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Environment 18 hours ago

Some artificial sweeteners are forever chemicals that could be harming aquatic life

With so much health advice to avoid excessive sugar in our diets to reduce risks obesity and tooth decay, some people choose to use artificial sweeteners as an alternative in hot drinks and recipes.

Paleontology & Fossils 18 hours ago

How old are South African fossils like the Taung Child? Study offers an answer

One hundred years ago, the discovery of a skull in South Africa's North West province altered our understanding of human evolution. The juvenile skull was dubbed the Taung Child by Raymond Dart, an anatomist at the University ...

Astronomy 18 hours ago

Webb investigates eternal sunrises, sunsets on distant world

Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope have finally confirmed what models have previously predicted: An exoplanet has differences between its eternal morning and eternal evening atmosphere. WASP-39 b, a giant planet ...

Social Sciences 18 hours ago

'The Imaginary' reveals the many positive skills that playing with imaginary friends can develop

There has been a recent spate of movies about imaginary friends. In the winter, I watched Imaginary, a horror flick about a sinister imaginary friend. By spring, IF had introduced us to a group of invisible characters, and ...

Ecology 18 hours ago

Wildfire smoke has a silver lining: It can protect vulnerable tree seedlings

Forest scientists at Oregon State University studying tree regeneration have found that wildfire smoke comes with an unexpected benefit: It has a cooling capacity that can make life easier for vulnerable seedlings.

Biotechnology 18 hours ago

Using RNA technology to develop a chemical-free way for controlling flystrike in sheep

A chemical-free method of controlling flystrike in sheep is a step closer, according to University of Queensland research.

Astronomy 19 hours ago

Solar flares and solar magnetic reconnection get new spotlight in two blazing studies

Two recent studies published in The Astrophysical Journal discuss findings regarding solar flare properties and a new classification index and the sun's magnetic field, specifically what's called solar magnetic reconnection.

Space Exploration 19 hours ago

Could resources on Mars support human explorers?

In the coming decades, multiple space agencies and private companies plan to establish outposts on the moon and Mars. These outposts will allow for long-duration stays, astrobiological research, and facilitate future solar ...

Social Sciences 19 hours ago

Watching sports can be good for you—thanks to its social bonding effects

Being a sports fan, whether you're watching top flight football, the Olympic games or your favorite local team, can be a rollercoaster ride. Incredible highs if you win, depressing lows if you don't, and lots of stressful ...

Social Sciences 19 hours ago

Researchers ask English footballers about the traumatic impact of racial abuse—their answers are sobering

Despite the disappointing outcome of the 2024 men's Euros final for England, it's a relief that none of the team's ethnic minority players could easily be targeted for the result. However, the horrific racist abuse experienced ...

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