Summary: A new study finds that male house mice adopt flexible mating strategies tied to their personality traits and environment. Some males consistently defend territories, while others roam for mates, adjusting based on body condition, rivals,…
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Curiosity rover captured in action for the first time
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has never been shy around cameras. From iconic selfies to being spotted from space, its activities have been well-documented over the years.
But something new happened on February 28, the 4,466th Martian day – or…
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Retractions as censorship; the carbon footprint when science doesn’t self-correct; NEJM vs. the feds – Retraction Watch
Dear RW readers, can you spare $25?
The week at Retraction Watch featured:
- Suspended UK surgeon earns nine expressions of concern, one withdrawal
- UC Davis research director loses three papers for image…
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Astronomers Confused to Discover That a Bunch of Nearby Galaxies Are Pointing Directly at Us
Like how the Earth keeps the Moon bound on a gravitational tether, our nearest galactic neighbor, the Andromeda galaxy (M31), is surrounded by a bunch of tiny satellite galaxies.
But there’s something incredibly strange about how these mini realms…
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A spacecraft from the 1970s could crash-land on Earth in May
A Soviet spacecraft that has been circling Earth for over 50 years is set to reenter the planet’s atmosphere next month and could crash into Earth’s surface, according to EarthSky.org.
Kosmos 482 launched on March 31, 1972, charting a course…
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No ‘impending eruption’ at Yellowstone super volcano, U. research finds
SALT LAKE CITY — Scientists have studied Yellowstone National Park’s magmatic system for decades, which makes the iconic geysers, mud pots and various hydrothermal wonders possible. But it wasn’t until recently that a University of Utah…
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Is This the First Hint of Planet Nine? – Universe Today
- Is This the First Hint of Planet Nine? Universe Today
- If another planet is out there, this telescope could help find it : Short Wave NPR
- Feat of optics: Vera C. Rubin Observatory telescope’s final optical component is in place Laser Focus…
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Sunday’s ‘New Supermoon’ Is 2025’s Closest — So Expect King Tides
Crescent moon showing earthshine at sunrise
When is the new moon? This weekend sees our natural satellite slip between Earth and the sun — something it does every 29 days — as it momentarily becomes a new moon.
That moment will happen…
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The United States is set to launch a satellite straight out of a James Bond movie, capable of beaming solar energy anywhere on Earth.
The United States prepares to launch a revolutionary satellite that will collect solar energy in space and beam it to any location on Earth. This groundbreaking technology, developed by American company Aetherflux, represents a significant…
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“Giant Life Found Beneath the Waves”: Scientists Stunned by Discovery of Massive Animals Hidden in the Ocean Crust
IN A NUTSHELL - ? Scientists discovered a thriving ecosystem of giant creatures within the oceanic crust, challenging existing marine biology knowledge.
- ? The use of submersibles allowed researchers to explore deep…
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