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Semaglutide may sap motivation to run: A new study hints at a link between diabetes drugs and exercise by Sanders, Laura

“…A study presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience suggests that the diabetes and weight-loss drug semaglutide, sold as Ozempic and…”
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Rethinking archaeology and place by Shute, Nancy

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Barnard's star has a planetary pal by Perkins, Sid

“…A new study suggests that Barnard's star, a red dwarf star located six light-years away from our solar system, has at least one small rocky planet orbiting it…”
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Starlink satellites' leaky radio waves obscure the cosmos by Perkins, Sid

“…SpaceX's Starlink satellites, which provide internet access and cell phone communications worldwide, are also posing a threat to radio astronomy. A study…”
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Europa Clipper is a homecoming for one scientist by Grossman, Lisa

“…Planetary astronomer Bonnie Buratti recalls the moment she first learned about the possibility of life on Jupiter's moon Europa. As a graduate student in the…”
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The whale whisper by Ong, Sandy

“…Asha de Vos, a marine biologist from Sri Lanka, had her career trajectory changed when she observed blue whales defecating near her home island in 2003. This…”
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The origin of Scythian 'spectral riders' by Bower, Bruce

“…Horse-riding Scythians from Central Asia and Eastern Europe may have originated from Siberia. Archaeologists have discovered remains of a person and 18 horses…”
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X-rays from nuclear blasts could defend Earth from asteroids by Ogasa, Nikk

“…An asteroid hurtling towards Earth could be deflected using X-rays, according to physicist Nathan Moore and his colleagues at Sandia National Laboratories…”
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2024 Nobel Prize winners announced: Laureates studied microRNA, proteins and neural networks by Saey, Tina Hesman, Hartley, Sophie, Conover, Emily, Grossman, Lisa, Rosen, Meghan, Tamayo, Andrea

“…The 2024 Nobel Prize winners were announced, with laureates recognized for their research in the fields of biology and artificial intelligence. The discoveries…”
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Fungus-laced bird nests repel ants: Aggressive insects behave oddly after touching toxic fibers by Kemeny, Richard

“…Birds that build nests in ant territory have found a unique defense mechanism against the aggressive insects. Multiple species of birds in Central America and…”
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Radioactive beam zeroes in on cancer: Mouse study shows promise of a precise tumor treatment by Conover, Emily

“…Cancer treatment using particle beams has been successfully demonstrated in mice. Scientists used a radioactive ion beam to precisely target tumors and…”
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These stars could be cosmic influencers: Stellar runaways are surprisingly common in a new survey by Grossman, Lisa

“…Astronomers have discovered numerous stars escaping from a dense star cluster in a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. This finding suggests that runaway stars…”
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Storms boil pots of gamma rays: The emissions may be key to atmospheric electricity by Conover, Emily

“…Above the cloud tops, thunderstorms emit high-energy radiation in the form of gamma rays. A retrofitted spy plane captured the gamma-ray outbursts, revealing…”
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Arm position matters for accurate blood pressure readings by Cunningham, Aimee

“…Arm position can significantly affect blood pressure readings. When the arm is on the side or in the lap, readings can be erroneously high. However, when the…”
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Storied trails by Gupta, Sujata

“…The text discusses the efforts of a diverse group of individuals, including archaeologists, locals, and members of the Indigenous community, to mark and…”
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An old log bolsters a climate solution: Burying wood can keep carbon out of the atmosphere by Lambert, Jonathan

“…In 2013, researchers in Quebec, Canada, discovered a well-preserved log that was over 3, 775 years old. The log had retained at least 95 percent of its carbon,…”
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A fruit fly's brain, unveiled by Sanders, Laura

“…Scientists have created the first complete map of the nerve cells in a fruit fly's brain, revealing its intricate neural wiring and connections. The map, which…”
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Hair pulling prompts one of the fastest known pain signals by Sanders, Laura

“…Scientists have discovered the sensors responsible for the painful sensation of a hair pull. This pain signal travels at a speed of approximately 160…”
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An mRNA vaccine protects mice from deadly C. diff bacteria by Lambert, Jonathan

“…An mRNA vaccine targeting Oostridioides difficile protected mice from severe disease and death caused by the bacterium. C. difficile can cause intestinal…”
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A hurricane's aftermath may be a silent killer by Rosen, Meghan

“…A study published in Nature reveals that the deadly effects of hurricanes can persist for a decade or more. Researchers found that the mortality rates in areas…”
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