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Axial Seamount volcano off Oregon Coast predicted to erupt in 2026
An active underwater volcano 300 miles off the Oregon Coast that was predicted to erupt in 2025 is now expected to erupt mid-to-late 2026.
2 min readUSA TODAY
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Exceptional drought threatens Florida agriculture recovery
Throughout the year, farmers across the state have been dealing with extremely dry conditions.
Tallahassee Democrat6 min read - Business
Agilent and Monash University Malaysia to set up biodiscovery hub
The partnership is intended to expedite R&D in small and large-molecule analysis.
2 min readPharmaceutical Technology
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Scientists uncover alarming similarity between dolphin and human samples: 'The impacts … are not yet known'
They've been discovered in whales, fish, krill, and now dolphins, posing a severe risk to their health.
The Cool Down3 min read - World
Ancient piggy bank: Excavation in France reveals 40,000 Roman coins from 1,700 years ago
The experts who analysed the coins believe, based on the dates on the coins, that the discovery unburied a treasure which was buried between A. D.
2 min readJerusalem Post
- Science
DNA study reveals when first house cats reached China
Study finds first domesticated cat in Asian country had short fur and likely white colouration
2 min readThe Independent
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Researchers issue warning about harmful side effect of fireworks displays: 'Can affect survival'
"These behaviors are consistent with signs of distress and fear."
The Cool Down2 min read 
USUNM-Taos hopes telescope program will connect students to space, STEM fields
Dec. 7—TAOS — Growing up in central England during the heyday of NASA's Apollo program, Colin Nicholls dreamed of one day going to space himself. In the early morning hours of July 20, 1969, his parents rousted him from bed to view the first moon landing on their black and white television, and like so many people who watched the broadcast, Nicholls has carried the memory of that viewing ...
Albuquerque Journal, N.M.6 min read- Science
Scientists make concerning discovery in rainwater samples: 'Synthetic'
Scientists still don’t know the full extent of the health impacts.
The Cool Down2 min read - Science
Rare 520-Million-Year-Old Fossil Found with Internal Organs Intact: 'My Jaw Just Dropped'
"The chances of finding one fossilized are practically zero," said one of the scientists who is researching the specimen
2 min readPeople
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Startling Sounds From 6,000-Year-Old Shells Hint at Their Ancient Use
This will get your attention.
4 min readScienceAlert
- Science
New study reveals crucial findings about invisible threat lurking in our oceans: 'Necessitates urgent countermeasures'
"Our findings show that the marine environment is becoming irreversibly polluted."
The Cool Down3 min read - Health
A Fasting-Style Diet Seems to Result in Dynamic Changes to Human Brains
It's not just your weight that's affected.
3 min read - Science
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit
SpaceX launched another 28 satellites into low-Earth orbit Sunday, the company announced.
1 min readUnited Press International
- World
Farmers devastated as severe storm wreaks havoc on crops: 'The damage and expenses will only increase'
"Now we will wait."
The Cool Down2 min read - Science
Scientists make breakthrough that could give major boost to food supply: 'A huge positive'
"The most important tool."
The Cool Down3 min read - Science
Scientists issue warning after observing troubling change in sea turtles: 'There may need to be intervention'
Researchers are pushing for action.
The Cool Down2 min read - Science
Massive 4,000-year-old pits near Stonehenge were carved by neolithic humans, archaeologists say
Research published in the Internet Archaeology Journal found that the pits are man-made and were constructed during the late Neolithic period, making them over 4,000 years old. A circle of massive Neolithic pits near Stonehenge has been confirmed to have been created by early humans, archaeologists announced in late November.
2 min read - Science
Does horse poop pollute Bradenton’s Palma Sola Bay? And what about birds?
New genetic test results by local environmental groups show that horses are one of the contributing factors to Palma Sola Bay’s water quality issues. But the results, which also identify birds as a source of bacteria, leave more questions to be answered as Bradenton officials weigh whether to regulate horse rides.
6 min readTampa Bay Times
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Scientists Had Moss Grow On The Outside Of The ISS For Months - Here's What Happened
Moss may be the key to planetary expansion for humanity, though that's a stretch from what is very early research of flora growth in outer space.
3 min readBGR
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New species found thriving 13,123 feet below water surface during deep-sea mining test
An international research team working at 13,123 feet (4,000 meters) deep uncovered a remarkable number of previously unknown species.
Interesting Engineering3 min read - Lifestyle
When is the shortest day of the year? Get set for the winter solstice
The winter solstice — the shortest day of the year — will be here soon. Time to celebrate!
The Bergen Record3 min read - Science
Massive Tsunami Captured By Satellite In Space
The Surface Water Ocean Topography satellite captured high resolution measurements of this summer’s Pacific tsunami. The satellite imagery is the first of its kind, bringing new detail and insight to how these massive waves form.
