Soviet-era Venus mission to reenter in May
Launched way back in 1972, Kosmos-482 is about to meet a fiery end.
Space Exploration
May 1, 2025
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Satellite data and DNA reveal 50-year decline in Greek mountain tea diversity
Increased vegetation growth in European mountains, driven by climate and land-use changes, reduces the genetic diversity of medicinal plants, suggests a new study using satellite data and genetic analyses on Greek mountain ...
Plants & Animals
May 1, 2025
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Mathematician solves algebra's oldest problem using intriguing new number sequences
A UNSW Sydney mathematician has discovered a new method to tackle algebra's oldest challenge—solving higher polynomial equations.
Mathematics
May 1, 2025
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STEM students: Study suggests work hard, but don't compare yourself to others
A new study shows how damaging it can be for college students in introductory STEM classes to compare how hard they work to the extent of effort put in by their peers.
Education
May 1, 2025
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Good karma for me, bad karma for you: Study finds self-serving twist to belief in divine justice
Many people around the world believe in karma—that idea that divine justice will punish people who do bad deeds and reward those who do good. But that belief plays out differently for oneself versus others, according to research ...
Social Sciences
May 1, 2025
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Skin wounds in humans found to heal nearly three times slower than those in other primates
A team of evolutionary scientists, dermatologists and wildlife specialists affiliated with several institutions in Japan, Kenya and France has found that human skin wounds take nearly three times as long to heal as they do ...
Why branding plays a big part in politics
With federal elections looming and with global politics in the spotlight, researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have offered political parties some sage advice, warning that broken election promises could damage the ...
Social Sciences
May 1, 2025
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The universe's brightest lights have some dark origins
Did you know some of the brightest sources of light in the sky come from the regions around black holes in the centers of galaxies? It sounds a little contradictory, but it's true. They may not look bright to our eyes, but ...
Astronomy
May 1, 2025
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Glowing caterpillars released in Florida to bolster 'rare' butterfly population
Biologists waded through knee-high vegetation in Florida until they reached a spot where purple flowers grew in cone-like formations—then the team got out the glow-in-the-dark caterpillars.
Plants & Animals
May 1, 2025
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Turns out the 'most dangerous animal' in Yosemite National Park doesn't even have claws
Busy tourist season is nearly upon Yosemite National Park and officials are warning visitors to be cautious of "one of the most dangerous animals" in the park—and it turns out it doesn't have claws.
Plants & Animals
May 1, 2025
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