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A pair of canines found in Siberian permafrost were wolf sisters that died shortly after eating.
By Chris Simms published
The Colorado River basin has lost a Lake Mead’s worth of water in the last 20 years — and scientists say we’re passing a "critical point" where pumping groundwater will become too expensive.
By Patrick Pester published
Researchers have found that ocean acidification entered a "danger zone" in 2020, suggesting increased carbon dioxide levels have caused Earth to breach another planetary boundary.
By Harry Baker published
Researchers armed with the Hubble Space Telescope have revealed that some of Uranus' largest moons have one side brighter than the other — but not the side they were expecting.
By Harry Baker published
Space weather experts warn that a "moderate" geomagnetic storm could rock Earth over the weekend, potentially lighting the skies with vibrant auroras across large parts of the U.S. and Europe.
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Low iron levels can flip the genetic switch on a mouse's sex during development, causing XY embryos to grow female features. But it's not clear whether the effect applies to humans.
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By Marianne Guenot published
Feeling less stigma — not losing weight — was linked to better mental health and eating behaviors after bariatric surgery.
By Skyler Ware published
A recent study draws a connection between people's bodily awareness and how they find solutions to moral dilemmas.
By Simon Makin published
We live in an era of constant surveillance. Psychology research shows how this might change how we perceive the world — even unconsciously
By Joanna Thompson published
The Inter-universal Teichmüller Theory, an infamous proof that has confounded mathematicians for over a decade, has been partially solved.
By Ben Turner published
The new super-strong copper alloy can be used to build better airplanes and spacecraft.
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