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Electric Spoon Enhances Low-Sodium Foods

Oct 31, 2025 09:05AM

Japan’s electric salt spoon boosts flavor in low-sodium meals by sending mild currents to the tongue, offering promise for heart-healthy eating.

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Cloud Forests Face Climate Challenges

Oct 31, 2025 09:04AM

Warming temperatures are pushing Mesoamerican cloud forest plants uphill, raising concerns about biodiversity loss and regional water supply disruptions.

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Life Beyond Earth Is Highly Probable

Oct 31, 2025 09:03AM

A vast majority of scientists believe life beyond Earth is likely, with odds of no other life in the universe estimated at less than one in a billion billion.

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Using Artificial Intelligence To Count Wildebeest

Oct 31, 2025 09:02AM

New AI models reveal the Serengeti wildebeest population may be less than half previous estimates, highlighting migration shifts from climate and development.

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Zodiac Signs Are Outdated

Oct 31, 2025 09:01AM

Due to Earth’s wobble, star alignments have shifted dramatically since Babylonian times, calling into question the accuracy of today’s zodiac signs.

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Innovative Office Lights Lure Remote Workers

Sep 30, 2025 09:05AM

Circadian lighting and smart fixtures mimic natural light cycles to support mood, productivity and well-being in hybrid workspaces.

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Shade Investments for a Cooler Future

Sep 30, 2025 09:02AM

Tree shade offers 25 times more cooling than buildings, and new mapping tools show how urban shade planning can reduce heat-related deaths.

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Whale Song Resembles Human Speech

Apr 30, 2025 09:05AM

Humpback whale songs follow patterns similar to human language, supporting faster cultural transmission and offering insights into communication evolution.

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Ecological, Cost-Saving Chemical Discovered

Apr 30, 2025 09:04AM

A University of Missouri breakthrough creates eco-friendly chemical tools to aid medicine production, water decontamination, and clean energy storage.

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Hummingbird Hives

Apr 30, 2025 09:03AM

Chimborazo hillstar hummingbirds form rare high-altitude colonies in Ecuador, a survival strategy against cold, wind, and scarce nectar sources.

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Wolves Help Sequester Carbon Dioxide

Apr 30, 2025 09:02AM

Reintroducing gray wolves in Scotland could reduce deer overpopulation, restore woodlands, and boost carbon dioxide capture to combat climate change.

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Zombie Worms Brought Back to Life

Apr 30, 2025 09:01AM

Bdelloid rotifers revived from ancient Siberian permafrost offer insights into cryptobiosis, extreme survival, and future space farming technologies.

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Natural Solution for Forever Chemicals

Mar 31, 2025 09:01AM

A bacterial strain reduced 96% of PFOS at a polluted site in Portugal, offering potential for PFAS cleanup.

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Space Sailing

Sep 30, 2024 09:04AM

NASA’s solar sail system, powered by sunlight, could replace traditional propulsion, offering constant acceleration.

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Scouts Save Life Mid-Flight

Sep 30, 2024 09:03AM

On a Southwest Airlines flight, scouts helped perform CPR for 40 minutes, aiding doctors and nurses to save a passenger’s life.

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Fungi Carbon Capture

Jul 31, 2024 09:05AM

Kew Gardens' research on fungi reveals their crucial role in carbon sequestration. Understanding fungi-plant relationships can enhance reforestation efforts and combat climate change.

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