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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 - 2 days ago -
Georgian opposition dismayed by western response to ‘falsification’ of election
‘We need our friends’, say pro-European parties ahead of mass demonstrations in TbilisiWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Tuchel's hiring by England sparks dismay and resignation among British soccer coaches
British soccer managers have reacted with disappointment and a degree of resignation after a German, Thomas Tuchel, was hired to take charge of England ahead of a homegrown coachSports - ABC News - October 17 -
'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos
In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
The brain collector: the scientist unravelling the mysteries of grey matter
Using cutting-edge methods, Alexandra Morton-Hayward is cracking the secrets of ancient brains – even as hers betrays her. Alexandra Morton-Hayward, a 35-year-old mortician turned molecular ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
WATCH: Scientists develop flying shopping cart
Researchers in South Korea have developed a drone-based flying shopping cart that can go where no cart has gone before.Top stories - ABC News - October 22 -
Scientists develop DNA technology in data storage breakthrough
Genetic code technique for preserving huge amounts of digital information could be ‘cheaper than hard drives’Business - Financial Times - October 23 -
The Rebellious Scientist Who Made Kamala Harris
The presidential candidate’s mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, was a breast cancer researcher whose egalitarian politics often bucked a patriarchal lab culture.Health - The New York Times - October 28 -
Deadliest weather made worse by climate change - scientists
Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days 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 - 5 days ago -
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Scientists Just Discovered Travel Can Actually Slow Aging
Scientists knew travel boosts your career and makes you happier. New research has added ‘slows aging’ to the long list of travel’s benefits.Business - Inc. - October 14 -
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Parachutes Made of Mucus Change How Some Scientists See the Ocean
With a new kind of microscope, researchers got a different view of how marine snow falls to the seafloor.Science - The New York Times - October 17 -
Scientists show how sperm and egg come together like a key in a lock
Scientists have pinpointed how sperm and egg fuse together across the animal kingdom, from fish to peopleTech - ABC News - October 17 -
Scientists Are Mapping Landslide Risk in Alaska. Some Homeowners Don’t Want to Know.
Deadly landslides are increasing around the world. But in parts of Alaska, maps of the hazards remain controversial.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
Andrew V. Schally, 97, Dies; Scientist Shared Nobel Glory With Rival
His two-decade quest to find elusive brain hormones became a race against Roger Guillemin, a onetime colleague and an eventual fellow prizewinner.Science - The New York Times - October 21 -
Russia’s Warming Arctic Is a Climate Threat. War Has Shut Scientists Out of It.
Climate science has been stymied as Russia continues its war in Ukraine. The stalled work threatens to leave the West without a clear picture of how fast the Earth is heating up.World - The New York Times - October 22 -
JP Morgan Chase Brings Back Climate Scientist Adviser
Sarah Kapnick, former chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), rejoins the bank to provide counsel on climate issues.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
Biodiversity declining even faster in ‘protected’ areas, scientists warn Cop16
Just designating key areas will not meet 30x30 target on nature loss, study says, pointing to oil drilling in parks. Biodiversity is declining more quickly within key protected areas than outside ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
In Climate Fight, Scientists Tinker With Bacteria to Replace Corn Fertilizer
By tweaking the DNA of bacteria, scientists aim to cut the use of chemical fertilizers that are worsening global warming. Some worry about unintended consequences.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
‘We have emotions too’: Climate scientists respond to attacks on objectivity
Researchers criticised and gaslighted after sharing fears with Guardian say acknowledging feelings is critical to their work. Climate scientists who were mocked and gaslighted after speaking up ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Vampires, satanists and mad scientists: the evolution of horror in 10 revolutionary films
Recent releases like Terrifier 3 show that the business of scaring cinema audiences is in rude health. But such horror flicks are standing on the blood-soaked shoulders of giants . How do you like ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
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 -
Scare tactics: scientists offer insights on what makes a perfect prank
Researchers come up with theory for why ‘jump scares’ are often followed by laughter – with advice on how to find ‘sweet spot’ of fear. Whether it’s a friend jumping out from behind a bush or ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Scientists unveil face of "vampire" buried with sickle across her neck
A team of scientists has reconstructed the face of the woman who was buried according to ancient beliefs.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
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 - 5 days ago -
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 - 3 days ago -
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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 - 20 hours ago -
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 - Yesterday -
Missed out on the northern lights? Scientists expect more solar storms to produce auroras
Space weather experts say expect to see more northern lights in unusual places as the sun continues to sizzleTech - ABC News - October 15 -
Does air pollution cause dementia? UK scientists launch study to find out
Research at the Francis Crick Institute could lead to new drugs to counter progress of diseases like Alzheimer’s. British scientists are about to launch a remarkable research project that will ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
OpenAI scientist Noam Brown stuns TED AI Conference: ’20 seconds of thinking worth 100,000x more data’
At the TED AI conference, OpenAI’s Noam Brown unveiled the o1 model, showcasing how "System Two Thinking" could transform industries by enabling AI to deliver smarter, more deliberate decision-making.Tech - VentureBeat - October 23 -
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 -
Concerns raised over access to UK Biobank data after ‘race scientists’ claims
Expert says any suggestion of Human Diversity Foundation accessing sensitive data could affect public trust in science. Concerns have been raised about access to a scientific trove containing the ...World - The Guardian - October 25
