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From snowflakes to black holes, Professor Brian Cox examines intricacies of the universe in new show - RNZ
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From snowflakes to black holes, Professor Brian Cox examines intricacies of the universe in new show - RNZ

From snowflakes to black holes, Professor Brian Cox examines intricacies of the universe in new show  RNZVIDEO: Intelligent life or 'all slime'? Brian Cox on life in the universe  Australian Broadcasting CorporationVIDEO: Professor Brian Cox on the humbling vastness of what we don't know  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Researchers develop a biodegradable wash that can remove pesticides and keep fruit fresh longer

Researchers develop a biodegradable wash that can remove pesticides and keep fruit fresh longer

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Conspiracy theories meet real news: How QAnon tries to hijack the Internet

Conspiracy theories meet real news: How QAnon tries to hijack the Internet

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Communication gaps may hinder social innovation

Communication gaps may hinder social innovation

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'Ghost of the forest' returns to Kenya as conservationists reintroduce rare antelope into the wild

'Ghost of the forest' returns to Kenya as conservationists reintroduce rare antelope into the wild

The mountain bongo has become the "ghost of the forest," hard to spot amid the dense shrubs due to its ability to camouflage.

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SpaceXAI Launches HUGELY Profitable New AI Business

SpaceXAI Launches HUGELY Profitable New AI Business

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Scientists trace latest interstellar comet's home to a cold, isolated corner of the Milky Way

Scientists trace latest interstellar comet's home to a cold, isolated corner of the Milky Way

The comet that rambled past us from another star last year likely originated in a cold, isolated corner of the galaxy that had yet to gel into its own solar system, astronomers reported Thursday.

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The ocean is fighting climate change: How people are trying to help it

The ocean is fighting climate change: How people are trying to help it

We replaced the stove with plywood, turning the kitchen of the dive boat into an impromptu research lab. Plugging in wires and connecting tubing, we assembled a scientific instrument within the cramped cabin. Then we cast off into Halifax Harbor, Canada, surveying the turquoise waters for signs of an unusual test: could we use the ocean itself to remove carbon dioxide from the air?

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Black hole jets measured in real time, revealing 10,000-sun power

Black hole jets measured in real time, revealing 10,000-sun power

For the first time, scientists have measured the instantaneous mind-blowing power of jets blasting from a black hole.

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Hantavirus Vaccines and Treatments Are in the Pipeline

Hantavirus Vaccines and Treatments Are in the Pipeline

But it has been hard to attract interest in medical interventions for viruses that have not been considered a top public health priority, scientists say.

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A snapshot of food insecurity among immigrants

A snapshot of food insecurity among immigrants

When you hear the term "food insecurity," what do you imagine? Do you equate it with poor dietary practices—in other words, eating badly? And do you believe the solution is getting people to better plan, shop for and prepare healthy meals?

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What is the 'gray rock' method for dealing with narcissists or difficult family members?

What is the 'gray rock' method for dealing with narcissists or difficult family members?

If you're dealing with a relationship marked by conflict, criticism or manipulation—be it with a parent, co-parent or colleague—chances are you've come across the "gray rock" method on social media or advice blogs.

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New catalyst unlocks carbon-free ammonia heat for steel, cement and chemicals

New catalyst unlocks carbon-free ammonia heat for steel, cement and chemicals

A single-atom platinum catalyst lights ammonia at 200 °C and keeps it burning steadily at 1,100 °C with low NOx, generating high-grade, carbon-free heat for steel, cement and chemicals.

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What to know about the predictions for a potentially record-breaking El Nino

What to know about the predictions for a potentially record-breaking El Nino

Seasonal models are predicting an El Niño climate pattern that could be the strongest on record, bringing with it more extreme weather.

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Lonely Jupiter-like planet 900 light years away tells us more about gas giants

Lonely Jupiter-like planet 900 light years away tells us more about gas giants

One night last fall, University of Cincinnati astrophysics graduate Paul Smith waited anxiously for data to start rolling across his computer screen from the James Webb Space Telescope a million miles from Earth.

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Workplace hurdles block immigrants from turning foreign credentials into matching jobs

Workplace hurdles block immigrants from turning foreign credentials into matching jobs

From seasonal farmhands to health care workers to high-level software analysts, immigrant workers play a significant role in companies and industries across Canada and around the globe.

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If humans are getting smarter, why are our brains shrinking?

If humans are getting smarter, why are our brains shrinking?

Human brains have been shrinking since prehistoric times, some studies suggest. Whether this is true and why it has happened are debated.

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Chang'e-6 lunar soil reveals changing history of asteroid impacts - CCTV.com English

Chang'e-6 lunar soil reveals changing history of asteroid impacts - CCTV.com English

Chang'e-6 lunar soil reveals changing history of asteroid impacts  CCTV.com EnglishScientists Reveal Two Previously Unknown Minerals Hidden Deep In Lunar Dust Samples  The Daily Galaxy

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How a repurposed medical device is helping us investigate ancient climate tipping points

How a repurposed medical device is helping us investigate ancient climate tipping points

Imagine being tasked with counting every blade of grass in a field, noting every single species as you go. This is not far from the challenge many scientists face when analyzing microscopic samples packed with thousands of tiny particles.

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Why climate action stalls, despite widespread popular support

Why climate action stalls, despite widespread popular support

What's the link between the global economy and the climate? Consumption drives extraction and carbon emissions. But there is more. The inequalities of the global economy don't just shape what goes into the atmosphere. They affect our understanding of the climate and our perspectives when it comes to possible solutions.

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Cyclone Gabrielle exposed the risks of forestry slash: New research suggests little has changed

Cyclone Gabrielle exposed the risks of forestry slash: New research suggests little has changed

When Cyclone Gabrielle tore through New Zealand's Tairāwhiti region in 2023, it left behind more than silt and floodwaters.

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Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon

Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon

The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects, also called unidentified anomalous phenomena.

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Asteroid Apophis will skim past Earth in 2029, and a new joint mission plans to watch every change

Asteroid Apophis will skim past Earth in 2029, and a new joint mission plans to watch every change

The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to deepen collaboration in planetary defense, alongside a dedicated agreement for collaboration on the Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety (Ramses) to the near-Earth asteroid Apophis.

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Spotlight on Therapeutics: How cryo-electron microscopy is revolutionising our understanding of pathogens and their infection mechanisms - Doherty Institute

Spotlight on Therapeutics: How cryo-electron microscopy is revolutionising our understanding of pathogens and their infection mechanisms - Doherty Institute

Spotlight on Therapeutics: How cryo-electron microscopy is revolutionising our understanding of pathogens and their infection mechanisms  Doherty Institute

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There Are Ants in This Canadian Hospital. Again.

There Are Ants in This Canadian Hospital. Again.

A hospital in Manitoba had to postpone a “limited number of elective surgeries” after ants appeared there for the third time since 2024.

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