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Morning Glories: Nature’s Latest Example of the Human Condition

Factual summary: Morning glories have experienced a staggering 96% drop in their rate of adaptation over just nine years. Researchers...

Devil’s Advocate: A New Species and the Old Tricks of Earth

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Factual summary: A newly discovered plant species named Thismia daemona in Thailand is known from fewer than 50 individuals and...

Fading Stars, Fading Intelligence: A Cosmic Paradox

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Factual summary: Astronomers have identified a surprisingly young population of fading radio galaxies. Their supermassive black holes have switched off...

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Breathless Choices: The Anatomy of Risk on Earth

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Factual summary: Recent research indicates that slower breathing and prolonged exhalation can make humans more willing to take risks. The...

Knitting Innovation or Fabricated Nonsense?

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Factual summary: Harvard researchers have developed a method to create fabrics that can change shapes and perform functions like controlling...

Decagons in the Cosmos: An Earthly Distraction from the Mundane

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Factual summary: A ten-sided shape, or decagon, has been observed around Saturn's south pole, likely formed by atmospheric waves in...

A Floating Island of Absurdity: The Curious Case of Williston Lake

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Factual summary: A previously uncharted island in Williston Lake, Canada, appeared in late July, only to disappear by mid-August and...

Jurassic Soundscapes: A Melody of Absurdity

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Factual summary: Scientists have successfully recreated the sounds of prehistoric insects, specifically relatives of crickets and katydids, from fossils found...