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Biology

The Impact of Vitamin D2 on Vitamin D3 Levels and Health: A New Perspective

Understanding the role of vitamins in our health is crucial, especially as new research sheds light on their complex interactions within the body. One of the recent findings making headlines in the scientific community is the relationship between Vitamin D2 and Vitamin D3. A study by the University of Surrey has revealed that supplementing with […]

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Psychology

When Anger or Guilt Makes the Call: How Emotions Quietly Shape Our Judgments

Have you ever blamed someone else for a mistake you made—or felt crushed with guilt over something small? Science says those reactions may not be random. A new study shows that background emotions, like simmering anger or lingering guilt, can quietly tilt how we judge right and wrong—even when those feelings have nothing to do […]

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Psychology

Evidence Mounts: Psychological Factors Drive Overeating More Than Food Processing

In an intriguing twist in the fight against obesity, a recent study from researchers at Leeds University has turned the spotlight away from food processing and towards the psychological perceptions of food. Challenging the conventional wisdom that “ultra-processed” foods are the main villains in promoting overconsumption, the research suggests our attitudes and beliefs about food […]

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Environment

When Energy Rates Aren’t Equal

A family in New York City may pay nearly twice as much for electricity as a family upstate—even if they use less energy. New research shows that race, not just income, shapes who pays more for the same essential service Think of your electricity bill like a restaurant check. Imagine sitting at a table, ordering […]

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Biology

Nobel Prize Discoveries of 2025 and Their Impact on Science and Society

The Nobel Prizes, often regarded as the most prestigious awards across various disciplines, have once again turned the eyes of the world towards the remarkable achievements in science for the year 2025. This year’s laureates have contributed significant advancements in the fields of chemistry, physics, and medicine, reflecting the ongoing pursuit of knowledge and its […]

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AI

Next Week in Science, October 9, 2025

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis for demonstrating that quantum phenomena can be observed in macroscopic systems large enough to hold in your hand. Their experiments with superconducting circuits demonstrated that billions of particles can act in unison, tunneling through barriers and absorbing […]

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Geology

A Hidden Network Awakens Beneath Antarctic Seas

Bubbles are rising from the seafloor of Antarctica—and they aren’t just any bubbles. They’re plumes of methane, a greenhouse gas with eighty times the warming power of carbon dioxide over twenty years. Scientists thought such “seeps” were rare in the frozen south. But in a series of startling dives and shipboard surveys, researchers have discovered […]

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Environment

What Really Happens When Crab Pots Go Missing at Sea

Every year, thousands of fishing pots sink to the ocean floor and never come back. But unlike an old bicycle tossed in a river, these lost pots don’t just sit there—they keep fishing, silently and endlessly. Scientists call this ghost fishing, and in Norway’s snow crab fishery, the hidden toll is staggerings. Over just three […]

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AI

What Really Happens When Algorithms Go Quantum

Around the world, nearly three out of four deaths come from non-communicable diseases like diabetes, heart problems, and cancer. Diagnosing these conditions early could save millions of lives. But here’s the catch: modern medical data is messy, high-dimensional, and often overwhelming for doctors and computers alike. A new study has taken a surprising turn—using ideas […]

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