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The first ice-free day in the Arctic Ocean could occur before 2030

The first ice-free day in the Arctic Ocean could o...

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Temporary scalp e-tattoos that scan brain could replace traditional EEGs | Scientists have created a liquid ink that can be sprayed directly onto a person’s scalp, forming an ultra-thin electronic tattoo. This “tattoo” EEG listens to the brain beneath it.

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Researchers deal a blow to theory that Venus once had liquid water on its surface | Scientists say an analysis of the planet’s atmosphere has revealed the interior of Venus is dry, suggesting it has never had the oceans of liquid water traditionally thought necessary for life to begin.

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Water can be a powerful tool for peace when managed sustainably and equitably, but there is increasing conflict for water as an irreplaceable resource for humans. A new study provides a blueprint to ensure safe, equitable and sustainable global access to clean water.

Water can be a powerful tool for peace when manage...

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Evidence of primordial black holes may be hiding in planets, or even everyday objects here on Earth. A new study suggests small black holes born in the early universe may have left behind hollow planetoids and microscopic tunnels in everyday materials found on Earth, like rocks, metal and glass.

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An unexpected ice collapse hints at worrying changes on the Antarctic coast. The coastal waters in the area have historically been quite cold, but small changes began around 2010. Ocean currents shifted, allowing water that was 0.6 degrees Celsius warmer than before to intrude toward the coastline

An unexpected ice collapse hints at worrying chang...

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Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralyzed patients - deep brain stimulation therapy restored enough leg control in two individuals with partial spinal injuries to walk unaided and even climb stairs.

Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paral...

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Wastewater surveillance: Wastewater is full of inhibitors which interfere with molecular analyses (i.e. PCR and sequencing). Removing these inhibitors improves the interpretability of wastewater-based epidemiology.

Wastewater surveillance: Wastewater is full of inh...

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Microbes supporting the production of more metabolic energy could be key to the evolution of large brains

Microbes supporting the production of more metabol...

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The richest 1% of the world’s population produces 50 times more greenhouse gasses than the 4 billion people in the bottom 50%, finds a new study across 168 countries. If the world’s top 20% of consumers shifted their consumption habits, they could reduce their environmental impact by 25 to 53%.

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Black students are punished more often | Researchers analyzed Black representation across six types of punishment, three comparison groups, 16 sub populations, and seven types of measurement. Authors say no matter how you slice it, Black students are over represented among those punished.

Black students are punished more often | Researche...

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Pregnancy enhances natural immunity to block severe flu | Scientists discover a natural flu defense mechanism that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy

Pregnancy enhances natural immunity to block sever...

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White, male, billionaire entrepreneurs fuel stereotypes that compound the issues surrounding diversity in technology and computer science, study finds: Children were only aware of one or two women when asked about computer science role models

White, male, billionaire entrepreneurs fuel stereo...

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Study shows gut microbes from different animal species shape variations in their biology: Mice with large-brain primate microbes ate more, but grew slower and put on less body fat, and produce high levels of glucose

Study shows gut microbes from different animal spe...

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Study supports the safety of soy foods, finding that eating them 'had no effect on key markers of estrogen-related cancers'

Study supports the safety of soy foods, finding th...

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Even low levels of arsenic in drinking water raise kidney cancer risk. New study shows that current arsenic regulations might be insufficient to protect public health. The incidence of kidney cancer in the US rose around 1.2% each year between 2011 and 2019 to become the 7th most common cancer.

Even low levels of arsenic in drinking water raise...

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Feeding Grazing Cattle Seaweed Cuts Methane Emissions by Almost 40% | Researchers conducted a 10-week experiment with grazing cattle, where seaweed supplement is provided in pellet form. This resulted in a nearly 40% cut in emissions without affecting their health or weight.

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New JAMA Study Shows Text Messages Can Be Ineffective as Medication Refill Reminders

New JAMA Study Shows Text Messages Can Be Ineffect...

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