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Astronomy

Why Ancient Galaxies Are Glowing Too Much

In the beginning—really, the beginning—galaxies were supposed to be shy. Small. Dim. Kind of like toddlers at their first school dance. But then the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) crashed the party with a surprise: those early galaxies? They were not just glowing—they were blazing. Some were ten times brighter than our best predictions said […]

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News

Science News Round Up, May 30, 2025

It’s the end of May, which means that lightning bugs are just around the corner….get ready! Here’s what we have next week. Make an Impact Immediately—Subscribe and Discover! Science urgently needs informed advocates like you. Subscribe for free to our independently-funded weekly newsletter packed with expert insights and emerging discoveries. 🚀 Don’t hesitate! Share today […]

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Computing

What Happens When Hackers Chase the Wrong Target?

TLDR; Researchers developed a smart cybersecurity strategy that uses AI (specifically reinforcement learning) to deploy fake digital traps called honeypots—some high-quality, some simple—to trick hackers during the reconnaissance stage of a cyberattack. Their algorithm learns how to place these decoys efficiently, protecting real assets while keeping costs low. In simulations, it blocked 97% of attacks […]

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AI

Science News Round Up, May 28, 2025

Make an Impact Immediately—Subscribe and Discover! Science urgently needs informed advocates like you. Subscribe for free to our independently-funded weekly newsletter packed with expert insights and emerging discoveries. 🚀 Don’t hesitate! Share today and help us build a future driven by science! Climate change-fueled heat records, stronger storms all but certain over next 5 years, […]

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Health

Even at a Whisper, Screams Jolt Your Sleeping Brain

TL;DR: Your brain is hardwired to recognize screams—even when you’re asleep. That scratchy, harsh quality called “roughness”? It’s like a red flag for your brain’s danger sensors. Evolution has wired you to keep snoozing and stay safe. Now that’s smart sleep. You’re asleep. Dead to the world. The room is quiet—until it isn’t. Somewhere, someone […]

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News

Science News Round Up, May 26, 2026

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Environment

Science News Round Up, May 23, 2023

Some things to consider for next week. Vaccination. Go figure. How outdoor sports can support youth as they navigate climate change Engaging youth in outdoor sports like mountain biking and rock climbing can cultivate emotional ties with nature, fostering eco-friendly attitudes and environmental stewardship that may reduce climate-related anxiety. However, careful planning is necessary to […]

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Astronomy

What Happens When Two Black Holes Nearly Collide?

Two black holes speed past each other in deep space—billions of times heavier than Earth, hurtling faster than bullets. They don’t crash. They don’t merge. They just…swerve. And in that dramatic cosmic near-miss, they send ripples through the very fabric of spacetime. We call them gravitational waves. And thanks to a surprising mashup of physics […]

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News

Science News Round Up, May 21, 2025

Make an Impact Immediately—Subscribe and Discover! Science urgently needs informed advocates like you. Subscribe for free to our independently-funded weekly newsletter packed with expert insights and emerging discoveries. 🚀 Don’t hesitate! Share today and help us build a future driven by science! Climate Change And Land Use Changes Combine To Threaten Native Bees The combined […]

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