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Biology

The Day a Mammal Took Down a Dinosaur

In the quiet, ancient world of the Cretaceous period, two unlikely foes met in a deadly struggle, their fierce battle immortalized forever in stone. On one side, a small but tenacious mammal, Repenomamus robustus, and on the other, a young, yet formidable dinosaur, Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis. This is not a scene from a Jurassic Park movie, […]

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AI

OSINT: Unlocking the Secrets of Public Intelligence

In a world teeming with information, the boundaries between what is public and what is private are becoming increasingly blurred. The rise of Open Source Intelligence, or OSINT, has fundamentally transformed how we gather and analyze data, especially with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Today, OSINT accounts for an astounding 80 to 90 percent […]

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Society

Unseen Scars: The Human Cost of Organ Trafficking

In a dimly lit room in a quiet village, far from the bustling cities of Bangladesh, a life-altering decision is made. A young man struggling to feed his family agrees to sell his kidney. He is promised a sum that could lift them out of poverty, at least temporarily. But what he doesn’t realize is […]

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Society

Unlocking Stonehenge’s Mysteries

How the Altar Stone Journeyed 750 Kilometers to its Legendary Resting Place The winds sweep across the Salisbury Plain, carrying with them whispers of the ancient past. As visitors stand in awe of the towering stones of Stonehenge, few realize that the secrets of one of its most enigmatic stones, the Altar Stone, have remained […]

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Economics

The Domino Effect in Supply Chain Finance and Business Risk

Imagine you’re watching a row of dominoes—each piece perfectly aligned, representing different companies within a supply chain. With a slight nudge, one domino falls, triggering a cascade that topples the entire row. In today’s interconnected world, businesses aren’t just isolated entities; they’re deeply interwoven into intricate networks. When one company falters, it can set off […]

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Psychology

How Ayahuasca Heals Through Revisiting Trauma

Imagine sitting in the dimly lit maloca, the air thick with the scent of sacred herbs, the rhythmic chanting of the shamans resonating through your body. You’re not just here for a spiritual journey; you’re seeking healing. And then, as the potent brew of ayahuasca takes hold, you find yourself face-to-face with your deepest, most […]

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AI

The Deepfake Dilemma: Why We Should All Be Concerned

Deepfakes. The word itself might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but the reality is much closer—and more alarming—than many of us realize. In today’s digital age, where information is just a click away, the emergence of deepfakes presents a new and potentially devastating threat to how we consume and trust information. A […]

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Biology

Octopuses That Throw Objects

Imagine you’re swimming through the cool, calm waters off the coast of Australia, marveling at the diverse marine life. Suddenly, something catches your eye—a dark shape emerges from the seabed, flinging shells and sand in your direction. No, this isn’t just the tide stirring up debris. It’s an octopus, intentionally throwing objects. Welcome to the […]

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Announcements

Next week in Science, September 6, 2024

I’ll be frank. It’s been a hell of a day. We’ve had a lot of back-end web challenges while we get ready to launch our next-generation app. I need to take a break or something…. But here’s what we have next week! Unlock Science Secrets: Discover revolutionary research and innovative discoveries with ‘This Week in […]

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