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Polar Bear Mothers' Den Emergence Timing on Svalbard: Implications for Cub Survival
A study using GPS trackers and camera traps on Svalbard, Norway, reveals that polar bear mothers leave their snow dens with cubs around March 9th, initially briefly, then fully around two weeks later; this critical spring period is crucial for cub survival, with only about half reaching breeding age...
Polar Bear Mothers' Den Emergence Timing on Svalbard: Implications for Cub Survival
A study using GPS trackers and camera traps on Svalbard, Norway, reveals that polar bear mothers leave their snow dens with cubs around March 9th, initially briefly, then fully around two weeks later; this critical spring period is crucial for cub survival, with only about half reaching breeding age...
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20% Bias Score
Cancer Cells Cooperate to Acquire Nutrients, Opening New Treatment Avenues
US and French scientists discovered that cancer cells cooperate to obtain nutrients by secreting an enzyme that breaks down oligopeptides into amino acids, creating a shared pool; blocking this enzyme with Bestatin or CRISPR significantly slows tumor growth, suggesting a novel treatment approach.
Cancer Cells Cooperate to Acquire Nutrients, Opening New Treatment Avenues
US and French scientists discovered that cancer cells cooperate to obtain nutrients by secreting an enzyme that breaks down oligopeptides into amino acids, creating a shared pool; blocking this enzyme with Bestatin or CRISPR significantly slows tumor growth, suggesting a novel treatment approach.
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Danish 'Woodhenge' Reveals Shared Beliefs and Ties with England
A 30-meter diameter circle of at least 45 wooden posts, dating back to 2600-1600 BCE, has been discovered in Aars, Denmark, aligning with Stonehenge and suggesting shared beliefs and close ties between Denmark and England during the late Stone Age and early Bronze Age.
Danish 'Woodhenge' Reveals Shared Beliefs and Ties with England
A 30-meter diameter circle of at least 45 wooden posts, dating back to 2600-1600 BCE, has been discovered in Aars, Denmark, aligning with Stonehenge and suggesting shared beliefs and close ties between Denmark and England during the late Stone Age and early Bronze Age.
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44% Bias Score
Rare Planetary Alignment Expected on July 28th, 2024
On Friday, July 28th, 2024, a rare "planet parade" will occur, where all eight planets in our solar system will be visible from Earth in the evening sky, with seven planets visible to the naked eye and two needing a telescope; this rare alignment could be overshadowed by the potential nova of T Coro...
Rare Planetary Alignment Expected on July 28th, 2024
On Friday, July 28th, 2024, a rare "planet parade" will occur, where all eight planets in our solar system will be visible from Earth in the evening sky, with seven planets visible to the naked eye and two needing a telescope; this rare alignment could be overshadowed by the potential nova of T Coro...
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Climate Change Impacts White Bear Populations in the Russian Arctic
The receding Arctic ice forces white bears to adapt their feeding habits, with some populations thriving while others face starvation due to lack of alternative food sources on land; this highlights the critical impact of climate change on the species and the need for adaptive conservation strategie...
Climate Change Impacts White Bear Populations in the Russian Arctic
The receding Arctic ice forces white bears to adapt their feeding habits, with some populations thriving while others face starvation due to lack of alternative food sources on land; this highlights the critical impact of climate change on the species and the need for adaptive conservation strategie...
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24% Bias Score
Yamnaya Culture: Genetic Origin of Indo-European Languages
Genetic research identifies the Caucasus-lower Volga population as the origin of Indo-European languages, tracing their expansion through the Yamnaya culture's horse domestication and wheeled vehicles, resulting in widespread genetic and linguistic influence across Eurasia from 3100 BCE onwards.
Yamnaya Culture: Genetic Origin of Indo-European Languages
Genetic research identifies the Caucasus-lower Volga population as the origin of Indo-European languages, tracing their expansion through the Yamnaya culture's horse domestication and wheeled vehicles, resulting in widespread genetic and linguistic influence across Eurasia from 3100 BCE onwards.
