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There’s Little Science Behind ‘No Mow May’

If something as simple as not mowing for a month doesn’t do much for biodiversity, then what lawn-care practices — from tearing up sod entirely to planting lush wildflower meadows — are supported by...

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When Will America Get Better Sunscreens?

FDA approval of better chemical filters that are common in sunscreens across the world has been hamstrung by a 1938 law that requires the products to be tested on animals and classified as drugs....

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A Rare Risk of Asteroid Fastballs Turns Scientists Into Sluggers

Researchers use real data from projects like DART, the first test of an asteroid deflection, to improve computer simulations, which they can then use to try to predict an exact response of a...

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Could ‘Science Courts’ Help Build Public Trust?

In the U.S., surveys have shown that public trust in science dropped significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic. Some scientists propose that holding science courts — where citizen juries listen to...

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Book Review: The Untapped Knowledge of Animals

Animal scientist Martin Wikelski’s fascinating new book “The Internet of Animals” chronicles his quest to design, build, and launch a network of transmitters to track birds around the globe. Wikelski...

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Bad Blood? The Uncertainty Around Microclots and Long Covid

Some researchers have suggested that microscopic blood clots, or microclots, could help explain the wide range of symptoms seen in long Covid. But other scientists aren’t convinced by the scant...

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Pediatric Transgender Care and the Contentious Rise of SEGM

Founded in 2019, SEGM says more research is needed before puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries are offered to youth with gender-related distress. SEGM says the science is on its side, but major...

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Can Beef Be ‘Low Carbon’? The USDA Thinks So.

The Department of Agriculture rubber-stamped Tyson’s beef as “climate friendly,” but no one has seen the data behind the company’s claim. As millions of taxpayer dollars flow to livestock companies...

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Including Globally Diverse Groups Improves Music Research

Research designed to understand how human brains process music has often involved participants from cultures steeped in Western music. But in order to arrive at more universal truths, such studies need...

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Book Review: How Plants Experience the World

In her rigorous new book “The Light Eaters,” climate and environmental journalist Zoë Schlanger acts as a tour guide through the history of the science on plant intelligence and the pressing questions...

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Tracing Bird Flu’s Ground Zero on Texas Dairy Farms

In early February, dairy farmers in Texas began to notice sick cattle. Nearly 60 days passed before veterinarians identified the culprit: a highly pathogenic strain of the bird flu virus, H5N1. Why did...

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On the Pacific Coast, Dam Removal Renews the Shoreline

In the decade since two dams on the Elwha River in Washington State were removed, scientists have discovered lasting changes — and a healthier ecosystem. “It was like seeing a geologic event in a human...

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The Ephemeral Organ: Researchers Look Closer at the Placenta

Research on the placenta and its pathologies have largely been understudied, some clinicians say. There are multiple reasons why: the difficulties in studying a fleeting and dynamic organ, the...

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AI, Health Care, and the Realities of Being Human

Many doctors see AI-driven tools as a boon to working smarter and faster, but the technology can also put patients at risk for overdiagnosis and discrimination. Physician Arjun Sharma reflects on the...

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Book Excerpt: The Social Safety Net of Colorado’s Marmots

After years spent studying colonies of yellow-bellied marmots, scientists at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory have learned how an individual’s social network affects the alarm calls they give...

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From Toad Toxin to Medicine: The Promise of 5-MeO-DMT

The psychedelic compound stands out for its quick and potent effects, making it a cheaper alternative to psilocybin and LSD. But research on its effects is still nascent. Now, scientists are...

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In Virginia, Data Centers Collide with Zero-Carbon Goals

The state has the biggest data centers market in the world, fueling unprecedented electricity demand and causing environmental groups to question how the state will transition the grid to renewable...

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In Montana, a Tribally Led Effort to Restore the Whitebark Pine

Whitebark pines are a keystone species in high-elevation ecosystems, supporting biodiversity, preventing soil erosion, and regulating water flow. The tree also holds cultural importance for the...

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Why AlphaFold 3 Needs to Be Open Source

DeepMind released AlphaFold 3, a powerful new version of its AI-driven model for predicting protein structures, biomolecular interactions, and more. But it did so without making the software’s code...

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AI, Health Care, and the Realities of Being Human

Many doctors see AI-driven tools as a boon to working smarter and faster, but the technology can also put patients at risk for overdiagnosis and discrimination. Physician Arjun Sharma reflects on the...

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