Nature
UK could see 10 days without rain after 'wettest week in two years'
UK weather forecast: 10 days of dry and calm conditions expected after wettest week in two years.
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Scientists use light to control random motion inside molecules
Scientists develop a light-controlled molecular motor that can slow down the random rotation of a neighboring component within the same molecule, offering a new way to regulate motion at the molecular level.
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Tiny gold particles in a helium droplet help solve the century-old Thomson problem
Researchers use gold nanoparticles to solve the century-old Thomson problem by preserving charge patterns on helium droplets, providing a physical way to investigate the challenge.
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Where better than universities?
Harvard scholars are grappling with the thorny ethical questions raised by AI, including responsibility, bias, and due process, in a new area of law.
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A 1995 Sunday TV show lineup is going viral because nobody believes it actually existed
A 1995 TV ad for The WB's Sunday night lineup is going viral, with many questioning its authenticity, but it's a real piece of pop culture history.
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Night owls aren’t lazy. Psychologists say they have 6 unique personality traits that set them apart.
Night owls have unique personality traits that set them apart from early birds, including being curious and open to new experiences, creative, and more.
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Best Spud Harvest in a Decade Clears the Gloom of Crops Failing from Scorching Summer
Japan's Hokkaido island experiences its best potato harvest in a decade, defying global crop failures due to ideal temperatures and rainfall, resulting in a bumper crop of 250,000 tons.
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New study finds an evolutionary link between leadership and risk-taking behavior
A new study finds a link between leadership and risk-taking behavior in both humans and chimpanzees, suggesting a possible evolutionary continuity.
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Frank & Nancy’s Marine Corps Museum in De Pere, Wisconsin
A retired Marine Corps veteran and his wife have created a museum in Wisconsin, showcasing a vast collection of Marine Corps memorabilia, with guided tours available during the summer months.
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The Guardian view on 50 years of The Selfish Gene: flawed, outdated, yet still a model of truly popular science writing | Editorial
Richard Dawkins' The Selfish Gene, first published 50 years ago, remains a model of popular science writing, despite its flaws and outdated science, inspiring new writers to learn from its lessons.
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South Sudan wants to hold elections in December: 3 major obstacles and some ways around them
South Sudan's planned December 2026 elections face significant challenges, including a lack of a national electoral register, millions of internally displaced people, and uncertainty over an amended electoral law.
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Scientists discover eye color played a significant role in vertebrate evolution
Scientists discover that eye color played a significant role in vertebrate evolution, with microscopic pigment granules showing distinct patterns across major fish groups and matching features preserved in ancient fossils.
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Giant Squid Museum in Luarca, Spain
A museum in Luarca, Spain, showcases six giant squid specimens, offering an immersive experience of the deep-sea world they inhabit, with interactive exhibits and an anatomy lab.
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New Texas School Is Named For Longtime Janitor ‘Miss Marilyn’ (Watch Her Reaction)
A Texas school district names a new elementary school after a long-time custodian, Marilyn Hampton, in recognition of her dedication and selfless service to the community.
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Scientists find that a 10-millisecond flash could help build more sensitive gas sensors
Scientists develop a new method to create highly sensitive gas sensors using intense light pulses, achieving a 100.8% response to nitrogen dioxide at 400 parts per billion.
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Personal stories offer new insights into stuttering therapy, researchers find
Researchers are shifting the focus of stuttering therapy from eliminating dysfluency to understanding personal experiences of people who stutter.
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Perfume bottle and child’s necklace among treasures found in Pompeii wardrobe
Archaeologists discover personal treasures in Pompeii wardrobe sealed since AD79 eruption, offering a glimpse into daily life in ancient Roman city.
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After conquering worlds, Skye Blakely chases NCAA titles with Gators
University of Florida gymnast Skye Blakely returns to campus after winning the world all-around title, focusing on helping her team win the NCAA championship.
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Customizable nanoparticles show potential for delivering personalized cancer vaccines
MIT researchers develop customizable nanoparticles for personalized cancer vaccines, using a modified bacteriophage to deliver cancer antigens and prevent tumor growth in mice.
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Snowfall and clouds may slow East Antarctic ice loss in a warmer world
A new study suggests that increased snowfall, cloud cover, and atmospheric changes may slow East Antarctic ice loss, even in a warmer world with high CO2 concentrations.
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NASA's Voyager 1 conserves power, resolves brief communications pause
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft has overcome two challenges: its power supply has been conserved and a brief communications pause has been resolved.
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New discovery challenges the long-held theory that comets seeded life on Earth
A new study challenges the theory that comets seeded life on Earth by finding that comets may not have delivered concentrated life-giving ingredients due to atmospheric breakup and dilution.
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JWST reveals a distant galaxy that may let most of its ionizing radiation escape
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a distant galaxy, EBG-1, that may allow most of its ionizing radiation to escape into space, providing a unique opportunity for study.
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NASA's TRACERS first results offer peek into violent magnetic process
NASA's TRACERS mission has gathered initial clues on how space weather affects Earth's magnetic field, providing new insights into the process.
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