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Scientists find ‘master regulator’ that could reverse brain aging

Researchers have identified OTULIN, an immune-regulating enzyme, as a key trigger of tau buildup in the brain. When OTULIN was disabled, tau vanished from neurons and brain cells remained healthy. The findings challenge long-held assumptions about tau’s necessity and highlight a promising new path for fighting Alzheimer’s and brain aging. Scientists now believe OTULIN may act as a master switch for inflammation and age-related brain decline.

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Jan 18 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists sent viruses to space and they evolved in surprising ways

When scientists sent bacteria-infecting viruses to the International Space Station, the microbes did not behave the same way they do on Earth. In microgravity, infections still occurred, but both viruses and bacteria evolved differently over time. Genetic changes emerged that altered how viruses attach to bacteria and how bacteria defend themselves. The findings could help improve phage therapies against drug-resistant infections.

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Jan 18 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Mars: Scientists Have Figured Out How Blue The Red Planet Used to Be

Where did it all go?

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Jan 18 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
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Dolphins and orcas may be evolving to return to life on land, according to scientists - Futura-Sciences

It’s now official: dolphins and orcas have crossed the evolutionary point of no return. Once land dwellers, these marine mammals are forever bound to the sea — and a new study reveals the hidden price ... Read more

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Jan 17 • 9:00 PM EST • Science • futura-sciences.com
My research helped invent Ozempic — then male scientists took all the credit

The work of the biochemist Svetlana Mojsov was instrumental in the development of the diet drugs that are now slimming the world. She tells Aimee Donnellan about her 40-year fight for recognition

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Jan 17 • 5:00 PM EST • Science • thetimes.com
Scientists map key oceanic unknowns in climate interventions

As Earth warms due to climate change, oceans are heating up, becoming more acidic, and losing oxygen. These changes threaten marine life, food webs, and global fisheries. Scientists agree that cutting ...

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Jan 17 • 4:10 PM EST • Science • phys.org
Scientists Just Produced the Best Map of Antarctica's Sub-glacial Landscape, and It's Good News for Climate Change

There's a rugged world beneath the ice.

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Jan 17 • 2:11 PM EST • Science • zmescience.com
Scientists Preparing to Simulate Human Brain on Supercomputer

Researchers at the Jülich Research Centre in Germany are working on a simulation at the scale of the entire human brain.

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Jan 17 • 12:00 PM EST • Science • futurism.com
Memory loss does not progress the way scientists once thought

New research reveals memory loss with age follows a curved pattern, linked to widespread brain shrinkage rather than a single gene.

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Jan 17 • 9:58 AM EST • Science • earth.com
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Astronomers finally find an atmosphere around a rocky exoplanet - Futura-Sciences

From Io’s volcanoes to Enceladus’s geysers, our Solar System is a study in contrasts. The exoplanet realm is just as rich—and scientists are hunting for signs of life or, at least, clues to how life ... Read more

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Jan 17 • 7:30 AM EST • Science • futura-sciences.com
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How scientists are turning thyme into precision medicine

Thyme extract is packed with health-promoting compounds, but it is difficult to control and easy to waste. Researchers created a new technique that traps tiny amounts of the extract inside microscopic capsules, preventing evaporation and irritation. The method delivers consistent nanodoses and could eventually be used in medicines or food products. It may also work for many other natural extracts.

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Jan 17 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Tiny earthquakes are revealing a dangerous secret beneath California

Scientists are uncovering a hidden and surprisingly complex earthquake zone beneath Northern California by tracking swarms of tiny earthquakes that are far too weak to feel. These faint tremors are revealing what lies beneath the surface where the San Andreas fault meets the Cascadia subduction zone, one of the most dangerous seismic regions in North America.

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Jan 17 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists Are Tracking Mysterious Blackouts Beneath the Sea

Scientists have discovered sudden underwater blackouts that can plunge the seafloor into darkness and threaten marine life.

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Jan 17 • 12:08 AM EST • Science • scitechdaily.com
Tapping into new 'probabilistic computing' paradigm can make AI chips use much less power, scientists say

A new digital system allows operations on a chip to run in parallel, so an AI program can arrive at the best possible answer more quickly.

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Jan 16 • 8:00 AM EST • Science • livescience.com
Can a New GPT Accelerate Human–AI Collaboration in Science?

