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Sharks aren’t silent after all
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When Scientists Don’t Correct Errors, Misinformation and Deadly Consequences Can Follow
Few tasks come as thankless as asking a scientific journal editor to…
Surprising skeletons prompt a radical rethink of Egyptian pyramids
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Scientists Record First Known Shark Sounds
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ARC-AGI-2: Leading AI models fail new test of artificial general intelligence
The ARC-AGI-2 benchmark is designed to be a difficult test for AI…
23andMe Bankruptcy Leaves Troves of Genetic Data at Risk
The direct-to-consumer genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy. This means…
Dust devils on Mars produce lightning-like zaps of electricity
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As Measles Cases Surge, Scientists Explain Why Vaccination Is Critical
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