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190-year-old DNA reveals a hidden pangolin species
DNA from a nearly 190-year-old museum specimen has helped scientists confirm a distinct Himalayan pangolin species hiding in plain sight in
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Human rights expert explains why labor trafficking often hides in plain sight
It can happen in fields, restaurants, hotels and construction sites—a type of human trafficking often hiding in plain sight and receiving fa
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Manhattan-sized ice island breaks off Greenland’s Petermann Glacier
A Manhattan-sized ice island has broken away from Greenland’s Petermann Glacier after years of growing fractures weakened its floating ice t
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Hot weather in the UK is now almost as deadly as a cold snap
Cold weather has always killed more people than hot weather in England and Wales – that's about to change
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Do customer loyalty programs actually work? The benefits are in the eye of the cardholder
Whether you love a loyalty discount at the supermarket or frequently forget your loyalty card, loyalty programs (LPs) can be an essential su
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Hyperdoped silicon photodiode advances short-wave infrared detection at room temperature
Detecting short-wave infrared (SWIR) light, a region of the electromagnetic spectrum just beyond the light visible to the human eye, could b
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Appropriated racial oppression shapes Black parents' socialization of children
Black parents who experienced higher levels of appropriated racial oppression—defined as shaping one's behavior and self-concept around domi
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Island could protect 30% of waters in marine plan
The proposal would give added protection to about 50 sq miles (128.8 sq km) of sea around Sark.
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Support groups for parents halved violence against children in wartime Ukraine, trial finds
Ukrainian parents who joined a support group program called "Hope Groups," designed for families living through the war, reported that viole
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Researchers map tick habitat to strengthen African swine fever preparedness
A small, nest-dwelling tick found across large parts of Texas could play an outsized role in how the United States responds to African swine
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Utah mountain ranges may store a billion tons of hidden ice
Unlike conventional glaciers, rock glaciers appear as piles of rock that obscure large masses of unaccounted-for ice. Rock glaciers are comm
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New quantum computing method broadens spectroscopy of hard-to-model matter
Scientists could have a new way to explore the hidden behavior of matter, thanks to research involving Queen Mary University of London that
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Off-roaders caught damaging protected site after posting videos to TikTok
Three men were convicted for their part in driving in a convoy from Liverpool to Berwyn SSSI.
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope is ready to hunt thousands of alien worlds
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope is now enclosed inside its Falcon Heavy fairing and nearly ready for launch. Its mission could uncover thousand
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Things are getting worse, says litter picker
An anti-litter campaigner visits all 39 BBC local radio stations with her message.
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One asteroid strike may explain two mysteries of Mars’ moon Deimos
A single asteroid impact may explain two of Deimos’s most puzzling features: its huge southern depression and unusually smooth, dusty surfac
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Butterfly-inspired crystals could enable durable, potentially safer glitter
The next time you need to freshen up the paint on your house or apply a bit of cosmetic glitter before heading out for the night, you might
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Catalyzing the community: Chemists and Navajo leaders educate on clean water
Many Native American communities in rural areas rely on well water, but the quality and safety of that water can vary significantly. Researc
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Volcanic eruptions and warming climate disrupt long-standing link between Indian and Pacific oceans
A new study that combines paleoclimate data and climate models suggests that large volcanic eruptions can disrupt the relationship between a
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Workout patch delivers some of the benefits of exercise with no exertion
Injecting muscle cells beneath the skin of mice led to a patch of self-contracting cells that boosted their muscle mass, bone density and ev
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Too small for fries: Drought shrinks Belgian potatoes
Mathieu Comijn inspected rows of potatoes in a field of cracked earth and browned leaves, pulling from the ground tubers barely the size of
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Fire haze threatens health of millions in Indonesia, ministry warns
Millions of Indonesians risk health complications from exposure to thick haze covering several cities and towns, officials said Wednesday, a
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Plant-like chemical gardens show how simple reactions build complex structures
The famous quote by Cicero, "If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need," reminds us that the beauty of life lies in t
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Childhood trauma may leave a lasting “scar” inside brain cells
Early-life stress may physically alter how DNA is packaged in the brain, leaving stress-related genes primed to activate more easily years l
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