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Consciousness likely not unique to earthlings, paper says
- Jun 11, 2026
Does consciousness depend on flesh and blood? The answer is almost certainly no, according to Eric Schwitzgebel, a distinguished professor of philosop...
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On the hunt for cosmic dawn and the universe's very first stars
- Jun 11, 2026
After only four short years, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and observational cosmologists like Richard Ellis at University College London (...
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Insights into soil fertility help guide more targeted fertilizer strategies for long-term soil management
- Jun 11, 2026
A study published in Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, led by University of Queensland researchers, provides important insights into the fate of...
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Seeds under pressure: New study reveals how climate change threatens Victoria's alpine plant populations
- Jun 11, 2026
A new study led by researchers from Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria and Deakin University has uncovered that alpine species may be more vulnerable to c...
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Physical punishment of children is harmful and must be banned, UK researchers say
- Jun 11, 2026
Hitting children (often referred to as smacking) by parents or caregivers as a form of punishment is linked to behavioral problems and worse exam resu...
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Electron matter waves gain ultrafast torque that flips handedness in femtoseconds
- Jun 11, 2026
Many natural processes, ranging from magnetism to chemical reactions, entail the movement and rotation of particles at very small scales. In quantum m...
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Weaker monsoon, bigger risks: Intense downpours could still hit South Asia hard
- Jun 11, 2026
South Asian communities face "serious hazards" from intense rains this season, even though the approaching monsoon is expected to bring lower-than-nor...
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New art test could help museums spot fake Van Goghs without touching paintings
- Jun 11, 2026
A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties introduces a pioneering, noninvasive technique that ca...
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Message drift: Why things get taken out of context online and why it matters
- Jun 11, 2026
You are scrolling through your feed when a screenshot appears showing a public figure saying something surprising or controversial. Within minutes, it...
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Pathogenic fungus transmitted by domestic cat scratches is present in wild animals
- Jun 11, 2026
The fungus that causes sporotrichosis is typically transmitted among cats and results in serious lesions. Recently, it was found in the internal organ...
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Researchers develop a new anti-jellyfish floating buoy
- Jun 11, 2026
Researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the University of Alicante have developed a new anti-jellyfish floating buoy that h...
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Virtual future selves improve students' planning and motivation, with gains seen after six months
- Jun 11, 2026
Future-oriented thinking is a cornerstone of healthy decision-making, academic success and mental well-being. Yet many people struggle to act in ways...