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Scientific American

No, It’s Not a Good Idea to Shoot at New Jersey ‘Mystery Drones’ [426d]
Ferns’ ‘Backward’ Evolution Reveals Life’s Meandering Path [426d]
Anthony Fauci Tells SciAm about the Biggest Health Threat We Face [426d]
The 6 Most Hilarious Things We Learned about Animals in 2024 [426d]

Quanta Magazine

The Year in Math [426d]

New Scientist

Plastic chemicals linked to hundreds of thousands of deaths worldwide [426d]
Liquid metal particles can self-assemble into electronics [426d]
Saturn’s rings may be far older than we thought [426d]

ScienceDaily

The psychological implications of Big Brother's gaze [426d]
Microchips capable of detecting and diagnosing diseases [426d]
Corals depend on near neighbors to reproduce [426d]
Study finds lower rates of death from Alzheimer's disease among taxi and ambulance drivers [426d]
Shrubs can help or hinder a forest's recovery after wildfire [426d]
Electric vehicle transition could create unwanted air pollution hotspots in China and India [426d]
Threat of abrupt mortality events keeps endangered monkey population at risk, despite decades of growth [426d]
Detailed bedbug genome analysis may improve pesticides [426d]
New paper examines the elusive nature of liquid brines on Mars [426d]
Staying sharp: Study explores how brain changes may affect financial skills [426d]
Across southeastern US, weedy rice steals herbicide resistance from crop rice [426d]
New study finds marine animals save energy by swimming in a depth 'sweet spot' [426d]
Breathing coordinates brain rhythms for memory consolidation during sleep [426d]
Naughty or Nice? Many parents rely on threats to manage misbehavior -- from no dessert to no Santa [426d]
Exploring excited state dynamics: Advancements in fluorescence and material design [426d]
Can lab-grown neurons exhibit plasticity? [426d]
Highly sensitive transparent ultrasound transducer for photoacoustic and ultrasound endoscopy in live pigs [426d]
Making the most of Switzerland's wood [426d]
A quick end for mRNA [426d]
Physics and emote design: Quantifying clarity in digital images [426d]
Problems developed faster among gamers who started early [426d]
Targeting a brain enzyme to curb obesity [426d]
Does the exoplanet Trappist-1 b have an atmosphere after all? [426d]
Unlocking the journey of gold through magmatic fluids [426d]
Scientists develop 3D concrete printing method that captures carbon dioxide [426d]
New simulation method sharpens our view into Earth's interior [426d]
It's worth mixing it up: what combination of policies will lead to a clean energy future? [426d]
Every cell has a story: Tumor and immune cell interactions within craniopharyngiomas [426d]
Flavonoid powerhouse: Kaempferol's role in taming allergic responses [426d]
Blood test could make cancer treatments safer and more effective [426d]
Breaking barriers: Study uses AI to interpret American Sign Language in real-time [426d]
Researchers find previously unknown links between microbial bile acids and the risk of colon cancer [426d]
Scientists can now predict how climate change will alter plant growth cycles [426d]
Treating prostate cancer with novel platinum complex via targeting androgen receptor signaling [426d]
New research about drought impacts on wildlife can inform conservation strategies [426d]
Elucidating the neural mechanisms of stress-induced cardiovascular responses [426d]
Bioengineered yeast microbes as targeted drug delivery systems [426d]
Study assesses virulence of Cryptococcus strains, laying groundwork for improved treatment [426d]
Anthropologists call for tracking and preservation of human artifacts on Mars [426d]
Atrial fibrillation: A review [426d]
New drug shows promise against Duchenne muscular dystrophy [426d]
Influenza virus genome: Finally discovered in its coat [426d]
Staphylococcus aureus thwarts vaccines by turning on a protein that halts immune response [426d]
Molecular events leading to Rett syndrome [426d]

