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Two New Funnel-Web Spider Species Discovered in Australia
Kane Christensen's two-decade-long work at the Australian Reptile Park led to the discovery of two new funnel-web spider species, Atrax christenseni and Atrax montanus, distinguished by size, appearance, and reproductive organ differences; the largest ever found, a 9.2cm legspan male Atrax christens...
Two New Funnel-Web Spider Species Discovered in Australia
Kane Christensen's two-decade-long work at the Australian Reptile Park led to the discovery of two new funnel-web spider species, Atrax christenseni and Atrax montanus, distinguished by size, appearance, and reproductive organ differences; the largest ever found, a 9.2cm legspan male Atrax christens...
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20% Bias Score
TikTok Launches STEM Feed to Combat Misinformation in Australia
TikTok launched a STEM feed in Australia on Wednesday to combat misinformation, featuring fact-checked science content from experts and aiming to counter false health and science claims spread through its algorithm.
TikTok Launches STEM Feed to Combat Misinformation in Australia
TikTok launched a STEM feed in Australia on Wednesday to combat misinformation, featuring fact-checked science content from experts and aiming to counter false health and science claims spread through its algorithm.
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40% Bias Score
PFAS Cleanup in Europe: €100 Billion Annual Cost Estimated
A new investigation reveals that cleaning up PFAS pollution across Europe could cost at least €100 billion annually, based on conservative estimates, and that industry lobbying is hindering stricter regulations.
PFAS Cleanup in Europe: €100 Billion Annual Cost Estimated
A new investigation reveals that cleaning up PFAS pollution across Europe could cost at least €100 billion annually, based on conservative estimates, and that industry lobbying is hindering stricter regulations.
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44% Bias Score
New Protective Structure for Desmotes of Phaleron Skeletons Under Construction
A new €6.35 million protective structure for the 80 7th-century BC Desmotes of Phaleron skeletons, discovered at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in 2016, is under construction, integrating seamlessly with the existing architecture and carefully managing visitor experience.
New Protective Structure for Desmotes of Phaleron Skeletons Under Construction
A new €6.35 million protective structure for the 80 7th-century BC Desmotes of Phaleron skeletons, discovered at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in 2016, is under construction, integrating seamlessly with the existing architecture and carefully managing visitor experience.
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20% Bias Score
Laser Technology Reveals Intricate Ancient Peruvian Tattoos
A new study used lasers to uncover highly intricate tattoos on approximately 100 mummies from Peru's Chancay culture (around 1250 CE), revealing geometric designs of exceptional quality comparable to modern tattooing, providing unique insights into pre-Inca art and cultural practices.
Laser Technology Reveals Intricate Ancient Peruvian Tattoos
A new study used lasers to uncover highly intricate tattoos on approximately 100 mummies from Peru's Chancay culture (around 1250 CE), revealing geometric designs of exceptional quality comparable to modern tattooing, providing unique insights into pre-Inca art and cultural practices.
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16% Bias Score
Karlsruhe Zoo Welcomes Rare Polar Bear Cub, Takes Protective Measures
The Karlsruhe Zoo announced the birth of a polar bear cub to Nuka and Kap in December 2023. To protect the cub, the zoo sealed off the enclosure and limited access, monitoring the family via webcams. The cub's sex remains unknown, and a veterinary examination is planned in several weeks.
Karlsruhe Zoo Welcomes Rare Polar Bear Cub, Takes Protective Measures
The Karlsruhe Zoo announced the birth of a polar bear cub to Nuka and Kap in December 2023. To protect the cub, the zoo sealed off the enclosure and limited access, monitoring the family via webcams. The cub's sex remains unknown, and a veterinary examination is planned in several weeks.
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40% Bias Score
American Southwest Megadrought Fuels Catastrophic Wildfires
A decade-long megadrought in the American Southwest, the driest since 800 AD, has created tinderbox conditions for catastrophic fires in Los Angeles and other areas, with human-caused climate change responsible for about 42% of the soil moisture deficit since 2000.
American Southwest Megadrought Fuels Catastrophic Wildfires
A decade-long megadrought in the American Southwest, the driest since 800 AD, has created tinderbox conditions for catastrophic fires in Los Angeles and other areas, with human-caused climate change responsible for about 42% of the soil moisture deficit since 2000.
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32% Bias Score
Retinal Vascular Fingerprint Predicts Stroke Risk as Effectively as Traditional Factors
A study of 45,161 participants found that 29 retinal vascular parameters create a "vascular fingerprint" accurately predicting stroke risk, comparable to traditional methods, offering a cost-effective screening tool for primary care.
Retinal Vascular Fingerprint Predicts Stroke Risk as Effectively as Traditional Factors
A study of 45,161 participants found that 29 retinal vascular parameters create a "vascular fingerprint" accurately predicting stroke risk, comparable to traditional methods, offering a cost-effective screening tool for primary care.
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16% Bias Score
Global Study Uncovers 300 New Genetic Depression Risk Factors
An international study of over 5 million people across 29 countries identified 300 previously unknown genetic risk factors for depression, highlighting the importance of diverse representation in research and opening avenues for more inclusive treatment.
Global Study Uncovers 300 New Genetic Depression Risk Factors
An international study of over 5 million people across 29 countries identified 300 previously unknown genetic risk factors for depression, highlighting the importance of diverse representation in research and opening avenues for more inclusive treatment.
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8% Bias Score
U.S. Dementia Cases Projected to Double by 2060
A new study projects a doubling of new U.S. dementia cases by 2060, reaching approximately 1 million annually, primarily due to population aging; the lifetime risk after age 55 is 42%, with disparities across demographics highlighting the urgent need for health equity policies.
U.S. Dementia Cases Projected to Double by 2060
A new study projects a doubling of new U.S. dementia cases by 2060, reaching approximately 1 million annually, primarily due to population aging; the lifetime risk after age 55 is 42%, with disparities across demographics highlighting the urgent need for health equity policies.
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44% Bias Score
World's Oldest Tattoos Found on Ötzi the Iceman
The 61 tattoos on Ötzi, a 46-year-old Copper Age man discovered in 1991 in the Alps, are confirmed as the world's oldest, predating previous finds by at least 1,000 years, and may have had therapeutic purposes.
World's Oldest Tattoos Found on Ötzi the Iceman
The 61 tattoos on Ötzi, a 46-year-old Copper Age man discovered in 1991 in the Alps, are confirmed as the world's oldest, predating previous finds by at least 1,000 years, and may have had therapeutic purposes.
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36% Bias Score
Downing Street Blocks Beaver Reintroduction Plan
Downing Street blocked a Natural England plan to reintroduce beavers to England, viewing it as a "Tory legacy", despite the plan's approval by the environment secretary and evidence of beavers' environmental benefits in flood mitigation and biodiversity.
Downing Street Blocks Beaver Reintroduction Plan
Downing Street blocked a Natural England plan to reintroduce beavers to England, viewing it as a "Tory legacy", despite the plan's approval by the environment secretary and evidence of beavers' environmental benefits in flood mitigation and biodiversity.
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48% Bias Score
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