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• Potentially Toxic: Scientists Discover Mysterious New Compound in U.S. Drinking Water

  24-11-2024 23:45 via scitechdaily.com
  New research reveals the identification of a newly discovered compound resulting from the breakdown of inorganic chloramine disinfectants in drinking water. A team of researchers from the United States and Switzerland has reported the discovery of a previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water. Inorganic chloramines are commonly used to disinfect drinking water and protect [...]
  
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• Five key takeaways from COP29 - BBC.com

  24-11-2024 23:34 via news.google.com
  Five key takeaways from COP29  BBC.comCOP29 Climate Talks Get a Deal on Money, but Only After a Fight  The New York TimesMonday briefing: Where Cop29 failed – and the limited reasons for hope  The GuardianCOP29 UN Climate Conference Agrees to Triple Finance to Developing Countries, Protecting Lives and Livelihoods  UNFCCCU.N. Reaches $300 Billion Climate Financing Deal as Trump Looms  The Wall Street Journal
  
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• NASA Reconnects with Voyager, Longest Serving Mission in History - VOA Learning English

  24-11-2024 23:05 via news.google.com
  NASA Reconnects with Voyager, Longest Serving Mission in History  VOA Learning EnglishVoyager 1 Just Activated a Radio That's Been Offline Since 1981  ScienceAlertThe Voyager legacy: A journey beyond the solar system  The Business Standard‘After 42 years of silence...’: NASA reconnects with Voyager via dormant 1981 transmitter  Business TodayNASA turns on a 1981 radio to send a message to the universe…It has been received  Riaz
  
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• Couple charged for allegedly stealing $1 million from Lululemon in convoluted retail theft scheme - CBS News

  24-11-2024 22:30 via news.google.com
  Couple charged for allegedly stealing $1 million from Lululemon in convoluted retail theft scheme  CBS NewsConn. Couple Accused of Stealing $1 Million from Lululemon Stores in 5 States  PEOPLEConnecticut Couple Charged in $1 Million Theft of Lululemon Goods  The New York TimesUS couple arrested for stealing nearly $1 million worth of Lululemon apparel across multiple states  The Times of IndiaConnecticut couple charged in alleged Lululemon theft spree that
  
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• Breakthrough Diagnostic Kit Detects H5N1 Avian Flu in Just 3 Hours

  24-11-2024 22:06 via scitechdaily.com
  The Steadfast diagnostic kit, developed by DxD Hub, NIES, and A*STAR BII, rapidly detects and distinguishes H5N1 AIV strains, improving outbreak response and global pandemic readiness. The Diagnostics Development Hub (DxD Hub), a national platform hosted by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, in collaboration with the National Institute for Environmental Studies [...]
  
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• How Your “Lizard Brain” Fuels Overthinking and Social Anxiety

  24-11-2024 20:57 via scitechdaily.com
  New research by Northwestern Medicine reveals how humans have evolved advanced brain regions to interpret others’ thoughts, connecting these areas with the amygdala, a part of the brain involved in emotional processing. Study sought to better understand how humans evolved to become skilled at thinking about others. Newer parts of the brain that support social [...]
  
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• Massive LoL leak reveals Noxus-themed season & 2025 Arcane champion - Dexerto

  24-11-2024 20:03 via news.google.com
  Massive LoL leak reveals Noxus-themed season & 2025 Arcane champion  DexertoThe Champions Of Arcane: All Powers & Abilities Explained  Screen RantRumor: League of Legends Leak Teases Champion Rework Based on Arcane  GameRantEverything we know about Viktor’s LoL rework: Release date, abilities & more  DexertoI'm 100% sure that Arcane season 2 has introduced the next League of Legends champion, and I can't wait for them  Gamesrada
  
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• Inside the Neutron: Scientists Discover Hidden Layers of Matter

  24-11-2024 19:48 via scitechdaily.com
  Recent advancements at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility have enabled physicists to explore the internal structure of neutrons in unprecedented detail. Using a new detector, researchers have achieved a deeper understanding of how quarks and gluons contribute to the nucleon’s overall spin, making significant progress in nuclear physics. Protons and neutrons, collectively known as [...]
  
