A River of News

Science headlines, Thursday, October 15, 2026

161 items. Times are UTC.

23:00 UTC 7

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    Newly discovered viruses reveal an evolutionary missing link Phys.org
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    Rigorous analysis confirms NASA's Artemis II heat shield performance Phys.org story
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    White Sands footprints suggest humans experienced abrupt environmental shifts during the last ice age Phys.org
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    Imperial woodpecker returns to life as a detailed digital specimen Phys.org
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    Living with a stink? Technology might help BBC
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    Food, fear and physics help explain group behavior from plankton to whales Phys.org
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    New spectroscopy method enables direct comparisons of nuclear sizes across heavy elements Phys.org

22:00 UTC 6

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    Lunar fault maps reveal how much the moon is shrinking Phys.org
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    Nearly half of reef-building coral species face higher risk of extinction Phys.org story
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    African American young adults favor family support when it comes to caring for older adults Phys.org
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    First bacterial galactose oxidase expands toolkit for greener drug and food ingredient production Phys.org
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    Electron density check offers better starting point for chemistry's most difficult metal molecules Phys.org story
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    Beyond national parks: Researchers explore a broader future for conservation Phys.org

21:00 UTC 6

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    Measuring deep-ocean oxygen with microscopic magnetic fossils Phys.org story
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    Retail research shifted in five ways, study finds Phys.org
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    Baby lobster decline foreshadows major midcoast population losses, study shows Phys.org
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    Silicon qubits surpass 99.99% gate fidelity while operating three at once Phys.org story
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    Building trust in governments through digital platforms Phys.org
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    Molecular snapshots reveal how viral enzymes switch between inserting and removing DNA Phys.org

20:00 UTC 7

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    Single 2D crystal transforms into transistor with built-in insulation and electrical contacts Phys.org
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    Targeting the cell cycle for cancer therapy: From the discovery of CDK9 to precision medicine and beyond Phys.org
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    AI turns scrap impurities into useful ingredients for stronger recycled iron Phys.org
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    The little‑known 14th-century battle that has shaped English, Scottish and French relations Phys.org
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    North Sea heat wave fueled underwater plankton bloom largely missed by satellites Phys.org
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    Six lessons to improve leadership opportunities for women with disability Phys.org
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    Antarctica’s ‘doomsday’ glacier will keep melting even if oceans cool New Scientist (limited free articles) by Alison George story

19:00 UTC 7

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    Two brain circuits coordinate fruit flies' wing and leg movements to threaten rivals Phys.org
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    How did Mars get its moons? Japan's MMX space mission aims to solve the puzzle Phys.org
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    Researchers find that some weeds get supercharged by an indirect hit of herbicide Phys.org
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    Better together? Coral fusion could throw bleached reefs a lifeline Phys.org story
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    Lion tracks from the ice age: How two ways of seeing brought ancient animals to life Phys.org
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    New DNA sequencing methods detect rare mutations acquired as bodies grow and age Phys.org
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    Why a high school in Virginia is getting a quantum computer New Scientist (limited free articles) by Karmela Padavic-Callaghan

18:00 UTC 12

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    How COVID reshaped college grading Phys.org
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    Nearly 600 California earthquakes help validate models that forecast next-day seismic risk Phys.org
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    El Niño a 'terrifying' threat to coral reefs: UN biodiversity expert Phys.org story
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    Plants use a molecular measuring tape to tell fungal friend from foe Phys.org
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    Study reveals how young adults' work lives affect their parents' mental health Phys.org
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    In plants, sense of time is connected with sense of danger Phys.org
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    Global ice-cliff survey tests disputed theory behind projections of accelerated sea level rise Phys.org
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    I discovered a Roman fort in Wales—it may hold the key to the ancient Welsh legend of Macsen Wledig Phys.org
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    Wild birds rewrite rules of flight efficiency: Study reveals power of 'free fuel' from the sky Phys.org
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    Towering glacial ice cliffs may collapse in fits and starts New Scientist (limited free articles) by Marissa Grunes
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    Google showcases way to fix quantum computer errors more efficiently New Scientist (limited free articles) by Karmela Padavic-Callaghan story
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    Google’s quantum Willow chip may be able to grow ‘magic states’ Scientific American (limited free articles) story