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Brain Tumor Vaccine Shows Promise in Phase 1 Trial
A Phase 1 clinical trial in Heidelberg and Mannheim demonstrated that a new mutation-specific vaccine targeting IDH1 mutations in diffuse gliomas yielded positive results, with 84% of the 33 participants still alive three years after treatment, and 63% showing tumor stabilization.
Brain Tumor Vaccine Shows Promise in Phase 1 Trial
A Phase 1 clinical trial in Heidelberg and Mannheim demonstrated that a new mutation-specific vaccine targeting IDH1 mutations in diffuse gliomas yielded positive results, with 84% of the 33 participants still alive three years after treatment, and 63% showing tumor stabilization.
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40% Bias Score
Vitrified Brain Found in Herculaneum Reveals Vesuvius Eruption's Extreme Heat
A new study reveals that the intense heat from Mount Vesuvius's 79 CE eruption vitrified the brain of a Herculaneum victim, discovered inside their skull, reaching temperatures of at least 510°C (950°F) due to a super-heated ash cloud, offering unprecedented insight into the eruption's immediate eff...
Vitrified Brain Found in Herculaneum Reveals Vesuvius Eruption's Extreme Heat
A new study reveals that the intense heat from Mount Vesuvius's 79 CE eruption vitrified the brain of a Herculaneum victim, discovered inside their skull, reaching temperatures of at least 510°C (950°F) due to a super-heated ash cloud, offering unprecedented insight into the eruption's immediate eff...
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Supernova Linked to Viral Evolution in Lake Tanganyika
A new study links a supernova explosion 2.5 million years ago to a surge in viral diversity in Lake Tanganyika, suggesting cosmic rays from the supernova may have caused mutations in fish viruses, and this event is further linked to similar events in Earth's history.
Supernova Linked to Viral Evolution in Lake Tanganyika
A new study links a supernova explosion 2.5 million years ago to a surge in viral diversity in Lake Tanganyika, suggesting cosmic rays from the supernova may have caused mutations in fish viruses, and this event is further linked to similar events in Earth's history.
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Gayle King to Blast Off on All-Female Blue Origin Spaceflight
Gayle King, along with five other women—including Katy Perry—will be part of Blue Origin's 11th human spaceflight launching this spring; this all-female crew marks a significant moment for space tourism and women's representation in STEM fields.
Gayle King to Blast Off on All-Female Blue Origin Spaceflight
Gayle King, along with five other women—including Katy Perry—will be part of Blue Origin's 11th human spaceflight launching this spring; this all-female crew marks a significant moment for space tourism and women's representation in STEM fields.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Administration Targets NOAA with Budget Cuts and Staff Reductions
The Trump administration plans to cut NOAA's budget by roughly a third, reduce staffing, and potentially shift functions to the private sector, impacting weather forecasting, climate modeling, and environmental monitoring, with severe consequences for public safety and the US's role in global climat...
Trump Administration Targets NOAA with Budget Cuts and Staff Reductions
The Trump administration plans to cut NOAA's budget by roughly a third, reduce staffing, and potentially shift functions to the private sector, impacting weather forecasting, climate modeling, and environmental monitoring, with severe consequences for public safety and the US's role in global climat...
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56% Bias Score
150,000-Year-Old Tools Rewrite Homo Sapiens' African History
A rediscovered archaeological site in Côte d'Ivoire reveals 150,000-year-old stone tools, pushing back the known presence of Homo sapiens in African rainforests by 132,000 years and challenging theories of a single origin for our species.
150,000-Year-Old Tools Rewrite Homo Sapiens' African History
A rediscovered archaeological site in Côte d'Ivoire reveals 150,000-year-old stone tools, pushing back the known presence of Homo sapiens in African rainforests by 132,000 years and challenging theories of a single origin for our species.
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36% Bias Score
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