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Scientific American

Quantum Simulation Shows How Universe-Destroying ‘Bubbles’ Could Grow [363d]
A Norovirus Vaccine Is Closer Than Ever Before [363d]
Understanding Your Introverted Kid’s Needs Will Help Them Succeed [364d]

Quanta Magazine

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New Scientist

AI-generated optical illusions can sort humans from bots [363d]
CAR T-cells enable record-breaking 18-year nerve cancer remission [363d]
From headaches to tics, how mass nocebo effects spread real symptoms [363d]
Eight habits that could keep your heart healthy [363d]

ScienceDaily

Global action needed to solve the medical oxygen crisis [363d]
Biological clock plays critical role in driving teens' late-day eating habits [363d]
Sweet taste receptors in the heart: A new pathway for cardiac regulation [363d]
Near-complete skull discovery reveals 'top apex', leopard-sized 'fearsome' carnivore [363d]
Reintroducing wolves to Scottish Highlands could help address climate emergency [363d]
A geometric deep learning method for decoding brain dynamics [363d]
Novel catalyst development for sustainable ammonia synthesis [363d]
Researchers identify DNA changes, biological pathways associated with inherited cancer risk [363d]
New lipid nanoparticle platform delivers mRNA to the brain through the blood-brain barrier [363d]
Breaking the pattern: How disorder toughens materials [363d]
This research is absolutely nuts -- for better health care [363d]

Phys

Dramatically decreasing the time it takes to measure asteroid distances [363d]
Lethal second-generation rat poisons are killing endangered quolls and Tasmanian devils [363d]
Heat wave mortality studies reveal climate change impacts and risk for cities [363d]
Speech therapist highlights reading gap's impact on vulnerable students [363d]
Belief in God among boys continues to grow in Finland—study finds signs of growing belief among girls as well [363d]
Innovative epoxy resin combines fire safety, recyclability and high performance [363d]
Taylor Swift fans may be ready to 'Shake Off' plastic vinyl records, study shows [363d]
Urban ponds as oases of biodiversity [363d]
Scientists identify key gene that's critical for parasitic weed resistance and tomato yield [363d]
Pressure-driven phase transition induces simultaneous negative photoconductivity and superconductivity [363d]
Enhancing chromosome detection in metaphase cell images [363d]
Unpaid placements leave teachers and nurses lagging financially, finds study [363d]
Mangroves thrive in harsh coastal zones with unique adaptations [363d]
A century of extra carbon dioxide boosts photosynthesis in tropical trees [363d]
Combining software tools creates higher standards in species distribution modeling [363d]
The science of sourdough—how citizens are helping shape the future of fermented foods [363d]
Rho Cas and its kin: Study provides new insights into the mysterious outbursts of yellow hypergiants [363d]
Study reveals extent of ecological damage from Niger Delta oil spills [363d]
Engineers create new glue that mimics mussels and mucus to prevent bacterial buildup [363d]
3D nanoprinting technique can transform ceramics for high-performance systems, from disease detection to space travel [363d]
Key protein that toggles between 'young' and 'old' states may hold key to reversing cell aging [363d]
Animals as architects of the Earth: First global study reveals their surprising impact [363d]
Study reveals rainforest tree tactics for different climates [363d]
Data-driven approach accelerates single-atom catalyst development for water purification [363d]
Transition metal-free catalyst promises greener, efficient ammonia synthesis [363d]
Model suggests voter turnout alone can predict election victory margins [363d]
Gap between water supply and demand will increase as climate shifts, analysis finds [363d]
Crossing the blood-brain barrier: Lipid nanoparticle platform delivers mRNA to the brain via intravenous injection [363d]
AcrVIB1: The unexpected anti-CRISPR protein that tightens RNA binding [363d]
Why did life evolve to be so colorful? Research is starting to give us some answers [363d]
The threat of 3D-printed 'ghost guns' is growing, but NZ has yet to act on these three big legal gaps [363d]
Cytology brushes: A new way to decipher the past with DNA from parchment pages [363d]
Efforts to archive climate data intensify as government limits access [363d]
A new theory explains how water first arrived on Earth [363d]
Cutting funding for science can have consequences for the economy and US technological competitiveness [363d]
Top Greek scientist says the Santorini earthquake outlook remains uncertain [363d]
Wage theft rises sharply in LA fast food restaurants [363d]
Afghan families face dire choices as USAID cuts deepen humanitarian crisis [363d]
Congress, not the president, decides on spending—a constitutional law professor explains the 'power of the purse' [363d]
Apple Cider Vinegar: How social media gave rise to fraudulent wellness influencers [363d]
Birds traversing longest distances across Americas found to be at highest risk [363d]
Why people develop 'the ick' regarding potential dating targets [364d]
What does the US public think about sending troops to foreign wars? Here's what the evidence shows [364d]
Amish voters for Trump? The Amish and the religion factor in Republican electoral politics [364d]
Could Elon Musk's government takeover happen in the UK? A constitutional law expert's view [364d]
Nonprofits get more donations when they vary their Facebook fundraising messages—new research [364d]
How Americans really feel about deporting immigrants—3 charts explain the conflicting headlines from recent polls [364d]
Namibia's Shark Island: Europe's push for green hydrogen risks compromising sites of colonial genocide [364d]
Why do skiers sunburn so easily on the slopes? A snow scientist explains [364d]
Why is there so much gold in west Africa? [364d]
Green staghorn coral may be more likely to survive ocean warming if crabs are around [364d]
Evolving intelligent life took billions of years—but it may not have been as unlikely as many scientists predicted [364d]
'I feel constant anxiety': How caring for a seriously unwell pet can lead to stress and burnout [364d]
Some fish adapt faster than others to changes in water temperature [364d]

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