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Scientific American

In State of the Union Speech, Trump Touts Fossil Fuels and Critical Minerals Plan [341d]
How Early Could Life Have Emerged in the Universe? [341d]
Trump’s Plan to Lower Egg Prices and a Threat to Bird Flu Vaccines Explained [341d]
How Ants May Save You from Future Traffic Jams [341d]
Microsoft’s and Google’s Quantum Computing Claims Add to Consumer Confusion [342d]

Quanta Magazine

A New, Chemical View of Ecosystems [341d]

New Scientist

Men taking antibiotics could cut rates of bacterial vaginosis in women [341d]
Quantum disorder is dependent on who is looking for it [341d]
Norovirus vaccine pill shows promise against 'winter vomiting' bug [341d]
We need a global environmental court – and we need it now [341d]
Health scares for a new generation must be tackled with solid science [341d]
How Moore's law led us to a flawed vision of the future [341d]
Eerie image of a space-bound rocket among photo contest finalists [341d]
Rediscover The OA, a tv show with echoes of late director David Lynch [341d]
How neuroscience and bad studies have fuelled intensive parenting [341d]
Scientists want to poke me where, with a what? [341d]
Light has been transformed into a 'supersolid' for the first time [341d]
Ancient humans used bone tools a million years earlier than we thought [341d]
The critical computer systems still relying on decades-old code [341d]

ScienceDaily

Repurposed ALS drug becomes imaging probe to help diagnose neurodegeneration [341d]
Scientists develop open-source software for modeling soft materials [341d]
Sneaky clocks: Uncovering Einstein's relativity in an interacting atomic playground [341d]
The chances of anything coming from Mars [341d]
Scientists unlock clues to new treatments for muscular dystrophy [341d]
Throat microbiome holds clues to older Australians' health [341d]
Flooding expected sooner in Hawai'i's sinking coastal areas [341d]
Future drugs may snap supply chain fueling breast cancer [341d]
Seismic study of Singapore could guide urban construction and renewable energy development [341d]
Over-the-counter pain relievers linked to improved recovery from concussion [341d]
Insect populations are declining -- and that is not a good thing [341d]
Packets of freeze-dried bacteria grow biocement on demand [341d]
Small and large planets have significantly different upbringings [341d]
Researchers use a 'Trojan Horse' approach to develop new antimalarial drugs [341d]
My compliments to the chef: Researcher studies robots in the kitchen [341d]
Astronomer finds gas giant exoplanets formed earlier than previously thought [341d]
Caribou migration patterns are shrinking [341d]
Findings may advance understanding of infertility in mothers [341d]
Engineered cartilage from nasal septum cells helps treat complex knee injuries [341d]
Damaged but not defeated: Bacteria use nano-spearguns to retaliate against attacks [341d]
New antibodies show potential to defeat all SARS-CoV-2 variants [341d]
Research identifies key antibodies for development of broadly protective norovirus vaccine [341d]
Nanoscale tweaks help alloy withstand high-speed impacts [341d]
Feeling is believing: Bionic hand 'knows' what it's touching, grasps like a human [341d]
When you get hurt matters: Circadian rhythms affect muscle repair [341d]
Researchers quantify the way rivers bend, opening up the possibility for identifying origins of channels on other planets [341d]
Stressed out? It may increase the risk of stroke [341d]
Iconic Australian bird reveals hidden farming talent [341d]
Aluminum: A new hero of hydrogen production [341d]
New study examines how physics students perceive recognition [341d]
For some, childhood adversity can promote resilience to anxiety disorders [341d]
A sustainable iron catalyst for water oxidation in renewable energy [341d]
The pupil as a window into the sleeping brain [341d]
The art of well-being: Group activities shown to ease depression and anxiety in older adults [341d]
Single-qubit sensing puts new spin on quantum materials discovery [341d]
The quest for room-temperature superconductors [341d]
Scientists discover how aspirin could prevent some cancers from spreading [341d]
Compound harnesses cannabis' pain-relieving properties without side effects [341d]
Neural network deciphers gravitational waves from merging neutron stars in a second [341d]
Ultra-hot nova observed erupting: Surprising chemical signature [341d]
The ozone hole is healing, thanks to global reduction of CFCs [341d]
The pot is already boiling for 2% of the world's amphibians [341d]
A new way to predict cancer's spread? Scientists look at 'stickiness' of tumor cells [341d]
Prehistoric bone tool 'factory' hints at early development of abstract reasoning in human ancestors [341d]
Scientists discover genes to grow bigger tomatoes and eggplants [341d]
How to clear the toxic tau protein that can lead to Alzheimer's and related diseases [341d]
For better quantum sensing, go with the flow [341d]

