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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

Fingerprints: Sibling Similarities & Forensic Clues

Ever wondered if siblings share similar fingerprints? That's what a recent study explored. Scientists compared thumbprints of 72 sibling pairs and 72 non-sibling pairs from 36 families. Using the Jaccard Similarity Index, they found a surprising 69. 44% similarity in thumbprint patterns among siblin

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Jan 21 2025SCIENCE

What Do Psychology and Law Experts Think About Open Science?

Recently, a survey was conducted to understand how researchers in psychology and law view open science. This survey aimed to answer four key questions. First, it explored how these researchers define open science. Second, it delved into their perceptions of open science. Third, it investigated how f

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Jan 21 2025SCIENCE

Attoseconds: The Race to Ultrafast Science

Imagine if we could watch electrons zoom past in real time. Attosecond science is making that possible, with super-fast laser pulses that shine light on matter for billionths of a billionth of a second! This isn't just cool to watch—it could revolutionize how we solve problems, harness solar power,

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Jan 20 2025SCIENCE

Bringing Back the Woolly Mammoth: A Modern Day Mission

Imagine if we could turn the clock back and bring extinct animals like the woolly mammoth, dodo, or Tasmanian tiger back to life. That's exactly what Colossal Biosciences, a pioneering company, is aiming to do. Unlike the dinosaurs in "Jurassic Park, " these creatures disappeared much more recently.

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

What's Up with Trump's Science Team?

Imagine you're in a classroom, and the teacher is saying one thing, but the kids sitting at the front are giving you totally different ideas. That's kind of like what's happening with Trump's science advisors. When Trump started his second term, he picked a few experts to help him with science stuf

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

How Political Views Shape Trust in Science Across Europe

Ever wondered how political leanings affect how people trust science? Researchers looked into this across 10 European countries and found some interesting patterns. They discovered that people who vote for populist parties tend to distrust the system and its leaders, which leads them to be skeptical

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Jan 18 2025SCIENCE

Leonardo da Vinci's Curiosity in Reproductive Anatomy

Leonardo da Vinci, the renowned artist, was also an amazing scientist. He explored many fields, including anatomy. Back in his time, people didn't understand the human body very well, but Leo was curious and made detailed drawings. He was a pioneer, figuring out the inner workings of the body long b

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Jan 16 2025SCIENCE

A Rare Meteorite Encounter Captured on Video

Last summer, something incredible happened near Joe Velaidum's home in Marshfield, Canada. While out for a walk with his dogs, a tiny delay saved him from a close encounter with a meteorite. He had stopped to move a dog leash, which was unusual. Little did he know, a space rock was headed his way. T

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Robots in Spine Surgery: Spotlight on Seattle Science Foundation

In recent years, robots have become common helpers in spine surgery. Doctors use them to make operations more precise and safer. The 7th and 8th Annual Seattle Science Foundation (SSF) Robotics Courses gathered experts to talk about and show off the latest robotics and surgery techniques. These incl

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Jan 16 2025SCIENCE

Hubble's Budget Woes: What's at Stake?

The Hubble Space Telescope, a staple in astronomy for nearly 35 years, is facing significant budget cuts. NASA's proposed budget for upcoming years has prompted the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) to consider major changes. The institute, which handles Hubble's science operations, might ha

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