A River of News

Science headlines, Thursday, September 24, 2026

147 items. Times are UTC.

23:00 UTC 8

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    Just how hot and dry was your summer? Use our postcode lookup to find out BBC
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    Patriot parking predictions putting students in the proper spot Phys.org
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    US-India satellite captures time-lapse video of volcanic eruption Phys.org
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    Changing counterions gives molecular materials new electronic behaviors Phys.org
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    What is not perceived as abuse in youth sports may be part of sexual violence Phys.org
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    X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones? BBC
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    Materials analysis sheds light on minting mystery of 1834 British sixpence Phys.org
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    Researchers expand touchpoints to enhance literacy promotion Phys.org

22:00 UTC 7

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    LA fire smoke triggered surge in airborne toxins: How long did they stay? Phys.org
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    Hurricane Helene deposited nearly one-fifth of annual microplastics at one North Carolina site Phys.org
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    Coolest lava world yet with signs of an atmosphere offers clues to early Earth Phys.org
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    New research examines CIA failures, Saudi links and missed opportunities before September 11 attacks Phys.org
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    Toxic waste: 'Every person that played in the pool is dead' BBC
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    Ningaloo Reef corals reveal early fall spawning window for two key species Phys.org
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    The medieval world had its own 'deepfakes'—church officials cited a fake imperial decree for centuries Phys.org

21:00 UTC 9

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    What are my children exposed to? Why I want testing for cancer-causing chemicals BBC
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    Coastal flooding occurs at predictable times, research reveals Phys.org
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    More than 60 years of beach survey data reveal the extent of shoreline erosion Phys.org
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    Scientists map the changing sounds of the Arctic to strengthen global monitoring Phys.org
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    Hydrogen crosses, water stays: Palladium membrane enables ammonia synthesis using water Phys.org
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    Higher-dimensional black holes hide an exact symmetry in their ringing, and string-inspired gravity breaks it Phys.org
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    Could warmer waters bring heavier coastal rain? Insights from Cyclone Shaheen simulations Phys.org
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    Just transformative conservation requires challenging existing structures and strengthening local agency Phys.org
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    3D-printed scaffolds help turn waste methane into useful chemical using less power than liquid reactors Phys.org

20:00 UTC 8

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    New findings explain how cells assemble machinery to repair damaged DNA Phys.org
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    Prison admissions rose 3% in district attorney election years during 'tough on crime' era Phys.org
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    AI-guided mutations help viruses infect bacteria up to 1 million times more effectively Phys.org
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    New post office policy could lead to the rejection of tens of thousands of mail-in ballots in November Phys.org
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    First known case of Marfan syndrome discovered in feline siblings Phys.org
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    Shared blueprint in aphid proteins helps AI predict their structures Phys.org
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    NASA to study human health and performance during Crew-13 mission Phys.org
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    Picosecond pulses push superconductors beyond their critical-current limit Phys.org

19:00 UTC 9

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    On ancient Madagascar, large native herbivores paid the price as introduced livestock spread Phys.org
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    Engineers just designed a better 'shock absorber' for spacecraft Phys.org
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    Scientists find a carbon cycle hiding in desert minerals Phys.org
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    Machine learning helps identify chemicals that repel honey bees from pesticides Phys.org
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    Gut bacteria-derived metabolite extends the lifespan of fruit flies Phys.org
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    Vertical quantum sensor could reveal nanoscale magnetic patterns in quantum materials Phys.org
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    Physicists define new material blueprint for next-generation microchip encryption Phys.org
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    Friendship is built over time, through ordinary moments—I teach lonely college students to notice them Phys.org
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    One-atom-high rails steer superconducting vortices, with temperature and magnetic field tuning their guidance Phys.org

18:00 UTC 13

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    By cutting data layers, researchers create fast, explainable landslide detection AI Phys.org
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    A treasure map to search for past marine life Phys.org
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    Short peptides assemble into honeycomb fibers that hold water in tiny parallel channels Phys.org
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    Arctic Sea ice reaches 2026 annual minimum extent Phys.org
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    Monumental baths reveal where pilgrims may have purified themselves before entering Jerusalem's Temple Phys.org
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    By combining quantum and classical computing, researchers improve investment selection Phys.org
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    Dog brains track consonant patterns in speech, a first outside humans Phys.org story
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    Lactose-intolerant consumers pay more for lactose-free ice cream in study Phys.org
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    Learning style predicts survival skills in young orangutans Phys.org story
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    New catalogs map the quantum possibilities of atomically thin materials Phys.org
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    Trump’s FDA nominee Heidi Overton affirms MMR vaccine and mifepristone are safe at crucial Senate hearing Scientific American story
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    Dogs pay more attention to consonants than vowels when we speak New Scientist by James Woodford story
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    Copying others can help young orangutans build a broad diet New Scientist by Christa Lesté-Lasserre story

