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Record-breaking neutrino spotted tearing through the Mediterranean Sea
Part of the KM3NeT neutrino detector on the seafloor KM3NeT A shockingly powerful neutrino that ripped through a new particle…
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How a moth uses an optical illusion to disguise itself as a leaf
The fruit-sucking moth bears an uncanny resemblance to a leaf Bridgette Gower A moth found in northern Australia and South-East Asia…
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Using common painkiller in pregnancy might raise ADHD risk in children
Microscopic view of paracetamol crystals Henri Koskinen/Shutterstock Children whose mothers used paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, during pregnancy are more…
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Dancing turtles help us understand how they navigate around the world
Some turtles flap about when a magnetic field suggests they are about to be fed Goforth et al., Nature (2025)…
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Strongest evidence yet that Ozempic and Wegovy reduce alcohol intake
People report lower alcohol cravings when on semaglutide Shutterstock/David MG Semaglutide really does seem to help people who are addicted…
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‘Sexome’ microbes swapped during sex could aid forensic investigations
Male and female genitals offer distinct environments for microbes Artur Plawgo/Getty Images Sexual partners transfer their distinctive genital microbiome to…
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Why AI firms should follow the example of quantum computing research
David Parker/Science Photo Library What is the difference between artificial intelligence and quantum computing? One is a sci-fi-sounding technology that…
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Waste surveillance at just 20 airports could spot the next pandemic
A network of airports like Hong Kong International Airport could effectively detect disease outbreaks Yuen Man Cheung / Alamy A…
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How the megaquop machine could usher in a new era of quantum computing
John Preskill has set a challenge for the quantum computing industry Gregg Segal The past decade has seen significant advances…
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Why quantum computers are being held back by geopolitical tussles
Both China and the US are aiming to pull ahead with quantum computing Shutterstock/Niphon Subsri Quantum computers were once nothing…
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