SciSciGPT takes on the tedious tasks so scientists can dream bigger.

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Jan 16 • 7:36 AM EST • Science • insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu
Scientists found hidden synapse hotspots in the teen brain

Scientists have discovered that the adolescent brain does more than prune old connections. During the teen years, it actively builds dense new clusters of synapses in specific parts of neurons. These clusters emerge only in adolescence and may help shape higher-level thinking. When the process is disrupted, it could play a role in conditions like schizophrenia.

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Jan 16 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Are our bodies full of microplastics or not? There’s a way to resolve this debate, and scientists must hurry

This week’s furore is microplastics researchers’ ozone moment. If they fail, the powerful plastics lobby will step into the breach, says science journalist and author Debora MacKenzie

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Jan 16 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
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Chinese scientists unlock possible key to dark matter after almost 90 years

Researchers have made the first direct observation of a quantum phenomenon known as the Migdal effect.

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Jan 16 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • scmp.com
If the Volcanic Eruption Doesn’t Scare You, the Mudflow Should

Studying tree rings helped scientists pinpoint when Mount Rainier last sent a lahar down its steep slopes, which could help planners anticipate future mudflows.

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Jan 16 • 5:00 AM EST • Science • nytimes.com
Is it raining or snowing? Here’s why that’s so hard for scientists to answer.

Scientists are using lasers, satellites and even sound to determine what is falling from the sky—but the best tool may still be the human eye.

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Jan 15 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • nationalgeographic.com
Alexandra Navrotsky: ‘I don’t think you attract people to science ...

The nanogeoscientist on the importance of people to good science, the recent turnaround on diversity, equity and inclusion and why she will never be a professional artist

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Jan 15 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • chemistryworld.com
We have to stop freaking out about every new microplastics study

Microplastics are bad for us. But scientists are still figuring out the rest of the story.

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Jan 15 • 4:00 PM EST • Science • vox.com
We have to stop freaking out about every new microplastics study

Microplastics are bad for us. But scientists are still figuring out the rest of the story.

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Jan 15 • 4:00 PM EST • Health • vox.com
From the Galápagos to the Deep Sea, Cal Academy Scientists Describe 72 New Species

Academy researchers identified 72 species new to science in 2025, including the newly recognized Galápagos lava heron, a shy deep-sea fish, and a rare sunflower relative found in a U.S. national park.

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Jan 15 • 3:00 PM EST • Science • kqed.org
Body fat supports your health in surprisingly complex ways

Evidence is mounting that our body fat supports everything from our bone health to our mood, and now, research suggests it also regulates blood pressure and immunity

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Jan 15 • 2:00 PM EST • Health • newscientist.com
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Americans’ confidence in scientists

Most Americans say they trust scientists to act in the public’s best interests, though confidence is lower than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jan 15 • 9:55 AM EST • Science • pewresearch.org
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Science is best communicated through identity and culture – how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities

Scientists have traditionally focused on educating the public on science or correcting misinformation. But researchers from marginalized communities often have broader goals in science communication.

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Jan 15 • 8:41 AM EST • Science • theconversation.com
Citizen science

Citizen science, also called community science, is a common term for a wide range of participatory practices involving scientific data collection and analysis.Citizen science is important for science, research and policy, and has multiple benefits for society and for participants themselves by expanding knowledge, increasing awareness and fostering stewardship.While some scientists remain cautious about the quality of citizen science data, acceptance within the broader scientific community is steadily growing.Measures to strengthen the role and impact of citizen science include enhancing policy and funding support, continued training of educators and leveraging existing data collection technologies.

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Jan 15 • 8:40 AM EST • Science • iucn.org
Scientists watch microscopic plant 'mouths' breathing in real time with palm-sized tool

Scientists say their Stomata In-Sight tool can observe plants "breathe," which could be used to bioengineer crops that require less water, making them potentially more resilient to climate change.

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Jan 15 • 7:25 AM EST • Science • livescience.com
Scientists “resurrect” ancient cannabis enzymes with medical promise

Scientists have uncovered how cannabis evolved the ability to make its most famous compounds—THC, CBD, and CBC—by recreating ancient enzymes that existed millions of years ago. These early enzymes were multitaskers, capable of producing several cannabinoids at once, before evolution fine-tuned them into today’s highly specialized forms. By “resurrecting” these long-lost enzymes in the lab, researchers showed how cannabis chemistry became more precise over time—and discovered something unexpected: the ancient versions are often more robust and easier to work with.