Phys

Quantifying the way rivers bend opens up possibility for identifying origins of channels on other planets [341d]
The ethics of tipping: Interviews with chefs provide insights [341d]
Canada proposes phase out of 'forever chemicals' in consumer products [341d]
Time will tell: Geoscientists develop tool to chronicle unexplained gaps in the rock record [341d]
Discovery of molecular 'spring' reveals how hearing is triggered [341d]
Preemergence and postemergence herbicide combination offers best weed control outcome for early planted soybeans: Study [341d]
Tunable asymmetric hysteresis loop: Researchers develop method to control magnetic reversal in Weyl semimetal [341d]
'Women don't need to be fixed': Researcher points to systemic issue for cause of gender inequality [341d]
Nanoparticle immune therapy shows potential to halt pancreatic cancer spread [341d]
Sweden's plan to ensure future generations remember highly radioactive nuclear waste [341d]
Gorillas with heart disease have altered gut microbiomes, study shows [341d]
Interviews with businesses reveal obstacles meeting net-zero emissions target [341d]
Kids who skip breakfast have poorer testing results, study says [341d]
Novel adsorbent reduces ammonia emissions, offering alternative to deep nitrogen placement in wheat fields [341d]
Innovations in core-shell nanoparticles advance drug delivery and precision medicine [341d]
Astronomer finds gas giant exoplanets formed earlier than previously thought [341d]
Researchers find that caribou migration patterns are shrinking [341d]
Damaged but not defeated: Bacteria use nano-spearguns to retaliate against attacks [341d]
Artificial photosynthesis research represents a step forward towards green hydrogen [341d]
Packets of freeze-dried bacteria can grow biocement on demand [341d]
NASA powers down two Voyager science instruments to extend mission life [341d]
Lava fountain height soars in latest episode of Hawaii volcano eruption [341d]
Banning swearing in Formula One could be bad for drivers [341d]
Cellular 'trash' reveals new immune defense mechanism against bacteria [341d]
Top earners are increasingly isolated at work. Here's why it matters [341d]
Methane emissions are turbocharging climate change. These quick fixes could slow it down [341d]
Gene-edited lettuce: A new approach to fighting micronutrient deficiencies [341d]
Duckweed found to differentially mark old and new transposons without DNA methylation [341d]
Creating the optimal pond for amphibians: Research identifies key factors [341d]
Beetle exoskeleton and conductive polymer create novel light-modulating material [341d]
'Jumping gene' caught in the act: Advanced imaging provides new insights into retrotransposons [341d]
Scholars accused of sexual misconduct are cited less after allegations come to light, study finds [341d]
Scientists catch water molecules flipping before splitting [341d]
Rich Brits blamed for high emissions—but they might hold the power to accelerate climate action [341d]
An unexpected connection between the equations for crystalline lattice defects and electromagnetism [341d]
Key genes for corn architecture revealed, identifying future breeding targets [341d]
Enzyme trick allows bacteria to embed themselves permanently in host cells [341d]
Microscopic particles of 'active matter' dance to the tune of electrochemical reactions [341d]
How schools can improve gender equality in Latin America [341d]
Fifty years of songbird maps take flight in new hands [341d]
No evidence that personality traits are revealed during ambiguous image testing [341d]
Ethnic minority immigrants in England consistently exposed to higher levels of air pollution, finds study [341d]
Digital havens: How the oppressed create online sanctuaries [341d]
Efficient hydrogen production achieved with CoFe-based ammonia decomposition catalyst [341d]
Human ancestors making 'bone tech' 1.5 million years ago, say scientists [341d]
Amazon tree loss may worsen both floods and droughts: study [341d]
Translating citizen input into urban action with integrated assessment framework [342d]
Japan puts world's most accurate clock on sale for $3.3 mn [342d]
Monkey business: Sri Lanka to count crop-raiding nuisance wildlife [342d]
Guinea baboons possess information about the skillfulness of others and use it strategically to their advantage [342d]
French university opens doors to 'threatened' US scientists [342d]
Nigeria reduces inflation rate, but the cost of living remains high. Here's why [342d]
Mitochondria research reveals mechanism that maintains balance between transcription and replication processes [342d]
Parasitic organism offers eco-friendly treatment for wastewater foaming [342d]
Why aged oocytes struggle to repair DNA damage [342d]
Distinguishing classical from quantum gravity through measurable stochastic fluctuations [342d]
Gemini South observes ultra-hot nova erupting with surprising chemical signature [342d]
Nanodiamonds in water droplets boost quantum sensing precision [342d]

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