As Energy Department prioritizes AI and fusion, basic research faces squeeze
Reorganization could shift mission of the United Statesās largest funder of the physical sciences
Brainās āplumbingā inspires new Alzheimerās strategiesāand controversial surgeries
Animal studies support idea that boosting fluid clearance could blunt neurological disorders
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A sinister, deadly brain protein could reveal the origins of all life
We have long struggled to determine how the first living organisms on Earth came together. Now, surprising evidence hints that poorly understood prions may have been the vital missing ingredient
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Cats became our companions way later than you think
In true feline style, cats took their time in deciding when and where to join us on the sofa.
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Good news for wild swimmers as bathing water quality improves
The annual figures from the Environment Agency show 93% of sites met minimum standards, up from 92% last year.
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A new understanding of causality could fix quantum theoryās fatal flaw
Quantum theory fails to explain how the reality we experience emerges from the world of particles. A new take on quantum cause and effect could bridge the gap
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The Climate Question
We're still behind on our global warming targets after the big summit in Brazil.
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COP30: Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summit
What did we learn from a climate summit that ended in a deal with no new mention of fossil fuels?
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Scientists reveal what triggered Santorini 'earthquake swarm'
Thousands of earthquakes were caused by magma "pumping through" Earth's crust for three months, they say.
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What weāre learning about consciousness from master meditatorsā brains
Neuroscientist Matthew Sacchet is revealing how mastering meditation can not only enable transcendental states of bliss, but also reshape how we experience pain and emotion