One trillion species, 3 billion years: How we used AI to trace the evolution of bacteria on Earth
There are roughly a trillion species of microorganisms on Earth—the vast majority of which are bacteria…
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10 Political Terms With Curious Origins
The words we use in the context of politics reveal much of the history of how humans have attempted to govern themselves. Many originate from ancient Greece and Rome, where the first representative assemblies closely matching our own arose. The very word “politics” comes from the Greek polities…
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Heard about The Ghan, Australia’s famous train? Try The Indian Pacific instead
Travel across Australia by rail on a journey of continental proportions — from Sydney to Perth via outback ghost towns, drag queen tours and the otherworldly Nullarbor plain.
Read moreMechanistic insights into dengue virus inhibition by a clinical trial compound NITD-688
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 122, Issue 13, April 2025. SignificanceDengue virus (DENV) is the most important mosquito-borne flavivirus affecting humans, yet no effective therapies exist. NITD-688 represents a promising panserotype DENV drug candidate currently in Phase II clinical trials. Understanding the …
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Mammals were adapting from life in the trees to living on the ground before dinosaur-killing asteroid, research reveals
More mammals were living on the ground several million years before the mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs, new research led by the University of Bristol has revealed…
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10 Historical Connections That Don’t Seem Real but Are
Are you ready to have your minds blown? When we look at historical events, we generally like to group them into categories that our brains can handle. Historic happenings in one realm (like war) are often linked to those in similar realms (like politics) in a bid to show cause and effect…
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Why Zakynthos is perfect for families
Discover the dramatic caves, storied monasteries and hands-on activities that make the south of Zakynthos such a family-friendly Greek getaway.
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News at a glance: Collider’s last run, early galaxy’s oxygen, and climate authors sought
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The US has the power to switch off the UK’s nuclear subs, posing a security issue
Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently boarded one of the UK’s four nuclear-armed submarines for a photo call as part of his attempts to demonstrate the UK’s defense capabilities as tensions with Russia continue…
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We’ve found the perfect Chromebook for kids—and it’s only $60
This Lenovo Chromebook Tablet is currently 81% off. The post We’ve found the perfect Chromebook for kids—and it’s only $60 appeared first on Popular Science…
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