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Atlantic 'cold blob' caused by weakening ocean current system that's likely nearing a tipping point, reanalysis finds - Phys.org
science 2026/06/07 17:20:01

Atlantic 'cold blob' caused by weakening ocean current system that's likely nearing a tipping point, reanalysis finds - Phys.org

A part of the Atlantic Ocean, just south of Greenland and Iceland, has been cooling off while the rest of the world gets hotter. This enigmatic patch is often referred to as the “cold blob” and scientists have been trying to figure out the mechanisms behind i…

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No telescope needed: Jupiter, Venus will appear to nearly touch this week - Yahoo
science 2026/06/07 14:00:00

No telescope needed: Jupiter, Venus will appear to nearly touch this week - Yahoo

This week will offer one of the great opportunities in June to take in a special celestial event – a Venus-Jupiter planetary conjunction.

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NASA to select new headquarters building by end of year - SpaceNews
science 2026/06/07 13:55:38

NASA to select new headquarters building by end of year - SpaceNews

NASA plans to find a new headquarters building by the end of this year while remaining in the Washington area.

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Researchers identify world’s largest scorpion that roamed Earth 415 million years ago - Interesting Engineering
science 2026/06/07 12:51:00

Researchers identify world’s largest scorpion that roamed Earth 415 million years ago - Interesting Engineering

A new study reveals how the 415-million-year-old Praearcturus gigas grew to a massive size before dinosaurs even existed.

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Bumblebees have tiny brains but they can solve problems like chimps and elephants - NPR
science 2026/06/07 09:00:00

Bumblebees have tiny brains but they can solve problems like chimps and elephants - NPR

New research suggests the fuzzy insects may be capable of spontaneously solving problems the way animals with much larger brains do.

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Ancient Chinese medicine could transform hair loss treatment - ScienceDaily
science 2026/06/07 08:20:28

Ancient Chinese medicine could transform hair loss treatment - ScienceDaily

A traditional Chinese medicinal root used for over a thousand years is attracting new scientific attention for its potential to combat hair loss. Studies suggest Polygonum multiflorum can block harmful hormones, activate hair-growth signals, protect follicles…

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