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Monkeys walk around a virtual world using only their thoughts
Monkeys fitted with a brain-computer interface (BCI) successfully navigated a variety of virtual worlds using only their thoughts. Researchers...
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Neanderthal infants were enormous compared with modern humans
Neanderthal babies may have physically dwarfed their Homo sapiens counterparts, according to a new study that examined an infant skeleton...
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Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure – people living in coastal areas are most at risk
When people consider what causes high blood pressure, they often think of lifestyle factors, such as eating salty foods, lack of exercise or smoking. However, an unexpected source of salt might also be raising blood...
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Your local fishing hole is getting browner, changing which fish species thrive and which ones struggle
The lakes, streams and ponds you’ve visited for years are likely looking more brown than they used to. And people who are fishing those waters are likely catching different species and sizes of fish than...
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Beef is making a comeback – does it fit into a healthy diet?
The US government caused quite a stir earlier this year when it unveiled its new dietary guidelines. A hunk...
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New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even worse
Americans’ concerns about being able to afford electricity and home heating fuel are elevated since the beginning of the Iran war. But newly released nationwide data shows that even before the war began, these concerns...
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What if Texas’ destructive Tax Day storm had centered on inner Houston instead? It’s why cities should plan for the improbable
Ten years ago, the infamous Tax Day storm swamped the Houston area with off-the-charts rainfall. Nearly 2 feet of rain fell in less than 15 hours in parts of the region, starting on April 17,...
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Carbon removal project supports Maine’s blue economy, broader marine health
Oceans absorb roughly 25 to 30 percent of the carbon dioxide (CO2) that is released into the...
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A key solution to climate change isn’t happening – and that’s good
You’ve probably seen those nice graphs showing carbon dioxide levels and temperatures falling towards the end of the century....
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Collapse of key ocean current may release billions of tonnes of carbon
Global warming caused by humanity’s carbon emissions has been slowing the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a system of...
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White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms
A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.
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