How the US is preparing for a potential bird flu pandemic
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As the US grapples with an ongoing bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle, the country’s health agencies are ramping up surveillance efforts and working to develop a vaccine if needed ..read more
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Bowhead whales still harmed from whaling that ended a century ago
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Commercial bowhead whaling ended in the early 20th century, but the industry’s lasting effects on the whales’ genetic diversity are leading to declines again ..read more
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5 extraordinary ideas about the mind and what it means to be conscious
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To celebrate the launch of our new event series in the US, kicking off with a masterclass on the brain and consciousness, we have unlocked five incredible long reads ..read more
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Rare mutation that causes short stature may shed light on ageing
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The genetic variant, which causes people to be insensitive to growth hormone, may also protect people from heart disease ..read more
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Alpacas are the only mammals known to directly inseminate the uterus
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When alpacas mate, males deposit sperm directly into the uterus, a reproductive strategy not confirmed in any other mammals ..read more
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Asteroid that broke up over Berlin was fastest-spinning one ever seen
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Before it shattered over Germany, the asteroid 2024 BX1 was clocked rotating once every 2.6 seconds – the fastest spin we have observed ..read more
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Global warming could make tides higher as well as raising sea levels
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In addition to the overall rise in sea level, the heights of tides are also changing as the oceans warm and separate into more distinct layers ..read more
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Deepfake politicians may have a big influence on India’s elections
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Political campaigns are deploying AI-generated deepfake versions of politicians to reach hundreds of millions of eligible voters in India’s 2024 election – the world’s largest ever ..read more
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This one-room sci-fi thriller should take its MacGuffin more seriously
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In Breathe, Earth is stripped of its oxygen, the plants are dead, oceans are dried up, no one trusts anyone — but we don't know what caused it. This sci-fi film fails to stand out among superior one-room thrillers, says Simon Ings ..read more
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Two medicines for opioid addiction also help with compulsive gambling
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The medicines nalmefene and naltrexone helped compulsive gamblers reduce their betting activities, trials have shown ..read more
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