 26
Wild turkeys once nearly disappeared, but today they’re thriving.
Wild Turkeys Went from Almost Gone to Millions Strong
Wild turkeys once nearly disappeared, but today they’re thriving.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Wild turkeys once nearly disappeared, but today they’re thriving.
Skipping meals before a big holiday feast probably isn’t the best idea for gut health, experts say. Here’s how to prevent overeating on an empty stomach—and tips for if you do
Why ‘Saving Room’ for Big Holiday Meals Can Be Bad for Gut Health
Skipping meals before a big holiday feast probably isn’t the best idea for gut health, experts say. Here’s how to prevent overeating on an empty stomach—and tips for if you do
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November 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Skipping meals before a big holiday feast probably isn’t the best idea for gut health, experts say. Here’s how to prevent overeating on an empty stomach—and tips for if you do
A new federal initiative aims to accelerate scientific discovery by uniting artificial intelligence with large federal datasets
U.S. Launches Apollo-Style Mission to Harness AI and Big Data for Scientific Discovery
A new federal initiative aims to accelerate scientific discovery by uniting artificial intelligence with large federal datasets
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November 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
A new federal initiative aims to accelerate scientific discovery by uniting artificial intelligence with large federal datasets
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"Influenza is no joke."
Here's what we know so far about this coming flu season. It's not too late to vaccinate 💉 @sciam.bsky.social
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Here's what we know so far about this coming flu season. It's not too late to vaccinate 💉 @sciam.bsky.social
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A New Flu Variant May Make Cold Season Brutal This Year
U.S. flu rates remain low, but experts are keeping an eye on a new strain that’s been linked to unexpectedly early and severe seasons in several other countries
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November 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
"Influenza is no joke."
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Here's what we know so far about this coming flu season. It's not too late to vaccinate 💉 @sciam.bsky.social
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Which Thanksgiving Pie Gives You the Biggest Sugar Rush?
Scientific American asked experts which type of Thanksgiving pie spikes blood sugar the most—and how to eat healthier while still enjoying the holidays
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November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Just as we experience different phases of life, our brain also experiences five distinct eras as we age.
Each are defined by changes in our neural architecture that influence how we process information, new research shows.
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Each are defined by changes in our neural architecture that influence how we process information, new research shows.
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Scientists Identify Five Distinct Eras of Human Brain Aging
Human brains go through five distinct phases of life, each defined by its own set of characteristics, according to a new study
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November 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Just as we experience different phases of life, our brain also experiences five distinct eras as we age.
Each are defined by changes in our neural architecture that influence how we process information, new research shows.
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Each are defined by changes in our neural architecture that influence how we process information, new research shows.
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Human brains go through five distinct phases of life, each defined by its own set of characteristics, according to a new study
Scientists Identify Five Distinct Eras of Human Brain Aging
Human brains go through five distinct phases of life, each defined by its own set of characteristics, according to a new study
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November 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Human brains go through five distinct phases of life, each defined by its own set of characteristics, according to a new study
Scientific American asked experts which type of Thanksgiving pie spikes blood sugar the most—and how to eat healthier while still enjoying the holidays
Which Thanksgiving Pie Gives You the Biggest Sugar Rush?
Scientific American asked experts which type of Thanksgiving pie spikes blood sugar the most—and how to eat healthier while still enjoying the holidays
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November 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Scientific American asked experts which type of Thanksgiving pie spikes blood sugar the most—and how to eat healthier while still enjoying the holidays
As AI slips into kitchens, conversations and memories, Thanksgiving has become a test of how much we’re willing to outsource
Is This Our First AI Thanksgiving?
As AI slips into kitchens, conversations and memories, Thanksgiving has become a test of how much we’re willing to outsource
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November 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
As AI slips into kitchens, conversations and memories, Thanksgiving has become a test of how much we’re willing to outsource
An enigmatic group of fossil organisms has finally been identified—and is changing the story of how plants took root on land
This Fossil Is Rewriting the Story of How Plants Spread across the Planet
An enigmatic group of fossil organisms has finally been identified—and is changing the story of how plants took root on land
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November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
An enigmatic group of fossil organisms has finally been identified—and is changing the story of how plants took root on land
H5N1 bird flu has been circulating in U.S. wildlife since late 2021 but has caused only one human fatality. Now a different type of bird flu has also caused a death
First Human Dies of Rare H5N5 Bird Flu Strain. Here’s What You Need to Know
H5N1 bird flu has been circulating in U.S. wildlife since late 2021 but has caused only one human fatality. Now a different type of bird flu has also caused a death
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November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
H5N1 bird flu has been circulating in U.S. wildlife since late 2021 but has caused only one human fatality. Now a different type of bird flu has also caused a death
The Hayli Gubbi volcano, long thought to be dormant, sent ash nine miles into the sky in an eruption on Sunday
Volcano Erupts After Lying Dormant for 12,000 Years, Sending Scientists Scrambling
The Hayli Gubbi volcano, long thought to be dormant, sent ash nine miles into the sky in an eruption on Sunday
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November 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The Hayli Gubbi volcano, long thought to be dormant, sent ash nine miles into the sky in an eruption on Sunday
The Shenzhou-22 spacecraft is set to launch November 25, providing a vital lifeboat for its three stranded astronauts after they spent days with no guaranteed trip back to Earth in an emergency.
