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Scientists discover oldest ever giant tadpole fossil in Argentina
Tadpole that wriggled around 160m years ago surpasses previous record holder by about 20m years. Scientists have discovered the oldest-known fossil of a giant tadpole that wriggled around over 160m ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
A monkey writing Shakespeare? That's much ado about nothing, scientists claim
Two mathematicians in Australia now say that the Infinite Monkey Theorem is wrong and monkeys could not write Shakespeare before the universe dies.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
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Scientists dismayed as UK ministers clear way for gene editing of crops - but not animals
Advocates urge government to allow ‘precision breeding’ to combat disease, but RSPCA warns of ethical dangers. Ministers are preparing to introduce legislation that will permit the growing of ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
The Novo Nordisk scientist behind Ozempic, Wegovy weight loss research
Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have slimmed down Hollywood stars — and millions of non-celebrities worldwide — while adding great heft to the economy of Novo Nordisk’s home country, Denmark.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Scientist behind Ozempic started her career developing laundry detergent
Novo Nordisk scientist Lotte Knudsen, whose research led to Ozempic and Wegovy, started her career developing laundry detergent.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
First Satellite Made of Wood Is Launched Into Space
Scientists in Japan constructed the first satellite made of wood by blending age-old woodworking techniques with rocket science.Science - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Elephants can wash with a hose – and sabotage shower time, scientists say
An elephant at Berlin zoo used its trunk to interrupt flow of water from hose used by another elephant. If you get frustrated by the shower hog in your house you’re not alone: research suggests ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Exhaustion at work can lead to difficulty controlling emotions, scientists say
Working long hours can lead to people having issues moderating behaviour due to ‘ego depletion’, research shows. If a hard day in the office leaves you crabby and uncooperative, you may have an ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Scientists Have Just Declared the Mid-Life Crisis Dead
New research shows that mid-life doesn’t have a monopoly on crises. Maybe it’s time to rethink our expectations about aging.Business - Inc. - 14 hours ago -
The inspiring scientists who saved the world’s first seed bank
During the siege of Leningrad, botanists in charge of an irreplaceable seed collection had to protect it from fire, rodents – and hunger. Somewhere in the sky above, the mosquito drone of a plane’s ...World - The Guardian - 18 hours ago -
‘Devious’ New Deep Sea Slug Hid Its Identity From Scientists
It took nearly 25 years for biologists to discover that a swimming and glowing organism in the ocean’s midnight zone was actually a sea slug.Science - The New York Times - 6 hours ago -
Coughlin, Shanahan among HOF candidates
Super Bowl-winning head coaches Tom Coughlin, Mike Holmgren, Mike Shanahan and George Seifert are among the nine semifinalists from the coach category nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Sports - ESPN - October 31 -
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Small and lethal: adapted drones carrying explosives ‘hunt’ civilians in Kherson
Ukrainians face new airborne threat that has killed 24 civilians and injured hundreds more since July. Sasha Ustenko has survived three attacks by the Russian drones that stalk the streets of ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
After a Yearlong Hunt, Sinwar's Killing Came Down to Chance
Cornered in a bombed-out building, the architect of the Oct. 7 attacks died alone, but his defiance could make him a martyr for Hamas and its supporters.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18 -
U.S. ‘Fusion Cells’ Assist in Israel’s Hunt for Hamas Leaders
American commandos and intelligence officers began helping Israel soon after the Oct. 7 attacks last year.World - The New York Times - October 19 -
Inside the Last-Ditch Hunt by Harris and Trump for Undecided Voters
Both campaigns are digging through troves of data to find these crucial Americans. They both think many are younger, Black or Latino. The Harris team is also eyeing white, college-educated women.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
A Final Hunt for Undecided Voters, and Israel Escalates Its War in Lebanon
Plus, New York Liberty are W.N.B.A. champions.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21