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Jan 15 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists found the soil secret that doubles forest regrowth

New research shows tropical forests can recover twice as fast after deforestation when their soils contain enough nitrogen. Scientists followed forest regrowth across Central America for decades and found that nitrogen plays a decisive role in how quickly trees return. Faster regrowth also means more carbon captured from the atmosphere. The study points to smarter reforestation strategies that work with nature rather than relying on fertilizers.

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Jan 15 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
How scientists are using Claude to accelerate research and discovery

Anthropic is an AI safety and research company that's working to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.

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Jan 15 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • anthropic.com
All major AI models risk encouraging dangerous science experiments

Researchers risk fire, explosion or poisoning by allowing AI to design experiments, warn scientists. Some 19 different AI models were tested on hundreds of questions to assess their ability to spot and avoid hazards and none recognised all issues – with some doing little better than random guessing

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Jan 15 • 5:36 AM EST • Science • newscientist.com
Chinese scientists unveil reliable lunar clock that accounts for Einstein's relativity

A new software package detailed by Chinese scientists promises to tell what time it is on the moon, accounting for effects of relativity.

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Jan 15 • 5:00 AM EST • Science • livescience.com
New research challenges the cold dark matter assumption

Dark matter, one of the Universe’s greatest mysteries, may have been born blazing hot instead of cold and sluggish as scientists long believed. New research shows that dark matter particles could have been moving near the speed of light shortly after the Big Bang, only to cool down later and still help form galaxies. By focusing on a chaotic early era known as post-inflationary reheating, researchers reveal that “red-hot” dark matter could survive long enough to become the calm, structure-building force we see today.

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Jan 14 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
In the stomach of a mummified wolf pup, scientists find DNA from a woolly rhinoceros

From the 14,000-year-old chunk of preserved woolly rhinoceros meat, researchers were able to sequence the creature's full genome.

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Jan 14 • 3:36 PM EST • Science • nbcnews.com
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Scientists say another hot year is a 'warning shot' of a shifting, dangerous climate

Scientists calculate that last year was one of the three hottest on record, along with 2024 and 2023.

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Jan 14 • 2:48 PM EST • Science • pbs.org
Scientists call another near-record hot year a 'warning shot' from a shifting climate

Scientists calculate that last year was one of the three hottest on record, along with 2024 and 2023. The trend indicates that warming could be speeding up, climate monitoring teams reported.

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Jan 14 • 1:38 PM EST • Science • npr.org
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What a Wolf Pup’s Stomach Revealed About the Woolly Rhino’s Extinction

Scientists prepared a high-quality sequence of the giant mammal’s genome based on a specimen preserved in Siberian permafrost.

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Jan 14 • 12:01 PM EST • Science • nytimes.com
100 mystery sounds under review for signs of extraterrestrial life

Over 11 years, citizen scientists collected billions of data signals for the SETI@home project.

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Jan 14 • 11:56 AM EST • Science • popsci.com
Oles in the News: Political scientist talks about Minnesota politics in two national outlets

Dan Hofrenning was interviewed regarding breaking political news coverage in Minnesota.

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Jan 14 • 10:05 AM EST • Politics • wp.stolaf.edu
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As global warming melts glaciers, a novel sanctuary in Antarctica is opening to preserve ice samples

Scientists have inaugurated the first global repository of mountain ice cores in an Antarctic vault.

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Jan 14 • 9:01 AM EST • Science • seattletimes.com
Computer science can help abuse and trafficking survivors regain safety

Nicola Dell, a computer scientist studying the role of technology in intimate partner violence, cofounded the Center to End Technology Abuse.

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Jan 14 • 9:00 AM EST • Science • sciencenews.org
Scientists identify target to treat devastating brain disease

OHSU researchers use near-atomic imaging to find promising target for ‘Brain on Fire’ condition.

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Jan 14 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • news.ohsu.edu
Scientists uncover a hidden type of diabetes in newborns

Researchers have discovered a rare new type of diabetes that affects babies early in life. The condition is caused by changes in a single gene that prevent insulin-producing cells from working properly. When these cells fail, blood sugar rises and diabetes develops, often alongside neurological problems. The findings help explain a long-standing medical mystery and deepen understanding of diabetes overall.

