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  1. Cosmology

    In an epic cosmology clash, rival scientists begin to find common ground 

    Different measurements of the cosmic expansion rate disagree. The James Webb telescope could determine whether that disagreement is real.

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  2. Physics

    A nuclear clock prototype hints at ultraprecise timekeeping 

    Nuclear clocks could rival atomic clocks and allow for new tests of fundamental physics. A new experiment demonstrates all the ingredients needed.

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  3. Environment

    Fiddler crabs are migrating north to cooler waters

    The crabs are climate migrants and could be a harbinger of changes to come as more species move in.

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  4. Paleontology

    Despite new clues, this ancient fish has stumped scientists for centuries

    The 50-million-year-old Pegasus volans isn't closely related to seamoths or oarfish, like some researchers have suggested. But what is it?

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  5. Artificial Intelligence

    A new book tackles AI hype – and how to spot it

    In AI Snake Oil, two computer scientists set us straight on the power and limits of AI and offer advice for moving forward.

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  6. Animals

    Scientists piece together clues in a shark ‘murder mystery’

    A missing porbeagle shark was likely killed by a great white. It’s the first known case of adult porbeagles being hunted by a predator, scientists say.

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  7. Climate

    Summer-like heat is scorching the Southern Hemisphere — in winter

    Warmer winters are fast becoming a global phenomenon and can affect everything from the food we grow to the spread of diseases.

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  8. Physics

    Mayo is weirdly great for understanding nuclear fusion experiments

    Mayonnaise’s texture is perfect for mimicking what a fusion fuel capsule goes through after it’s blasted with lasers.

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  9. Health & Medicine

    What is ‘Stage 0’ breast cancer and how is it treated?

    Actress Danielle Fishel's diagnosis has raised awareness of a condition that affects about 50,000 U.S. women annually.

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  10. Space

    2 spacecraft caught the waves that might heat and accelerate the solar wind

    Data from NASA’s Parker Solar Probe and ESA’s Solar Orbiter might have cracked an enduring solar riddle. But not everyone yet agrees.

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  11. Animals

    Here’s how an arthropod pulls off the world’s fastest backflip

    While airborne, globular springtails can reach a spin rate of 368 rotations per second, high-speed camera footage shows.

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  12. Microbes

    A fluffy, orange fungus could transform food waste into tasty dishes

    The fungus thrives on everything from soy pulp to bland custards, turning them into digestible foods with a surprisingly pleasant flavor.

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