Nearly 40 years after HIV was first identified, the virus continues its devastating march across the globe. Today, 38 million people live with HIV, and each year brings 1.5 million new infections and 650,000 more deaths-while nearly…
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Deep Beneath The Pacific Ocean, Earth’s Crust Is Tearing Itself Apart : ScienceAlert
Strange features of a collision point between pieces of Earth’s crust are evidence that the structure may be nearing its end, new analysis suggests.
A careful analysis of the complex boundary where four tectonic plates meet reveals that one of…
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Could a cancer vaccine developed long ago hold the key to long-term survival in breast cancer?
A small group of women with advanced breast cancer received a vaccine via a clinical trial more than 20 years ago. Today, they’re all still alive. Scientists say that kind of long-term survival is almost unheard of for patients with metastatic…
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AI models refuse to shut themselves down when prompted — they might be developing a new ‘survival drive’, study claims
AI chatbots may be developing their own “survival drive” by refusing commands to shut themselves down, an AI safety company has claimed.
The research, conducted by scientists at Palisade Research, assigned tasks to popular artificial intelligence…
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3I/ATLAS makes unusual shift while approaching the Sun
It flew too close to the Sun.
Manhattan-sized comet 3I/ATLAS allegedly executed an unusual maneuver while approaching the Sun earlier this week, fueling theories that it could be an extraterrestrial spacecraft.
In a recent blog…
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Neuronal hyperactivity and broader tuning linked to altered sound processing in autism model rats
People with autism spectrum disorders commonly have difficulty processing sensory information, which can make busy, bright or loud settings—such as schools, airports and restaurants—stressful or even painful. The neurological causes for…
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Giant cosmic arachnid spotted by James Webb telescope could resemble the future of our own solar system
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is celebrating Halloween with a stunning image showing never-before-seen details of the Red Spider Nebula.
The image, snapped by JWST’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam), shows dust and gas being shed by a dying…
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Mindfulness and self-compassion—allies in the struggle with depression
People who practice self-compassion and mindfulness are less susceptible to symptoms of depression and anxiety. Why is this? Scientists, including researchers from SWPS University, have studied the interplay between self-compassion (treating…
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Assessing the threat status of Vietnam's bird species
A new study published in the journal Nature Conservation assesses the threat status of bird species from Vietnam, underscoring the country’s critical conservation needs.
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This mosquito death trap is all-natural and very deadly
Never underestimate the power of fungi. It can turn ants into “zombies,”…
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