17:00 UTC 8

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    Suspected fly tippers shamed with online photos BBC story
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    We're surprisingly close to conserving 30% of the world's land Phys.org story
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    Americans who go to church and trust science are also more likely to believe in ghosts and curses, research shows Phys.org
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    India's cobras share genetic ties across the mainland, while Sri Lankan cobras form a distinct genetic lineage Phys.org
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    Young voters fear mass shootings but are divided on gun control Phys.org
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    Do you think teachers are similar to coaches, pastors or something else? It depends on where you live Phys.org story
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    Laser pulses bring order to a quantum material's tiny electrical regions Phys.org story
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    Probiotic cuts risk of respiratory infections in formula-fed babies New Scientist (limited free articles) by Carissa Wong

16:00 UTC 8

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    Palm-leaf manuscripts reveal traces of their preparation through X-rays and machine learning Phys.org
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    WHO urges action on lead poisoning dangers Phys.org
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    Melting Permafrost Impacts Arctic Rivers in Vulnerable Regions Eos by Susan Trumbore story
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    How did early Māori society develop? New research reveals a clearer timeline Phys.org
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    Chandra breaks down 'Treble Clef's' galaxy cluster collision Phys.org
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    BBC Inside Science BBC
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    AI helps detect media bias, informing voters and news consumers Phys.org story
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    Mass shooting survivors' memories are full of sensory detail, both positive and negative Phys.org

15:00 UTC 11

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    Severe drought declared and hosepipe bans in force - is your area affected? BBC story
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    Why are pets scared of fireworks? Phys.org
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    Quantum calculations reveal how spin defects lose energy Phys.org story
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    Solving the mystery behind a flightless beetle's transatlantic journey Phys.org
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    Two decades of publications reveal research institutions becoming more alike worldwide Phys.org
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    Fatal Neanderthal wound may be earliest evidence of a wooden spear attack on a human ancestor Phys.org story
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    Scorecard: Colombia gets top marks while high-emitting countries doing too little to protect health from climate change Phys.org
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    Was Neanderthal life violent? This wound suggests lethal fighting was more common BBC story
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    Neanderthal skeleton found with horrific injuries New Scientist (limited free articles) by James Woodford story
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    A quarter of male soldiers in the US could have low testosterone New Scientist (limited free articles) by Alice Klein
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    Scientists discover an ancient shipwreck dating to when the Great Pyramid was built Scientific American (limited free articles) story

14:00 UTC 8

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    £15m for zero-emission testing at Belfast Harbour BBC
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    Scientific expertise does not guarantee greater credibility in public debates, survey suggests Phys.org
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    Can AI break encryption? OpenAI’s new math has cryptographers divided Scientific American (limited free articles) story
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    New smart patch could help detect and treat blood clots after spinal surgery Phys.org
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    Fossil footprints reveal how dinosaur ancestors gradually shifted from sprawling to upright walking Phys.org story
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    Sheep are disappearing from our hills - and our dinner plates BBC
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    Drowned 5,000-year-old forests reborn as thriving peat reefs and biodiversity hotspots off Mozambique Phys.org
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    Pupil size reveals differences between speaking aloud and inner speech Phys.org

13:00 UTC 8

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    Research finds vegan honey could be made with similar antimicrobial properties to mānuka honey Phys.org
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    Scientists vote to end leap seconds, redefining how the world keeps time Scientific American (limited free articles) story
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    Cortisol is a reproduction friend, not enemy Phys.org
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    Measuring Deep-Ocean Oxygen with Microscopic Magnetic Fossils Eos by Sasha Warren story
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    A Hydrological Paradox on the Silk Road Eos by Santiago Flórez
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    Finding new ways to catch a thief—via intruders' airborne eDNA Phys.org
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    Time to redefine concept of health: Indigenous views of health reveal gaps in Western health frameworks Phys.org
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    4 of the most memorable biotech moments in modern scientific history New Scientist (limited free articles) by Andy Coghlan

