Science
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Paleoproteomic Analysis of Xujiayao Fossils Reveals Unique Denisovan Facial Morphology
A study published in Nature on October 21 used paleoproteomics on northern China fossils to reconstruct the distinctive physical appearance of Denisovans.
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Sotheby’s Prepares Rare Dinosaur Skeleton Auction Amid Ongoing Fossil Market Controversy
A rare mounted Nanotyrannus skeleton nicknamed Jodi heads to Sotheby’s with a $6m to $9m estimate, reigniting debates over private fossil collecting.
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Radio Waves Drive Plasma Currents in Tokamak Breakthrough
Researchers at General Atomics demonstrated the first observation of auxiliary current drive using helicon waves, advancing continuous nuclear fusion.
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Columbia Researchers Reveal Why Microplastics Are Chemically Dangerous to Human Biology
A Columbia University study shows microplastics release reactive chemicals in water, offering a mechanism linking plastic exposure to chronic health risks.
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What neuroscience reveals about how hands-on crafting protects brain health
Neuroscience shows that hands-on crafting reduces stress, builds cognitive reserve, and lowers cognitive impairment risk in later life.
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Why Early Morning Hours Offer the Best Window for the Orionid Meteor Peak
Stargazers are advised to look up during pre-dawn hours as the annual Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak activity across North America.
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NASA Rover Captures Uncorrected Martian Morning With Blues and Grays
NASA’s Curiosity rover captured an uncorrected morning Martian panorama featuring blues and grays instead of rust-red, exposing the complexity of planetary color.
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JAXA Lifts Off on Historic Five-Year Quest to Bring Mars Moon Soil to Earth
Japan’s JAXA has successfully launched the MMX spacecraft on a five-year mission to study Mars’ moons and return soil samples from Phobos to Earth by 2031.
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Why Maya City Itzan Declined Despite Reliable Rainfall
New lake sediment analysis reveals the Maya city of Itzan maintained a stable climate during its population collapse, pointing to a complex regional network failure.
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SpaceX Delays Bandwagon-5 Launch as Southeast Flight Path Alters Carolina Viewing Odds
SpaceX rescheduled the Bandwagon-5 launch from Florida to Tuesday, adjusting flight paths and altering visibility chances for the Carolinas.
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Japan Prepares MMX Launch to Bring Samples Back From Phobos
Japan’s MMX mission is scheduled to launch toward the Martian moons, with a planned Phobos sample return in 2031.
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Jaxa Prepares H3 Rocket Launch for World-First Phobos Sample Mission
Japan is launching the Martian Moons eXploration mission to bring back soil samples from Phobos, aiming to unlock solar system origins and future human exploration.
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Study Finds Trinexapac-Ethyl PGR Remains Effective in Hard Water and Mixed Tanks
A two-year study confirms that trinexapac-ethyl performance is not hindered by hard water or common micronutrient tank-mixes on hybrid bermudagrass.
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New Research Revisits the ‘Jaw-Dropping’ Obedience Experiments
Modern replications of the Milgram experiment reveal that up to 90% of people still follow immoral orders, exposing how authority suppresses empathy.
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Examining the Cognitive Link Between Cynicism and Intelligence
A study in Psychology Today challenges the assumption that cynical people are smarter, showing lower cognitive scores.