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• Sen. Duckworth: Hegseth Is ‘Inordinately Unqualified’ to Be Secretary of Defense - Rolling Stone

  24-11-2024 19:41 via news.google.com
  Sen. Duckworth: Hegseth Is ‘Inordinately Unqualified’ to Be Secretary of Defense  Rolling StoneWhat Pete Hegseth Doesn’t Get About Women in Combat  The AtlanticCanada's top military commander calls out US senator for questioning a woman's role in combat  The Associated Press'He's wrong': Democratic senator and veteran Tammy Duckworth responds to Hegseth's views on women in combat  CNN
  
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• Scientists Discover Self-Healing Secrets of the Human Heart

  24-11-2024 18:39 via scitechdaily.com
  Heart pumps can dramatically boost muscle cell regeneration in damaged hearts, offering new hope for heart failure recovery. Following severe heart failure, the heart’s ability to regenerate new cells is minimal. However, a new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the journal Circulation, reveals that treatment with a supportive heart pump significantly enhances [...]
  
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• Chuck Woolery, Host of ‘Love Connection,’ Dies at 83 - The New York Times

  24-11-2024 17:35 via news.google.com
  Chuck Woolery, Host of ‘Love Connection,’ Dies at 83  The New York TimesChuck Woolery Dies: Original ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Host Was 83  DeadlineFind Out Chuck Woolery's Net Worth at the Time of His Death  Yahoo EntertainmentLegendary game show host dies at 83  syracuse.com
  
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• A Star’s Unexpected Heatwave: FU Orionis Challenges Astrophysics Models

  24-11-2024 17:28 via scitechdaily.com
  Ultraviolet light reveals new information about the FU Orionis’ mechanisms. In 1936, the young star FU Orionis (FU Ori) dramatically brightened, becoming significantly more luminous. Since then, its brightness has gradually faded. Initially thought to be an isolated case, FU Ori is now recognized as part of a rare group of young, turbulent stars called [...]
  
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• Single Cells Can Learn: A Revolutionary Discovery in Biology

  24-11-2024 16:16 via scitechdaily.com
  Recent studies reveal that individual cells possess the ability to learn, refuting the idea that complex learning behaviors are exclusive to organisms with nervous systems. By using computer simulations, researchers demonstrated how cells adapt to repeated stimuli, offering insights that could revolutionize treatments for diseases and further computational biology research. Rethinking Cellular Behavior and Learning [...]
  
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• Why Do I Feel Better When I Wake Myself Up Instead of an Alarm?

  24-11-2024 16:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Your internal body clock can help wake you up without an alarm.
  
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• Did Social Distancing Begin 6,000 Years Ago? New Research Reveals That Neolithic Villagers May Have Invented It

  24-11-2024 15:27 via scitechdaily.com
  Social distancing may have roots 6,000 years ago, as research shows Neolithic villages like Nebelivka used clustered layouts to control disease spread. The phrase “social distancing” became widely recognized in recent years as people worldwide adapted their behavior to combat the COVID pandemic. However, new research led by UT Professor Alex Bentley suggests that the [...]
  
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• New Ocean Data Shakes Up Our Understanding of Climate Change

  24-11-2024 14:36 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers have uncovered inaccuracies in historical ocean temperature data, revealing that early 20th-century ocean temperatures were significantly colder than land measurements, contrary to previous models. This discovery offers significant insights into past climate variability and future climate change. According to Dr. Sebastian Sippel, Junior Professor at Leipzig University, the findings do not alter our understanding [...]
  
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• South Korea Powers Fusion Progress With ITER’s Vacuum Vessel

  24-11-2024 13:45 via scitechdaily.com
  South Korea has fulfilled its commitment to the ITER project by delivering all four vacuum vessel sectors required for sustaining nuclear fusion reactions. These deliveries are part of a larger contribution that includes superconductors and thermal shields, highlighting South Korea’s pivotal role in advancing fusion technology. Global Collaboration in Fusion Technology South Korea has successfully [...]
  
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• Australia withdraws a misinformation bill after critics compare it to censorship

  24-11-2024 13:37
  
  Australia’s government has withdrawn a bill that would give a media watchdog power to monitor digital platforms and require them to keep records about misinformation and disinformation on their networks
  
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• Common food linked to over 30 health conditions - from cancer to depression - Gloucestershire Live

  24-11-2024 13:20 via news.google.com
  Common food linked to over 30 health conditions - from cancer to depression  Gloucestershire LiveThey’re up to 70% of the American diet. But the US has no policy on ultraprocessed foods  CNNThe food linked to over 30 different health issues - including cancer and diabetes  Surrey LiveUltraprocessed Foods Linked to Faster Biological Aging  Medscape
  
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• The Sleep Gap: Why Women Rest Less and Wake More

  24-11-2024 12:36 via scitechdaily.com
  A new study highlights significant sleep differences between male and female animals, suggesting biological factors are more influential than lifestyle in determining sleep patterns. The findings prompt a reassessment of past biomedical research, which often excluded females, leading to possible misinterpretations in drug development and treatment effectiveness. Gender Differences in Sleep Patterns Females tend to [...]
  