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Jan 14 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists finally uncover why statins cause muscle pain

A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness. Researchers found that certain statins can latch onto a key muscle protein and trigger a tiny but harmful calcium leak inside muscle cells. That leak may weaken muscles directly or activate processes that slowly break them down, offering a long-sought explanation for statin-related aches.

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Jan 14 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists found the brain rhythm that makes your body feel like yours

A new study reveals that alpha brain waves help the brain decide what belongs to your body. Faster rhythms allow the brain to match sight and touch more precisely, strengthening the feeling that a body part is truly yours. Slower rhythms blur that timing, making it harder to separate self from surroundings. The findings could improve prosthetic design and immersive virtual experiences.

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Jan 14 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Are Seed Oils Bad for You? Debunking a Viral Social Media Myth

A food scientist debunks the vilification of seed oils on social media and explains what research says about them.

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Jan 14 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • scientificamerican.com
Artificial intelligence tools expand scientists’ impact but contract science’s focus

Nature - Artificial intelligence boosts individual scientists’ output, citations and career progression, but collectively narrows research diversity and reduces collaboration, concentrating...

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Jan 13 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • nature.com
Scientists study 100 possible alien radio signals from collapsed Arecibo Observatory, ending groundbreaking 21-year search

A crowd-sourced search for alien intelligence called SETI@Home is in its final stages, analyzing 100 'signals of interest' with the world's largest radio telescope.

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Jan 13 • 4:58 PM EST • Science • livescience.com
With the lightest touch, scientists search da Vinci's art for DNA

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Science correspondent Richard Stone about recent developments in the search for Leonardo da Vinci's DNA.

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Jan 13 • 4:34 PM EST • Science • npr.org
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Enthusiasts used their home computers to search for ET—scientists are homing in on 100 signals they found

For 21 years, between 1999 and 2020, millions of people worldwide loaned UC Berkeley scientists their computers to search for signs of advanced civilizations in our galaxy.

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Jan 13 • 2:07 PM EST • Science • phys.org
Fluid gears rotate without teeth, offering new mechanical flexibility

A team of New York University scientists has created a gear mechanism that relies on fluids to generate rotation. The invention holds potential for a new generation of mechanical devices that offer greater ...

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Jan 13 • 1:05 PM EST • Technology • phys.org
Roman For Scientists

Listed below are several resources which provide the mission and instrument parameters, technical performance models, and laboratory measurements.

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Jan 13 • 12:30 PM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
Scientists Develop Spray-On Powder That Instantly Seals Life-Threatening Wounds

KAIST scientists have created a fast-acting, stable powder hemostat that stops bleeding in one second and could significantly improve survival in combat and emergency medicine. Severe blood loss remains the primary cause of death from combat injuries. To address this challenge, a research team at

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Jan 13 • 8:26 AM EST • Science • scitechdaily.com
Women in Science webinar series

The DEC Hudson River Estuary Program and the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve are offering a series of webinars featuring scientists, community ...

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Jan 13 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • warwickadvertiser.com
Scientists find a natural sunscreen hidden in hot springs bacteria

Researchers studying cyanobacteria from hot springs in Thailand have discovered a new natural UV-blocking compound with impressive antioxidant power. Unlike conventional sunscreens, it’s biocompatible and potentially safer for both people and the environment. The molecule is produced only under UV and salt stress and uses a unique biosynthetic pathway never seen before. This could help drive a new generation of eco-friendly sunscreens and skincare products.

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Jan 13 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists discover how the uterus knows when to push during childbirth

Childbirth depends not just on hormones, but on the uterus’s ability to sense physical force. Scientists found that pressure and stretch sensors in uterine muscles and surrounding nerves work together to trigger coordinated contractions. When these sensors are disrupted, contractions weaken and delivery slows. The discovery helps explain stalled labor—and could one day lead to better ways to manage childbirth.

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Jan 13 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
The ozone layer is still healing…thanks to science : Short Wave

In the mid-1980s, scientists published a startling finding–a giant hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica. That’s the protective shield that blocks large amounts of harmful UV radiation. And without it, the rate of cancer, cataracts and crop failure would skyrocket. Today on the show, we dive into ozone science and examine how scientists successfully sounded the alarm and solved an Antarctic mystery.Check out our episode on an Antarctic plankton mystery. And, listen to our monthly series Nature Quest.Interested in more atmospheric science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.This episode was produced by Berly McCoy. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Becky Brown.

