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Americans Are Lonelier than Europeans in Middle Age

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The lack of a safety net in the U.S. is a big factor that explains why Americans feel lonelier than Danes or Swedes

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Certain adults may need to get an additional dose of the measles vaccine. Here’s how to know if you have adequate immunity to measles

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Deepfake images, a delayed spaceflight, the troubles with space junk and a blast from our past for your Monday review of science news.

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Meeting Developmental Milestones Early Doesn’t Always Predict Success

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Developmental milestones help us understand when a child needs help, but meeting them early doesn’t necessarily predict long term success

Nuclear Weapons at Any Price? Congress Should Say No

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Costs are skyrocketing to modernize the U.S. nuclear arsenal. Instead of turning a blind eye, Congress should demand fiscal oversight and make hard decisions balancing costs with deterrence

Doctors Must Help Patients Avoid Deadly Heat Fueled by Climate Change, CDC Urges

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New CDC guidance encourages clinicians to start conversations with patients about dangerous heat

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How Climate Disasters Could Destabilize Major Banks

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Both climate-driven disasters and the clean energy transition pose risks for the world’s largest financial institutions

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AI Therapy Bots Have Risks and Benefits and More Risks

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Carrington-Level Cluster of Sunspots May Send a ‘Cannibal CME’ Hurtling Toward Earth

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A giant sunspot cluster rivaling the one that caused the Carrington Event in 1859 could trigger a cannibal coronal mass ejection. But this is unlikely to cause major problems

Photograph Collection Finds ‘Tragic Beauty’ in Shorelines Marred by Climate Change

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A stunning photograph collection underlines how climate change is altering the world’s coastal and lakeside environments

The Anthropology of Past Disease Outbreaks Can Help Prevent Future Ones

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Three factors determine whether a society experiences disease outbreaks—and how we can fight them

Will Mexico City Run Out of Drinking Water?

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Is Earth Safe from a Nearby Supernova?

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An exploding star is a catastrophe on a cosmic scale, but here on Earth we’re safe from such astral disasters—for now

"Boeing's starliner is set for its first crewed space flight."

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Boeing’s Starliner Is Set for Its First Crewed Spaceflight

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Starliner’s first crewed launch will mark just the sixth time ever that NASA astronauts have flown in a brand-new spacecraft

Puppy-Dog Eyes in Wild Canines Sparks Rethink on Dog Evolution

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The eyebrows of the African wild dog have scientists wondering whether other canine species besides domestic dogs can make the irresistible “puppy-dog eyes” expression

How Should Wildfire Smoke Damage Be Measured?

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Homes that survive wildfire flames but that are still affected by smoke, soot and ash is a growing issue for homeowners and insurers, as is the question of how to best remediate the problem

AI Could Help Find a Solution for String Theory

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String theory could provide a theory of everything for our universe—but it entails 10 500 (more than a centillion) possible solutions. AI models could help to find the right one

A Safe Word Can Protect against AI Impostor Scams

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Fraudsters are using AI voice-cloning services to steal identities. Code words can thwart this deception

AI Doesn’t Threaten Humanity. Its Owners Do

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We shouldn’t be afraid of AI taking over humanity; we should fear the fact that our humanity hasn’t kept up with our technology

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Self-Driving Trucks Claim Climate Benefits

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The autonomous trucking industry says its self-driving vehicles can cut carbon emissions by reducing fuel use, though some groups have raised safety questions

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