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02 Apr

NASA cut $420 million for climate science, moon modelling and more

April 2, 2025
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NASA funding cuts are already affecting research and educational programs across the USDCStockPhotography/Shutterstock NASA has cancell...

01 Apr

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A revolutionary new understanding of autism in girls

April 1, 2025
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In China, it is known as “the lonely disease”. The Japanese term translates as “intentionally shut”. Across the world, there is a perce...

31 Mar

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We’ve spotted auroras on Neptune for the first time

March 31, 2025
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Green blotches show where auroras light up Neptune’s skiesNASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Heidi Hammel (AURA), Henrik Melin (Northumbria Univers...

30 Mar

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The anus may have evolved from a hole originally used to release sperm

March 30, 2025
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The evolution of the anus may have driven the body plan of all advanced animals, including humansMattLphotography / Alamy The anus is a...

29 Mar

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Measles is spreading across the US – here is what you need to know

March 29, 2025
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A common symptom of measles includes a rashAleksandr Finch/Shutterstock The US is currently facing its most severe measles resurgence i...

28 Mar

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Distracted by your phone? Putting it out of reach may not help

March 28, 2025
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Smartphones can be a distraction from other tasksPheelings media/Shutterstock Do you find yourself distracted at work, turning to your ...

27 Mar

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Ancient wasp preserved in amber may have used its rear end to trap flies

March 27, 2025
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A specimen of Sirenobethylus charybdis preserved in amberQiong Wu An extraordinary extinct wasp found preserved in amber may have used ...

26 Mar

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Sharks aren’t silent after all

March 26, 2025
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The houndshark species Mustelus lenticulatusPaul Caiger At least one shark species has a bark to go along with its bite. It can make cl...

25 Mar

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Even moderate CO2 emissions could lead to 7°C of warming by 2200

March 25, 2025
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Further warming will lead to more catastrophic consequences such as severe wildfiresSTR/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Even with moderate emissi...

24 Mar

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AI can forecast the weather in seconds without needing supercomputers

March 24, 2025
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Thunderstorms over Indonesia, seen from the International Space StationNASA Earth Observatory / International Space Station (ISS) An AI...