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Jan 13 • 3:00 AM EST • Science • npr.org
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The four paths forward for US scientists in 2026

US science is worth fighting for, but so are the science projects and scientists denied opportunities. Here are 4 paths all worth exploring.

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Jan 13 • 2:00 AM EST • Science • bigthink.com
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A Plume of Bright Blue in Melissa’s Wake

The category 5 hurricane stirred up carbonate sediment near Jamaica in what scientists believe is the largest such event in the satellite record.

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Jan 13 • 12:01 AM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
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Scientists Resurrected Extinct Cannabis Enzymes And Traced The Drug's Origins

Can't beat the classics.

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Jan 12 • 8:51 PM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
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This new sugar tastes like the real thing without the usual downsides

Scientists at Tufts have found a way to turn common glucose into a rare sugar that tastes almost exactly like table sugar—but with far fewer downsides. Using engineered bacteria as microscopic factories, the team can now produce tagatose efficiently and cheaply, achieving yields far higher than current methods. Tagatose delivers nearly the same sweetness as sugar with significantly fewer calories, minimal impact on blood sugar, and even potential benefits for oral and gut health.

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Jan 12 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Endocrinology — Uniting the Legacy and Future of Basic Endocrine Science

Read the inaugural editorial from Endocrinology’s new Editor-in-Chief, Manuel Tena-Sempere, MD, PhD, outlining the vision for the journal to continue its high-quality standards spanning foundational, translational, and preclinical research investigating endocrine and metabolic function in health and disease while becoming more influential and attractive for a wider array of scientists worldwide.

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Jan 12 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • endocrine.org
Scientists discover what’s linking floods and droughts across the planet

Scientists tracking Earth’s water from space discovered that El Niño and La Niña are synchronizing floods and droughts across continents. When these climate cycles intensify, far-apart regions can become unusually wet or dangerously dry at the same time. The study also found a global shift about a decade ago, with dry extremes becoming more common than wet ones. Together, the results show that water crises are part of a global pattern, not isolated events.

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Jan 12 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Hundreds of Scientists “Vehemently Oppose” U.S. Effort to Purchase Greenland

About 350 scientists scientists have signed a letter condemning U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to acquire Greenland.

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Jan 12 • 3:49 PM EST • Science • eos.org
Are Declining Stocking Rates Underexplored By Scientists?

A new study says researchers could be missing important climate and environmental changes associated with reduced livestock grazing.

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Jan 12 • 3:00 PM EST • Science • insideclimatenews.org
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The pandemic may have caused a songbird’s beak to change shape, scientists find

Songbirds on the UCLA campus changed beak shapes during the pandemic, according to a new study. Researchers suspect it might be a case of rapid evolution.

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Jan 12 • 1:45 PM EST • Science • cnn.com
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Scientists Solve Mars Water Mystery With a Thin Layer of Ice

New climate modeling suggests that small lakes on ancient Mars could have stayed liquid for decades, even in a generally cold environment. Small lakes on early Mars may have stayed in liquid form for many years, despite average temperatures that were far below freezing. Researchers at Rice Uni

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Jan 12 • 12:24 PM EST • Science • scitechdaily.com
F.D.A. Decisions on Abortion Pill Were Based on Science, New Analysis Finds

A study of more than 5,000 pages of agency documents on mifepristone over 12 years found that agency leaders almost always followed the evidence-based recommendations of scientists.

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Jan 12 • 11:00 AM EST • Science • nytimes.com
From Classroom To Conference Hall – The Journey Of A Science Teacher Who Now Leads A Global Nonprofit

We spoke to Don Antczak, the President of Pittcon 2026 who explained how Pittcon supports future scientists and supports those in need.

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Jan 12 • 10:17 AM EST • Science • iflscience.com
A new crystal makes magnetism twist in surprising ways

Florida State University scientists have engineered a new crystal that forces atomic magnets to swirl into complex, repeating patterns. The effect comes from mixing two nearly identical compounds whose mismatched structures create magnetic tension at the atomic level. These swirling “skyrmion-like” textures are prized for their low-energy behavior and stability. The discovery could help drive advances in data storage, energy-efficient electronics, and quantum computing.

