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The science behind yo-yo diets, bird flu news and which Brits can spot a fake accent

Science editor Ian Sample joins host Madeleine Finlay to discuss some of the most intriguing science stories of the week. From a study finding that fat cells ‘remembering’ past obesity drives yo-yo dieting, to concerning developments in the bird flu virus, and research pinpointing which parts of the UK are best at spotting fake accents

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The ‘mad egghead’ who built a mouse utopia

The long read: John Calhoun designed an apartment complex for mice, to examine the effects of overcrowding. It was hailed as a groundbreaking study of social breakdown, but is largely forgotten. So what happened?

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Amgen names Stanford geneticist and biotech founder to CSO post

Howard Chang, Stanford physician-scientist and biotech co-founder, will become Amgen's new chief science officer.

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Stepping On LEGO For Science

You might say that the worst LEGO to step on is any given piece that happens to get caught underfoot, but have you ever thought about what the worst one would really be? For us, those little caltro…

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The science behind the reason the tire pressure sensor light might turn on

It’s the time of the year, ding! Your car’s tire pressure sensor light is on! You can blame it on the weather.

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CITE24: How AI Overlaps With Media Literacy, Computer Science

Educators broadly agree on the necessity of teaching students to use artificial intelligence, which some do by exploring the technology's foundations in computer science and implications in media literacy.

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Private LPR, ballistic science help Nashville police solve July pool party shooting

Two 18-year-olds have been charged in connection to the shooting.

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'This is where I thrive': Flowing Wells Unified School District teacher wins science education award

Erica Wofford won the Arizona Science Teachers Association Elementary School Teacher of the Year Award.

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RSU launches fundraising campaign for new Center for Science and Technology

Rogers State University (RSU) is launching the STEM@RSU Campaign to raise the remaining funds needed for the construction of the new Center for Science and Technology on Wednesday.

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Using matter waves, scientists unveil novel collective behaviors in quantum optics

A research team led by Dominik Schneble, Ph.D., Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, has uncovered a novel regime, or set of conditions within a system, for cooperative radiative phenomena, ...

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Coffee with a dollop of science: Physics students teach regular folks about astronomy

Once a month, grad students give a presentation at Anodyne Coffee to anyone interested in space, on topics ranging from comets to constellations, black holes to gravitational waves.

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Blending art and science with UCR physicist Nathaniel Gabor

At Palm Springs Art Museum, Nathaniel Gabor discussed how creativity helps explain particles emerging from waves

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Scientists take huge step forward in mapping all 37 trillion cells in the human body

Scientists published more than three dozen papers as part of the Human Cell Atlas, an effort to map the human body cell by cell.

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China reveals secrets of 1st sample taken from the far side of the moon — and it contains a volcanic surprise

Active volcanoes were erupting on the far side of the moon 2.8 billion years ago, the first lunar samples returned from the far side reveal.

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The Science Behind Spider-Man: Reign's Infamous Radioactive Semen

Spider-Man: Reign is one of the most infamous Spidey comics around. But is there scientific merit to its infamy? Find out in this exclusive look inside Diana McCallum’s upcoming book, Sex Lives of Superheroes.

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Scientific publishers are producing more papers than ever

Concerns about some of their business models are building

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Scientists Teach Rats to Drive Tiny Cars, and they Absolutely Love Revving Their Engines

Rats driving tiny cars? It’s not just a quirky experiment—these furry speedsters actually enjoy revving their engines and hitting the road. But what does this surprising behavior reveal about their brains—and ours?

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Project 2025 Outlines Possible Future for Science Agencies

Think tanks with Trump ties have put forth proposals to prioritize basic research, roll back climate science, and cut research ties with China.

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STEM symposium encourages girls to explore science & tech careers

On Wednesday, Female high school students from all over Connecticut spent time learning about careers in science and technology at the second-annual STEM symposium hosted by Southern Connecticut St…

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The Science of Self-Care with the UC Society of Cosmetic Scientists

Every other Wednesday night at 764 Baldwin Hall, twinkling specs of glitter can be found in the crevices of chairs, a reminder of the meeting held just hours before.

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Weed for PTSD? Eager for Better Cannabis Science, F.D.A. Clears Study.

The decision is the latest sign that federal health officials want more research on medical marijuana as its use grows.

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Scientists are building a catalogue of every type of cell in our bodies

It has thus far shed light on everything from organ formation to the causes of inflammation

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More than 3,600 scientists are building a manual of all human cells: ‘A Google Maps of biology’

The publication of 40 new studies marks a significant step forward in the creation of an atlas of the body, a critical tool that aims to guide diagnoses and tailor treatments

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UK life science startups have trouble “scaling up” says Lord Vallance

The UK Minister of State for Science praised the UK’s thriving startup scene at the annual Jefferies London Healthcare Conference held in November.

