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This week in science: a new dinosaur, a lynx revival and an looming star explosion

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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Regina Barber and Kimberly McCoy of Short Wave about an impending star explosion, a lynx that’s come back from the brink of extinction, and a newly discovered dinosaur.

‘Twisters’ Team on Incorporating Accurate Science and Climate Change Into Updated Film: “If We Didn’t Get It Right This Time, It Would Be a Big Deal”

At the Hollywood Climate Summit on Wednesday, Twisters director Lee Isaac Chung, executive producer Ashley Jay Sandberg and actor Brandon Perea were joined by some real-life tornado experts to discuss how science and climate change were…

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Peer Review Can’t Save “Junk Science” from FRE 702 Judicial Gatekeeping – In re: Roundup Court Excludes Expert Whose Opinions Had Been Published in Peer-Reviewed Literature

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When tasked with assessing the admissibility of expert testimony under Federal Rule of Evidence 702, courts often cite the so-called Daubert factors as criteria that guide the inquiry. Among those factors is “whether the [expert’s] theory…

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Life Sciences Snapshot – Q2 2024 – A Quarterly Report on Financing Trends

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Life sciences VC deal value in Q1 totaled $7.8 billion, which represents a 22.1% increase in value from Q4 2023. A total of 349 life sciences deals were completed in Q1, a 20.7% decrease in deal count from Q4 2023. Q1 marked the slowest…

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New Life Sciences Space Was a Post-Pandemic Beacon. Now It Weighs on U.S. Hubs.

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After the pandemic hit, life sciences and biotech office properties were among the few types that saw surging demand. Alexandria Real Estate, the nation’s top investment trust dedicated to large lab space, refers to that period as the…

UPC Adds 8 Science And Technology Specialist Judges

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The European Union's Unified Patent Court has appointed a host of new judges, each with expertise in the fields of science and technology, as it grows in its second year in operation.

When It Comes To Energy, Follow The Actual Science And Ignore The Feds

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When it comes to health and climate, let’s follow the facts, not fads.

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Students of NTR College of Veterinary Science demand removal of Associate Dean

www.thehindu.com

The students allege that they have been subjected to threats after they complained over poor amenities on the campus; Dean says there must have been some miscommunications

The BII & Science Translational Medicine Prize launched for recognizing breakthroughs in women's health

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In collaboration with the BioInnovation Institute (BII), AAAS is announcing the establishment of the BII & Science Translational Medicine Prize for Innovations in Women's Health.

Extreme wildfires have doubled in just 20 years – here’s the science

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Satellites used satellite sensors to identify the 0.01% ‘most extreme’ fires worldwide.

SpaceX lands lucrative Nasa contract to destroy ISS ...Tech & Science Daily podcast

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The science behind splashdown—aerospace engineer explains how NASA and SpaceX get spacecraft safely back

phys.org

For about 15 minutes on July 21, 1961, American astronaut Gus Grissom felt at the top of the world—and indeed he was.

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Hail the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science of how tiny ice crystals grow dangerously large

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Hail the size of grapefruit shattered car windows in Johnson City, Texas. In June, 2024, a storm chaser found a hailstone almost as big as a pineapple. Even larger hailstones have been documented in South Dakota, Kansas and Nebraska. Hail…

Can Dogs Protect You From Grizzly Bears? Science Says Yes.

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Want to recreate, farm, or just safely live near grizzly bears? A new study shows that adopting a dog can provide protection—for both you and the bears.

Science is just starting to understand the benefits of athletes putting their brains in 'auto pilot'

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In a much-publicized 2014 study, two Japanese neuroscience researchers found Brazilian soccer star Neymar used 90% less of his brain capacity—measured by neuron signals—compared to a group of Spanish second division players.

Uranium science researchers investigate feasibility of intentional nuclear forensics

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Despite strong regulations and robust international safeguards, authorities routinely interdict nuclear materials outside of regulatory control. Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are exploring a new…

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Beyond The Brand: Digital Silk Unveils The Art And Science Of Logo Design

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Digital Silk Offers a New Perspective on Effective Logo Design MIAMI, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Digital Silk, a leading full-service digital agency, is redefining the art of logo design with a distinct approach that balances…

Experts warn 'science is not there' behind pill nearly half the UK takes

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A new study has warned that multivitamins may not provide the health benefits people believe and could even be harmful, despite nearly half of UK adults using them

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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.