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Jan 12 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
From Borges to Jennifer Aniston: Science begins to illuminate the mysteries of memory

How do cell phones affect our memories? What percentage of them are imagined? A group of neuroscientists is trying to unravel the secrets of one of the brain’s most common and least understood functions

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Jan 12 • 6:39 AM EST • Science • english.elpais.com
Rainbow Discovered Around a Nearby Dead Star Puzzles Scientists

"Entirely unexpected."

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Jan 12 • 5:00 AM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
AI can now 'see' optical illusions. What does it tell us about our own brains?

Our eyes can frequently play tricks on us, but scientists have discovered that some artificial intelligence can fall for the same illusions.

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Jan 12 • 5:00 AM EST • Technology • bbc.com
Scientists say Trump's second term has been defined by slashed funding, layoffs and uncertainty

Scientists in the middle of the country told Harvest Public Media that 2025 was a year of major changes and uncertainty.

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Jan 12 • 4:00 AM EST • Science • kcur.org
The sludge in your shower drain? That could be scientists’ next big find : Short Wave

Microbes are little alchemists that perform all manner of chemical reactions. A team of microbiologists co-founded a non-profit to try to harness those abilities to solve some of the world’s big problems — from carbon capture to helping coral reefs to cleaning up waste. Recently, the team turned their attention to the microbes living in people’s homes — on and in shower heads, drip pans, and hot water heaters. These rather extreme environments may have pressured microorganisms into surviving in ways that could be advantageous to humans. Science reporter Ari Daniel takes us on a treasure hunt in miniature.This episode was produced by Hannah Chinn. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez.Interested in learning more about the weird and wonderful world of microbes? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

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The sludge in your shower drain? That could be scientists’ next big find : Short Wave

Microbes are little alchemists that perform all manner of chemical reactions. A team of microbiologists co-founded a non-profit to try to harness those abilities to solve some of the world’s big problems — from carbon capture to helping coral reefs to cleaning up waste. Recently, the team turned their attention to the microbes living in people’s homes — on and in shower heads, drip pans, and hot water heaters. These rather extreme environments may have pressured microorganisms into surviving in ways that could be advantageous to humans. Science reporter Ari Daniel takes us on a treasure hunt in miniature.This episode was produced by Hannah Chinn. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez.Interested in learning more about the weird and wonderful world of microbes? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

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Jan 12 • 3:00 AM EST • Science • npr.org
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The friendship secret: why socialising could help you live longer

Neuroscientist Ben Rein is on a mission to show that being around others not only feels good, but can even improve recovery from strokes, cancer and heart attacks. So why are so many of us isolated and glued to our phones?

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Jan 12 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
Decoding the perfect steak: The hidden DNA behind Wagyu’s legendary marbling

A groundbreaking cattle genome has given researchers their clearest look yet at what makes Wagyu beef so special. By uncovering hundreds of new genes and hidden genetic variations, scientists can now pinpoint traits linked to marbling, health, and productivity with far greater accuracy. The advance could boost profits for beef producers while improving breeding outcomes across many cattle breeds. It also sets the stage for even more comprehensive livestock genomes in the future.

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Jan 11 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists use new technology to track individual monarch butterfly migrations
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Jan 11 • 5:35 PM EST • Science • pbs.org
How Stranger Things could inspire a new generation of physicists

Scientists hope the Netflix hit will encourage more teenagers to study physics because it explores wormholes, string theory and parallel worlds

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Jan 11 • 2:30 PM EST • Science • thetimes.com
Amateur sleuth earns £2m reward for exposing research fraud

A British scientist has forced a leading US cancer research institute to pay a $15m legal settlement after trawling through scientific papers in his spare time

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Jan 11 • 2:30 PM EST • Science • thetimes.com
Scientists are inventing treatments for devastating diseases. There’s just one problem.

Gene therapy treatments for rare diseases are being developed, but getting them out of the lab has proved challenging.