12:00 UTC 5

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    Why tightly confined water's response to electric fields depends on direction Phys.org
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    Q&A: Expanding climate models to better capture the complexities of public health Phys.org
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    New research challenges the idea that GST always hits lower-income households hardest Phys.org
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    Turning up the heat on chickpea yield Phys.org
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    What would it take to terraform Mars? Erika DeBenedictis has ideas Scientific American (limited free articles)

11:00 UTC 3

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    Looking for relief from dating app anxiety? Try a variety of platforms Phys.org
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    Early growth differences help explain which beech trees survive forest competition Phys.org
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    Green space is linked with fewer gun-related homicides—but not everywhere Phys.org

10:00 UTC 4

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    Honeybees deemphasize potential ‘misinformation’ in their waggle dances Scientific American (limited free articles)
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    Quantum sensor could measure how Earth drags spacetime Phys.org
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    Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says BBC story
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    How Do Fungi Keep the Planet Healthy? Quanta Magazine

09:00 UTC 3

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    Historic cannons airlifted for restoration BBC
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    Inside the Plague Research Labs at the Heart of a Russian Mystery The New York Times (limited free articles) by K. R. Callaway story
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    Countries most vulnerable to fossil fuel phaseout generate just 6% of global output, climate analysis finds Phys.org

07:00 UTC 2

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    Landslides in an El Niño year Eos by Dave Petley story
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    Whalefall review: Worth watching for the bits inside a sperm whale New Scientist (limited free articles) by Bethan Ackerley story

06:00 UTC 2

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    Ascension Island: How a planting project created a lush cloud forest Phys.org
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    Russia and China are using AI to stage relentless cyberattacks against the UK New Scientist (limited free articles) by Matthew Sparkes story

05:00 UTC 1

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    Little tern colony has worst breeding season BBC

03:00 UTC 3

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    Consumers need clearer answers before they can trust precision fermentation, new report finds Phys.org
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    Watch: Orange haze blankets Indonesia's Kalimantan region BBC story
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    Report identifies investment priorities for low-emissions agriculture Phys.org

02:00 UTC 4

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    Now you see them: Researchers uncover patterns in vessels that vanish at sea Phys.org
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    Scientists alarmed as super El Niño collides with 'strange uptick' in Galapagos iguana trafficking Phys.org story
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    Climate adaptation's delivery gap: Turning national plans into action Phys.org
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    Bonanza of new dates rewrites the history of the Inca Science by Lizzie Wade

01:00 UTC 3

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    Social service agencies need safeguards when using AI Phys.org story
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    Why caring about climate change does not always translate into greener holidays Phys.org
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    Nepal flood triggered by rock and ice avalanche: Report Phys.org story

