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Updated 25 Oct, 06:30
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Millions take fish oil for brain health. A two-year study found no benefit
A surprising two-year clinical trial found that fish oil supplements successfully delivered omega-3s to the brain but failed to improve memory or protect against Alzheimer's-related brain shrinkage. Researchers suspect that getting these…
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Birds are more afraid of women than men. Scientists have no idea why
Scientists have uncovered a strange pattern in urban bird behavior: Across five European countries and 37 species, birds consistently fled sooner when approached by women than men. Researchers have no clear explanation for the difference…
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Oxford scientists discover how viruses build themselves without a blueprint
Scientists have captured virus-like particles assembling themselves step by step, revealing how a surprisingly simple process of trial and error produces complex structures with remarkable precision. The discovery uncovers a crucial…
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AI could turn scientific papers into research assistants
An AI ‘virtual author’ can help scientists use a paper’s methods on new data. But it’s not going to match a human author’s expertise.
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A lifesaving medication is not behind the drop in U.S. overdose deaths
A possible reason for the overdose deaths drop is more use of naloxone, which reverses opioid overdoses. But while still a key tool, its use fell too.
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Peek into hidden worlds revealed by the 2026 Nikon Small World contest
This year’s photomicrography contest captured the wonders of the very small, from flying ink droplets to the most adorable jumping spider you've ever seen.
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See Inside Cells Like Never Before in These Vivid Microscopic Images
Winning entries in the 2026 Nikon Small World competitions reveal the hidden interactions that govern everyday life. The post See Inside Cells Like Never Before in These Vivid Microscopic Images first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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What can minerals tell us about Earth’s past? This geologist is finding out
Smithsonian geologist Gabriela Farfan studies corals, gemstones and other minerals for clues to changing oceans and environments.
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Rule breaking by just a few people can be contagious
People are more likely to mimic — or even surpass — rule breakers than rule followers, a study finds. But real-world consequences may keep people in line.
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A quantum computing feat brings the ‘megaquops’ era a step closer
Error correction creates qubits that glitch only 5 out of a million times, the first step toward a new phase for quantum computing.
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AI can give you your voice back
People who have lost the ability to talk are finding new voices with technology. This technological feat is changing what it means to lose a voice.
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AI Proved the Quasi-Riemann Hypothesis. What Happens Now?
Unlike other recent AI proofs, this one has been unpacked by human experts. The implications, one mathematician said, are “staggering.” The post AI Proved the Quasi-Riemann Hypothesis. What Happens Now? first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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These tiny snakes cartwheel to escape danger
New videos offer a closer look at a rare and bizarre escape behavior in some Southeast Asian snakes.
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Japan’s sample return mission to Phobos may also collect some Mars dust
Japan’s MMX mission will be the first to the moons of Mars and it aims to bring back precious rock samples — perhaps even indirectly from Mars.
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Programa definitivo: El próximo sábado 24 de octubre nos vemos en Naukas Palma 2026
Apúntate la fecha: sábado 24 de octubre, quinta edición de Naukas Palma, 360º de ciencia. Como siempre, será en el Palacio de Congresos de Palma y la entrada será gratuita hasta completar el aforo. Aquí os dejamos el programa definitivo…
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Horned dinosaurs’ weapons evolved to handle the forces of combat
New simulations reveal which battle moves the skulls of horned dinosaurs could take — and which might have been a very bad idea.
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He Wants AI Benchmarking To Be a Science, Not a Dark Art
Moritz Hardt, author of a new book on benchmarks, believes these “standardized tests” for artificial intelligence are fundamentally broken — but not unfixable. The post He Wants AI Benchmarking To Be a Science, Not a Dark Art first…
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Artemis II results show how much science people can do at the moon
We’ve studied the moon with robotic spacecraft for decades. What do human observers add? Artemis II’s first science results offer some answers.
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Crossword: Time lines
Solve the crossword from our November 2026 issue, in which we cultivate an understanding of growth curves.
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Many American diets may not include enough of this essential nutrient
With the proliferation of fancy salts and changing dietary habits, there are signs people aren’t getting enough of the crucial mineral iodine.
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How Do Fungi Keep the Planet Healthy?
Evolutionary biologist Toby Kiers explains how fungal networks in soil trade nutrients with plants, help keep carbon underground, and strike bargains without having a brain. The post How Do Fungi Keep the Planet Healthy? first appeared on…
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Programa completo de Naukas Valladolid (Sábado 07 noviembre, Teatro CARRIÓN)
En colaboración con el Parque Científico de la Fundación Universidad de Valladolid, y con la ayuda inestimable de la Diputación de Valladolid y con la inestimable ayuda de D. Enrique Cornejo, tenemos el gusto de presentar: una nueva…
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Este sábado 10 de octubre nos vemos en el Teatro Central para el evento Naukas Sevilla FUSIÓN Ciencia y Arte
Desde hace muchos años nos habéis estado pidiendo un evento en el sur… y ahora lo tenemos. Os presentamos NAUKAS SEVILLA FUSIÓN 2026, un espectáculo científico artístico que reunirá a divulgadores, investigadores, músicos y artistas el…
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Programa definitivo de charlas Naukas Navarra «Más Planeta Next-Gen» este sábado 03 de octubre
Pamplona ha sido una ciudad que nos ha recibido siempre con los brazos abiertos. Hemos celebrado cuatro ediciones de Naukas allí y por fin ha llegado la hora de regresar por todo lo alto con el próximo NAUKAS NAVARRA 2026 «Más Planeta…
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Ya tenemos fecha y programa provisional de Naukas Palma 2026
Apúntate la fecha: sábado 24 de octubre, quinta edición de Naukas Palma, 360º de ciencia. Como siempre, será en el Palacio de Congresos de Palma y la entrada será gratuita hasta completar el aforo. Aquí os dejamos el programa provisional…
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Pronto estaremos en el Passion for Knowledge de San Sebastián y en Naukas Navarra
Passion for Knowledge, el gran evento de divulgación organizado por el Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC), se ha convertido ya en una cita ineludible para los amantes de la ciencia. El festival Passion for Knowledge promueve la…
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Sigue en directo Naukas Bilbao 2026
Para quien no pueda estar en Bilbao estos días, aquí están los enlaces a las diversas sesiones que se emiten en directo vía streaming.
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Naukas Valladolid 2026 «La ciencia del futuro» se celebrará el sábado 07 noviembre en un nuevo escenario: Teatro Carrión
En colaboración con el Parque Científico de la Fundación Universidad de Valladolid, y con la ayuda inestimable de la Diputación de Valladolid tenemos el gusto de presentar: una nueva edición de Naukas Valladolid 2026, que se celebrará el…
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Os presentamos NAUKAS NAVARRA 2026 «Más Planeta Next-Gen» Sábado 03 de octubre
Pamplona ha sido una ciudad que nos ha recibido siempre con los brazos abiertos. Hemos celebrado cuatro ediciones de Naukas allí y por fin ha llegado la hora de regresar por todo lo alto con el próximo NAUKAS NAVARRA 2026 «Más Planeta…
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Os presentamos un nuevo evento: Naukas Sevilla FUSIÓN (Sábado 10 octubre)
Desde hace muchos años nos habéis estado pidiendo un evento en el sur… y ahora lo tenemos. Os presentamos NAUKAS SEVILLA FUSIÓN 2026, un espectáculo científico artístico que reunirá a divulgadores, investigadores, músicos y artistas el…