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Next Week in Science, November 20, 2025

In just two weeks, we’ll be heading to Doha, Qatar for Driving Change: Regional Conference on Health and Emerging Fields in Implementation Science, hosted by Qatar University. This gathering is quickly becoming one of the most important convenings for people who care about turning evidence into real-world impact: researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and community partners all […]

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Psychology

Beyond the Game: What Really Drives Podcast Passion

Every day on Himalaya FM — China’s largest podcast platform — millions of listeners tune in to hear their favorite hosts dissect every basket, goal, and play. But new research from Beijing’s Communication University of China reveals something surprising: sports podcasts in China aren’t just about sports. They’re about belonging, learning, and self-belief. Why Do […]

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Biology

What Really Happens When Insects Sing

Please play the following video while you read this for the full immersive experience. Every summer, noise complaints spike when cicadas chorus. Yet EEG data now shows single insect calls can lower stress and nudge the brain toward calm. But here’s the twist: turn the volume or pitch up, and your focus slips. Picture this […]

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Environment

How AI Could Sharpen Sea Ice Forecasts

Every summer, satellites watch the Arctic Ocean turn from white to blue a little faster. Between 1979 and 2020, the region lost roughly 13% of its summer ice each decade—a shift so dramatic that scientists warn of ice-free Arctic summers by 2050. Forecasting exactly how and when that happens, though, has always been tricky. A […]

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AI

Smart Logistics Could Cut Hospital Energy Use by 30%

Hospitals are among the most energy-hungry buildings on the planet—air conditioners, sterilizers, MRI machines, and lights run 24/7. In China, one research team discovered a way to reduce that energy load by nearly 18.5%, saving over 400 megawatt-hours (MWh) per year at a single hospital. Their secret? A digital brain that watches, learns, and adjusts—every second of every […]

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Next Week in Science, November 13, 2025

James Watson, who died at the age of 97, leaves behind a legacy both towering and deeply complicated. In 1953, alongside Francis Crick, Rosalind Franklin, and Maurice Wilkins, Watson helped uncover the double-helix structure of DNA, one of the most consequential scientific breakthroughs of the 20th century. This discovery transformed biology, clarified the molecular basis […]

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Biology

Over 55% of Elephant Deaths Happen Within 6 km of Water

Across Africa, elephants are dying—but not always at the hands of poachers. In Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, scientists found something surprising: most elephant deaths occur within six kilometers of water. The very lifeline that sustains them might also be sealing their fate. When Survival Turns Deadly In the dry season, Hwange National Park transforms into […]

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Biology

What Really Happens to Sperm After COVID-19?

When COVID-19 swept across the world, most conversations focused on lungs, vaccines, and long COVID. But scientists in China turned their attention elsewhere—to the test tube, quite literally.Their discovery: COVID-19 doesn’t just mess with breathing—it temporarily messes with sperm. Why This Matters Across continents—from Lagos to São Paulo to Delhi—young couples are facing new fertility […]

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Biology

Why One Bad Night Can Still Slow You Down

Every night, your brain presses a hidden reset button. Miss that reset—just by an hour—and your ability to think fast, respond clearly, and stay sharp can slip. A new 21-day study from researchers at Stockholm University and the Karolinska Institute shows that even small, everyday changes in how long or how well you sleep can […]

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