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🎃 Next Week in Science, October 30, 2025 🎃

Lot’s of Spooky Science stories to chew on! And what’s in the news Rethinking psychometrics through LLMs: how item semantics shape measurement and prediction in psychological questionnaires Summary: A new study demonstrates that semantic relationships in questionnaire items can significantly influence psychometric outcomes, challenging the traditional assumptions about psychological measurement. By using large language models […]

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Biology

The Island That Split Twice—and Never Stopped Changing

Every mountain, river, and forest in Madagascar tells a story written in stone. Yet scientists have long puzzled over one mystery: Why does this island—separated from Africa and India for over 80 million years—have such strikingly different landscapes on its east and west sides? A new study in Science Advances uncovers the answer. Madagascar’s dramatic […]

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Biology

The Truth About Human Cloning—and Why It Fails

Every so often, headlines whisper of labs ready to “clone a human.” The idea sparks equal parts fascination and fear. Could we one day bring back a lost loved one, or replicate the genius of an Einstein? Yet, as evolutionary biologist Francisco J. Ayala reminds us, genomes can be cloned, but individuals cannot. Behind the […]

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Astronomy

What Scientists Are Discovering Inside the Red Planet’s Vortex

As humans extend their reach towards the stars, one planet has consistently captured our imagination: Mars. Known for its iconic red hue, Mars holds untold mysteries beneath its surface and within its atmosphere. Recent discoveries within Mars’ frozen vortex are shedding light on the planet’s history and potential for life. Unlocking Mars’ Polar Vortex The […]

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Economics

When Firms Can’t Die

Every few years, economies rise and fall—but some companies never really die. They shuffle along, unable to pay their debts, feeding on cheap credit instead of fresh profits. Economists have a name for them: zombie firms. And according to a sweeping study by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), these undead businesses are multiplying worldwide. […]

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Society

The Roman Soldiers’ Mass Grave Discovery in Croatia

The discovery of a mass grave in Croatia has brought to light a significant historical narrative about the fate of ancient Roman soldiers. The site, which has been a focus of recent archaeological and scientific inquiry, contains multiple skeletons that offer a glimpse into a turbulent period in Roman history. Let’s delve into what this […]

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Cells

Revolutionizing Gene Editing: Exploring the Retron-Based Method

In a groundbreaking advancement, the University of Texas at Austin has developed a revolutionary retron-based gene-editing method that dramatically enhances the capabilities of genetic modification. This new technique, pioneered by researchers at Scripps Research, marks a significant leap in the field of genomics by allowing for the correction of multiple genetic mutations simultaneously. Unlike traditional […]

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News

From Classroom to Cosmos with Trawly

How This Week in Science Aligns with the National Science Education Standards If you’ve ever tried to make science come alive for students, you’ve probably faced the same challenge teachers and curriculum designers have wrestled with for decades: how do we move from memorizing facts to truly doing science? That’s exactly what the National Science […]

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Physics

Improving Quantum Networks: When Single Photons Collide

Every year, billions of internet messages travel through fiber-optic cables. But in the future, these streams may not just carry data—they could carry entangled photons, linking distant cities with unbreakable quantum security. The catch? Until now, making single photons truly talk to each other was almost impossible. A new study from Japan’s National Institute of […]

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