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AI controlling Traffic Lights - Eggs may lower LDL cholesterol - One pregnancy shot slashes baby RSV hospitalizations by 72% - 'Forever chemicals' to increased risk of type 2 diabetes - The laboratory accident that saved 500 million lives - 2 Vaccines That Appear to Reduce Dementia Risk - A secret code hidden in your DNA - Fusion Tech Just Changed Geothermal Energy - Quantum internet moves closer as researchers teleport light-based information - New approach allows drone swarms to autonomously navigate complex environments at high speed - The World Record For The Longest Drive On One Charge - (War on Science) EPA will officially dissolve its scientific research arm - Models show how nuclear winter food production plunge - Ötzi the Iceman and his neighbors had totally different ancestries - Your Dog May Prefer Certain TV Shows - Why do sharks freeze when flipped upside down? - Bees have some ways to cope with a warming Earth - The Largest Biome on Earth Is a Place You’ve Never Heard Of - Jupiter is Emitting Unknown Waves - Astronomers confirm companion star near Betelgeuse - That Time Jupiter Hurled Asteroids at the Inner Solar System - How an Assumption Skewed Our Understanding of the Universe - This star survived a black hole - Astronomers spot young planet shaping spiral arms - Is 100% Wind & Solar just a massive SCAM? (Not) - Restoring sea floor after mining not possible -
Arctic winter reaches melting point: Svalbard - The heatwave that shattered ecosystems, starved whales, and drove fish north.
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One pregnancy shot slashes baby RSV hospitalizations by 72% — and shields for monthsA new UK study shows that vaccinating pregnant women against RSV has led to a staggering 72% drop in hospitalizations of newborns with severe lung infections. By passing virus-fighting antibodies to their babies, vaccinated mothers are helping shield infants during their most vulnerable early months.

The laboratory accident that saved 500 million lives“Invention matters, but implementation matters more.”

Scientists just discovered a secret code hidden in your DNAWhat scientists once dismissed as junk DNA may actually be some of the most powerful code in our genome. A new international study reveals that ancient viral DNA buried in our genes plays an active role in controlling how other genes are turned on or off, especially during early human development. These sequences, originally from long-extinct viruses, have evolved to act like tiny genetic switches. Using new analysis tools and large-scale experiments, researchers discovered that certain viral DNA fragments are especially strong at activating genes and may even have helped shape what makes humans different from other primates.

Quantum internet moves closer as researchers teleport light-based informationQuantum teleportation is a fascinating process that involves transferring a particle's quantum state to another distant location, without moving or detecting the particle itself. This process could be central to the realization of a so-called "quantum internet," a version of the internet that enables the safe and instant transmission of quantum information between devices within the same network.

EPA will officially dissolve its scientific research armExperts warn that closing the Office of Research and Development will hamper efforts to protect the environment and public health

Ötzi the Iceman and his neighbors had totally different ancestries, ancient DNA study findsA study of prehistoric skeletons from the Italian Alps shows that society may have been organized around fathers and that Ötzi the Iceman had a unique family lineage.

Your Dog May Prefer Certain TV Shows, Research SuggestsThe personality of your pet pooch could well be affecting how they respond to TV shows, according to new research, and the findings may prove useful in informing the care and training of our animal companions.

Bees have some ways to cope with a warming Earth, but researchers fear for their futureSweat covers Isaac Barnes's face under his beekeeper's veil as he hauls boxes of honeycomb from his hives to his truck. It's a workout in what feels like a sauna as the late-morning June temperatures rise.

Jupiter is Emitting Unknown Waves—Astronomers Are Stunned By The Latest DiscoveryA strange wave never seen before has just been detected above Jupiter’s north pole.

This star survived a black hole—and came back for moreLightning might not strike twice, but black holes apparently do. An international group of researchers led by Tel Aviv University astronomers observed a flare caused when a star falls onto a black hole and is destroyed.

Restoring sea floor after mining may not be possible, researchers warnScientists present at the latest effort to hash out international rules for deep-sea mining say it's unclear if it's possible to restore damaged seafloor ecosystems—or how long it would take.

The heatwave that shattered ecosystems, starved whales, and drove fish northA scorching marine heatwave from 2014 to 2016 devastated the Pacific coast, shaking ecosystems from plankton to whales and triggering mass die-offs, migrations, and fishery collapses. Researchers synthesized findings from over 300 studies, revealing the far-reaching impacts of rising ocean temperatures. Kelp forests withered, species shifted north, and iconic marine animals perished—offering a chilling preview of the future oceans under climate change. This sweeping event calls for urgent action in marine conservation and climate mitigation.

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Landmark study flips decades of cholesterol panic aimed at eggsIn a groundbreaking clinical trial, researchers have unraveled the effects of cholesterol and saturated fat, finding that eggs may be far less harmful – and potentially more beneficial – than previously thought. It's the latest research, using robust scientific work, to recast a nutritional villain…

Study links 'forever chemicals' to increased risk of type 2 diabetesExposure to a class of synthetic chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—often called "forever chemicals"—may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study led by Mount Sinai researchers. The findings were published in eBioMedicine.

Huge Study Reveals 2 Vaccines That Appear to Reduce Dementia RiskSome immunizations may be quietly protecting us from cognitive decline.

New approach allows drone swarms to autonomously navigate complex environments at high speedUnmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, are now widely used worldwide to tackle various real-world tasks, including filming videos for various purposes, monitoring crops or other environments from above, assessing disaster zones, and conducting military operations. Despite their widespread use, most existing drones either need to be fully or partly operated by human agents.

Lucid Smashes The World Record For The Longest Drive On One ChargeIn a bold demonstration of electric mobility’s future, Lucid Motors has once again redefined the standards for efficiency and range in the EV ma

Simulating the unthinkable: Models show nuclear winter food production plungeA nuclear winter is a theoretical concept, but if the climate scenario expected to follow a large-scale nuclear war, in which smoke and soot from firestorms block sunlight, came to fruition, global temperatures would sharply drop, extinguishing most agriculture. A nuclear winter could last for more than a decade, potentially leading to widespread famine for those who survive the devastation of the bomb blasts.

Why do sharks freeze when flipped upside down?Many shark species are temporarily paralyzed when turned upside down. But what benefit does this trait have?

Hidden neighbor: Astronomers confirm long-suspected companion star near BetelgeuseBetelgeuse is one of the brightest stars in the night sky, and the closest red supergiant to Earth. It has an enormous volume, spanning a radius around 700 times that of the sun. Despite only being ten million years old, which is considered young by astronomy standards, it's late in its life.

Cosmic sculptor: Astronomers spot young planet shaping spiral arms in dusty stellar diskAstronomers may have caught a still-forming planet in action, carving out an intricate pattern in the gas and dust that surrounds its young host star. Using ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT), they observed a planetary disk with prominent spiral arms, finding clear signs of a planet nestled in its inner regions. This is the first time astronomers have detected a planet candidate embedded inside a disk spiral.

Arctic winter reaches melting point: Scientists witness dramatic thaw in SvalbardA new commentary published in Nature Communications by Dr. James Bradley, Reader in Environmental Science at Queen Mary University of London, and his team reveals a dramatic and concerning shift in the Arctic winter.

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