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Flipboard's page for news about science including space, climate change and more — from trusted sources. All posts written by human editors, especially for Mastodon.

For more science coverage, follow Flipboard's federated Science Desk (@science).

Header photo: Students observe a solar eclipse on March 20, 2015, in London. Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images.

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In the ingenious animals category, some flying squirrels become carpenters to secure their snacks.

Science journal reports on a mystery that baffled researchers in southern China: https://www.science.org/content/article/how-did-nut-get-there

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Exploring the search for natural pest control: Plants enlist their enemies’ enemies.

Knowable Magazine reports "stealthy survival tactics could teach us how to curb the widespread use of chemical pesticides in agriculture."

https://knowablemagazine.org/article/food-environment/2023/natural-pest-control-plants-enlist-enemies-enemies

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DNA has revealed the origin of a giant "mystery" gecko measuring about 2 feet in length.

Science News reports: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/dna-origin-giant-mystery-gecko

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A giant sea predator that lived 240 million years ago was decapitated with a single, brutal bite from a deadlier animal, scientists have said. The victim was a long-necked marine reptile that could grow to 19.5 feet (6 meters) long. Here’s more from Live Science, including how scientists learned about the attack and a list of potential suspects.
https://www.livescience.com/animals/extinct-species/enormous-240-million-year-old-sea-monster-had-its-head-torn-off-in-one-clean-bite

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@queenofnewyork 😆

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Are siestas a secret weapon for better health? It might depend on how long you snooze for. A new study out of Spain suggests obesity may be linked to napping for 30 minutes or more. But, 30 minutes or less could reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Euro News has more.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2023/06/18/the-science-of-siestas-long-naps-are-associated-with-a-higher-risk-of-obesity-study-finds

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Harvard human remains case highlights need for body donation regulations, experts say.

NBC News reports: "Unlike with organ donation, few rules govern university programs or businesses that sell donated bodies."

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/harvard-human-remains-case-highlights-need-body-donation-regulations-e-rcna90524

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Could Earth be inside a black hole? For that matter, is the entire universe inside one, too? Live Science describes how these scenarios could be plausible.
https://www.livescience.com/space/could-earth-be-inside-a-black-hole

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@pkoopmanpk 😆

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The air we breathe was getting better. Then climate change hit.

From Vox: "A new report finds that pollution from wildfires, heat, and drought is making it harder to improve air quality."

https://www.vox.com/climate/2023/4/19/23687064/air-pollution-wildfires-lung-report

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A team of scientists say they have created the world’s first synthetic human embryo-like structures from stem cells, bypassing the need for eggs and sperm.

CNN reports on the research: https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/14/health/human-model-embryo/index.html

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@CompadredeOgum Good question. From the article: "These embryo-like structures are at the very earliest stages of human development: They don’t have a beating heart or a brain, for example. But scientists say they could one day help advance the understanding of genetic diseases or the causes of miscarriages."

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How about some ancient history today? Egyptian followers of a deity called Bes may have used hallucinogens.

Ars Technica reports on the research: https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/06/ancient-egyptian-followers-of-a-deity-called-bes-may-have-used-hallucinogens/

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As the search for the missing submarine continues, here's a primer on how the underwater vessels work.

https://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/submarine1.htm

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Volcanic eruptions have a reputation for unleashing Mother Nature’s fury across the planet. Here, Live Science lists the 12 biggest eruptions in recorded history. Plus, why residents of the U.S. state of Wyoming should be thankful the supervolcano beneath Yellowstone National Park has been pretty quiet for the last 70,000 years.
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/volcanos/the-12-biggest-volcanic-eruptions-in-recorded-history

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Giant African land snail spotted in Florida, forcing quarantine in parts of county.

NBC News reports the creature "consumes at least 500 different types of plants and can 'cause extensive damage to tropical and subtropical environments.'"

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/giant-african-land-snail-spotted-florida-forcing-quarantine-parts-coun-rcna90555

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Environmental campaigners called for fossil fuel producers to contribute to a new fund intended to help poor countries cope with climate disasters.

But the AP reports that some diplomats are dubious: https://apnews.com/article/un-climate-talks-loss-damage-oil-companies-cb37498498c3420e4159d043c827b8a2

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Paleontology has a "parachute science" problem. Here’s how it plays out in 3 nations.

Science News reports: "Legacies of colonialism can stifle science. But there are ways to rein it in."

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https://www.sciencenews.org/article/parachute-paleontology-science-colonialism-fossils

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His baby gene editing shocked ethicists. Now he's back in the lab again.

NPR reports on He Jiankui: https://www.npr.org/2023/06/08/1178695152/china-scientist-he-jiankui-crispr-baby-gene-editing

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Temperatures are soaring across the world. Here are 4 surprising, science-backed ways to cope with a heatwave.

From BBC's Science Focus: https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/how-to-cool-down/

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Could checking today's Air Quality Index become as commonplace as checking the temperature?

Scientific American explains what the index measures and how to use it: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-to-use-the-air-quality-index/

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At the University of Copenhagen, researchers store ice cores that hold the keys to Earth’s climate past and future in the coolest library on Earth. “Ice cores can really tell the story of successes in controlling all these emissions,” one scientist says. “So the hope is that sometime in the future, we will be able to also monitor the drop in greenhouse gases.” Haika Magazine reports.
https://hakaimagazine.com/features/the-coolest-library-on-earth/

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Why there's so much smoke in the northeast U.S.

The AP talks to air quality experts and meteorologists: https://apnews.com/article/canada-wildfires-air-quality-8af805b127ba4d4f5933463cf8fdc746

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With many U.S. states under pollution warnings, here's a look at the Air Quality Index, and how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke and other pollutants.

From Vox: https://www.vox.com/22664710/wildfires-air-quality-pollution-aqi-health-app

ScienceDesk, to climate
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A new study shows that some coral survived the last El Nino — and gives researchers hope to better understand where to focus their restoration efforts. Read about it at Inside Climate News.
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/14062023/pacific-atolls-coral-el-nino/

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