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UN warns: El Niño could be strongest in four decades
UN warns El Niño may become the strongest in four decades, with extreme global weather risks ahead.
Scientists unravel mysteries of the splash-free urinal and primate kisses: Ig Nobel Prize winners
Ig Nobel Prizes awarded in Switzerland for first time, honoring splash-free urinals, primate kisses, and social class candy theft.
UK records hottest summer on record
This is the second consecutive record-hot summer for the country.
Study: Seagulls steal £171 million worth of food from Britons annually
71 percent of respondents reported that seagulls had stolen their food or attempted to do so.
Scientists create cookies from recycled plastic
As reported by Science Alert, the development is called µBites (microbites, which can be translated as 'micro‑bits').
Study: Screen time at ages 1 and 6 may have long-term consequences for children’s learning
Study links early childhood screen time to long-term academic and memory impacts.
El Niño may become the strongest in over a century — British forecasters’ prediction
This could cause severe droughts in South America and the western Pacific, as well as have serious consequences for global food security.
Harvard to pay $53 million over former morgue manager selling body parts
A Boston state court on Tuesday preliminarily approved the agreement, according to U.S.
UN: 2.4 million Afghan girls denied access to secondary education after Taliban takeover
The United Nations stated this on Tuesday, calling for an end to such "discrimination".
England may become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C
Taking antiviral drugs for 8-12 weeks can cure more than 95% of cases.
White House prepares decree on vaccines and autism, despite scientists’ position
The Trump administration is considering an executive order on vaccines and autism despite scientific consensus.
Women with narcissistic tendencies may struggle with forgiveness, study suggests
Women with antagonistic narcissism may find it harder to forgive offenses, according to a new study.
England and Wales recorded the driest July on record
In Hungary, a new heatwave nearly led to the first shutdown in 44 years of the country's only nuclear power plant.
Study: Schoolchildren Who Join Social Media Early Lag in Learning by About Six Months
Study finds children using social media at 11-12 years old lag in learning by about six months.
Why People Want to Listen to Their Favorite Music Again and Again: Psychologists’ Insights
Research shows that people who constantly listen to the same songs may be seeking stability and a sense of control in familiar music.
French firefighters face ‘fire cloud’ amid devastating wildfires
These large storm clouds, also known as pyroCb, form due to intense heat from massive fires or volcanic eruptions and can cause new fire outbreaks.
Scientists Discover Unexpected Effect of Viagra in Fighting Metastases
A study shows Viagra may help prevent cancer metastasis by affecting cholesterol transport in cancer cells.
Scientists confirm atmosphere on rocky exoplanet in habitable zone for the first time
"An atmosphere is essential for a planet to support life as we know it," said lead author Colin Cherubim, who recently earned his Ph.D.
Scientists Warn of Great Barrier Reef Collapse Risk Due to Extreme El Niño
This is not the first time this stretch of tropical corals, 2,300 kilometers long, has experienced bleaching.
India Prepares for Historic Launch of First Private Orbital Rocket
Developed by the private company Skyroot Aerospace, the Vikram-1 is a multi-stage rocket approximately the height of a seven-story building.
Study: AI Chatbots More Likely to Criticize Western Leaders Than Authoritarian Ones
For example, if you ask the Anthropic Claude chatbot to create a critical pamphlet about U.S.
Sugar detected in interstellar space for the first time
In theories of the origin of life, sugars are also necessary for the synthesis of the first nucleic acids.
Study: Losing 80 minutes of sleep per night may lead to weight gain
She added that people tend to gain weight throughout adult life, and obesity is a major risk factor for heart disease.
NASA seeks four volunteers for year-long simulation of Moon or Mars mission
As reported by NASA, the mission is set to begin no earlier than August 2027.
Bacteria convert dissolved uranium into stable compound in 130 days, study finds
In this process, uranium acquires a chemical state previously known only as transitional.
El Niño likely to become strongest in 75 years, US forecasters say
El Niño "will continue to strengthen through the end of the year", with a 97 percent chance that it will last until the beginning of spring 2027.
Nature study: GPT-4 accurately predicts human behavior but doesn’t understand it
A Nature study led by Ashwini Ashokkumar shows GPT-4 can predict human behavior but lacks true understanding.
Study: Testosterone levels in men have dropped by 54% over nearly 50 years
A meta-analysis shows men's testosterone levels dropped over 50% from 1972 to 2019, raising concerns about male reproductive health.
