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Hostile hoots make robins eat less at night, study shows

A study reveals that tawny owl calls cause young European robins to eat less during migration, impacting their energy reserves and survival.

Science journalists as brokers of trust

A study reveals that science journalists in Germany, Italy, and Lithuania view themselves as 'knowledge brokers' actively negotiating public trust in science, which is context-dependent and influenced by various factors.

Amateur astronomers help track asteroid to French impact site

Amateur astronomers aided scientists in tracking asteroid 2023 CX1, which disintegrated over France, providing insights into its atmospheric breakup.

Study follows planetary nebula through 130 years of evolution

A recent study tracks the evolution of the Spirograph Nebula (IC418) over 130 years, revealing significant temperature increases in its central star.

Sri Lanka tries to hook anglers on invasive fish species

Sri Lanka has launched a campaign to eradicate invasive fish species threatening local ecosystems by encouraging anglers to catch and cook them.

Why America still needs public schools

The article argues that public education is essential for fostering an educated workforce and democratic values, warning against recent funding cuts and shifts towards private schooling.

17-million-year-old fossil of large extinct songbird discovered in Australia

A 17-million-year-old fossil of the extinct songbird Menura tyawanoides has been found in Queensland, revealing insights into the evolution of Australia's lyrebirds.

How a plant hormone helps roots bend and grow downward toward gravity

Research reveals how auxin hormone enables roots to bend downward towards gravity by modifying cell wall strength, enhancing growth directionality.

Chemists create light-switchable magnets that remain active for hours

Researchers at UCT Prague have created a photoswitch that transitions to a long-lived magnetic state, enabling various applications including pathogen elimination.

Australian scientists grapple with 'despicable' butterfly heist

Decades after a massive butterfly theft, Australian scientists continue to face challenges due to the taxonomic confusion caused by the heist.

New radio halo discovered with MeerKAT

Astronomers have discovered an ultra-steep spectrum radio halo in the galaxy cluster SPT-CLJ2337−5942 using the MeerKAT telescope, revealing insights into particle re-acceleration.

Mapping the universe, faster and with the same accuracy

Effort.jl is a neural network-based emulator designed to enhance the analysis of large-scale cosmic data. It replicates the predictions of the Effective Field Theory of Large-Scale Structure with high accuracy while significantly reducing...