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May 04 2025SCIENCE

A Breath of Fresh Evidence

Forensic science is always on the lookout for new ways to solve crimes. One exciting development comes from the world of Volabolomics. This field focuses on Volatile Organic Compounds, or VOCs, which are gases released by various materials and processes. In a recent study, researchers explored ho

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May 04 2025SCIENCE

What Do People Really Think About Science and Religion?

The bond between science and religion has long been a topic of debate. It is easy to assume that people from different countries have different views. However, not many studies have dug deep into how people from various cultures see the relationship between these two fields. A recent

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May 03 2025SCIENCE

The Power of Fish in Science

The world of science has seen a significant shift in the way it studies behavior and brain function. One of the key players in this change has been the humble zebrafish. This small, striped fish has become a star in the world of biological research, particularly in the field of behavioral neuroscien

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May 03 2025SCIENCE

Science in Crisis: The National Science Foundation's Sudden Shifts

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is facing a storm. The government agency, which is a big supporter of basic science, math, and engineering, especially in colleges and universities, is under fire. The latest blow came from the White House, which proposed a budget cut of $4. 7 billion. This is m

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May 02 2025EDUCATION

The Challenge of Teaching Science in a Post-Truth World

The term "post-truth" has become a buzzword in recent years. It describes a time when feelings and beliefs hold more sway than facts. This shift has big implications for how science is taught. It is important to understand how to tackle the spread of false information. This is where science educatio

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May 01 2025SCIENCE

How Bias in Science Publishing Affects Us All

The idea that science should be free from bias is pretty straightforward. After all, the goal is to find reliable answers. However, there is a big problem called publication bias. This is when only certain results get published. It is a major issue and has been linked to the replication crisis in sc

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May 01 2025SCIENCE

How Our Views on Knowledge Shape Climate Conspiracy Beliefs

The way people view knowledge and science can greatly influence their beliefs in climate change conspiracies. This is a big deal because these conspiracy beliefs can really mess with efforts to tackle climate change. So, let's dive in and see how our views on knowledge and science play a role in a

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Apr 30 2025HEALTH

Virtual Nurses: A New Way to Care in Hospitals

Virtual nurses are becoming a big deal in hospitals. These are experienced nurses who use technology to help patients from a distance. They are part of a plan to deal with not having enough nurses and to stop nurses from feeling overwhelmed. A recent study looked at how well this idea worked in a 40

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Apr 29 2025SCIENCE

Nano Boost for Clean Hydrogen

Hydrogen is a big deal for clean energy. It is a clean fuel. It can be made from water using electricity. This process is called water splitting. Scientists have been working on making this process better. They want it to be more efficient, last longer, and cost less. One way to do this is by

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Apr 25 2025SCIENCE

New York's Climate Science Hub Faces Uncertain Future

The Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) is set to vacate its New York offices by the end of May. This move is part of a broader review of government leases, but the specifics remain unclear. The institute, known for its climate research, has been a fixture in New York since 1961. It's located

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