00:00 UTC 43

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    Can AI feel safer than human advice for consumers who face discrimination? Phys.org story
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    Fair climate transitions need more than financial support, evidence review suggests Phys.org
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    Green, pink and purple: Astronomers reveal the surprising true colors of white dwarf stars Phys.org
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    Researchers in exile thrive in new academic settings when they contribute knowledge, not just receive aid Phys.org
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    Daily briefing: Bleached corals revived by healthy neighbour’s touch Nature by Jacob Smith
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    Author Correction: Obesity-associated macrophages dictate adipose stem cell ferroptosis and visceral fat dysfunction by propagating mitochondrial fragmentation Nature Communications by Yan Tao
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    Absorbing exceptional point of coherent vortex beams Nature Communications by Hua Ding
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    Rapid and versatile water-promoted oxidative [3+2] cycloaddition Nature Communications by Zheng-Yang Gu
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    Revisiting genome-guided RNA localization in bacteria Nature Communications by Roy Jacobson
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    Subdivision-based collocation methods for time fractional convection diffusion reaction equation with environmental and biomedical applications Scientific Reports by Saima Bibi
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    Carbon potential solution using bidirectional power and rank-adaptive pseudoinverse for transmission-distribution-microgrid systems Scientific Reports by Qianjin Gui
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    Lightweight anomaly detection via knowledge distillation from ensemble teachers Scientific Reports by Xia Cui
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    Glaucoma practice patterns in Australia and New Zealand: a binational survey of ophthalmologists Scientific Reports by Richard Kha
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    AFAP1-AS1/miR-195-5p is associated with malignant phenotypes and glycolysis-related metabolic changes in hepatocellular carcinoma Scientific Reports by Peng Gu
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    Structural variant detection across sequencing technologies Nature Biotechnology by Gaoyang Li
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    Is AI eroding PhD students’ critical thinking and analysis skills? Nature by David Payne story
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    Margaret Hamilton obituary: computer scientist who pioneered software engineering and helped us get to the Moon Nature by Maia Weinstock
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    Nearly half of reef-building corals face elevated relative risk of extinction Nature by David O. Obura story
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    Comparison of the effectiveness and dentin loss associated with three contemporary approaches for separated instrument retrieval: an in vitro study Scientific Reports by Furkan Yılmaz
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    Degradation-parameter-supervised restoration of optical borehole images for fracture-oriented structural characterization: leakage-audited cross-domain validation Scientific Reports by Dongkai Shi
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    A deep feature-based approach for classifying flue gas pollutants and hazard identification using pyramid-dilated temporal convolution networks Scientific Reports by K. Renganathan
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    Characteristics of permeability variation in water well fracturing-flooding reconstruction and its numerical simulation representation Scientific Reports by Jianping Guo
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    Orangutan mothers arrange play dates for their babies Nature
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    World's timekeepers upend how they adjust time to avoid catastrophic 'negative second' Nature story
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    Give me the good news: four science stories to brighten your day Nature by Rachel Fieldhouse
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    School connectedness and adverse childhood experiences in relation to suicidal behaviors among nationally representative adolescents Scientific Reports by Fahad Bin Radhyan
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    One-step anodization versus chronoamperometric electrodeposition for the fabrication of gold nanoparticle–TiO₂ nanotube nanocomposites for biosensing applications Scientific Reports by Ewa Paradowska
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    A blockchain-enhanced CNN architecture for robust anomaly detection in industrial and IoT cyber-physical systems Scientific Reports by Raja Waseem Anwar
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    An explainable two stage framework for spatial temporal traffic accident prediction and injury severity classification Scientific Reports by Yahui Wang
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    Asymptotic mixed graph convolutional with trend-aware self-attention networks for traffic flow forecasting Scientific Reports by Hongyan Wang
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    A compact dual-mode single-resonator DGS microwave sensor for self-referenced permittivity characterization Scientific Reports by Abolfazl Bijari
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    ArXiv versus AI slop: will capping preprint submissions work? Nature by Dalmeet Singh Chawla
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    Asymmetric synthesis of azabicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes via electrochemical haloamination of methylenecyclobutanes Nature Communications by Jyothirlatha V. N. Kasu
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    Elevated prenatal IL-6 levels disrupt early patterns of hippocampal electrical activity and chloride homeostasis by targeting GABAergic signaling at perinatal stage Nature Communications by Genni Desiato
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    Isolating the exposomic impact of acute war and displacement within chronic crisis using multimodal, AI-enabled phenotyping Scientific Reports by M. Fares
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    Multiregional single cell profiling reveals LGALS9 and CD44 mediated niche remodeling crosstalk in metastatic breast cancer Scientific Reports by Xun Tang
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    Feasibility and safety of early bedside personalized rehabilitation in acute decompensated heart failure: a pilot randomized trial Scientific Reports by Pu-Hua Zhang
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    Early deep-to-light sedation versus a sustained light-or-awake strategy in mechanically ventilated adults: a target trial emulation Scientific Reports by Yuhang Zhang
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    Challenging a role for ceramide channels and microdomains in apoptosis induction using a bottom-up approach Scientific Reports by Milena Wessing
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    Shear strength behavior of frozen unsaturated sands under thermal loads Scientific Reports by Anshu Abhinav
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    Joint molecular optimization for efficient virtual screening via machine learning Scientific Reports by Naman Jain
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    Surrogate-assisted machine learning framework for performance enhancement of Rb 2 CuSbF 6 perovskite LEDs with MoO 3 /WO 3 charge transport layers Scientific Reports by Mangey Ram Nagar
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    Electronic tuning of dynamic imine bonds enables programmable pore gating in metal–organic frameworks Nature Communications by Meng Qiao