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ScienceMay 30

DNA analysis identifies four crew members from 1845 Franklin Arctic expedition

University of Waterloo researchers used DNA testing on skeletal remains to identify four sailors from Sir John Franklin's doomed 1845 Arctic expedition.

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ScienceApr 26

Texas Agriculture Department Warns of Flesh-Eating Parasite Near US Border

A devastating screwworm parasite that burrows into flesh is approaching the United States border, according to Texas agriculture officials.

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ScienceMay 29

Two separate wildlife studies reveal new findings on animal behavior

Recent research documents vultures preying on python eggs in Florida and identifies potential magnetic navigation mechanisms in pigeons.

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ScienceApr 24

Archaeological Study Suggests Neanderthals Hunted Large Elephants

New research indicates ancient Neanderthals may have hunted elephants through coordinated planning and teamwork, based on analysis of a previously overlooked skeleton.

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ScienceMay 28

NASA Satellite Images Show Wildfire Damage to Santa Rosa Island

NASA satellite imagery reveals burn scars from a wildfire that consumed roughly one-third of Santa Rosa Island in Channel Islands National Park.

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ScienceMay 27

New Blue Octopus Species Discovered 5,900 Feet Deep Near Galápagos Islands

Scientists have formally named and described a new octopus species found in deep waters near Darwin Island in the Galápagos.

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ScienceApr 21

MIT Researchers Develop Two Novel Computing Methods Using Brain Ultrasound and Waste Heat

MIT scientists have outlined strategies for non-invasive consciousness research using ultrasound and analog computing powered by electronic waste heat.

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ScienceMar 28

Urban Coyotes Show Greater Risk-Taking Behavior Than Rural Counterparts, Study Finds

Research across multiple U.S. sites reveals urban coyotes display bolder behavior and less fear when encountering new stimuli compared to their rural relatives.

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ScienceApr 19

Researchers Develop Sustainable Alternatives to Concrete Production and Wheat Cultivation

Scientists are working on biotechnology solutions to reduce environmental impact of concrete manufacturing and improve wheat varieties for better nutrition and climate resilience.

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ScienceApr 18

Earth's Artificial Light Increased 16% from 2014-2022, Satellite Study Shows

NASA-funded research analyzing over 1 million satellite images found Earth's artificial lighting grew 16% over nine years, with volatile patterns.

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ScienceMay 6

New Library Opens in NYC Featuring Jeffrey Epstein Case Documents

A research facility in New York has opened displaying over 3.5 million pages of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case for public access.

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ScienceMar 13

Archaeologists Confirm Location of Alexander the Great's Lost City in Iraq

Researchers have verified the location of Alexandria on the Tigris, a city founded by Alexander the Great in Iraq that served as an ancient trade hub.

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ScienceMay 23

Scientists Report Progress in Understanding Cosmic Voids and Deep-Sea Life

Researchers are advancing knowledge in two frontier areas: cosmic voids between galaxies and mysterious deep-ocean organisms.

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ScienceMar 30

Activists Call for Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's Connections to Industries

Advocacy groups are calling for investigations into how Jeffrey Epstein exploited connections in modeling and scientific philanthropy sectors.

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ScienceMay 4

1,500 Beagles Released from Wisconsin Research Facility Await Adoption

Animal welfare groups are relocating 1,500 beagles from a Wisconsin breeding and research facility to shelters for adoption.

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