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Atlantic collapse: Q&A with scientists behind controversial study predicting a colder Europe
Peter Ditlevsen, University of Copenhagen and Susanne Ditlevsen, University of Copenhagen In late July, a study published in…
Researchers dig deep underground in hopes of finally observing dark matter
The inside of the LZ outer detector. The LZ is a super sensitive machine that may one day…
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? A nutritionist explains the science behind ‘functional’ foods
While apples aren’t considered a superfood, they are considered a functional food. Caterina Oltean/500px Prime via Getty Images…
Genetically engineered bacteria can detect cancer cells in a world-first experiment
Shutterstock Dan Worthley, South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute As medical technology advances, many diseases could be…
Wallacea is a living laboratory of Earth’s evolution – and its wildlife, forests and reefs will be devastated unless we all act
A family of Spectral Tarsiers captured on a towering ficus tree in Tangkoko National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia. (Ondrej…
Curing America’s loneliness epidemic would make us healthier, fitter and less likely to abuse drugs
Loneliness increases the risk of chronic disease and mental health challenges. An Kirillova/500px Prime via Getty Images Clay…
Electric vehicles can’t compete with the emotional roar of an engine – but does that matter?
Could the appeal of car sounds be a factor influencing drivers to choose environmentally harmful cars? Vlasov Yevhenii/Shutterstock…
First contact with aliens could end in colonization and genocide if we don’t learn from history
SETI has been listening for markers that may indicate alien life – but is doing so ethical? Donald…
Gliding, not searching: Here’s how to reset your view of ChatGPT to steer it to better results
Thinking of ChatGPT as a glider you pilot can help you use it more effectively. Colin Anderson Productions…
Ancient pathogens released from melting ice could wreak havoc on the world, new analysis reveals
Shutterstock Corey J. A. Bradshaw, Flinders University and Giovanni Strona, University of Helsinki Science fiction is rife with…