The Guardian
Norman McCubbin obituary
My brother Norman McCubbin, who has died aged 77, was a scientist who worked at the forefront of experimental particle physics. A leading light in experiments that took place on the Large…
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New Scientist
Towering glacial ice cliffs may collapse in fits and starts
We still don't know for sure how the ice cliffs looming over the sea at the leading edge of some glaciers will behave as the climate warms, but satellite data offers some clues
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New Scientist
Google showcases way to fix quantum computer errors more efficiently
Error-proofing the most important operations performed on a quantum computer has so far required lots of resources, but a new experiment shows a more efficient way to make the devices…
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MIT News
Satellite data reveal how Antarctica’s ice cliffs behave over time
The cliffs don’t always collapse in the runaway process that scientists had expected.
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NASA
NASA Satellites Observe Historic 2026 El Niño
A phenomenon rarer than a solar eclipse and more powerful than any single storm system is unfolding this fall, and NASA is tracking it closely. El Niño is a natural climate pattern that…
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NASA
Power Up: Roll Out Solar Arrays Boost Space Station Power Supply
From the International Space Station’s unique position 250 miles above Earth, the Sun is a vital source of energy. Solar power supports the station’s life support systems, daily activities…
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New Scientist
Probiotic cuts risk of respiratory infections in formula-fed babies
Babies who are formula fed are more prone to infections, but the addition of a probiotic supplement containing sugars from breast milk slashed the risk of such infants catching respiratory…
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Mongabay
How Indian communities earn a living from more than forest timber
Every year between February and May, when mahua flowers begin to fall, Mamta Tigga collects them. Mamta comes from a village in Gumla in the Indian state of Jharkhand and has been…
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The Guardian
How an accelerating Earth led experts to adopt the leap hour
International delegates agree leap second no longer tenable, but first leap hour not likely to happen for thousands of years After decades of discussion, quibbling and worrying about clocks…
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NASA
NASA Welcomes All Ages, Experience Levels for Space Apps Challenge
Registration is open for the 2026 NASA Space Apps Challenge, a two-day global event on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15, where teams work to create solutions inspired by NASA’s most…
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'We're not a competitor to fusion. We are fusion': Inside the race to harness unlimited solar power in space
Space-based solar power has the potential to meet Earth's energy needs many times over. Will it see the light of day?
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NASA Awards Enable Research, Technology to Build Future Workforce
NASA has selected 12 U.S. institutions to receive $12 million to accelerate academic research and technology development in support of the agency’s priorities for exploring the Moon, Mars…
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The Conversation
In Alberta, far-right populism fuelled by conspiracy theories and alienation drive bid to separate from Canada
Political scientist Jared Wesley tells The Conversation Weekly podcast what is driving separatist sentiment in the Canadian province of Alberta ahead of a referendum on October 19.
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The Guardian
Neanderthal remains may be earliest human ancestor find killed by a spear
Adult excavated in an Iraqi Kurdistan cave died more than 70,000 years ago and bears ‘kill shot’ shoulder wound A smooth round hole in the shoulder blade of a Neanderthal who died more than…
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New Scientist
A quarter of male soldiers in the US could have low testosterone
Newly introduced testosterone screening in the US Army could find more than 100,000 male soldiers with low testosterone
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Live Science
Mysterious hole in Neanderthal shoulder blade may have been a 'kill shot' from a wooden spear, according to archaeologists
A rare discovery reveals that 75,000 years ago, a Neanderthal from Shanidar Cave in Iraq died a grisly death, likely from a wooden spear.
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New Scientist
Neanderthal skeleton found with horrific injuries
A 75,000-year-old skeleton offers a glimpse into the violent world in which Neanderthals lived, but also offers hints that they cared for one another
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NASA
Rigorous Analysis Confirms NASA’s Artemis II Heat Shield Performance
NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts around the Moon and brought them safely back to Earth, laying a foundation for crewed flights to the Moon’s surface. Additional engineering…
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Researchers Trial Sunflower Sea Star Releases to Support California Kelp Recovery
Researchers off Monterey, California, are testing whether restoring sunflower sea stars can help protect kelp forests by controlling the purple sea urchins that consume them, according to a…
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NASA
Chandra Finds Possible Origin of ‘Treble Clef’ Waves
A formation of radio waves looks remarkably like a treble clef in this Oct. 14, 2026, image from NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory. Researchers used Chandra to find that the Treble Clef is…
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The Conversation
Is the US limiting Starlink in Ukraine? The consequences could be catastrophic
The satellite technology is vital both on the battlefield and for defending Ukraine’s cities.
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The Conversation
Can Ethiopia ever be at peace? Four reasons conflict keeps flaring up
Ethiopia’s recurring wars don’t stem from ancient ethnic hatreds, but from a failure to agree on the rules for resolving disputes.
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MIT News
Building trust in governments through digital platforms
Governments and private companies often work together to provide public services online. A new study asks: How do these partnerships affect people’s trust in government?
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Mongabay
New tool reveals siege on Indigenous lands in Bolivia’s Amazon
For most Indigenous peoples in the Bolivian Amazon, the forest is far more than a collection of trees. It is the casa grande, Spanish for “the main house”, where communities, rivers…
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