From ScienceDaily.com:
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Millions of new solar system objects to be found and 'filmed in technicolor' -- studies predict
on June 4
Astronomers have revealed new research showing that millions of new solar system objects are likely to be detected by a […]
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Telehealth can improve care for cats with chronic health issues
on June 3
Researchers found telehealth visits can improve care for cats with feline arthritis.
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Researchers develop innovative model to study sense of smell
on June 3
Using a newly devised, three-dimensional model to study the regeneration of nerve tissue in the nose, researchers have […]
From Phys.org:
Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine.
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Polymers gain fire resistance and sustainability with light-powered chemical upgrade
on June 6
As demand for advanced polymeric materials increases, post-functionalization has emerged as an effective strategy for […]
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Kelp forest collapse alters food web and energy dynamics in the Gulf of Maine
on June 6
While kelp forests persist along northern Maine's rocky coast, kelp abundance has declined by as much as 80% on the […]
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Retinal prosthesis woven from tellurium nanowires partially restores vision in blind mice
on June 6
A team from Fudan University, the Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, the Beijing University of Posts and […]
From SciDev.net:
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AI model predicts malnutrition six months ahead
Dann Okoth | June 2
Researchers say AI tool can strengthen responses to child malnutrition by forecasting hotspots before crises emerge
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Artificial insemination a win for Zimbabwe’s farmers
Nokukhanya Musi | May 30
Artificial insemination helps Zimbabwean farmers increase livestock quality, production and incomes.
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Aggressive online baby formula campaigns must end
Afshan Khan | May 30
A global resolution on digital marketing of breast milk substitutes must be rigorously enforced, writes UN Assistant […]
From planetary.org:
The Planetary Society Articles The latest stories from The Planetary Society, featuring humanity's quest to explore worlds, find life, and defend Earth.
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A crisis we must rise to
on June 6
NASA’s budget is officially in grave danger, but there are things you can do to help.
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New NASA budget would shut down 41 space missions
on June 3
Proposed NASA cuts would cancel dozens of space missions — including spacecraft already paid for, launched, and […]
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Growing and shrinking
on May 30
Planets and moons change size all the time, whether by attracting mass, shrinking in volume, or spewing their insides […]
Other Science and Tech
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A Trio of Novels Based on Rare Genetic Disease: Middlesex, The Covenant of Water, and The Sirens
Ricki Lewis
I love when fiction unfurls a compelling tale whose protagonist has an ultrarare genetic disease. My most recent […]
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CRISPR Gene Editing Outpaces Gene Therapy: The Groundbreaking Case of KJ Muldoon
Ricki Lewis
Nine-month-old KJ Muldoon made global headlines following a report in The New England Journal of Medicine, from Kiran […]
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Editorial Spotlight: Rachid Bouharroud
PLOS | May 19
Dr. Rachid Bouharroud is an entomologist and head of the R&D unit at INRA-Agadir in Morocco, with over 15 years of […]
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How Flowers Came to Smell like Rotted Flesh: Another Genetic Just-So Story
Ricki Lewis
Not all flowers emit odors that are enticing to humans. Three types of flowering plants – Asarum simile, Eurya […]
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The Absurdity of Governments Defining Biological Sex
Ricki Lewis
It’s odd for me, as a long-time author of college biology textbooks, to witness governments rule on the nature of […]
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Nixing the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee Is Ill-Advised
Ricki Lewis
Next month, families affected by the rare genetic disease metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) will meet in Washington. […]
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Editor Spotlight: Eleni Petkari
Jenny Tucker | April 14
Eleni Petkari is an Associate Professor at the School of Psychology and Speech Therapy, at the University of Malaga, […]
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“De-extincted” Dire Wolf Pups Have a Few Genetic Tweaks – That’s It
Ricki Lewis
The images of “de-extincted” fuzzy white dog-wolf pups festooning the media this week accompany reports that are so […]
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The Sunflower House Reveals the Horror of Himmler’s Lebensborn Program
Ricki Lewis
Hitler’s “final solution” attempted to strip the German population of Jewish people and others deemed not white. […]
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Why I Deleted My 23andMe Data. Will an Ancestry Chart Become a Yellow Star?
Ricki Lewis
When I heard that 23andMe had filed for bankruptcy, I wasn’t alarmed, at first. I’d taken a test from the company, […]
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Measles Erases Immune Memory, Stifling Protection from Other Infections
Ricki Lewis
Measles virus has long occupied a top spot on a list of most dangerous pathogens, for in addition to spreading easily, […]
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Editor Spotlight: Adrián Diaz-Faes
Shein Ei Cho | March 17
Dr. Adrián A. Díaz-Faes serves as a Tenured Scientist at INGENIO, a joint research institute of CSIC and the […]
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Study Identifies 7 Genes Associated with Brain Aging and 13 Drugs that May Help Extend the Healthspan
Ricki Lewis
Consider two 70-year-olds. Cliff seems slightly confused and forgetful, and has difficulty following conversations and […]
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3D Printed Split-Ring Planetary Gearbox
Anupum | February 24
A split-ring planetary gearbox is a special kind of planetary gear system which can give you a really high gear […]
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Editor Spotlight: Claudia Trindade Mattos
Shein Ei Cho | February 17
Dr. Claudia Trindade Mattos shares with us how to select reviewers, her career in dental research and clinical […]
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Ten Years of International Women and Girls in Science Day: Progress and barriers to equal representation
Jenny Tucker | February 11
International Women and Girls in Science Day 2025 is the tenth celebration of this event, which began in 2015. It is […]
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United by Unique: Celebrating World Cancer Day 2025
Jenny Tucker | February 4
This World Cancer Day introduces a new theme for the next three years, 2025-2027, to focus on “United by Unique” […]
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Editor Spotlight: Janice Bossart
Hanna Landenmark | January 13
Dr. Janice Bossart discusses her career path in insect ecology and evolution of plant-insect interactions, tips on how […]
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A year of Editor Spotlight 2024: Tips from Academic Editors
Shein Ei Cho | December 31
PLOS One Academic Editors share tips on ensuring robust peer review process, fostering collaboration, and leading […]
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A year of Editor Spotlight 2024: Editorial board experience
Shein Ei Cho | December 30
As 2024 is coming to an end, we take a look at what our Academic Editors said about being on the PLOS… The post A […]
TechCrunch Startup and Technology News
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Italian lawmakers say Italy used spyware to target phones of immigration activists, but not against journalist
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai | June 6
A parliamentary investigation answered some — but not all — the questions related to a spyware scandal involving […]
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The Trump-Musk feud has been great for X, which jumped up the App Store charts
Sarah Perez | June 6
The Trump-Musk feud has been great for X, which jumped up the App Store charts.
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Figure AI CEO skips live demo, sidesteps BMW deal questions onstage at tech conference
Marina Temkin | June 6
Figure AI has drawn attention for making claims that its AI-powered robots possess human-like fine motor skills and can […]
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Jony Ive’s LoveFrom helped design Rivian’s first electric bike
Kirsten Korosec
LoveFrom, the creative firm founded by former Apple chief designer Jony Ive, played a role in the development of […]
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Genetics testing startup Nucleus Genomics criticized for its embryo product: ‘Makes me so nauseous’
Julie Bort | June 6
Nucleus Genomics has been courting controversy for years with products that claim to tell people how their genetics […]