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Jan 11 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
This wild fruit is getting a CRISPR makeover

Scientists have used CRISPR to give the goldenberry a modern makeover, shrinking the plant by about a third and making it easier to farm. Goldenberries are tasty and nutritious but notoriously unruly, with bushy plants that complicate harvesting. By editing a few key genes and selectively breeding the best-tasting fruits, researchers created new varieties ready for wider cultivation. The approach could speed up how new crops are adapted for a changing climate.

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Jan 10 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Indian-origin mathematician Nalini Joshi named New South Wales’ Scientist of the Year | - The Times of India

Science News: Indian-origin mathematician Nalini Joshi has been named New South Wales’ Scientist of the Year, becoming the first mathematician to receive the state’.

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Jan 10 • 4:13 PM EST • Science • timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Scientists warn of a new biological risk and call for an international summit

Paris summit warns about “mirror life.” Scientists call for early limits on mirror bacteria that could evade defenses and disrupt ecosystems.

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Jan 10 • 12:35 PM EST • Science • earth.com
10 quintillion hydrogen bombs every second: Webb detects massive galactic eruption

Scientists have discovered an enormous stream of super-hot gas erupting from a nearby galaxy, driven by a powerful black hole at its center. The jets stretch farther than the galaxy itself and spiral outward in a rare, never-before-seen pattern. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope pierced through thick dust to reveal this violent outflow. The process is so intense it’s robbing the galaxy of star-forming gas at a staggering rate.

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Jan 10 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
The NIH has lost its scientific integrity. So we left

“We can no longer lend our credibility to an organization that has lost its integrity,” write four scientists and administrators who recently resigned from the NIH.

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Jan 10 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • statnews.com
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Scientists find new clues to why female fertility declines with age

Scientists are making inroads in understanding one of the central mysteries of human reproduction: Why do women’s eggs deteriorate as they age?

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Jan 9 • 5:30 PM EST • Science • bostonglobe.com
Why Greenland is indispensable to global climate science

With no Antarctica-style treaty to protect Greenland, a US takeover could mean scientists lose access.

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Jan 9 • 12:44 PM EST • Science • theconversation.com
Zombie fungus, ‘living stones’ among favorite botany discoveries of 2025

Scientists document thousands of new plant and fungus species every year.

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Jan 9 • 11:56 AM EST • Science • popsci.com
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Ocean Warming Breaks Record for Ninth Straight Year

Every second of last year, the Earth’s oceans absorbed the equivalent in energy to 12 Hiroshima-sized atomic bombs. Global ocean heat content (OHC) increased for the ninth consecutive year in 2025, according to a report released Friday in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences. The study—a collaboration involving more than 50 scientists from 31 international institutions—measured temperature […]

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Jan 9 • 11:54 AM EST • Science • insideclimatenews.org
Scientists Discover The Brain's "Motivation Brake", Revealing Why Eating The Frog Can Be So Damn Hard

No motivation? You’re not alone.

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Jan 9 • 11:40 AM EST • Science • iflscience.com
Never-before-seen footage captures moment scientists find new, giant anaconda species in Amazon

Scientists recently discovered a new species of green anaconda in the Amazon rainforest. A new Nat Geo series shows the moment they encountered this snake in the wild.

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Jan 9 • 10:57 AM EST • Science • livescience.com
Da Vinci's DNA Is Potentially in The Hands of Scientists

"A threshold has been crossed."

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Jan 9 • 9:00 AM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
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Scientists Found a Way to Supercharge the Immune System Against Cancer

Researchers have developed a new class of antibodies that amplify the immune system’s ability to fight cancer. By clustering immune receptors that normally receive weak signals from tumors, these four-pronged antibodies push T cells into full attack mode. In early studies, they outperformed conventional antibodies at activating cancer-killing immune cells. The work opens the door to more effective immunotherapy treatments.

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Jan 9 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
This Is What The "New Arctic" Looks Like, Warn Scientists

The Arctic has entered a "new era" of extremes.

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Jan 9 • 6:36 AM EST • Science • iflscience.com
Scientists find new clues to why female fertility declines with age

New studies are shedding light on one of the biggest mysteries of human reproduction: Why do chromosomal abnormalities become common in eggs?

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Jan 9 • 5:00 AM EST • Science • washingtonpost.com
Scientists Discover A Hidden Deep-Sea World Beneath The Arctic Ocean

The organisms living here survive without sunlight and rely on chemical energy.

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Jan 8 • 8:39 PM EST • Science • ndtv.com