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Scientific American

Scientists Scramble to Save Climate Data from Trump—Again [39d]
How Trump Could Weaken the Affordable Care Act [40d]
Mathematicians’ Newest Assistants Are Artificially Intelligent [40d]
World’s Oldest Alphabet Discovered [40d]
Here’s Why Abortion Largely Won on Election Day—But Not on the Top of the Ticket [40d]
Why Is the Night Sky Dark? You Can Thank the Big Bang [40d]
Using Chatbots and Ancient Writing to Simulate the Cultural Attitudes of Ancient Civilizations [40d]

Quanta Magazine

In the Quantum World, Even Points of View Are Uncertain [39d]

New Scientist

Hunter-gatherers built a massive fish trap in Belize 4000 years ago [39d]
Meteorite crystals show evidence of hot water on ancient Mars [39d]
Risk algorithm used widely in US courts is harsher than human judges [39d]
Bacteria found in asteroid sample – but they're not from space [39d]
Crushed rocks outpace giant fans in race to remove CO2 from air [40d]
Stunning Never Let Me Go stage version asks the big questions [40d]
Having a baby on Mars? You may be in for a difficult time [40d]
Majority of people believe their devices spy on them to serve up ads [40d]

ScienceDaily

Overthinking what you said? It's your 'lizard brain' talking to newer, advanced parts of your brain [39d]
Troubling spike in severe pregnancy-related complications [39d]
Need a landing pad for helicopter parenting? Frame tasks as learning [39d]
How Golgi stress affects T-cells' tumor-fighting ability [39d]
New gene drive reverses insecticide resistance in pests... then disappears [39d]
3D-printing advance mitigates three defects simultaneously for failure-free metal parts [39d]
Peaches spread across North America through Indigenous networks [39d]
Engineered additive makes low-cost renewable energy storage a possibility [39d]
Ancient hot water on Mars points to habitable past [39d]
Early Mesoamericans trapped fish far earlier than previously thought [39d]
New insights into sleep uncover key mechanisms related to cognitive function [39d]
Researchers develop an efficient way to train more reliable AI agents [40d]
Scientists identify key mechanism in development of skin cancer [40d]
New model of neuronal circuit provides insight on eye movement [40d]
Cooking up a breakthrough: Engineers refine lipid nanoparticles for better mRNA therapies [40d]
Standing at work can be detrimental to blood pressure [40d]
Exploring factors affecting workers' acquisition of exercise habits using machine learning approaches [40d]
A groundbreaking new approach to treating chronic abdominal pain [40d]
Probiotic may counteract fire-retardant chemical damage [40d]
New technology points to unexpected uses for snoRNA [40d]
Caste differentiation in ants [40d]
In Patagonia, more snow could protect glaciers from melt -- but only if we curb greenhouse gas emissions soon [40d]
Scientists develop groundbreaking method for detecting DNA of invasive snakes in Florida [40d]
Study on gene regulation with surprising results [40d]

Phys

COP29 braces for new deal after poorer nations reject climate offer [39d]
Earliest fish-trapping facility in Central America discovered in Maya lowlands [39d]
'e-Drive': New gene drive reverses insecticide resistance in pests... then disappears [39d]
Natural substance from edible cyanobacterium could combat skin aging by enhancing collagen [39d]
Exploring the impact of offshore wind on whale deaths [39d]
On the trail of an 18th-century master forger: New evidence discovered [39d]
Peaches spread across North America through Indigenous networks, radiocarbon dating and document analysis show [39d]
Satellite data and algorithms reveal which ships emit excessive nitrogen [39d]
Building climate resilient cocoa farming in West Africa [40d]
Oldest direct evidence of hot water activity on Mars found [40d]
Non-genetic reprogramming method to restore sweat gland function shows promise for burn victims [40d]
Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures [40d]
Characterizing shifts in Sicily's seasonal rainfall [40d]
Exploring new liquid organic hydrogen carrier materials for a safer, more transportable energy source [40d]
Accessing the lesser known nucleon: New neutron measurement can help physicists learn about nucleon structure and spin [40d]
In Patagonia, more snow could protect glaciers from melt—but only if greenhouse gas are curbed emissions soon [40d]
Gene regulation study reports surprising results: Extensive regions of DNA belong to multiple gene switches [40d]
Caste differentiation in ants: How a specific hormone regulates the process [40d]
Study: Brilliant white male characters more believable, some viewers say [40d]
Prototype lenses can block epileptic-seizure causing wavelengths [40d]
Scientists develop method 'tetraplex digital PCR assay' for detecting DNA of invasive snakes in Florida [40d]
Next-generation, nature-inspired sunscreens have a new molecular scaffold [40d]
Nano-patterned copper oxide sensor provides rapid ultra-low hydrogen detection [40d]
The solar fire up close: Newly analyzed data offers first high-resolution view of the entire solar disk [40d]
Researchers develop miRNA-tunable living interface for neurovascular remodeling [40d]
Improved ultrasound technique produces previously unattainable images inside live cells [40d]
Niagara fireball event leads to discovery of tiniest known asteroid [40d]
Novel fluorescent materials developed for real-time visualization of multi-component solvents and temperature [40d]
Image-processing method enhances visualization of electron microscope images in rubber materials [40d]
Ryugu asteroid sample rapidly colonized by terrestrial life despite strict contamination control [40d]
Capturing the turbulence of landfalling hurricane winds [40d]
Engineers refine lipid nanoparticles for better mRNA therapies [40d]
tRNAs help some mRNAs get lost in translation [40d]
Using light to create bioelectronics inside living organisms [40d]
Discovery of van Hove singularities could lead to novel materials with desirable quantum properties [40d]
Fossil discovery reveals giant worm lizard with snail-cracking jaws [40d]
Wealthy nations offer $250 bn on climate but pressed for more [40d]
New technique points to unexpected uses for snoRNA across many cell types [40d]
Educating young people about social media could be far more effective than a ban—Finland can show us how [40d]
Companies won't survive in a nature-depleted world—some business owners are taking action [40d]
2 million mph galaxy smash-up seen in unprecedented detail [40d]
Scientists develop novel high-fidelity quantum computing gate [40d]
Ethical business practice can be the key to success, according to a new report [40d]
AI and genus-conditioned algorithms create precise simulation-ready models of 600,000 existing urban trees [40d]
Parasaurolophus pipes: Modeling the dinosaur's crest to study its sound [40d]
More than 40% of coral species face extinction, according to new research [40d]
Algorithmic management raises concerns over worker autonomy [40d]
Journals co-publish call to action for collaborative microbiological research to combat climate change [40d]
Mysteries of the universe explored by professor, students in Italian underground lab [40d] [ai]
Veil of fiery gas revealed around the disk of Milky Way [40d]
Scientists construct first complete energy spectrum of solar high-energy protons in Martian space [40d]
Proba-3 will use laser for millimeter precision in space [40d]
Humpback whale nursery hotspot detected in Australian waters [40d]

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