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AI agents built software, ran experiments and wrote papers in a test of independent research. But their work fell short of a leading conference’s standards, exposing a gap between technical execution and scientific judgment.
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Pigeons have learned to spot small growths in lung scans. Their skill may help researchers study what doctors see—and what they miss.
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A restored wetland in Somerset remains green while its surroundings are parched. It raises a question about climate adaptation: Must water always be drained away as fast as possible?
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Blue pigment is not enough. Genetically modified roses show how nearly colorless helper molecules can change a flower's appearance.
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An amoeba from a California geothermal creek reportedly remains active at 64°C, pushing the known heat tolerance of cells with a nucleus—and raising questions about where else to look.
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Nail polish that detects drugs in a drink is an enticing concept. But a chemical idea is not the same as a reliable test, points out an analysis from McGill University.
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New scientific insights reveal how hibernating animals manage to preserve vital memories and learned behaviors despite months of extreme physiological dormancy.
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Scientists have discovered that the warty comb jelly can wind back its developmental clock and revert from an adult form to a larval stage under extreme stress, joining an elite club of age-defying organisms.
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An abandoned agricultural field transforms into a vibrant wildflower meadow in just over a decade, proving that allowing nature space to heal is a remarkably powerful and cost-effective approach to restoring biodiversity.
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Researchers have developed a breakthrough wireless, soft electronic skin capable of both sensing and reproducing tactile sensations, paving the way for advanced noncontact touch communication and a new Touch Internet of Things.
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Sweden has announced a landmark national legislative proposal to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across a wide range of everyday consumer goods by 2028, leading European efforts to eliminate toxic 'forever chemicals'.