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Apr. 22, 2024 — Based on radio telescope data and models of black hole physics, a team has used neural networks to reconstruct a 3D image that shows how explosive ... New Butterfly Species ... Read More

More social birds are more adventurous feeders, study finds

increasing their confidence in using these novel options. Senior researcher Dr. Josh Firth (Department of Biology, University of Oxford) said, "The findings suggest that highly social birds may ... Read More

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These birds appear to be signaling ‘after you’

The Japanese tit may use its wings to make gestures ... [Related: Why do humans talk? Tree-dwelling orangutans might hold the answer.] During the spring, these birds form mating pairs and build ... Read More

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there was a ceremony to bind close friends together as sworn siblings. Could the practice be resurrected today to strengthen modern friendships? Two women did just that. Read More

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After years of attempts to ban the Chinese-owned app, including by former President Donald Trump, a measure to outlaw the popular video-sharing app has won congressional approval and is on its way ... Read More

Science Says These 10 Songs Are Guaranteed to Make You Really Happy--Right Now

What if you could listen to a song that can turn the worst day into the best? Well, you can, according to science ... make us happy--anytime, anyplace? Wouldn't that be a wonderful thing? The good ... Read More

The Science of Siblings

Astrophysicists say they want to find these siblings in order to help answer the question: Are we alone out there? April 15, 2024 • Studies worldwide show that queer people tend to have more ... Read More

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April 20 (UPI) -- A potential U.S. ban of the popular social media video app TikTok inched ... caused by human-induced climate change. U.S. News // 2 days ago NASA welcomes Switzerland, Sweden ... Read More

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Concentrations of these metals have roughly doubled in these alpine streams over the past 30 years, ... To Accelerate Biosphere Science, Reconnect Three Scientific Cultures Apr. 22, 2024 ... Read More

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(This is the nongendered term of address I've been workshopping because I see "folks" in too many social media posts ... human irrationality ... What can be done when one threatened animal ... Read More