JWST Images Tiny Galaxy, Revealing Early Universe Secrets
The James Webb Space Telescope, using gravitational lensing from galaxy cluster MACS J1423, imaged the small, early galaxy "Firefly Sparkle", providing insights into galaxy formation through mergers and stellar evolution 600 million years after the Big Bang.
JWST Images Tiny Galaxy, Revealing Early Universe Secrets
The James Webb Space Telescope, using gravitational lensing from galaxy cluster MACS J1423, imaged the small, early galaxy "Firefly Sparkle", providing insights into galaxy formation through mergers and stellar evolution 600 million years after the Big Bang.
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Scientists Warn of Mirror Bacteria Risks
Thirty-eight scientists from nine countries warn of the potential creation of mirror bacteriaāsynthetic organisms with reversed molecular structuresāposing unprecedented risks to humans, animals, and plants, urging research restrictions before it is too late.
Scientists Warn of Mirror Bacteria Risks
Thirty-eight scientists from nine countries warn of the potential creation of mirror bacteriaāsynthetic organisms with reversed molecular structuresāposing unprecedented risks to humans, animals, and plants, urging research restrictions before it is too late.
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56% Bias Score
230 New Species Discovered in Mekong Region, Underscoring Biodiversity Crisis
In 2023, scientists in Southeast Asia's Mekong region discovered 230 new species of plants and vertebrates, including a camouflaged lizard, a vampire-named mammal, and a leafless orchid, bringing the total discovered since 1997 to 3,623, highlighting the region's biodiversity but also the urgent nee...
230 New Species Discovered in Mekong Region, Underscoring Biodiversity Crisis
In 2023, scientists in Southeast Asia's Mekong region discovered 230 new species of plants and vertebrates, including a camouflaged lizard, a vampire-named mammal, and a leafless orchid, bringing the total discovered since 1997 to 3,623, highlighting the region's biodiversity but also the urgent nee...
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24% Bias Score
Advancements in Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatment and Prevention
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in people over 50; research reveals two types, dry and wet, with varied treatments including antioxidants, anti-VEGF injections, and laser surgery; future therapies are under investigation.
Advancements in Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatment and Prevention
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in people over 50; research reveals two types, dry and wet, with varied treatments including antioxidants, anti-VEGF injections, and laser surgery; future therapies are under investigation.
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20% Bias Score
Preserving Humanity's Martian Heritage
Researchers argue that NASA rovers and other human artifacts on Mars constitute a unique archaeological record of humanity's space exploration and should be preserved, despite risks from natural weathering, meteoroid impacts, and future missions; this echoes the preservation of Earth's historical si...
Preserving Humanity's Martian Heritage
Researchers argue that NASA rovers and other human artifacts on Mars constitute a unique archaeological record of humanity's space exploration and should be preserved, despite risks from natural weathering, meteoroid impacts, and future missions; this echoes the preservation of Earth's historical si...
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28% Bias Score
Three-Quarters of Earth's Land Dries, Sparking UN Summit on Desertification
A UN report reveals that 77.6% of Earth's land is drier, impacting nearly five billion people by the end of the century and threatening food security and migration, while a Riyadh summit debates funding and solutions for worsening droughts.
Three-Quarters of Earth's Land Dries, Sparking UN Summit on Desertification
A UN report reveals that 77.6% of Earth's land is drier, impacting nearly five billion people by the end of the century and threatening food security and migration, while a Riyadh summit debates funding and solutions for worsening droughts.
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40% Bias Score
COP16: $12.15 Billion Pledged to Combat Desertification
The UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, attended by nearly 200 countries and 20,000 participants, finalized 39 decisions prioritizing land restoration and drought resilience, launching a $12.15 billion partnership and an AI-driven observatory to combat desertification and its impact on 7.5 billion people by 2050...
COP16: $12.15 Billion Pledged to Combat Desertification
The UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, attended by nearly 200 countries and 20,000 participants, finalized 39 decisions prioritizing land restoration and drought resilience, launching a $12.15 billion partnership and an AI-driven observatory to combat desertification and its impact on 7.5 billion people by 2050...
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52% Bias Score
230 New Species Discovered in Mekong Region, but Face Immediate Extinction Threats
Scientists in the Greater Mekong region discovered 230 new species in 2023, including plants, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and mammals, bringing the total discovered since 1997 to 3,623; however, many are already threatened by human activities like habitat loss and illegal wildlife trade.
230 New Species Discovered in Mekong Region, but Face Immediate Extinction Threats
Scientists in the Greater Mekong region discovered 230 new species in 2023, including plants, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and mammals, bringing the total discovered since 1997 to 3,623; however, many are already threatened by human activities like habitat loss and illegal wildlife trade.
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24% Bias Score
230+ New Species Found in Mekong Region, Highlighting Biodiversity and Conservation Concerns
Scientists in Southeast Asia's Mekong region discovered over 230 new plant and vertebrate species in 2023, raising the total to 3623 since 1997, but many face threats from human activity.
230+ New Species Found in Mekong Region, Highlighting Biodiversity and Conservation Concerns
Scientists in Southeast Asia's Mekong region discovered over 230 new plant and vertebrate species in 2023, raising the total to 3623 since 1997, but many face threats from human activity.
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Versailles: Unexpected Center of Scientific Innovation
The exhibition "Versailles: Science and Splendour" reveals how the French monarchy at Versailles unexpectedly spearheaded scientific advancements in surgery, hydraulics, and inoculation, despite ethical complexities and the eventual overthrow of the monarchy itself.
Versailles: Unexpected Center of Scientific Innovation
The exhibition "Versailles: Science and Splendour" reveals how the French monarchy at Versailles unexpectedly spearheaded scientific advancements in surgery, hydraulics, and inoculation, despite ethical complexities and the eventual overthrow of the monarchy itself.
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48% Bias Score
Massive Marine Heatwave Causes Death of 4 Million Common Murres in Alaska
In 2015 and 2016, two massive marine heatwaves off the coast of Alaska caused the deaths of approximately 4 million common murres due to starvation, representing the largest recorded mass mortality event of a single species and highlighting the severe impact of climate change on wildlife populations...
Massive Marine Heatwave Causes Death of 4 Million Common Murres in Alaska
In 2015 and 2016, two massive marine heatwaves off the coast of Alaska caused the deaths of approximately 4 million common murres due to starvation, representing the largest recorded mass mortality event of a single species and highlighting the severe impact of climate change on wildlife populations...
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20% Bias Score
Only Seven Countries Met Safe Air Quality Levels in 2023
The 2023 World Air Quality Report revealed that only seven countriesāAustralia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius, and New Zealandāmet WHO's PM2.5 air quality guidelines, while South and Central Asia had the worst air quality, with Bangladesh recording levels over 15 times the safe limit...
Only Seven Countries Met Safe Air Quality Levels in 2023
The 2023 World Air Quality Report revealed that only seven countriesāAustralia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius, and New Zealandāmet WHO's PM2.5 air quality guidelines, while South and Central Asia had the worst air quality, with Bangladesh recording levels over 15 times the safe limit...
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40% Bias Score