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Upcoming telescopes could shed light on dark matter – astronomers are looking for these ‘fingerprints’ of the elusive substance
Scientists study small galaxies to look for hints of dark matter in the universe.
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Both Democrats and Republicans give millions to universities in earmarks – but not in the same way
Democrats tend to give less than Republicans when it comes to earmarked funding for universities – but they give more to minority-serving institutions.
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Alien first contact: how the new rules differ from science fiction
Astronomers should not try to message E.T. before international consultation has occurred.
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Craft hobbies can give you a voice – just as they did for the women of the Arts and Crafts movement
It’s worth revisiting the philosophy behind the Arts and Crafts movement.
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Hay fever, antihistamines and the evidence on dementia risk
Recent headlines have raised concerns about allergy tablets. The evidence is more nuanced than it first appears.
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The extraordinary physiological challenges facing amputee John McFall in space
In the 1950s, Arthur C. Clarke imagined an amputee astronaut. If John McFall reaches orbit, science fiction becomes science fact.
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Two decades of research show Indonesia’s coral reefs are heat-tolerant — but only up to a point
While many Indonesian reefs have remained surprisingly stable despite decades of ocean warming, this resilience has its limits.
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Seahorses and shark fins are illegally trafficked. An AI tool could help stop this crime
Many marine creatures are among the 4,000 species affected by wildlife trafficking.
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Richard Scolyer leaves a unique legacy of pioneering brain cancer research
Scolyer captured the world’s attention when he volunteered for a world-first experimental treatment for brain cancer. He died on Sunday night, aged 59.
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World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for
Respiratory diseases like measles and flu pose a much bigger threat to public health for the World Cup than does Ebola.
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How the food industry shapes your child’s fussy eating
Making Nutella sandwiches for lunch again? The food industry has you in a bind, a new study shows.
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Australia wants social media to be ‘safe by design’. What does that actually look like?
Australia’s proposed digital duty of care will ask social media platforms to actively prevent harm.