The Antikythera mechanism has been described as the world’s first analogue computer since it was found in a shipwreck off the coast of Greece in 1901, but until now, we have not known precisely how it was configured inside. The Anticythera…
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A “death” protein may be the key to slowing aging at its source
As people get older, their blood and immune systems gradually lose strength. A major reason is the decline of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), which are responsible for producing all types of blood cells. Under healthy conditions, these stem…
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Scientists Finally Measured The Mind-Blowing Power of a Black Hole’s Jets : ScienceAlert
Black holes are among the most extreme objects in the universe. They can fling material outwards at speeds close to that of light, in powerful beams of plasma known as jets. These jets are thought to be among the most energetic phenomena in…
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Much-Hyped Alzheimer’s Drugs Show No Meaningful Benefit, Major Review Finds : ScienceAlert
Drugs once hailed as a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease do not meaningfully help patients, a major review found Thursday, however some experts criticized the research.
The review by the Cochrane organization – which is…
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China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew to stay in space an extra month – Reuters
- China’s Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew to stay in space an extra month Reuters
- Shenzhou-21 crew completes 3rd spacewalk, mission extended by 1 month news.cgtn.com
- Xinhua News | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete third series of extravehicular…
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Immune cells have a surprising role in exercise endurance
B cells, an important component of the immune system, might improve endurance and muscle strength.Credit: Hinterhaus Productions/Getty
Immune cells that help to fight off foreign invaders in the body also provide crucial support for muscles…
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US lawmakers intensify scrutiny of scientific-publishing practices
Industry specialists testified at a US congressional hearing on the state of scientific publishing.Credit: House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
From ‘paper mills’ that sell authorships on fake or low-quality research papers to the…
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New year, old me
Nature, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01067-w
A welcome change.
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Briefing Chat: Penguins pick up PFAS pollution
Nature, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01263-8
Nature staff discuss some of the week’s top science news.
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Daily briefing: Is a nine-to-five PhD possible?
Nature, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01280-7
PhD students share how they make their doctorate fit into the hours of a standard working week. Plus, male and female brain cells differ in gene activity and a whole new way to…
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