17:00 UTC 10

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    A new venomous British snake? Why there's no need to panic Phys.org
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    New AlphaFold Database release adds viral protein complexes to support pandemic preparedness Phys.org story
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    Sharks can hear sounds nearly 250 feet away and find the source Phys.org
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    Is the universe twisted? A new check on a possible twist in the universe's oldest light Phys.org
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    Trump and Xi Are Expected to Discuss Accusations of Copying American A.I. Tech The New York Times by Cade Metz story
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    Greenland ice shelf weakened by estuary ahead of recent calving event Phys.org
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    In Alaska, wildfires help prevent future burns. Researchers question if that feedback loop will hold Phys.org story
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    In a New Anthropic Lab, A.I. Turns to Biology The New York Times by Carl Zimmer story
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    Montreal's squirrels provide insight into evolutionary change in urban species Phys.org
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    New ways to protect crops by targeting pathogen weaknesses Phys.org

16:00 UTC 9

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    Hurricane Polo triggers huge waves in coastal Mexican city Phys.org story
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    Family resilience can help protect children from climate change Phys.org
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    Mistletoe berry glue bonds even nonstick Teflon and can be reactivated with heat Phys.org
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    Supernova or black hole: Neutrino 'flavor' may determine the fate of dying stars Phys.org
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    Major survey reveals public support for UK nature recovery Phys.org
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    Scientists reconstruct one of this century's most explosive volcanic eruptions to explore its role in a tsunami Phys.org
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    Earth's deep secret: Why your day isn't quite 24 hours Phys.org
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    Public libraries emerge as key sites for building critical AI literacy Phys.org
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    BBC Inside Science BBC

15:00 UTC 10

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    'Jumping genes' helped ants in their evolutionary triumph after the extinction of the dinosaurs Phys.org
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    Research grant reviews vary by gender and academic discipline, study finds Phys.org
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    Apple Day called off after poor harvest BBC
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    Astronomers capture an unprecedented view of gas giant formation in action Phys.org
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    AI can help correct medical misinformation—when it uses the right tone Phys.org story
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    Two-daughter households report greater happiness than son-only households in China Phys.org story
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    Alaska's orange rivers are more metallic than acid mine drainage Phys.org story
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    The science gap fueling Africa's water wars Phys.org
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    Bronze Age migration in Greece largely involved young adults, skeletal samples suggest Phys.org
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    Backpack massages muscles when it detects they’re fatigued New Scientist by Christa Lesté-Lasserre

14:00 UTC 11

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    Study challenges assumption that women have more emotional intelligence than men Phys.org
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    Diesel fuel prices are rising—chemistry can help explain why Scientific American story
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    OpenAI’s agent hacking Australia is a warning for governments everywhere Scientific American story
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    Solar farms could do more than generate clean energy—they could also cut dust pollution Phys.org
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    New resource supports parents of preschoolers with suspected developmental delays Phys.org
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    What rises from the ash? How an island changed in the aftermath of the Anak Krakatau eruption Phys.org
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    Whirlpool in a water tank reveals long-predicted wave turbulence Phys.org
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    A Second Judge Strikes Down New York’s Climate ‘Superfund’ Law The New York Times by Karen Zraick story
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    'They wouldn't say it in person': Young gamers reveal their personal experiences in online multiplayer gaming Phys.org
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    New species of proto-amphibian described by students, named in honor of their mothers Phys.org
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    Taking HRT in perimenopause may ward off cardiovascular disease New Scientist by Starre Vartan

13:00 UTC 11

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    Can Tech Companies Like Google Really Put Data Centers in Space? The New York Times by Cade Metz story
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    Unlike many parents, children are fearless around AI Phys.org
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    Aardwolves and cats share surprising chromosome similarities Phys.org
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    Nine lives and counting: Feline aging study marks nine years with new clinical trial Phys.org
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    Frog's coat of bacterial armor helps protect it from fungal disease Phys.org
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    Google Is Sending an A.I. Data Center to Outer Space The New York Times by Kate Conger, Cade Metz story
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    New research: Snack names influence how filling we imagine they will be Phys.org
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    Faint young stars reveal spiral galaxy Messier 74 may be twice as large as thought Phys.org
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    Benedict Cumberbatch’s nature show is stunning, if a little cloying New Scientist by Alec Luhn
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    Skin patch that collects sweat could predict ovulation New Scientist by Rachel Melegrito
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    AI solves 79-year-old math mystery of six-dimensional spheres Scientific American

