The discovery of a planet that is far too massive for its sun is calling into question what was previously understood about the formation of planets and their solar systems, according to Penn State researchers.Published in the journal Science and… ​The discovery of a planet that is far too massive for its sun is calling …

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In devasting events dotting the globe, climate warming has led to an increase in the number and severity of destructive wildfires. Climate change projections indicate that environmental and economic damage from wildfires will increase in the years… ​In devasting events dotting the globe, climate warming has led to an increase in the number and severity …

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DNA analysis of spider webs from two locations in Australia identified dozens of vertebrate species, suggesting a new approach to wildlife monitoring ​DNA analysis of spider webs from two locations in Australia identified dozens of vertebrate species, suggesting a new approach to wildlife monitoring DNA analysis of spider webs from two locations in Australia identified dozens …

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The U.S. National Science Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of four interactive online research security training modules, now available to researchers and institutions across the U.S. These modules are designed to facilitate principled… ​The U.S. National Science Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of four interactive online research security training modules, now …

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Elon Musk’s Neuralink company is conducting its first human trials, implanting a tiny chip into the surface of a person’s brain to allow them to talk directly with computers ​Elon Musk’s Neuralink company is conducting its first human trials, implanting a tiny chip into the surface of a person’s brain to allow them to talk …

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A recent study suggests that reducing social isolation among people with obesity helps them live longer, but it’s not easy to prove that’s definitely the case ​A recent study suggests that reducing social isolation among people with obesity helps them live longer, but it’s not easy to prove that’s definitely the case A recent study suggests …

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Contrail clouds that form behind planes are responsible for much of the climate warming effects of flying. Small altitude adjustments would help minimise them ​Contrail clouds that form behind planes are responsible for much of the climate warming effects of flying. Small altitude adjustments would help minimise them Contrail clouds that form behind planes are responsible …

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Light from hydrogen in the early universe has baffled astronomers, but researchers have spotted interacting galaxies that could explain how it makes its way to us ​Light from hydrogen in the early universe has baffled astronomers, but researchers have spotted interacting galaxies that could explain how it makes its way to us Light from hydrogen in …

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An AI inspired by the way humans form long-term memories during sleep can learn to perform tasks better than existing models ​An AI inspired by the way humans form long-term memories during sleep can learn to perform tasks better than existing models An AI inspired by the way humans form long-term memories during sleep can learn …

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