China to Launch Rescue Shenzhou-22 Spacecraft for Stranded Astronauts
The Shenzhou-22 is set to launch November 25
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November 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The Shenzhou-22 spacecraft is set to launch November 25, providing a vital lifeboat for its three stranded astronauts after they spent days with no guaranteed trip back to Earth in an emergency.
U.S. flu rates remain low, but experts are keeping an eye on a new strain that’s been linked to unexpectedly early and severe seasons in several other countries
A New Flu Variant May Make Cold Season Brutal This Year
U.S. flu rates remain low, but experts are keeping an eye on a new strain that’s been linked to unexpectedly early and severe seasons in several other countries
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November 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
U.S. flu rates remain low, but experts are keeping an eye on a new strain that’s been linked to unexpectedly early and severe seasons in several other countries
Top-line results from two large clinical trials by Novo Nordisk, the company behind Ozempic and Wegovy, found oral semaglutide failed to slow down Alzheimer's progression
GLP-1 Pill Fails to Slow Alzheimer’s Progression in Clinical Trial
Top-line results from two large clinical trials by Novo Nordisk, the company behind Ozempic and Wegovy, found oral semaglutide failed to slow down Alzheimer's progression
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November 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Top-line results from two large clinical trials by Novo Nordisk, the company behind Ozempic and Wegovy, found oral semaglutide failed to slow down Alzheimer's progression
A new study finds that fluoride is safe for kids’ brain—and linked to slightly better test scores.
Raccoons In Cities Are Changing—And Getting More Petlike
A new study finds that fluoride is safe for kids’ brain—and linked to slightly better test scores.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:43 AM
A new study finds that fluoride is safe for kids’ brain—and linked to slightly better test scores.
The 2015 Paris Agreement forged a path for the world to stave off the worst climate change scenarios. Here’s where we stand 10 years later
5 Charts Show Climate Progress as Paris Agreement Turns 10
The 2015 Paris Agreement forged a path for the world to stave off the worst climate change scenarios. Here’s where we stand 10 years later
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November 24, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The 2015 Paris Agreement forged a path for the world to stave off the worst climate change scenarios. Here’s where we stand 10 years later
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The CDC is reportedly ending its monkey research program. The decision will impact infectious disease studies, and the fate of 200-or-so monkeys remains unclear.
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The CDC Is Ending its Monkey Research Program. Here's Why That Matters
The decision to end the program will affect studies involving some 200 macaques, with the fate of the animals unclear
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November 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The CDC is reportedly ending its monkey research program. The decision will impact infectious disease studies, and the fate of 200-or-so monkeys remains unclear.
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🚨NEW: Iran will move its capital due to an ecological catastrophe. Experts warn the move won’t help the nearly 10 million people living in Tehran, who will continue to face the impacts of corruption and climate change.
“We saw this coming,” one source told me.
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Iran's Capital Is Moving. The Reason is an Ecological Catastrophe
The move is partly driven by climate change, but experts say decades of human error and action are also to blame
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November 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🚨NEW: Iran will move its capital due to an ecological catastrophe. Experts warn the move won’t help the nearly 10 million people living in Tehran, who will continue to face the impacts of corruption and climate change.
“We saw this coming,” one source told me.
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“We saw this coming,” one source told me.
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That's just ... so fast. Hurricane Melissa really was an incredible storm. 🧪
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Hurricane Melissa’s 252-mph Gust Sets New Wind Record
Hurricane Melissa raged as a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean last month—and now scientists have confirmed that its strongest gusts neared record speeds
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November 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
That's just ... so fast. Hurricane Melissa really was an incredible storm. 🧪
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The move is partly driven by climate change, but experts say decades of human error and action are also to blame
Iran's Capital Is Moving. The Reason is an Ecological Catastrophe
The move is partly driven by climate change, but experts say decades of human error and action are also to blame
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November 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The move is partly driven by climate change, but experts say decades of human error and action are also to blame
Hurricane Melissa raged as a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean last month—and now scientists have confirmed that its strongest gusts neared record speeds
Hurricane Melissa’s 252-mph Gust Sets New Wind Record
Hurricane Melissa raged as a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean last month—and now scientists have confirmed that its strongest gusts neared record speeds
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November 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Hurricane Melissa raged as a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean last month—and now scientists have confirmed that its strongest gusts neared record speeds