Study: The Smell of Dark Chocolate Boosts Training Repetitions
Researchers found that the smell of dark chocolate can improve strength training results and reduce hunger.
Biohacker who spends $2 million a year on longevity claims: ‘My stomach is eating itself’
A labor force crisis in the Israel Defense Forces is intensifying amid criticism of the leadership.
Intensive use of AI remains rare among eurozone companies, ECB researchers find
Only 7% of eurozone companies use AI intensively, with small, young firms leading adoption, an ECB survey found.
Australia’s social media ban for teens had little impact on their habits, research shows
This became one of the first assessments of these leading global measures.
International scientists call for digitization and support of the National Herbarium of Ukraine in Kyiv
International scientists urge digitization of Ukraine's National Herbarium in Kyiv to preserve 2.3 million plant specimens.
Antibodies Discovered That Could Form the Basis of a Vaccine or Treatment for West Nile Virus
Efficacy of antibodies W010 and W014 When cloning antibodies in the laboratory, one of them, named W010, was identified.
Comet 3I/ATLAS may have formed 12 billion years ago in an icy system
New data supporting these assumptions were obtained from observations made by the James Webb space telescope and the ALMA observatory.
Rhodotorula taiwanensis yeast may be the basis for environmental traps against malaria mosquitoes
Rhodotorula taiwanensis yeast may help reduce malaria transmission
Study reveals link between eight food additives and risk of hypertension and heart disease
This is the first study of its kind to analyze the impact of a wide range of preservatives on human health.
Innovative Procedure Reduces Knee Pain: Study Shows Pain Scores Drop from 7 to 3
Нова нехірургічна процедура із застосуванням емболізації артерій коліна демонструє значне та тривале полегшення болю.
Antarctic Peninsula Records 15.4°C in June Amid Abnormal Ice Melting
On the Antarctic Peninsula, a record temperature of 15.4°C was recorded for June, significantly exceeding previous records and average values.
Poll: Zelensky’s decision on UPA worsened attitude of over half of Poles towards Ukraine
This was shown by a survey conducted by the research company SW Research for the publication “Rzeczpospolita” on 9-10 June among 800 adult internet users.
Blue Origin’s MK1 “Endurance” Lunar Lander Passes Key NASA Tests
Blue Origin's MK1 "Endurance" lunar lander passed key NASA vacuum chamber tests, a critical step before its mission to the Moon's South Pole this year.
Three Travelers Die on Cruise Ship Amid Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak
Three travelers have died on a cruise ship amid suspected hantavirus infection, with another passenger critically ill. The article details hantavirus symptoms, transmission, and treatment.
RMIT Study: Eucalyptus Bark Can Clean Water, Air, and Capture Carbon
New RMIT research shows eucalyptus bark, typically considered waste, can be repurposed to purify water, filter air, and capture carbon dioxide.
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UN warns: El Niño could be strongest in four decades
UN warns El Niño may become the strongest in four decades, with extreme global weather risks ahead.
Scientists unravel mysteries of the splash-free urinal and primate kisses: Ig Nobel Prize winners
Ig Nobel Prizes awarded in Switzerland for first time, honoring splash-free urinals, primate kisses, and social class candy theft.
UK records hottest summer on record
This is the second consecutive record-hot summer for the country.
Study: Seagulls steal £171 million worth of food from Britons annually
71 percent of respondents reported that seagulls had stolen their food or attempted to do so.
Scientists create cookies from recycled plastic
As reported by Science Alert, the development is called µBites (microbites, which can be translated as 'micro‑bits').
Study: Screen time at ages 1 and 6 may have long-term consequences for children’s learning
Study links early childhood screen time to long-term academic and memory impacts.
El Niño may become the strongest in over a century — British forecasters’ prediction
This could cause severe droughts in South America and the western Pacific, as well as have serious consequences for global food security.
Harvard to pay $53 million over former morgue manager selling body parts
A Boston state court on Tuesday preliminarily approved the agreement, according to U.S.
UN: 2.4 million Afghan girls denied access to secondary education after Taliban takeover
The United Nations stated this on Tuesday, calling for an end to such "discrimination".
England may become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C
Taking antiviral drugs for 8-12 weeks can cure more than 95% of cases.
White House prepares decree on vaccines and autism, despite scientists’ position
The Trump administration is considering an executive order on vaccines and autism despite scientific consensus.
Women with narcissistic tendencies may struggle with forgiveness, study suggests
Women with antagonistic narcissism may find it harder to forgive offenses, according to a new study.