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Fleet Defender, Platform Science, and Werner® Collaborate to Deploy Neural Sentinel for Real-Time Cybersecurity and Safety Monitoring Across Entire Fleet

Fleet Defender partners with Werner and Platform Science to deliver real-time fleet cybersecurity and safety with Neural Sentinel.

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Movie Review: Netflix's 'Joy' is a loud cheer for fertility, for never giving up

Movie Review: Netflix's 'Joy' is a loud cheer for fertility, for never giving up — and science

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Scientists map out the human body one cell at a time

Researchers have created an early map of some of the human body’s estimated 37.2 trillion cells.

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Scientists map out the human body one cell at a time

Researchers have created an early map of some of the human body’s estimated 37.2 trillion cells. Each type of cell has a unique role, and knowing what all the cells do can help scientists better understand health and diseases such as cancer.

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Scientists map out the human body one cell at a time

Researchers have created an early map of some of the human body’s estimated 37.2 trillion cells

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Human Cell Atlas project transforms understanding of human body

Scientists are mapping out the 37 trillion cells of the human body and changing what we thought we knew

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Movie Review: Netflix's 'Joy' is a loud cheer for fertility, for never giving up

Toward the end of Netflix’s “Joy,” the muffled cry of a newborn baby prompts a man and woman in a hospital to embrace

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Christopher Cernigliaro Earns Bachelor Degree in Computer Science

Christopher Matthew Cernigliaro earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from the University of Maryland Global Campus.

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Trump’s health pick wants to remove fluoride from our water. Does science back the effort?

What would happen if fluoride were removed from drinking water? Scientists weigh in.

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Just joined Bluesky? How to get started and the features you should explore.

A whole new social media experience that'll feel familiar.

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Best books of 2024: Science fiction

James Lovegrove selects his must-read titles

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Royal Canadian Institute for Science marks 175th anniversary by honouring science advocates across Canada

Marking its 175th anniversary, The Royal Canadian Institute for Science (RCIScience) celebrates science engagement by awarding the 2024 Sandford Fleming Medal for Excellence in Science Communication to independent science writer Alanna Mitchell, and the William Edmond Logan Award to the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC).

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How untangling silk proteins could help Northwest scientists create the next generation of electronics

Northwest scientists have long wanted to tap the power of silk but its complicated proteins posed a challenge, until now.

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Learn about elder plants or explore nature-based science at one of these midfall classes or workshops

Webinars and other events provide education on conservation, ikebana, bonsai and more

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It's a virus you may not have heard of. Here's why scientists are worried about it

Case counts for Oropouche virus are still low but rising dramatically. What's going on? And then there's a study that raises the possibility that insect bites aren't the only way the virus can spread.

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Trans athletes in women’s sports: Advantage fades but questions linger

Do transgender female athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports have a competitive edge? Or do the drugs they take to counter their male hormones truly level the playing field?

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BHS Science Olympiad Teams in Season’s First Competition

Once again this year, the Brighton Area Schools is fielding several teams in Science Olympiad, which tests students' ability to master the rigors of various scientific disciplines.

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'Quantum hard drives' closer to reality after scientists resolve 10-year-old problem

Scientists in Australia say they've cracked a key hurdle facing the the development of scalable quantum computers and practical quantum data storage.

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Trump allies want to resurrect ‘red teams’ to question climate science

The idea includes compelling the National Academies to put together a team of researchers to debate the reality of climate change.

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Ford government spent more than a week planning ‘end-of-day’ science centre closure

The science centre was closed just hours after an announcement on Friday, June 21. The rush, the government, was due to the urgent safety issues plaguing the building.

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World Science Forum 2024 Kicks Off in Budapest Today

The World Science Forum (WSF) 2024 begins today in Budapest, focusing on the intersection of science and policy amidst global transformations. Hosting nearly 500 scientists and policymakers from over 100 countries, the event features discussions, awards, and exhibitions.

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Energy resilience featured in presentation to science class

Power Up Ukraine is a Rotary-led campaign that delivers mobile, lithium battery-powered, solar backup generators to hospitals, mobile clinics and humanitarian hubs across Ukraine.

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Earth's Magnetic North Pole Moving Closer To Russia. Here's What It Means

The molten iron in Earth's outer core flows in unpredictable ways, causing the magnetic poles to shift.

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Einstein's Most Famous Theory Just Passed Its Biggest Challenge Ever

Validation on a cosmic scale.

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How Exotic Light and 2D Materials Are Redefining Molecular Science

Researchers have unveiled a highly sensitive detector capable of identifying molecules by analyzing their infrared vibrational "fingerprints." This groundbreaking device works by transforming incoming infrared light into ultra-confined "nanolight" through phonon polaritons within its active area.

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Chinese herbal medicine questioned, making sweeter tomatoes: 7 science highlights

From a TCM treatment for brain bleeds to controlling drones with a touchpad, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

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