Phys

Metal-organic framework film improves isomer separation control [426d]
Study highlights the transformative impact of accelerator programs on startups worldwide [426d]
Plagiarism detection software sparks widespread student concern [426d]
How the pandemic changed police response to mental health needs in one city [426d]
Research explores nanobubble stability and its real-world implications [426d]
Femtosecond lasers and ordered nanopillars: A new path for high-speed electron control [426d]
New climate chemistry model finds 'non-negligible' impacts of potential hydrogen fuel leakage [426d]
New study says we're unlikely to find liquid water on Mars anytime soon [426d]
Simple enrichment reduces boredom and boosts welfare in housed dairy cows [426d]
Moral judgments shape everyday consumption practices, says research [426d]
DAVINCI mission's many 'firsts' aim to unlock Venus's hidden secrets [426d]
Electric vehicle transition could create unwanted air pollution hotspots in China and India [426d]
Unidentified jumping bristletail exhibits extreme specialization in male external genitalia [426d]
Across southeastern US, weedy rice steals herbicide resistance from crop rice [426d]
Mars orbiter spots retired InSight lander to study dust movement [426d]
Threat of abrupt mortality events keeps endangered monkey population at risk, despite decades of growth [426d]
Shrubs can help or hinder a forest's recovery after wildfire [426d]
Detailed bedbug genome analysis may improve pesticides [426d]
Novel platinum complex shows strong antiproliferative effects with low toxicity in preclinical prostrate cancer models [426d]
What a century-old grapevine reveals about a disease that plagues wine country [426d]
Study highlights negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on special education students in Michigan [426d]
Study reveals untapped potential in Switzerland's wood material flows [426d]
Finding the 'sweet spot': Marine animals save energy by swimming at optimal depths [426d]
Yeast cell wall proteins offer possible alternative to emulsifiers derived from milk [426d]
Stem cell transplants could save the world's corals, say researchers [426d]
How institutions transform weak reputation incentives into strong cooperation drivers [426d]
Ammonia production goes green: Biomethane approach offers net-zero emissions [426d]
Excited state dynamics unlock potential for organics LEDs and bioimaging [426d]
Scientists reveal characteristics of Salmonella dry surface biofilm [426d]
Physics and emote design: Quantifying clarity in digital images [426d]
Color-changing sensor offers new way to track motion and stress [426d]
Influenza's protective coat and RNA interactions mapped at atomic level [426d]
Reprogrammed yeast cells enhance drug delivery precision [426d]
Scientists artificially inseminate leopard sharks to boost diversity [426d]
Carbon capture in fish farms can address climate change while removing toxic sulfide [426d]
EU kickstarts satellite network to rival Musk's Starlink [426d]
Scientists discover that pseudouridine molecule guides epigenetic inheritance in plants and mammals [426d]
Bosnia hits hottest year on record in 2024: Meteorologists [426d]
How old are Saturn's rings? Study suggests they could be 4.5 billion years old just like the planet [426d]
Superpower rivalry is making Pacific aid a bargaining chip—vulnerable island nations still lose out [426d]
Report highlights 234 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong region [426d]
500-year simulations reveal natural drivers of North Atlantic Oscillation shift [426d]
Could planets orbiting two stars have moons? [426d]
Tiny chips promise swift disease diagnosis from a single breath [426d]
Study finds parents more open to racially diverse media for children than previously thought [426d]
Microfibers in India's open-air laundries a 'silent disaster' [426d]
Researchers reveal 8,000 years of Aboriginal history on Yorke Peninsula [426d]
Why 'placement poverty' is a matter of urgency for our future workforce [426d]
Unexpected mimicry: We mirror expressions despite political differences [426d]
How nostalgia led to the invention of the first Christmas card [426d]
LHCb sheds light on two pieces of the matter–antimatter puzzle: Baryon and beauty hadron decays [426d]
Scientists propose strategy for increasing rice yield while reducing fertilizer use [426d]
Wildfires in radioactive areas found to heighten river contamination risks [426d]
Collaborative power of AI and citizen science can advance Sustainable Development Goals [426d]
After wildfires, ranchers face two-year delay to graze cattle on federal land—is it doing more harm than good? [426d]
Webb finds planet-forming disks lived longer in early universe [426d]
Scientists can now predict how climate change will alter plant growth cycles [426d]
How do you make a kilogram? Gravity can provide new answers [426d]
Personalized gifts really do mean that little bit more to your loved ones, says research [426d]
Simulation sheds light on Earth's magnetic field generation while advancing neuromorphic computing [426d]
What is a dark comet? A quick guide to the 'new' kids in the solar system [426d]

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