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Scientific American

No, It’s Not a Good Idea to Shoot at New Jersey ‘Mystery Drones’ [431d]
Ferns’ ‘Backward’ Evolution Reveals Life’s Meandering Path [431d]
Anthony Fauci Tells SciAm about the Biggest Health Threat We Face [431d]
The 6 Most Hilarious Things We Learned about Animals in 2024 [431d]

Quanta Magazine

The Year in Math [431d]

New Scientist

Plastic chemicals linked to hundreds of thousands of deaths worldwide [431d]
Liquid metal particles can self-assemble into electronics [431d]
Saturn’s rings may be far older than we thought [431d]

ScienceDaily

The psychological implications of Big Brother's gaze [431d]
Microchips capable of detecting and diagnosing diseases [431d]
Corals depend on near neighbors to reproduce [431d]
Study finds lower rates of death from Alzheimer's disease among taxi and ambulance drivers [431d]
Shrubs can help or hinder a forest's recovery after wildfire [431d]
Electric vehicle transition could create unwanted air pollution hotspots in China and India [431d]
Threat of abrupt mortality events keeps endangered monkey population at risk, despite decades of growth [431d]
Detailed bedbug genome analysis may improve pesticides [431d]
New paper examines the elusive nature of liquid brines on Mars [431d]
Staying sharp: Study explores how brain changes may affect financial skills [431d]
Across southeastern US, weedy rice steals herbicide resistance from crop rice [431d]
New study finds marine animals save energy by swimming in a depth 'sweet spot' [431d]
Breathing coordinates brain rhythms for memory consolidation during sleep [431d]
Naughty or Nice? Many parents rely on threats to manage misbehavior -- from no dessert to no Santa [431d]
Exploring excited state dynamics: Advancements in fluorescence and material design [431d]
Can lab-grown neurons exhibit plasticity? [431d]
Highly sensitive transparent ultrasound transducer for photoacoustic and ultrasound endoscopy in live pigs [431d]
Making the most of Switzerland's wood [431d]
A quick end for mRNA [431d]
Physics and emote design: Quantifying clarity in digital images [431d]
Problems developed faster among gamers who started early [431d]
Targeting a brain enzyme to curb obesity [431d]
Does the exoplanet Trappist-1 b have an atmosphere after all? [431d]
Unlocking the journey of gold through magmatic fluids [431d]
Scientists develop 3D concrete printing method that captures carbon dioxide [431d]
New simulation method sharpens our view into Earth's interior [431d]
It's worth mixing it up: what combination of policies will lead to a clean energy future? [431d]
Every cell has a story: Tumor and immune cell interactions within craniopharyngiomas [431d]
Flavonoid powerhouse: Kaempferol's role in taming allergic responses [431d]
Blood test could make cancer treatments safer and more effective [431d]
Breaking barriers: Study uses AI to interpret American Sign Language in real-time [431d]
Researchers find previously unknown links between microbial bile acids and the risk of colon cancer [431d]
Scientists can now predict how climate change will alter plant growth cycles [431d]
Treating prostate cancer with novel platinum complex via targeting androgen receptor signaling [431d]
New research about drought impacts on wildlife can inform conservation strategies [431d]
Elucidating the neural mechanisms of stress-induced cardiovascular responses [431d]
Bioengineered yeast microbes as targeted drug delivery systems [431d]
Study assesses virulence of Cryptococcus strains, laying groundwork for improved treatment [431d]
Anthropologists call for tracking and preservation of human artifacts on Mars [431d]
Atrial fibrillation: A review [431d]
New drug shows promise against Duchenne muscular dystrophy [431d]
Influenza virus genome: Finally discovered in its coat [431d]
Staphylococcus aureus thwarts vaccines by turning on a protein that halts immune response [431d]
Molecular events leading to Rett syndrome [431d]

