Mind blanking is a common experience with a wide variety of definitions ranging from feeling “drowsy” to “a complete absence of conscious awareness.” In an opinion article publishing April 24 in the Cell Press journal Trends in…
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Study pinpoints vast ‘air quality deserts’ across nearly 60% of US counties
Millions of Americans live in air quality “blind spots.” This study maps the counties left in the dark and reveals how social and geographic disparities shape who gets protected from pollution.
An air quality…
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Iceberg tracks found off UK coast could shed light on Antarctica
Icebergs as large as cities, potentially tens of kilometres wide, once roved the coasts of the UK, according to scientists.
Researchers found distinctive scratch marks left by the drifting icebergs as they gouged deep tracks into the North Sea…
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An interview with orangutan conservationist and advocate Gary Shapiro
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries.
Orangutans, with their expressive eyes and…
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A Strange Phrase Keeps Turning Up in Scientific Papers, But Why? : ScienceAlert
Earlier this year, scientists discovered a peculiar term appearing in published papers: “vegetative electron microscopy”.
This phrase, which sounds technical but is actually nonsense, has become a “digital fossil” – an error preserved and…
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Stunning Photos Show Construction of World’s Largest Telescope
A side-by-side view of the Extremely Large Telescope in August 2023, left, and April 12, 2025, right. | E. Garcés/ESO The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has shared spectacular progress photos of the world’s largest telescope which…
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This Dataset can Ignite An AI Revolution In Cancer Research
Imagine accelerating the discovery of new therapeutics through the development of AI models for mining drug-cell interactions at unprecedented resolution. Tahoe Therapeutics (formerly Vevo) new release may have redefined the race to map the human…
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lncRNAs shape the tumor microenvironment and drive cancer development
The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a complex and dynamic network consisting of tumor cells, immune cells, stromal cells, extracellular matrix (ECM), cytokines, and growth factors, all interacting to influence tumorigenesis,…
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What’s behind Gen Z’s skepticism about Ozempic and Wegovy
Despite the rise in prescriptions, young Americans remain skeptical about semaglutide, preferring natural health habits and voicing strong concerns about media-fueled hype and safety risks.
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This Texas cave was hiding a 6,500-year-old treasure, archaeologists are stunned by the discovery.
In a remarkable archaeological discovery, researchers have unearthed hunting weapons dating back 6,500 years inside a remote Texas cave. This extraordinary find offers unprecedented insights into the lives of early North American…
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