Science (25)
Comprehensive coverage and expert analysis in science. Stay informed with the latest developments, trends, and insights.
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Jane Goodall dies at 91: trailblazing 1960 pioneer of chimp science
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Jane Goodall dies at 91 on Oct. 1, 2025, in California. The 1960 Gombe pioneer leaves a 65-year legacy as wild chimpanzees decline to ~400,000.
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Autism evolution trade-off: 3.2% prevalence tied to rapid brain shifts
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Autism evolution study links rapid changes in human L2/3 cortical neurons to 3.2% child prevalence and 6.5-fold HAR risk signals across 2,100 cases.
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Decisive Bluesky migration: 70% use it as 53% of scientists quit X
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Bluesky migration accelerates: 70% of Nature poll respondents use Bluesky and 53% left X; an arXiv study finds 18% transition among 300k scholars.
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Yunxian skull (940k–1.1m yrs) powerfully upends human timeline by 400k
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Yunxian skull dated 940,000–1.1 million years suggests the Homo sapiens–Denisovan split happened >1.0 Ma, potentially pushing our lineage back ~400,000 years.
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Striking ‘young genome’ in 117-year-old; clock reads 23 years younger
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Young genome found in a 117-year-old: epigenetic age ~23 years younger, infant-like microbiome and low inflammation, Cell Reports Medicine study.
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UV allergens slashed 20–25% in 30 minutes; cat drops 61%
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UV allergens drop 20–25% in 30 minutes with 222‑nm far‑UVC; cat Fel d1 falls 61% after 40 minutes in CU Boulder lab tests, published Sept 22, 2025.
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Wild chimps’ boozy fruit equals 14g alcohol—surprising, sober
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Boozy fruit fuels wild chimps’ daily ~14g ethanol—about two human drinks—at Ngogo and Taï, with ~0.3% fruit ethanol and no visible intoxication.
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NASA issues warning: Sun activity climbs 17 years beyond 11‑year cycle
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Sun activity has climbed 17 years since 2008, deviating from the 11‑year cycle. NASA warns of more flares, CMEs, and disruptions through 2025–2030.
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Physics Questions Weekly Thread: 5 Verified Insights and Clear Wins
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Physics Questions weekly thread maps 2025 behavior: March 25 and Sept 10 dates, 7-day spans, 2 subreddit redirects, and 3 core topics.
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Neuronal evolution acceleration: 83% ASD genes altered—concerning
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Neuronal evolution study of 1,000,000+ neurons finds L2/3 IT acceleration and 83% ASD genes downregulated, with human-lineage selection signals.