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Scientists uncover the lost shelduck that chose walking over flight

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August 18, 2025

Scientists uncover the lost shelduck that chose walking over flight

Scientists have uncovered an extinct shelduck from the Chatham Islands that evolved shorter wings and stronger legs, adapting to a predator-free, windy environment. It vanished before the 19th century, likely due to hunting and predation.

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NASA’s PREFIRE satellites reveal a secret glow escaping from our planet

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August 18, 2025

NASA’s PREFIRE satellites reveal a secret glow escaping from our planet

With its two tiny CubeSats, NASA’s PREFIRE mission is capturing invisible heat escaping from Earth, offering clues to how ice, clouds, and storms influence the climate system. The insights could lead to better weather forecasts and a deeper understanding of global change.

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A record-breaking antenna just deployed in space. Here’s what it will see

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August 18, 2025

A record-breaking antenna just deployed in space. Here’s what it will see

NASA and ISRO s NISAR satellite has just reached a major milestone: the successful deployment of its enormous 39-foot antenna reflector in orbit. Folded up like an umbrella during launch, the reflector is now fully extended and ready to support NISAR s groundbreaking radar systems. This record-breaking satellite will monitor everything from shifting ice sheets and glaciers to the subtle movement of land caused by earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides.

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Why a Michigan man waited over a month in the hospital for stroke rehab

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August 17, 2025

Why a Michigan man waited over a month in the hospital for stroke rehab

(NBC News) – His doctors recommended that he start an intensive rehab program within days of his stroke. “Almost immediately they started telling me that the No. 1 most important thing now is to as quickly as possible get me … Read More

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CRISPR Brain Editing Nears Human Trials After Breakthrough Mouse Studies

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August 16, 2025

CRISPR Brain Editing Nears Human Trials After Breakthrough Mouse Studies

Researchers are making rapid progress in using CRISPR-based gene editing to treat neurological disorders, with recent mouse experiments delivering remarkable…

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Watch a Human Embryo Implant Itself — With Brute Force

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August 16, 2025

Watch a Human Embryo Implant Itself — With Brute Force

By Jenna Ahart | Originally reported in Nature A Hidden Milestone in Human Development For the first time, scientists…

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August 16, 2025

Mpox Crisis in Africa: One Year After WHO Emergency Declaration

A Crisis That Hasn’t Gone Away Mpox may have faded from global headlines, but in Africa the virus is still…

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The Pancake Secret That Makes Vegan Eggs Irresistible

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August 16, 2025

The Pancake Secret That Makes Vegan Eggs Irresistible

A recent study from the University of Illinois has cracked the code on how to make plant-based eggs more appealing…

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Responsible Research in Action 2025: Shaping the Future of Research Culture

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August 16, 2025

Responsible Research in Action 2025: Shaping the Future of Research Culture

The Responsible Research in Action 2025 Unconference is set to unite researchers, funders, publishers, policymakers, and community representatives from across…

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Breakthrough in IVF: Eight Healthy Babies Born in UK With DNA From Three People

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July 23, 2025

Breakthrough in IVF: Eight Healthy Babies Born in UK With DNA From Three People

Three-Person DNA IVF Prevents Inherited Disease: Eight Healthy Babies Born in UK First Published: July 23, 2025 Source: ICAEPA News…

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Louisiana Residents May Foot the Bill for Meta’s New AI Data Center

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June 25, 2025

Louisiana Residents May Foot the Bill for Meta’s New AI Data Center

Meta's new AI data center in Holly Ridge, Louisiana, a massive facility requiring significant energy, is expected to result in…

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Third Chinese national accused of smuggling biological materials into Michigan

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June 12, 2025

Third Chinese national accused of smuggling biological materials into Michigan

A third Chinese national has been formally accused of illegally smuggling biological materials into the United States, allegedly for use in research at a University of Michigan laboratory.

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