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Biology

Tyrannosaurus rex: Fearsome Hunter, Scavenger, or Both?

Tyrannosaurus rex is one of the most famous dinosaurs, often depicted as the ultimate predator. But paleontologists have long debated whether T. rex was an active hunter, a scavenger, or a bit of both. In this article, we’ll explore the scientific evidence on both sides of the debate. We’ll see what T. rex’s bones, teeth, […]

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News

Science News Round Up, April 18, 2025

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Biology

Music Makes Kids Smarter—But Not the Way You Think

You’re in a hospital’s neonatal unit, and a nurse walks in—not with medication, but with a guitar. Wait, what? That’s right. In some hospitals, music isn’t just a background vibe—it’s a full-on therapy. And now, science is catching up to something parents, teachers, and yes, even preschool DJs have long suspected: music might be one […]

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AI

Sweet Science: The AI That Can Taste Oranges with Its Eyes

How sweet is your orange? AI already knows—before you take a bite. No joke. A team of researchers in China just trained a computer to see sweetness. Using nothing more than high-def photos of Linhai mandarin oranges, this neural network predicts sugar levels with nearly 87% accuracy. No squeezing. No slicing. No fancy lab equipment. […]

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Science News Round Up, April 16, 2025

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Psychology

You Can Trick Your Brain into Growing a Sixth Finger

Ever wanted a superpower? Your brain might already have one. No, seriously. With just a mirror, a rubber finger, and some strategic stroking (not the weird kind, promise), researchers managed to convince people they had six fingers. Not metaphorically—these folks felt the touch, owned the finger, and swore it was part of their body. And […]

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Psychology

Wait—You Can Dream About a Body You Never Had?

Let’s play a quick game: Close your eyes and picture yourself in a dream. You might be flying, losing your teeth, or running late for school again (ugh). But here’s the question—what body are you dreaming with? Now, here’s the twist: What if you were born without a limb… would you still dream of having […]

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Science News Round Up, April 14, 2025

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Science News Round Up, April 11, 2025

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