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Astronomy May 27, 2024

Black holes are firing beams of particles, changing targets over time

Black holes seem to provide endless fascination to astronomers. This is at least partly due to the extreme physics that takes place in and around them, but sometimes, it might harken back to cultural touchpoints that made ...

Evolution May 24, 2024

Researchers reconstruct genome of extinct species of flightless bird that once roamed the islands of New Zealand

A team of evolutionary biologists at Harvard University, working with colleagues from the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence, East Carolina University, Osaka University and the University of Toronto, has reconstructed ...

Ecology May 22, 2024

Calls for regulatory action to strengthen biodiversity disclosures

An international team of experts calls for a regulatory approach to ensure the effectiveness of business disclosures in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), a landmark agreement ratified by Parties ...

Social Sciences May 8, 2024

How to tell if a conspiracy theory is probably false

Conspiracy theories are everywhere, and they can involve just about anything.

Analytical Chemistry May 2, 2024

Scientists' new approach in fight against counterfeit alcohol spirits

In the shadowy world of counterfeit alcoholic spirit production, where profits soar and brands are exploited, the true extent of this illegal market remains shrouded.

Social Sciences Apr 17, 2024

You could help minimize harm in a public attack. Here's what it means to be a 'zero responder'

The tragic Westfield attack in Sydney highlights the vulnerability of crowded public spaces. Six people were killed and many were injured by a knife-wielding attacker in a short period of time.

Environment Apr 16, 2024

Scientists develop framework to measure plastic emissions and bolster U.N. efforts to reduce pollution

University of Toronto (U of T) scientists have developed a framework for measuring plastic pollution emissions akin to the global standard for measuring greenhouse gas emissions. The researchers say the approach will boost ...

Social Sciences Apr 8, 2024

Americans are bad at recognizing conspiracy theories when they believe they're true, says study

Conspiracy theorists get a bad rap in popular culture, yet research has shown that most Americans believe conspiracy theories of some sort. Why then, if most of us believe conspiracies, do we generally think of conspiracy ...

Archaeology Apr 8, 2024

How conspiracy theories around George III's madness and Queen Charlotte's scheming took hold

During the Georgian period, the British royal family had a strange habit of concealing illness, even from themselves.

Plants & Animals Apr 8, 2024

Pets and the solar eclipse: How sudden increase in darkness during what should be the middle of day may affect pets

On Monday, 13 states in the U.S.—starting with Texas—will experience brief moments of nighttime darkness mid-day as the moon glides in front of the sun, blocking its rays.

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