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Loofah-inspired gel purifies contaminated water with warmth of the sun
on February 8, 2023 at 1:00 pm
A material that sucks up water while leaving behind contaminants such as oils, metals and microplastics could help improve water quality in regions without […]
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The hunt for dark matter: The universe's mysterious gravitational glue
on February 8, 2023 at 1:00 pm
In pursuit of dark matter, researchers are doing everything from burying vats of xenon deep underground to sending a balloon floating above the Antarctic. When […]
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Will the UK's new science and tech department achieve anything?
on February 8, 2023 at 12:36 pm
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, headed by Michelle Donelan, is intended to show the UK government is serious about these fields, but a […]
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Ultrasound illusion could make buttons on a touchscreen feel real
on February 8, 2023 at 12:01 am
A wave of ultrasound that briefly levitates your finger off a plate of glass can make it feel as if you have just pressed a button, which could be useful for […]
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Wildfires burning in Chile are among the deadliest in country's record
on February 7, 2023 at 10:03 pm
Fires in central and southern Chile, exacerbated by extreme temperatures and megadrought, have led to at least 26 deaths and burned more than 2700 square […]
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What a meandering moose says about US wildlife protection efforts
on February 7, 2023 at 9:28 pm
To prevent extinctions and protect habitats, the US has started building wildlife corridors around major roads and cities. A moose spotting is the latest sign […]
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AI is listening in on gamer chat for toxic and abusive language
on February 7, 2023 at 9:25 pm
Artificial intelligence is being used to detect harassment in verbal communications for gaming and VR platforms, but such AIs face challenges in keeping up […]
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AI search heats up as Google and Baidu race to launch ChatGPT rivals
on February 7, 2023 at 5:00 pm
Google Bard and Baidu's Ernie Bot are set to go head-to-head with OpenAI's ChatGPT as tech giants race to combine AI chatbots with search engines
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2000-watt challenge: How to reduce your energy use and still live well
on February 7, 2023 at 5:00 pm
In theory, it’s possible to live well while using energy at a rate of just 2000 watts – a quarter of the average for people in the US. Our environment […]
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Millions of coronavirus mutations offer a new insight into evolution
on February 7, 2023 at 4:19 pm
Using publicly available SARS-CoV-2 sequences, researchers have revealed the genetic sites that must be in a particular state for the coronavirus to survive […]
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15 million people live in possible flood path for melting glaciers
on February 7, 2023 at 4:00 pm
Glacial lakes can cause flooding if an ice or rock dam holding back the water fails, putting an estimated 15 million people at risk, an analysis has found
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High-dose vitamin D may prevent pre-diabetes becoming type 2 diabetes
on February 7, 2023 at 12:21 pm
An analysis of three trials found that taking a high dose of vitamin D prevents high blood sugar levels from progressing into type 2 diabetes. But this dose […]
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Monk parakeets have unique ‘voices’ that may identify friends and foes
on February 6, 2023 at 9:40 pm
A small parrot species is the first bird known to have multiple vocalisations that are unique to specific individuals, similar to humans
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Genes for Gaucher disease may have protected Jewish people against TB
on February 6, 2023 at 8:00 pm
The gene variants that lead to Gaucher disease helps immune cells kill tuberculosis bacteria, at least in zebrafish
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The evolutionary origin of paranoia and why it is becoming more common
on February 6, 2023 at 4:45 pm
Psychologists are forging a new understanding of paranoia, which is helping to explain why more of us are prone to the condition in today’s uncertain world
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Robotic hand pokes food and water to tell if they have mercury in them
on February 6, 2023 at 4:43 pm
A robotic hand with a tiny sensor on one of its fingers can detect potentially harmful mercury ions in samples of food and water by prodding them
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AI image generators that create close copies could be a legal headache
on February 6, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Artificial intelligence models trained on millions of images can occasionally reproduce near-perfect copies, researchers have found, which could be significant […]
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Mild brain damage may affect memory more than severe injuries
on February 6, 2023 at 2:35 pm
In a small study, memory recall was better in people with more severe damage to a brain region involved with memory, compared with those with milder damage. […]
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Three nautilus species new to science have been found in the Pacific
on February 6, 2023 at 1:58 pm
The distinct branching patterns and stripes on the shells of three kinds of nautiluses have been used to identify them as separate species
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Suspected Chinese 'spy balloon' shot down by US fighter jet over sea
on February 6, 2023 at 1:51 pm
A Chinese balloon that was travelling over the US, including over military sites, was shot down by a fighter jet on 4 February
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Two major earthquakes cause devastation across Turkey and Syria
on February 6, 2023 at 1:24 pm
At least 1500 people have died in Turkey and Syria after a 7.8-magnitude quake followed by a 7.5-magnitude quake in the same region less than 10 hours later
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Diving drone can switch between flying and swimming
on February 6, 2023 at 11:05 am
A drone that can fly like a standard quadcopter but also operate underwater could be developed as a tool for engineers and search and rescue teams
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US megadrought has led to more air pollution from power plants
on February 3, 2023 at 10:24 pm
The ongoing drought in the western US depleted reservoirs and reduced hydropower generation. Fossil fuel power plants filled the gap but that has led to […]
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Sperm-sorting device aims to find healthy samples to boost IVF success
on February 3, 2023 at 4:27 pm
Healthier sperm are normally selected for IVF using a centrifuge, which can damage the cells, but an alternative method can do the job gently by creating a […]
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Neolithic complex dubbed ‘Stonehenge of the North’ opens to UK public
on February 3, 2023 at 1:14 pm
Two sections of the Thornborough Henges near Ripon, UK, have been donated to the public body Historic England in an effort to preserve the millennia-old […]