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Tuesday, Jul 2

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TikTok might not be the best place for good health info

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Can you find reliable health information in TikTok videos? A new study advises caution.

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Lots of infections may have protected kids from COVID

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Frequent viral and bacterial infections in kids boost nasal immune defenses. That may have protected them from severe COVID, a study finds.

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Giant clams could inspire better solar power systems

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"The truth is that clams are more efficient at solar energy conversion than any existing solar panel technology."

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Your brain doesn’t need landmarks to adjust ‘GPS’

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Researchers have discovered that visual motion clues alone help recalibrate your brain's internal navigation system.

Tips to avoid food poisoning while grilling

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With grilling season in full swing, an expert digs into what you need to know about the harmful bacteria that can ruin a summer party.

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How bird flu could become a human problem

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In this Q&A, experts explain what's going on with avian flu and what health officials are on the lookout for.

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Meteorites the size of basketballs hit Mars almost every day

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"This is the first paper of its kind to determine how often meteorites impact the surface of Mars from seismological data..."

Monday, Jul 1

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Engineered plants may make baby formula more like breast milk

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Researchers have programmed a close relative of tobacco plants to produce prebiotic sugars found in human breast milk.

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Artificial intelligence could prevent power outages

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AI could prevent future power outages by automatically rerouting electricity in milliseconds, researchers report.

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‘Magic’ capsule could catch esophageal cancer signs sooner

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"This could really change the game for the early screening of esophageal cancer and is a project that we are very excited about."

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How melanoma becomes resistant to treatment

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In many cases of malignant melanoma, the effect of targeted treatment is lost over time. New research clarifies how.

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Portable engine powers artificial muscles

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Researchers have created a lightweight engine that can power robots that act as muscles in assistive devices.

Invasive ants can hitchhike on your car

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Ants pack up the whole family, including their queen, and hop in cars for opportunistic rides to new areas where they can set up a home.

Team links gender equality to men eating more meat

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“The differences in meat consumption between men and women tended to be greater in countries with higher levels of gender equality..."

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Fake tumors train AI to detect cancer early

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An artificial intelligence model trained solely on synthetic cancer data works as well as models trained on real tumors, researchers report.

Thursday, Jun 27

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It may be hotter than your weather app says

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New research shows that citizen science tools used to gauge heat in many urban areas likely understate the problem of heat islands.

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‘Glue’ discovery reveals how memories last a lifetime

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New research uncovers a biological explanation for how our memories can last so long.

Shape-shifting nozzle makes 3D printing better

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Say goodbye to blocky 3D prints. A new kind of nozzle offers faster and more detailed results for 3D printing.

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Science-backed tips to get out of feeling stuck

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Feeling stuck? On this podcast, a scholar shares research on the tools to help overcome difficulties—from a job to a relationship.

Wednesday, Jun 26

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Why do people cry?

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What's the science behind crying? A specialist explains the importance of tears for both physical and emotional health.

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New evidence challenges the story of Easter Island’s collapse

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"We see clear evidence that while ancient islanders faced difficulties, they also found ingenious solutions..."

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AI could predict Alzheimer’s disease risk

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A new AI program can say with a high degree of accuracy whether someone will develop Alzheimer's-linked dementia within six years.

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Your mom may be a better health influencer than ‘The Rock’

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Adults who said they looked to a person they knew as a health role model rather than a celebrity had greater motivation to reach their goals.

Store-bought tulips could be deadly

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The soil and flower bulbs you buy for gardening may contain deadly fungi. "People don't think of tulips as deadly, but they could be."

Tuesday, Jun 25

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ChatGPT shows hiring bias against people with disabilities

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According to new research, ChatGPT shows bias against resumes with credentials that imply a disability—but it can improve.

Real-time health monitor could get power from blood

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Researchers have proposed the first-ever device powered by blood, which could help diagnose diseases in remote areas.

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How to get health benefits from ‘forest bathing’

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"Forest bathing has been shown to benefit the nervous system, heart rate, and blood pressure." Here are tips to get started.

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Will changes to this year’s presidential debates matter?

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Do presidential debates still matter? How will tweaks to the debates' format change their impact? An expert digs in.

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Why hurricane season 2024 could be ‘above normal’

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Experts are predicting an 85% chance of an "above normal" 2024 hurricane season. An expert explains why and what you need to know.

Monday, Jun 24

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What’s the secret behind fireflies’ twinkle?

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Why do fireflies light up? And what can you do to bring more of these living nightlights to your yard? An expert clues you in.