The Weather Channel2 min read - Science
'Medusa,' possible 'dinosaur mummy' discovered in Badlands, transferred for further research
The dinosaur, the fossil of an Edmontosaurus, was about 66 million years old. Medusa, a fossil considered a possible dinosaur mummy, has been transferred to a lab in Minnesota for further study after researchers found the remains contained significant amounts of skin and tendon tissue.
2 min read - Science
Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) Has Split Into Three Pieces
Studied by astronomers for a brief moment, the C/2025 K1 ATLAS comet was spotted by telescopes as it split, providing a unique opportunity for research.
4 min read - Science
Ancient ‘dirty dishes’ may have led archaeologists astray for decades
A new study questions if Bronze Age dishes really do have traces of olive oil.
5 min readPopular Science
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Earth’s magnetic field protects life on Earth from radiation, but it can move, and the magnetic poles can even flip
Ever seen the northern lights? You have a magnetic layer in Earth’s atmosphere to thank for those beautiful displays. But the magnetosphere does a lot more than create auroras.
5 min readThe Conversation
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Lost Indigenous settlements described by Jamestown colonist John Smith finally found
Excavations along the Rappahannock River in Virginia have revealed the likely spot of Indigenous villages once described by John Smith.
5 min readLive Science
- Health
As farmers face trade wars and inflation, calls to mental health hotlines rise
As farmers face historic headwinds and market hardships, calls to the national Farm Aid hotline and the Iowa Concern hotline — where farmers can get support in times of mental health crisis or need — are increasing. This fall, the Iowa Concern hotline saw four to five times the number of calls it had in […]
9 min readIowa Capital Dispatch
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Strangely bleached rocks on Mars hint that the Red Planet was once a tropical oasis
Bleached clay rocks found on the Martian surface suggest that the Red Planet was once home to heavy rainfall and tropical conditions, new Perseverance observations hint.
3 min read - Science
Passenger Jet Suddenly Dropped From Sky for a Wild Reason, Airbus Says
Reality is sometimes too strange to wrap our heads around.
3 min readFuturism
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Scientists sent a menstrual cup to space. This is how it went
Most astronauts who menstruate pause their cycle with hormones before hitting the stars, but in the future, we'll need more options.
4 min readSpace
- World
2,400-year-old 'sacrificial complex' uncovered in Russia is the richest site of its kind ever discovered
The "sacrificial complex" contained hundreds of bits of horse bridles and bronze beads, revealing a new aspect of ancient nomadic peoples' funeral rituals.
3 min read - Science
Experts make groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize what happens to common trash: 'Addresses a critical barrier'
"Broad applicability across various industrial challenges."
The Cool Down3 min read - Science
Axial Seamount volcano off Oregon Coast now predicted to erupt in 2026
An active underwater volcano 300 miles off the Oregon Coast that was predicted to erupt in 2025 is now expected to erupt mid-to-late 2026.
Statesman Journal2 min read - Science
Grim Signals of Future Antimicrobial Resistance Found Lurking in Sewage
"Far more widespread around the world than we had expected."
3 min read - Science
A 180-Year Assumption About Light Was Just Proven Wrong
"Light doesn't just illuminate matter, it magnetically influences it."
4 min read - Science
Geminid meteor shower 2025 peaks next week. Here's what you need to know about this year's best meteor shower
The Geminids return with near-perfect viewing conditions, offering skywatchers up to 150 meteors an hour under dark December skies.
10 min read - Science
Ethereal structure in the sky rivals 'Pillars of Creation' — Space photo of the week
The twin telescopes of the Gemini Observatory mark 25 years of discovery as students name distant nebula Ua ʻŌhiʻa Lan.
3 min read - World
Archaeologists Found a Shattered Skull at 'Ghoulish' Scene — It May Be a Celtic Warrior
The Roman Army went to war with a group of fierce Celtic Warriors in the area that is now northern Spain. A group of archaeologists believes the brutal battles that resulted led the Romans to create a "ghoulish" scene at one besieged settlement as a threat or taunt. They displayed a severed head to ...
3 min readMen's Journal
- Technology
Editorial: Don't let AI kill creativity
Artificial intelligence can be a powerful supplemental tool, but humans can't let it replace original thinking and creativity.
3 min readCT Insider
- Science
What was the loudest sound ever recorded?
Determining the "loudest recorded sound" depends on how you define sound and on which measurements you choose to include.
5 min read - Science
Experts stunned as trail cameras capture footage of creature that vanished for 200 years: 'Significant'
"Likely a wandering individual."
The Cool Down2 min read - Science
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on December 7
What's happening with the moon tonight?
2 min readMashable
- Science
Hiker stunned after stumbling upon 1,500-year-old device in mountains: 'The most unexpected discovery'
"Decorated with detailed ornamentation."
The Cool Down712 min read - World
Tropical volcano triggered Black Death in Europe: Study
A new study outlines a sort of “butterfly effect” that began half a world away.
1 min readNewsNation
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