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Scientists say biggest coral in the world discovered in the Pacific
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.Top stories - CBS News - 12 hours ago -
World’s largest coral found in the Pacific
The coral could be 500 years old and is bigger than a blue whale, scientists say.Top stories - BBC News - 20 hours ago -
World’s largest known coral discovered in Solomon Islands
Gigantic multicoloured organism is visible from space and has grown for between 300 and 500 years. The world’s largest known coral, visible from space, has been discovered in the waters of the ...World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago -
World's largest coral found 'hiding in plain sight' near Solomon Islands for 300 years
The world's largest coral has been discovered by a National Geographic expedition to the Solomon Islands.Top stories - NBC News - 10 hours ago -
Third of world's tree species slide towards extinction, say scientists
Scientists have revealed that more than a third of tree species are facing extinction.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
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 -
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Marine biologists discover new sea slug species off Pacific coast
California researchers found ‘mystery mollusc’ in deep-sea midnight zone after initially observing it 20 years ago. Researchers in California have discovered a new species of sea slug off the ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Global coral reef bleaching event is largest on record, report says
New data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has scientists ringing alarm bells about the health of the world's oceans. Seventy-seven percent of the world's coral reefs have ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Edge of the world: discovering the wild side of the Algarve
The very tip of Portugal is a haven for dolphins, whales, walkers – and savvy tourists keen to discover an under-the-radar stretch of the coast. ‘I’m not sure about this,” says the American woman, ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Scientists Just Discovered Diving Headfirst Into Your Workday Will Make You Significantly More Productive
Granted, the study focused on workout performance–but the takeaway applies to work as well.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Scientists Just Discovered a Super Easy Way to Increase the Health Benefits of Your Daily Walk
Want to maximize the health benefits of your daily walk? Forget step counts and try this easy research-backed trick.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
Scientists Just Discovered a Guaranteed Way to Live Longer, Healthier, and Smarter. But It Will Require (Literally) Heavy Lifting
Research shows you can influence your genes to crack the longevity code.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
Scientists Just Discovered the Big 5 Personality Traits You Need to Be Successful at Different Jobs
A new study analyzed 70,000 people and 250 careers to create a free test that matches Big 5 personality traits to suitable jobs.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
MUFG chief says Japanese lender on track to become one of world’s biggest banks
Hironori Kamezawa says Japan’s normalisation of monetary policy expected to benefit lendersWorld - Financial Times - 14 hours ago -
Scientists say climate change made deadly floods worse
Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientistsTop stories - BBC News - October 30 -
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2024 set to be hottest year on record, scientists say
Climate scientists say 2024 is likely to be the hottest year ever on record. The announcement comes just ahead of the COP29 climate summit. Tina Kraus reports.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days 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 - 2 days ago -
North Korea says it discovered the remains of a South Korean drone in Pyongyang
North Korea says it found the remains of a South Korean drone during a search in capital PyongyangWorld - ABC News - October 19 -
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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 - 6 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 - 3 days ago -
Runaway 'spy whale' fled Russian military training says marine scientist
Marine scientist uncovers the story behind Andruha's escape from Russian military training programme.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 5 storm in the Pacific Ocean, forecasters say
Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 5 storm in the Pacific Ocean, forecasters sayWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
World’s biggest gambling hub rolls dice on new China-backed leader
Former top judge Sam Hou Fai has criticised ‘wild’ expansion of Macau’s gaming sectorWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
The Mets need their biggest comeback yet to reach the World Series
The New York Mets insist their greatest rebound of 2024 may be yet to come after they dropped into a 3-1 NL Championship Series deficit with a 10-2 dud against the Los Angeles DodgersSports - ABC News - October 18 -
The Yankees-Dodgers World Series features the biggest combined payroll ever
A by-the-numbers look at two teams who have played each other in 12 World SeriesBusiness - MarketWatch - October 25 -
2024 World Series: Biggest questions facing Dodgers and Yankees in Game 2
How many outs can Yoshinobu Yamamoto get? And will Aaron Judge stop chasing pitches out of the zone?Sports - CBS Sports - October 26 -
Sliver of cool surface water 2mm deep helps oceans absorb CO2, say scientists
Subtle temperature difference between ‘ocean skin’ and water beneath found to drive more CO 2 absorption. A sliver of cool surface water less than 2mm deep helps oceans absorb carbon dioxide, a ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Spain floods latest: number killed passes 150 as scientists say climate change ‘most likely explanation’
At least 155 people have reportedly died with more rain forecast for the flood-hit region of Valencia. Death toll expected to rise amid anger over preparedness People in Spain: have you ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Trump says picking 'disloyal people' was 'biggest mistake' of first term
Former President Trump said the “biggest mistake” of his presidency was picking “bad, disloyal people” to join his administration. “The biggest mistake I made was I picked some people. I picked ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
The biggest U.S. homebuilder misses on earnings as it says buyers are staying on the sidelines
D.R. Horton, the largest U.S. homebuilder by market cap, on Tuesday reported earnings well below estimates as it said interest rates were keeping buyers on the sidelines and forcing the company to ...Business - MarketWatch - October 29