Phys

Metal-organic framework film improves isomer separation control [431d]
Study highlights the transformative impact of accelerator programs on startups worldwide [431d]
Plagiarism detection software sparks widespread student concern [431d]
How the pandemic changed police response to mental health needs in one city [431d]
Research explores nanobubble stability and its real-world implications [431d]
Femtosecond lasers and ordered nanopillars: A new path for high-speed electron control [431d]
New climate chemistry model finds 'non-negligible' impacts of potential hydrogen fuel leakage [431d]
New study says we're unlikely to find liquid water on Mars anytime soon [431d]
Simple enrichment reduces boredom and boosts welfare in housed dairy cows [431d]
Moral judgments shape everyday consumption practices, says research [431d]
DAVINCI mission's many 'firsts' aim to unlock Venus's hidden secrets [431d]
Electric vehicle transition could create unwanted air pollution hotspots in China and India [431d]
Unidentified jumping bristletail exhibits extreme specialization in male external genitalia [431d]
Across southeastern US, weedy rice steals herbicide resistance from crop rice [431d]
Mars orbiter spots retired InSight lander to study dust movement [431d]
Threat of abrupt mortality events keeps endangered monkey population at risk, despite decades of growth [431d]
Shrubs can help or hinder a forest's recovery after wildfire [431d]
Detailed bedbug genome analysis may improve pesticides [431d]
Novel platinum complex shows strong antiproliferative effects with low toxicity in preclinical prostrate cancer models [431d]
What a century-old grapevine reveals about a disease that plagues wine country [431d]
Study highlights negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on special education students in Michigan [431d]
Study reveals untapped potential in Switzerland's wood material flows [431d]
Finding the 'sweet spot': Marine animals save energy by swimming at optimal depths [431d]
Yeast cell wall proteins offer possible alternative to emulsifiers derived from milk [431d]
Stem cell transplants could save the world's corals, say researchers [431d]
How institutions transform weak reputation incentives into strong cooperation drivers [431d]
Ammonia production goes green: Biomethane approach offers net-zero emissions [431d]
Excited state dynamics unlock potential for organics LEDs and bioimaging [431d]
Scientists reveal characteristics of Salmonella dry surface biofilm [431d]
Physics and emote design: Quantifying clarity in digital images [431d]
Color-changing sensor offers new way to track motion and stress [431d]
Influenza's protective coat and RNA interactions mapped at atomic level [431d]
Reprogrammed yeast cells enhance drug delivery precision [431d]
Scientists artificially inseminate leopard sharks to boost diversity [431d]
Carbon capture in fish farms can address climate change while removing toxic sulfide [431d]
EU kickstarts satellite network to rival Musk's Starlink [431d]
Scientists discover that pseudouridine molecule guides epigenetic inheritance in plants and mammals [431d]
Bosnia hits hottest year on record in 2024: Meteorologists [431d]
How old are Saturn's rings? Study suggests they could be 4.5 billion years old just like the planet [431d]
Superpower rivalry is making Pacific aid a bargaining chip—vulnerable island nations still lose out [431d]
Report highlights 234 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong region [431d]
500-year simulations reveal natural drivers of North Atlantic Oscillation shift [431d]
Could planets orbiting two stars have moons? [431d]
Tiny chips promise swift disease diagnosis from a single breath [431d]
Study finds parents more open to racially diverse media for children than previously thought [431d]
Microfibers in India's open-air laundries a 'silent disaster' [431d]
Researchers reveal 8,000 years of Aboriginal history on Yorke Peninsula [431d]
Why 'placement poverty' is a matter of urgency for our future workforce [431d]
Unexpected mimicry: We mirror expressions despite political differences [431d]
How nostalgia led to the invention of the first Christmas card [431d]
LHCb sheds light on two pieces of the matter–antimatter puzzle: Baryon and beauty hadron decays [431d]
Scientists propose strategy for increasing rice yield while reducing fertilizer use [431d]
Wildfires in radioactive areas found to heighten river contamination risks [431d]
Collaborative power of AI and citizen science can advance Sustainable Development Goals [431d]
After wildfires, ranchers face two-year delay to graze cattle on federal land—is it doing more harm than good? [431d]
Webb finds planet-forming disks lived longer in early universe [431d]
Scientists can now predict how climate change will alter plant growth cycles [431d]
How do you make a kilogram? Gravity can provide new answers [431d]
Personalized gifts really do mean that little bit more to your loved ones, says research [431d]
Simulation sheds light on Earth's magnetic field generation while advancing neuromorphic computing [431d]
What is a dark comet? A quick guide to the 'new' kids in the solar system [431d]

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