Asian elephants seen burying their dead for the first time

Five elephant calves have been found buried in drainage ditches on tea-growing estates in India in a rare example of burial behaviour in non-human animals ​Five elephant calves have been found buried in drainage ditches on tea-growing estates in India in a rare example of burial behaviour in non-human animals Five elephant calves have been found …

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JWST will officially begin searching for exomoons around other planets

Five exomoon programmes have been picked for the James Webb Space Telescope, raising the hopes of finding moons around exoplanets for the first time ​Five exomoon programmes have been picked for the James Webb Space Telescope, raising the hopes of finding moons around exoplanets for the first time Five exomoon programmes have been picked for the …

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US Army tests AI chatbots as battle planners in a war game simulation

Researchers in the US Army are experimenting with commercial AI chatbots as battlefield advisers in war game simulations – but experts caution that such AI should not be used in high-stakes situations ​Researchers in the US Army are experimenting with commercial AI chatbots as battlefield advisers in war game simulations – but experts caution that …

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US Army tests AI chatbots as battle planners in a war game simulation

Researchers in the US Army are experimenting with commercial AI chatbots as battlefield advisers in war game simulations – but experts caution that such AI should not be used in high-stakes situations ​Researchers in the US Army are experimenting with commercial AI chatbots as battlefield advisers in war game simulations – but experts caution that …

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Blue cheese could get an upgrade thanks to new mould hybrids

Five new varieties of Penicillium roqueforti, the mould used to make blue cheese, might rescue the fungus from a genetic dead end or produce pharmaceutical compounds ​Five new varieties of Penicillium roqueforti, the mould used to make blue cheese, might rescue the fungus from a genetic dead end or produce pharmaceutical compounds Five new varieties of …

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New antibodies target ‘dark side’ of influenza virus protein

Researchers have identified antibodies targeting a hard-to-spot region of the influenza virus, shedding light on the relatively unexplored ‘dark side’ of the neuraminidase (NA) protein head. The antibodies target a region of the NA protein that is common among many influenza viruses, including H3N2 subtype viruses, and could be a new target for countermeasures. ​Researchers …

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Study results show 25% of pregnant people are not getting enough omega-3 fatty acids from their diet or dietary supplements

Results from a new US nationwide cohort study show that, despite strong recommendations in favor of consuming omega-3 fatty acids for optimal pregnancy outcomes and offspring health, 25% of participants reported rarely, or never eating fish during pregnancy, with fewer taking omega-3 supplements. ​Results from a new US nationwide cohort study show that, despite strong …

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In wake of powerful cyclone, remarkable recovery of Pacific island’s forests

After one of the most intense cyclones in world history tore through the Pacific island of Tanna in Vanuatu, new research showed the resilience of the island’s forests. ​After one of the most intense cyclones in world history tore through the Pacific island of Tanna in Vanuatu, new research showed the resilience of the island’s …

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