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'Realistic' fake organs offer cheaper, ethical training for surgeons

A group of biomedical engineering students from King's College London have created "anthropomorphic phantoms" - highly realistic artificial organs - to reduce reliance on cadavers and animals in medical training and testing.

Reuters

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Poo Zoo: How animal dung could help save endangered species

By harvesting living cells from dung, scientists aim to boost breeding programs and protect species from extinction across the globe.

DW News

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Science Unlocked — learning navigation skills

Would you find your way without a watch or compass? In the episode of Science Unlocked Edith Kimani learns how the sun and signs in our natural environment can help us find our way and tell the time.

DW News

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U.K. scientists breed ‘cool cows’ to cut dairy emissions

In the U.K., scientists are breeding dairy cows that naturally emit less methane through the “Cool Cows” project. Each generation cuts emissions by about 2%, and researchers say the approach could reduce dairy-related methane by up to 40...

The Weather Channel

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A Harvard research lab's remarkable gift from a 6-year-old girl

When 90% of funding was cut to a Harvard medical research lab studying the regenerative qualities of salamanders, six-year-old Marianne Cullen, of Springfield, Mass., a fan of salamanders, stepped up to help.

CBS America

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New embryo testing predicts lifespan, height and IQ

Herasight is a genetic screening company that charges $50,000 to allow hopeful parents to analyze embryos for genetic information like lifespan, height and IQ in life.

CBS News

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Scientists race to recover vital natural archive from rapidly melting glaciers

Since 2000, the world has lost more than 7 trillion tons of ice from mountain glaciers. Scientists are racing to recover vital information from the natural archives they store before it's too late.

Africanews

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Six-year-old steps up after Harvard axolotl lab lost funds

When a Harvard team lost its research funding into the axolotl, a 6-year-old girl came to their rescue, inspiring the researchers with her actions.

CBS America

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The ISS will be retired at the end of the decade: What could be next

Astronauts opened the hatch to the International Space Station for the first time 25 years ago. The station will be retired at the end of the decade and there's a new type of space race on to replace it. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.

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There’s an entire symphony going on beneath the waves

There’s a whole symphony of sounds happening every day in the waters of the Gulf, and scientists have started eavesdropping. The information we can learn from the cacophony of sound will be important for conservation efforts for importan...

The Weather Channel

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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.

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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 ...

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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.

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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 ...

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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...

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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.

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