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• Historic First Landing on a Comet: How Philae Redefined Space Exploration

  24-11-2024 11:29 via scitechdaily.com
  Philae’s historic landing on Comet 67P in 2014 provided crucial data on the comet’s surface and internal composition, despite technical setbacks. The mission revealed organic molecules and temperature variations, offering insights into the ancient materials forming our solar system. This landmark achievement has set the stage for future exploratory missions to other cometary and asteroid [...]
  
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• Alarming Links Uncovered: Blue Light From Screens May Trigger Early Puberty and Stunt Growth

  24-11-2024 10:23 via scitechdaily.com
  Blue light exposure from screens may accelerate bone growth and puberty in rats, suggesting potential risks for children. New research recently presented at the 62nd Annual European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology Meeting in Liverpool reveals that blue light exposure, such as that from smartphones and tablets, may speed up bone growth and bone aging, triggering [...]
  
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• SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California (photos) - Space.com

  24-11-2024 09:27 via news.google.com
  SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California (photos)  Space.comSpaceX launch: Live updates from Starlink Falcon 9 launch at Cape  Florida TodaySpaceX launching 23 Starlink satellites from Florida early Nov. 25  Space.comLive coverage: SpaceX to launch 23 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral  Spaceflight NowSpaceX weekday rocket launch: What time is liftoff, where to see from Daytona, New Smyrna Beach  Daytona Beac
  
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• Saying Goodbye to Traumatic Memories: How Astrocytes Decide What We Remember

  24-11-2024 09:22 via scitechdaily.com
  Tohoku University’s study reveals that manipulating astrocytes in mice’s brains impacts memory retention. Acidifying astrocytes hinders long-term memories, whereas alkalinizing them preserves these memories, indicating a possible method for treating memory-related disorders. One of the brain’s most remarkable capabilities is its ability to store information as memories, enabling us to learn from past mistakes. While [...]
  
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• 2,000-Year-Old Psychedelic Potion Found in Ancient Egyptian Mug

  24-11-2024 07:14 via scitechdaily.com
  Hallucinogens were found in an ancient Egyptian mug, confirming their use in fertility rituals linked to the god Bes. A professor from the University of South Florida has discovered the first physical evidence of hallucinogens in an Egyptian mug, validating written records and centuries-old myths of ancient Egyptian rituals and practices. Davide Tanasi conducted advanced [...]
  
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• What Makes You, You? Robots Offer Clues About Human Identity

  24-11-2024 06:05 via scitechdaily.com
  A review paper published in Science Robotics features three scientists examining the concept of “sense of self” in humans and investigating how robots can serve as tools to deepen our understanding of this phenomenon. In a recently published review paper in Science Robotics, a cognitive roboticist, a cognitive psychologist, and a psychiatrist discuss the concept [...]
  
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• NASA’s Curiosity Rover Uncovers Mars’ Mysterious Spiderweb Rocks and Hidden Crystals

  24-11-2024 04:56 via scitechdaily.com
  NASA’s Curiosity captured a 360-degree panorama before leaving Gediz Vallis channel, a feature it’s been exploring for the past year. The rover embarks on a journey to Mars’ boxwork formation, investigating its weblike patterns and the late-stage water activity indicated by Gediz Vallis channel. This mission aims to uncover past conditions favorable for microbial life, [...]
  
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• Galaxy S25 Slim vs iPhone 17 Air: Samsung focusing on more than just dimensions - PhoneArena

  24-11-2024 04:23 via news.google.com
  Galaxy S25 Slim vs iPhone 17 Air: Samsung focusing on more than just dimensions  PhoneArenaThe Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim could come with a major camera upgrade  TechRadarSamsung Galaxy S25+ and Ultra India launch nears as BIS listing surfaces  Sammy FansSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra dummy units confirm the design - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.comSamsung Galaxy S25 release date rumors — here’s when we expect the big launch  Tom's Guide
  
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