From ScienceDaily.com:
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Physicists uncover hidden order in the quantum world through deconfined quantum critical points
on April 25
A recent study has unraveled some of the secrets concealed within the entangled web of quantum systems.
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Study on the reproducibility of behavioral experiments with insects now published
on April 25
A recent study provides evidence that some results of behavioral experiments with insects cannot be fully reproduced. […]
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'Cryosphere meltdown' will impact Arctic marine carbon cycles and ecosystems, new study warns
on April 25
A new study has found worrying signs that climate change may be undermining the capacity of Arctic fjords to serve as […]
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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Pigs can regrow their adult teeth. What if humans could, too?
on April 25
When children lose their baby teeth, there is an adult set already growing beneath the gums, ready to emerge. But if we […]
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Ultrafast optical technique reveals how electrical double layers form in liquids
on April 25
Charged surfaces in contact with liquids—such as biological cell walls or battery electrodes—attract oppositely […]
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Magnetic confinement advance promises 100 times more fusion power at half the cost
on April 25
A team of fusion researchers at TAE Technologies, Inc., in the U.S., working with colleagues from the University of […]
From SciDev.net:
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Drug resistance worsens UTI crisis in Malawi
Charles Pensulo | April 22
A growing resistance to antibiotics is complicating the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in Malawi.
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Liberian women at risk from unchecked contraceptive use
Tina S. Mehnpaine | April 22
Over-the-counter contraceptives, issued without medical advice, leave Liberian women open to unplanned pregnancies.
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Urban heat islands ‘increasing faster’ in poorer cities
Mohammed El-Said | April 17
Researchers say heat action plans are crucial as low- and middle-income countries see swell in urban heat islands.
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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When we seek, we find
on April 25
When we explore space, we make discoveries — about never-before-seen asteroids, unusual exoplanets, and even our own […]
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At the Cosmic Shores Gala, celebration, connection, and hope for the future
on April 24
The Planetary Society celebrates 45 years of advocating for space science and exploration.
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A possible sign of life on K2-18b? Here’s what it means — and why it's just the beginning
on April 18
If dimethyl-sulfide truly exists on the planet K2-18 b, it could be a huge milestone in the search for life.
Other Science and Tech
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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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Will Bird Flu Bring the Second Pandemic of the Century? Will We Be Ready?
Ricki Lewis
As memories of the COVID years fade, fears of a coming influenza pandemic are mounting, given recent transmission of […]
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Rare Disease Day 2025 is Postponed – Why?
Ricki Lewis
Every year near the end of February, Rare Disease Day honors the 30 million people in the US who have 10,000+ rare… […]
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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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Removing The CDC Vaccine Assessment Tool Will Do Harm
Ricki Lewis
My daughter Carly has an annual physical approaching. With infectious diseases on the rise, she asked me to repost […]
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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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“The Dressmaker’s Mirror: Sudden Death, Genetics, and a Jewish Family’s Secret” Traces a Long-ago Tragic Accident to an Inherited Heart Disease
Ricki Lewis
On a muggy midsummer morning in Brooklyn in 1916, 4-year-old Eugene was practicing somersaults, flipping and rolling, […]
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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 […]
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It’s Time to Improve Care for Children with Advanced Developmental Needs
Audrey Snider | December 23
Authors: Shubha Nagesh, Nancy Rumaldo, Felicia Mburu, Paige Knowlson December 3 was International Day of Persons with […]
TechCrunch Startup and Technology News
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Musk’s xAI Holdings is reportedly raising the second-largest private funding round ever
Connie Loizos | April 26
Elon Musk’s xAI Holdings is in talks to raise $20 billion in fresh funding, potentially valuing the AI and social […]
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DoorDash seeks dismissal of Uber lawsuit
Kirsten Korosec | April 25
DoorDash has asked a California Superior Court judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Uber that accuses the food delivery […]
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TechCrunch Mobility: Slate’s ‘transformer’ EV truck breaks cover and Tesla’s dueling realities
Kirsten Korosec | April 25
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up […]
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Anthropic sent a takedown notice to a dev trying to reverse-engineer its coding tool
Kyle Wiggers | April 25
In the battle between two “agentic” coding tools — Anthropic’s Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex CLI — the […]
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Deel files countersuit against Rippling as rivalry escalates
Mary Ann Azevedo | April 25
In the latest development of an increasingly public dispute between HR and payroll services rivals, Deel has filed a […]