12:00 UTC 5

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    In Alaska, Wildfires Help Prevent Future Burns. Will That Feedback Loop Hold? Eos by Nathaniel Scharping story
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    Earth's tides are shaped by more than the Moon—and they're changing as the planet warms Phys.org
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    The space race should not endanger Australian wildlife Phys.org
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    Hungary detects invasive spotted lanternfly for the first time in the EU Phys.org
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    Researchers build microscopic DNA 'sails' to pull molecules apart Phys.org

11:00 UTC 5

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    Elephants use medicinal plants to treat themselves, researchers find BBC story
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    Climate change: Laws and policies must change to prevent future statelessness Phys.org
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    Q&A: Why should colleges promote student physical activity? Phys.org
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    1 in 3 Tucsonans exposed to historic water contamination still report signs of psychological trauma Phys.org
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    China’s open AI models are testing America’s approach to AI safety Scientific American story

09:00 UTC 4

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    Salmon Are Thriving After Klamath Dam Removals, Study Finds The New York Times by Rebecca Dzombak
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    How calcium channels in muscle cells open together Phys.org
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    JWST finds early galaxies were already seeding the universe with heavy elements Phys.org
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    Bay Area wastewater plants could nearly halve nitrogen cleanup costs by coordinating upgrades Phys.org

08:00 UTC 3

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    Anthropic touts AI-led biology discovery Phys.org story
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    OpenAI agent hacked an Australian government healthcare website New Scientist by James Woodford story
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    Archaeological 'breakthrough' could confirm origins of Paris Phys.org story

07:00 UTC 1

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    The 23 September 2025 landslide dam breach on the Matai’an River in Taiwan Eos by Dave Petley

04:00 UTC 1

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    Aerial maps reveal successful woodland expansion in Scotland's Cairngorms Phys.org

03:00 UTC 2

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    Fit, thin, curvy and toned: The contradictory body ideals young NZ women face online Phys.org
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    Study reveals how communication sequence strengthens green persuasion Phys.org

02:00 UTC 5

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    In House primaries, organized groups may matter more than voters Phys.org story
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    Acute hunger could reach 8 million children in six African countries as El Niño looms Phys.org story
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    Across southwest China and Thailand, plant turnover and nematode body width help explain soil diversity Phys.org
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    Little-known arm of immune system could be key to better vaccines, cancer therapies Science by Mitch Leslie
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    NIH details $170 million biomedical research reproducibility effort Science by Jocelyn Kaiser

01:00 UTC 3

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    Why AI won't fix Britain's supply chains Phys.org story
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    What joining the EU's Erasmus+ program could mean for Canada Phys.org story
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    Self-driving lab automates semiconductor ink synthesis and thin-film characterization Phys.org

00:00 UTC 13

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    The stories we tell ourselves shape who we are Phys.org
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    Delaying cherry blossom to reduce frost damage Phys.org
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    Crown-of-thorns starfish can help reefs thrive Phys.org
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    GenAI use among online adult learners associated with academic performance and technology confidence Phys.org
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    Daily briefing: Will AI really be the death of us all? Nature by Jacob Smith story
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    GLP-1 drugs fail to help some people lose weight — scientists are on a quest for answers Nature by Mariana Lenharo
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    Multi-omics characterization of chronic social defeat stress recall-activated nuclei in Arc-GFP mice Molecular Psychiatry by Monika Chanu Chongtham
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    AlphaFold 'goes viral': database adds protein complexes of common viruses Nature by Ewen Callaway story
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    AI system helps lab devices ‘talk’ with each other — streamlining research Nature by Kaia Glickman story
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    Youthful fans of YouTube sports videos stick to the sofa Nature
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    Bumblebees don’t mind a little plastic in their honeypots Nature
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    AI agent hacks government website for first time: why this breach matters Nature by Mohana Basu story
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    Disrupted PQBP1-HNRNPU-LINE-1 axis underlies aberrant neurodevelopment in renpenning syndrome Molecular Psychiatry by Jinyu Zhang