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China: Scientific superpower
How has China reached the top spot of scientific research?
US bird flu response warning
Mice become the next to get it and expert Rick Bright calls for stronger counter measures
A humungous temporary tentacle
The origami superpowers of a single-celled pond hunter, the protist Lacrymaria olor.
Trusting AI with science
AI will be a feature of future breakthroughs, how will we know when to trust its results?
The roots of fentanyl addiction
A study in mice suggests that fentanyl affects the part of the brain that regulates fear.
Aurora Bore-WOW-lis
They were the best northern and southern lights in decades, but why? And what’s next?
Changing blood types and whale grammar
Could future blood transfusions be made safer by mixing in a new bacterial enzyme?
Crossover infections
Bird flu spreads from cows to cats in the US, as chimps are seen eating bat poo in Uganda
An armada for asteroid Apophis?
Friday, April 13th 2029 – mark it in your calendar...an asteroid is coming
Unexpected black hole in our galaxy
Unexpected black hole in our galaxy; Ancient Horse DNA; the mechanisms of addiction