Astronomers have found a four-star system doing something that has never been confirmed before. The system, TIC 433545934, has two close pairs of stars orbiting each other. While each pair eclipses its own two stars, as usual, ...
At 61, Bill had begun showing changes in his health—decreased appetite, weight loss and abdominal bloating. But his bloodwork was normal, leaving the cause of his symptoms unknown. The next step was clear: Bill should get ...
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When news broke over the weekend that Australia's first mainland case of bird flu in a mammal—the death of a long-nosed fur seal—had been detected, I felt deep sadness and dread for what's likely to come next. We should expect ...
Veterinary medicine
Aug 24, 2026
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Amid all the talk about artificial intelligence (AI) both creating and destroying jobs, a troubling reality flies under the radar.
Economics & Business
Aug 24, 2026
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Australia is one of the world's great ocean nations. It is home to more marine species than any other country, with ocean ecosystems spanning all five of the world's climate zones, from the coral-rich tropics to the icy shores ...
Ecology
Aug 24, 2026
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Book Week is a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to inspire a love of reading in babies and toddlers.
Education
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For low-income older adults, where they live may affect how long they live, according to new research from Washington University in St. Louis.
Social Sciences
Aug 24, 2026
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Researchers found microalgae can be grown using waste from cultivated meat production, then processed and fed back into the system, replacing some of the expensive ingredients needed to grow new meat cells.
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 24, 2026
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Bad housing, high crime and poor schools are more important than transportation or income when it comes to accessing healthy food in neighborhoods historically subjected to "redlining"—the now-illegal practice once used to ...
Social Sciences
Aug 24, 2026
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Plastic might be the last ingredient you would ever add to a cookie recipe. But a team of researchers is looking to change that. They've programmed yeasts to turn plastic and agricultural waste into edible proteins and flavoring ...
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 24, 2026
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