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Turning buses into batteries is the future of energy

As global demand for electricity surges, researchers in Burnaby, B.C., are testing a new idea: what if vehicles could give power back to the grid instead of only taking it?

CBC News

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What to watch for in the night sky this November

Penn State's Chris Palma joins the AccuWeather Network to share the top astronomy events to mark on your November calendar, which will feature two meteor showers, a supermoon and a mysterious comet.

AccuWeather

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How mussels reveal increasing microplastic pollution in Greek waters

Overtourism and heavy maritime traffic across the Mediterranean are contributing to a rise in pollution in Greece's azure waters, say Greek scientists who have deployed thousands of mussels on the seafloor to help detect microplastics.

Reuters

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Scientists use a 'time machine' to peek into the Amazon's future

Deep in Brazil's Amazon, scientists have built a "time machine," pumping carbon dioxide into the rainforest canopy to simulate atmospheric conditions predicted for the future, to gauge how the biome adapts.

Reuters

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Inside the eye of Hurricane Melissa

Watch as hurricane hunters fly into the eye of Hurricane Melissa. This is the view from Teal 74’s mission into the now Category 5 storm as it churns towards the island of Jamaica. This is one of the most defined eyes ever captured in the...

The Weather Channel

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Cow vaccine could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Cows are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, but scientists are working on a vaccine that could greatly reduce the amount of methane the animals produce within their digestive tract. The idea is that the vaccine will introdu...

The Weather Channel

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'Electric Jubilee' turns up volume on Rome's hidden sounds

'Electrical Jubilee', a sensorial exhibition at Rome's Goethe-Institut seeks to reveal the hidden soundscape of the Italian capital as the Catholic Church celebrates its special year by examining the links between art, science and urban ...

Euronews

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From ballet to biomechanics

A Northern Irish startup is helping athletes to better understand their bodies. Its wearable device measures real-time movement data and supports intelligent and safe training.

DW News

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Sun pillars are an optical phenomenon; Here's how they form

Sun pillars are a beautiful atmospheric phenomenon that can sometimes be seen at sunrise or sunset. Watch this video to learn more about how they form.

The Weather Channel

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How astronauts use skincare in space’s harsh conditions

Astronauts often battle dry and sensitive skin in space, sparking a new wave of innovative skincare solutions designed to thrive in harsh zero-gravity conditions.

The Weather Channel

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Coral reefs reach climate point of no return, scientists warn

For years, scientists and the U.N. have spoken about critical climate tipping points that, if crossed, could potentially cause irreversible changes to the planet and accelerate climate change.

CBS News

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India: Rediscovering science through influencers

What happens when a physics teacher turns YouTuber to make science simple, and ends up fighting misinformation along the way? Mahesh Shenoy helped spark a growing movement in India, where science communicators are bringing curiosity, cla...

DW News

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Human heart monitors help biologists save endangered species

Smithsonian biologists are using heart monitors designed for humans to study how high stress levels in animals can hinder their ability to thrive.

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U.S. scientist trio win Nobel Prize in chemistry

The chemistry award is the third 2025 Nobel Prize to be announced this week. Three U.S. scientists won the award in chemistry for creating a new molecular structure.

Euronews

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The science behind car window buffeting

Ever crack your car window and feel that painful thumping sound? Scientists call it "buffeting", and Meteorologist Tony Laubach explores the quirky physics behind the booming noise - with a little help from his own storm chase experience.

AccuWeather

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Scientists develop vaccine to protect young elephants from herpesvirus

Scientists at Britain’s Chester Zoo have produced a new vaccine that protests young elephants from a potentially lethal disease. Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus, or EEHV, can kill animals within 24 hours. The jab will help them res...

Africanews

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Why are male animals often more attractive than females?

Charles Darwin reckoned the answer was sexual selection – a theory that explains why beauty can sometimes be a game-changer.

DW News

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Three scientists share Nobel Prize in chemistry

This year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to a trio of scientists based in Japan, Australia and the US. Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi have been recognized for their work in the development of what's known as ...

DW News

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Nobel Prize in Physics: What is quantum tunneling?

Three U.S. scientists have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their discoveries demonstrating quantum tunneling in action. DW Science reporter Sushmitha Ramakrishnan explains how these discoveries could pave the way for next-gen...

DW News

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How genetically engineered mice could help stop Lyme disease

As Lyme disease cases surge across the U.S., researchers on Nantucket, Massachusetts, are turning to genetic engineering to stop the ticks that transmit it.

CBS News

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Three U.S.-based scientists win Nobel Prize in physics

Three U.S.-based scientists have won the Nobel Prize in physics for their work on quantum mechanics. The physics award is the second 2025 Nobel Prize to be announced this week.

Euronews

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Nobel Prize for medicine awarded to immune system researchers

The Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to Mary E Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi for their work on the functioning of the human immune system.

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Nobel institutions warn U.S. policies threaten academic freedom

Nobel Prize institutions have raised concerns that U.S. government cuts to science funding could threaten academic freedom. The warnings come ahead of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine, highlighting the impact of policy decisions on resea...

Al Jazeera

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Remembering Jane Goodall

Jane Pauley looks back at the life and career of Jane Goodall, who dedicated her life to studying chimpanzees and protecting the environment.

CBS News

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Identical twins climb Mera Peak in mountaineering experiment

Identical twins Hugo and Ross Turner are set to climb Nepal's Mera Peak in October, one outfitted in a forensic replica of George Mallory's 1924 Everest expedition gear and the other in modern equipment, to study the impact of clothing s...

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Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91

Jane Goodall, the renowned conservationist who shaped the world's knowledge of chimpanzees, has died at the age of 91, the institute she founded announced Wednesday (October 1).

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Artemis II mission to fly around the Moon as early as February 2026

The first crewed flight around the Moon in over 50 years aims to build a lasting human presence on the lunar surface and lay the groundwork for future journeys to Mars.

Euronews

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Singapore's longevity industry pushes boundaries of anti-aging science

There’s a whole industry around helping people to live longer. In Singapore, the longevity business is booming and is even supported by a government blueprint for extending life expectancy.

DW News

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Donate or decay? Legalizing organ transplants in Uganda

In Uganda, a professor is challenging the belief that organ donation conflicts with cultural and spiritual values by advocating a law that lets people donate their bodies to science in the event of their death. Some have already signed u...

DW News

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Brazil's mosquito factory aims to stop dengue fever

The world's largest biofactory for breeding mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria, a method researchers use to combat dengue, hopes to protect some 140 million people from the disease in Brazil over the coming years.

Reuters