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Is the Drought in the Southwest Permanent?

Tropical Australian study sets new standard for Indigenous-led research

Tailored single atom platforms hold promise for next-generation catalysis

'Jaws' impact may be wearing off as shark perceptions soften

Study finds that purchasing things for two is stressful

Epigenetics linked to high-altitude adaptation in Andes

Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say

San Francisco's beloved albino alligator Claude dies at 30

Renowned astronomers push to protect Chile's cherished night sky from an industrial project

Space is filling with junk and scientists have a fix

Debris disk gallery shows tell-tale signs of asteroids and comets in distant solar systems

Early Earth’s sky may have created the first ingredients for life

Doomed ants send a final scent to save their colony

A tiny citrus pest is hiding a biological mystery never seen before

A long-overlooked weak point in your DNA has just been revealed

Terrestrial biodiversity grows with tree cover in agricultural landscapes

Is your gut being poisoned? Scientists reveal the hidden impact of everyday chemicals

A 70-year-old pregnancy drug just revealed a hidden weakness in brain cancer

Scientists boost lifespan by 70% in elderly male mice using simple drug combo

Global study examines culture of sustainability at universities

Flat Earth, spirits and conspiracy theories: Experience can shape even extraordinary beliefs

The silent violence of ableism in architecture

Can the US Build a Nuclear Powered Future?

A 1939 Royal Commission found burning forests leads to more bushfires. But the cycle of destruction can be stopped

Researchers develop sustainable technology to extract isoflavones from soybean meal

Technology boosts hop production in Brazil and paves way for new bioproducts

Fossil hunters find tracks of animals from about 3 million years ago, a first in South Africa

DNA from soil could soon reveal who lived in ice age caves

Celebrities are cloning their pets, but the procedure risks animals' health and well-being

Specific musical features have the power to make people bounce or sway, researchers discover

Neural network helps detect gunshots from illegal rainforest poaching

Vampire Squid Genome Offers Glimpse Into Octopus Evolution

Will glacier melt lead to increased seismic activity in mountain regions?

A novel role for Zer1 may help cells combat neurodegeneration and oxidative stress

Employee delight found to boost workplace motivation and team performance

Flood risks in delta cities are increasing, Shanghai study finds

London's night workers face inequalities in pay, health, safety and dignity

How have our satisfaction (and our productivity) with teleworking evolved since the COVID shock?

Philosopher warns widespread schadenfreude undermines democratic norms

Scientists call for urgent measures to protect underwater forests in new global 'marine animal forests manifesto'

Carbon monoxide, the 'silent killer,' becomes a boon for fuel cell catalysts

ChatGPT’s Biggest Foe: Poetry

Rising heat leads to minimal losses for California processing of tomatoes

CRISPR-based platform shines a brighter light on the link between cells and disease

Plant 'first responder' cells warn neighbors about bacterial pathogens

Smart hydrogels act as 'micromachines' to squeeze and study living cells

New interactive guide available on making the biggest climate difference

Researchers uncover synchronous ecological collapse across Paleotethys Ocean during Permian–Triassic transition

Researchers confirm new Rickettsia species found in dogs