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Biology

The Fish That Forgot Where Home Was: How Snapper Are Exposing a Coastal Crisis

Imagine you wake up one morning, and your house is gone. Not just moved or remodeled—completely vanished. You wander your old neighborhood, but everything is unfamiliar. The streets are wider, the buildings taller, and the trees that once lined your block are nowhere to be found. Eventually, you settle somewhere new, but deep down, you […]

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Announcements

We’re on Bluesky Now

Just a quick PSA that we’ve moved over to Bluesky. So check us out there if you want to plug into the conversation! And don’t forget to sign up for our weekly updates if you haven’t!

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Announcements

Science Under Threat: Why Your Support for This Week in Science Matters

Science is under attack. Misinformation spreads faster than ever, research funding is increasingly politicized, and access to credible, open science is being restricted. Now more than ever, staying connected to real, evidence-based research is essential—not just for scientists, but for all of us. At This Week in Science, we are committed to making science accessible. […]

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News

NSF Implements Keyword Review Process, Raising Concerns Over Scientific Integrity

In a move that has sparked widespread concern within the scientific community, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has begun screening active research projects for specific keywords that may indicate noncompliance with recent executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. According to an internal document reviewed by The Washington Post, NSF staff are combing through thousands […]

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Society

Crime, Partisanship, and Policing: What Really Happens When Cities Change Leadership?

Picture this: a fiery debate at a city council meeting. One side argues that electing a Republican mayor will drastically reduce crime with “tough on crime” policies, while the other insists that Democratic mayors promote equity in policing and justice. It’s a narrative we’ve all heard, plastered across headlines and campaign ads. But does the […]

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Astronomy

Mars Had Rippled Lakes: Ancient Wave Marks That Challenge Everything We Knew About the Red Planet

A Rippling Martian Lake Under a Warm, Breezy Sky It sounds like something out of science fiction, but NASA’s Curiosity rover just rewrote our understanding of Mars’ ancient climate. Buried within the dusty rocks of Gale Crater are tiny ripples—symmetrical wave ripples, to be precise—that could only have been carved by the gentle oscillations of […]

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Announcements

Next Week in Science, January 31, 2025

Most of the recent decisions from the federal administration have impacted our health-focused colleagues. We’ll be digging in to see what the implications are for more of our STEM-focused brethren over the next few days. Here’s what’s coming up next week. Join the Science Adventure: The stakes for science have never been higher. In today’s […]

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Geology

When the Earth Cracked: The Story of the 2023 Türkiye Earthquake

Consider this: the Earth rumbles beneath your feet, cracks appear in the ground, and seismic waves race through the crust at speeds faster than sound. Sounds like a scene from a sci-fi movie, right? But this isn’t fiction—it’s the real-life story of the 2023 Türkiye earthquake, an event so powerful it reshaped our understanding of […]

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Society

Why Are Universities Failing Disabled Students? The Surprising Truth Behind Inclusion Gaps

Imagine applying to college without knowing if you can even access the campus. For many disabled students, that’s the reality. Despite flashy websites boasting diversity stats, a crucial question goes unanswered: Will this school accommodate my needs? A recent study from Johns Hopkins University’s Disability Health Research Center (DHRC) reveals a startling truth: even the […]

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