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New framework maps seven pillars for judging research trustworthiness
- Feb 3, 2026
A new paper proposes a systems-level framework for evaluating the trustworthiness of research findings across methods and approaches. The paper, title...
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One-of-a-kind 'plasma tunnel' recreates extreme conditions spacecraft face upon reentry
- Feb 3, 2026
Picture a spacecraft returning to Earth after a long journey. The vehicle slams into the planet's atmosphere at roughly 17,000 miles per hour. A shock...
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Global plastics treaty negotiations: Success is still possible, researchers argue
- Feb 3, 2026
Plastic pollution is causing severe problems worldwide. However, negotiations at the United Nations in Geneva last August did not result in the expect...
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Agave or bust! Mexican long-nosed bats head farther north in search of sweet nectar
- Feb 3, 2026
Mexican long-nosed bats have a taste for agave, their tongues designed to lap up the famous desert plant's nectar during nightly flights. It's not jus...
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SpaceX grounds Falcon 9 missions, could impact ISS launch
- Feb 3, 2026
NASA said Tuesday its next crew rotation to the International Space Station could be delayed after SpaceX announced it was grounding flights of its Fa...
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Even larvae mind the social bubble: How they adjust their behavior in response to social surroundings
- Feb 3, 2026
Imagine enjoying a tasty dinner alone at home—you may freely indulge without worrying about others. Now imagine sharing the same meal with friends or...
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The rise and fall (and rise again) of gold prices: What's going on?
- Feb 3, 2026
In late January, the gold price reached an all-time peak of around US $5,500 (£4,025). January 30 saw one of the largest one-day falls in prices, whic...
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Supermassive black holes sit in 'eye of their own storms,' studies find
- Feb 3, 2026
Gigantic black holes lurk at the center of virtually every galaxy, including ours, but we've lacked a precise picture of what impact they have on thei...
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AI systems could identify math anxiety from student inputs and change feedback
- Feb 3, 2026
Math anxiety is a significant challenge for students worldwide. While personalized support is widely recognized as the most effective way to address i...
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Warmer Northeast Atlantic waters and heavy fishing leave cod and haddock chasing smaller prey
- Feb 3, 2026
Fish across Britain's seas face ever-smaller meals as warmer seas and commercial fishing squeeze ocean food webs, new research suggests. Research by t...
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A UK climate security report backed by the intelligence services was quietly buried until now
- Feb 3, 2026
Last autumn, a UK government report warned that climate-driven ecosystem collapse could lead to food shortages, mass migration, political extremism an...
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Not an artifact, but an ancestor: Why a German university is returning a Māori taonga
- Feb 3, 2026
Restitution debates—the questions of whether a cultural object should be returned from a museum or other collection to a person or community—often beg...