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Why woodpeckers don’t get brain damage from constant hammering Researchers discover how woodpecker skull geometry keeps powerful pecks stable, allowing the birds to hammer wood thousands of times safely.

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New fossil evidence suggests human ancestors walked upright earlier A 7.2-million-year-old femur found in Bulgaria reveals early signs of upright walking and reopens the debate on human origins.

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China’s sulfur pollution cleanup exposes hidden warming China is cleaning up its sulfur pollution, but the drop in airborne particles is revealing additional warming that concerns scientists.

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Record-hot years may signal a faster warming planet Global warming may be speeding up, with temperatures rising faster since 2015 and recent record-hot years reflecting a steeper climate trend.

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Plant viruses infecting crops may date back to the Ice Age Ancient plant viruses infecting modern crops likely evolved in wild plants before the last Ice Age and later spread across continents.

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Unknown space object seen ‘screaming’ out of our galaxy at over 1 million miles per hour J1249+36, a low-mass runaway star, is traveling at an extraordinary speed that could propel it out of the Milky Way.

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Teenage aggression may cause the body to age faster Teenage aggression may have lasting effects. A new study shows teens who lash out more often may reach adulthood with bodies that age faster.

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Earth’s inner core is not solid, it is ‘shape-shifting,’ and scientists are starting to understand why New study reveals that Earth's inner core is undergoing unexpected structural changes, challenging long-held assumptions about its solidity.

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Young star outbursts may explain mysterious minerals in comets Hidden within the Serpens Nebula, the protostar EC 53 is still forming, surrounded by a swirling disk of gas and dust.

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Scientists find the ‘Goldilocks rule’ for sleep and brain function by studying a famous u-shaped curve Regular sleep patterns support brain health, but too much rigidity may reduce adaptability and increase risks.

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Some forgotten memories may still be active in your brain The brain can retrieve memories that never reach conscious awareness, offering new clues about how forgetting and memory recall work.

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Asteroid dust reveals magnetic forces from the early solar system Grains returned from asteroid Ryugu contain ancient magnetic signals dating back to the solar system’s first few million years.

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Birdwatching reshapes brain regions that boost perception, attention, and memory, according to neuroscientists Expert birders show denser brain tissue in attention and visual regions, suggesting the skill may help slow certain aspects of brain aging.

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NASA shares photos of an extraordinary event witnessed by astronauts on the space station From the ISS, scientists are capturing rare lightning above storms that could impact radio, climate, and safety.

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Young porpoises may receive care from ‘babysitters’ Baby finless porpoises interact with multiple adults, suggesting surprising social behavior in a species thought solitary.

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Bacteria eating marine snow may weaken the ocean’s carbon pump Bacteria hitchhiking on marine snow can dissolve its calcium carbonate ballast, slowing the particles’ descent.

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Map reveals which U.S. states are most vulnerable to flu outbreaks Scientists created a map showing which U.S. states face high flu risk. The study explains how social and health factors shape disease spread.

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Raccoon curiosity may explain why they thrive in cities Raccoons keep solving puzzles even after finding food. Curiosity drives learning and may explain why raccoons adapt so well to city life.

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What happens when your tongue sticks to frozen metal? The risks are real Scientists investigated the strange winter mishap known as tundra tongue and found when it can turn dangerous.

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Study that shows evolution is not random and can be predicted is called ‘nothing short of revolutionary’ New research is shaking up how we think about evolution, suggesting there's a level of predictability influenced by genes and genetic history.

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Mutated life form at Chernobyl learned to grow faster by ‘eating’ radiation A fungus grown on the ISS slightly reduced radiation levels, hinting that living materials could help shield astronauts in space.

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Fanged frog that fooled scientists for nearly 200 years is actually multiple species DNA analysis reveals a frog scientists thought was one species for nearly 200 years is actually several hidden species.

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Parts of Antarctica’s ice sheets are retreating much faster than anticipated Three decades of satellite observations reveal how warming ocean water is pushing parts of Antarctica’s ice sheet to retreat inland.

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Scientists create enormous 3D atlas of ants and their anatomy Scientists created the largest 3D archive of ant anatomy ever assembled, scanning nearly 2,200 specimens across almost 800 species.

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Sea lion pups learn how to hunt by following mom at sea Scientists found that australian sea lion pups may learn how to hunt by watching their mothers during ocean foraging trips.

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Tiny teeth fossils found in Colorado deepen the debate about primate evolution Three tiny fossil teeth found in Colorado are helping scientists trace how early primate relatives spread across North America.

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Common and inexpensive supplement quickly improves memory and prevents dementia A randomized trial, focused on twins over the age of 50, reports that a daily mix of protein and prebiotics improved performance on a sensitive memory test after 12 weeks. Scientists have been mapping how the gut microbiome communicates with the brain through immune, neural, and hormonal routes, an interconnected axis that shapes cognition across

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Black locust wood remains strong after 40 years underground Black locust wood posts lasted four decades in vineyards with little decay, highlighting the durability of this naturally rot-resistant wood.

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New FDA framework could expand treatment access for rare genetic diseases The FDA proposes new rules allowing mutation-specific gene therapies to qualify for approval despite extremely small patient populations.

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Positive beliefs about aging lead to better physical and mental health Scientists found that many older adults improve with age, especially those who hold more positive beliefs about aging.

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