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Can insects have culture? Puzzle-solving bumblebees show it's possible

Can insects have culture? Puzzle-solving bumblebees show it's possible

A new study in PLOS Biology finds that bumblebees can learn to solve puzzles from each other — suggesting that even invertebrate animals may have a capacity for culture.
by Ari Daniel

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Frozen cells reveal a clue for a vaccine to block the deadly TB bug

Frozen cells reveal a clue for a vaccine to block the deadly TB bug

Tuberculosis kills 1.6 million a year — the second deadliest infectious disease after COVID-19. Using immune cells and mRNA technology, scientists in South Africa are working on a new vaccine.
by Nurith Aizenman

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Experts weigh medical advances in gene-editing with ethical dilemmas

Experts weigh medical advances in gene-editing with ethical dilemmas

The last time this summit convened in 2018, the world was shocked to hear a scientist had created the first gene-edited babies. He was condemned, but gene-editing has continued, with some success.
by Rob Stein

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6 scholars explain what a real climate solution is

6 scholars explain what a real climate solution is

We asked six climate experts what questions you should ask yourself whenever you come across something claiming to be a "climate solution."
by Julia Simon

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Astronomers still have their eyes on that asteroid NASA whacked

Astronomers still have their eyes on that asteroid NASA whacked

NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test slammed a spacecraft into an asteroid, directly altering its path through space. Scientists are still studying the space rock to learn more.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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SpaceX launches its 9th crewed mission as it heads to space station

SpaceX launches its 9th crewed mission as it heads to space station

SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Thursday, including the first person from the Arab world going up for an extended monthslong stay.
by Russell Lewis

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What does the science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic?

What does the science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic?

Two U.S. intelligence agencies reportedly support the lab leak theory — with low-to-moderate confidence. No evidence has been shared. Scientists have strong evidence of animal spillover at a market..
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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