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Environment

The Aftermath of COP30: Climate Commitments and Challenges Ahead

The recently concluded COP30 climate summit, held in Belem, Brazil, has stirred mixed reactions and outcomes in the global community. Despite diverse expectations, the conference illuminated both achievements and limitations in the ongoing battle against climate change. Achievements of COP30 The summit was notable for several key outcomes that signify a tangible commitment to climate […]

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Physics

Sterile Neutrino Prediction Challenged: Reassessing the Mysterious Particles

Recent buzz in the scientific community has focused on the contested existence of sterile neutrinos. Once considered a potential solution to the conspicuous mysteries in our universe, particularly dark matter, sterile neutrinos are now under scrutiny following new experimental results. This revelation not only questions long-held physics theories but also reshapes our understanding of cosmic […]

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Astronomy

Enceladus: The Ocean World Under An Icy Surface and Its Potential for Life

The enigmatic moon of Saturn, Enceladus, has captivated scientists for decades, primarily due to its subsurface ocean and the tantalizing possibility that it might harbor life. This fascination stems from data revealed by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft, which orbited Saturn from 2004 to 2017, sending back insights that have reshaped our understanding of this small moon. […]

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Biology

Hidden Ecosystems of the Ordovician

Every fossil story begins with loss. Sediment buries life, time hardens it, and chance decides what survives. For the Ordovician Period—roughly 485 to 444 million years ago—that loss has long been severe. While the Cambrian Explosion left us famous sites like the Burgess Shale, its Ordovician successors seemed strangely quiet. Paleontologists saw only fragments of […]

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Announcements

Next Week in Science, December 4, 2025

And what’s in the news The role of theory of mind in how increasing preschoolers’ self-esteem affects their materialism: an experimental study A new study involving 239 Polish preschoolers shows that enhancing self-esteem in areas of competence and peer acceptance can reduce materialistic tendencies, but only in those with a well-developed Theory of Mind. This […]

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Psychology

Kissing Across the Eons: The Evolutionary History of a Kiss

Kissing is often perceived as a quintessentially human act, synonymous with romance and warmth in various cultures worldwide. However, recent studies suggest that this intimate action has deeper roots, extending far beyond just human relationships. Emerging research indicates that kissing might be an evolutionary behavior that predates humans, dating back to our ape ancestors millions […]

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Biology

What Really Drives Support for India’s Cheetah Comeback?

Less than a century ago, the cheetah vanished from India—hunted to extinction by 1947. Today, the species is back, but the biggest challenge isn’t only ecological. It’s emotional. A new study shows that whether the cheetah thrives again in India may depend as much on people as on prey. Across India’s towns and villages—from Jaipur […]

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Astronomy

Is Dark Matter Finally Within Our Grasp?

For almost a century, the mysterious substance that constitutes the universe’s “invisible mass”—dark matter—has eluded scientists, only hinted at through the gravitational effects on galaxies we can observe. Yet, recent research may finally bring us closer to understanding what dark matter truly is. This prospective leap in cosmic discovery ignites both excitement and contemplation on […]

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Environment

How Biodiversity Can Make the 15-Minute City Thrive

Every year, more of us trade fields for freeways. Today, over half the world’s population lives in cities. But as our urban footprints expand, the homes of countless plants, birds, and animals disappear beneath concrete and glass. What if the same city planning ideas designed to improve our lives could also rebuild nature’s foothold? A […]

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