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Why Some Hair Closures Fail—and What Science Says About Making the Right Choice
Hair closures, mainly 2×6 closures, are game-changers for anyone seeking a natural, seamless look with protective styling. But why do some fail to deliver that flawless finish? It’s not just about picking a closure; it’s about…
New virus discovered in China is ‘one small step’ away from triggering a pandemic,…
A dangerous new coronavirus discovered in China could spark the next pandemic, scientists warn.American researchers say the new HKU5-CoV-2 virus is just one 'small' mutation away from being able to infect and cause outbreaks in humans.The…
Scientists invented a lens made of water with adjustable focus
Researchers based out of the Philippines have created a tunable liquid lens system that could be used in classrooms and other low-cost environments. The system is devised of several droplets of water-based liquid, which vary in…
Should I use AI to help draft my science job application?
Julie Gould 00:09 Hello and welcome to Working scientist, a Nature Careers podcast. I’m Julie Gould. This is the fifth episode of a series about hiring and getting hired in science. Over the years, recruiters across all industries have been…
Is Antarctica’s icy exterior hiding a lush, prehistoric paradise? Scientists uncover shocking…
Antarctica, now known for its frozen desolation, once teemed with rivers, forests, and possibly wildlife between 14 million and 34 million years ago, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.Researchers from Durham…
Questions remain about public good science in merger of CRIs
Much will depend on the framework the Government sets for the merger of GNS and Niwa.
GNS…
Scientists Find Location That Might Have Inspired Plato’s Mythical Atlantis
The lost city of Atlantis has always captured the imagination of many a lover of the unsolved mysteries of the distant past.A group of scientists from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), however, might fuel talks about the…
Scientists perplexed to find chimpanzees can ‘catch’ yawns – even from robots
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in healthGet our free Health Check emailGet our free Health Check emailChimpanzees can “catch” yawns from an android robot imitating human facial expressions,…
Engaging talks lined up at Otley Courthouse Science Café
Each speaker has just 15 minutes to present, before the floor opens to questions.
This month’s topics include:
The Weird World of Computational (Bio)Physics with Dr Ben Hanson, Physics Education Research Group, University of…
How Science Communication Can Step Up Amid Federal Cuts
It’s a precarious time for science in the United States. Federal funding is being slashed, career scientists are being laid off, and researchers are considering leaving to work abroad. On top of that, public trust in science and…