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59,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Tooth May Reveal the Earliest Known Dental Procedure — and Pain Treatment
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59,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Tooth May Reveal the Earliest Known Dental Procedure — and Pain Treatment

https://www.discovermagazine.com/59-000-year-old-neanderthal-tooth-may-reveal-the-earliest-known-dental-procedure-and-pain-treatment-49093https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/neanderthals/exceptional-drilled-tooth-reveals-neanderthals-practiced-dentistry-in-siberia-60-000-years-agohttps://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/may/13/neanderthals-stone-drills-treat-cavities-tooth-siberia-dentist
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  • The Neanderthals’ deliberate tooth drilling shows an early dental procedure that may relieve pain, using a stone tool while alive.
  • This finding marks the first known example of dental treatment outside Homo sapiens and is the oldest by more than 40,000 years.
  • Experimental replication with jasper tools matched the grooves and provided final proof the drilling was deliberate care, not random damage.
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How hot will it be at the 2026 World Cup and is it dangerous for players and fans?
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weather21h ago

How hot will it be at the 2026 World Cup and is it dangerous for players and fans?

https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/ng-interactive/2026/may/14/world-cup-us-canada-mexico-how-hot-will-it-be-dangerous-for-players-fans-temperaturehttps://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cy928q8engzohttps://www.euronews.com/2026/05/14/hazardous-heat-could-put-world-cup-players-health-and-performance-at-risk-report-warns
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  • Experts call for longer cooling breaks, clearer procedures, and even match postponements when extreme heat persists beyond safe limits.
  • Independent climate researchers quantify WBGT risk to show a quarter of matches could face unsafe heat, underscoring the need for real-time monitoring.
  • The FIFA-regulated two 3-minute cooling pauses at halftime and in the middle of each half may be insufficient to counter thermal stress, according to researchers.
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Newly-discovered asteroid is as big as a basketball court – and it's about to skim past Earth even closer than the Moon | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
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Newly-discovered asteroid is as big as a basketball court – and it's about to skim past Earth even closer than the Moon | BBC Sky at Night Magazine

https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/news/near-earth-asteroid-2026-jh2https://www.newscientist.com/article/2526328-asteroid-set-to-fly-very-close-to-earth/https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/lifestyle/potential-city-killer-asteroid-to-make-near-earth-approach/
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  • 2026 JH2 will pass about 56,000 miles from Earth on May 18, offering a rare chance for observation without collision risk.
  • Early estimates place JH2 at roughly 50 to 100 feet in diameter, classifying it as a bus-sized object with limited atmospheric impact potential.
  • Experts say a city-killer scenario is unlikely; objects this size typically burn up or cause minimal damage upon entry.
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This Online Group Calls Out People Who Think They Know Better Than Years Of Science, Here Are 50 Of The Most Absurd Posts (New Pics)
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This Online Group Calls Out People Who Think They Know Better Than Years Of Science, Here Are 50 Of The Most Absurd Posts (New Pics)

https://www.boredpanda.com/stupid-facebook-science/
Boredpanda.com
  • The story centers on the Facebook Science subreddit that catalogs dubious science claims online.
  • Bored Panda presents a top 50 list of posts deemed scientifically absurd.
  • The article emphasizes that theories and experiments are often missing from these posts.
  • Moderators describe the group as a hub for science-denying, pseudo-intellectual posts.
  • The piece notes the post includes commentary and discussion from readers.
  • The article links to Twitter for additional context on the topic.
  • The post cites examples like misinformation surrounding science topics.
  • Readers are invited to view more of Bored Panda's coverage on the topic.
  • The article frames social media discourse as a venue where ignorance can surface.
  • The piece underscores the value of critical evaluation in online science discussions.
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Saint Louis Science Center to be open 6 days a week starting in June
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science5h ago

Saint Louis Science Center to be open 6 days a week starting in June

https://www.wgem.com/2026/05/14/saint-louis-science-center-be-open-6-days-week-starting-june/https://www.firstalert4.com/2026/05/14/saint-louis-science-center-be-open-6-days-week-starting-june/
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  • The Saint Louis Science Center will be open six days a week starting June 3, with Wednesdays as a summer open day.
  • Officials say the extra day extends the center’s mission to inspire curiosity and engagement in science.
  • Attendance growth since the end of the pandemic and high guest satisfaction were cited by the center.
  • The center will remain closed on Tuesdays throughout the summer.
  • The update was reported by KMOV and First Alert 4, attributing the change to center leadership.
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Chicago Welcomes Two Bald Eagle Chicks for the First Time in Over a Century
#6 out of 24624.7K est. views23.09%
science23h ago

Chicago Welcomes Two Bald Eagle Chicks for the First Time in Over a Century

https://www.discovermagazine.com/chicago-welcomes-two-bald-eagle-chicks-for-the-first-time-in-over-a-century-49092https://apnews.com/article/chicago-bald-eagles-hatchlings-5286956741af6943f305731cf9afe195
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  • Bald eagle hatchlings spotted in Chicago Park No. 597 on the Southeast Side may mark the first successful wild breeding in the city in more than a century.
  • Nest location Park 597 along the Calumet River on Chicago's Southeast Side is where the eagles have established their two eaglets.
  • Park District restored habitat at Park 597, improving soils and vegetation to support wildlife, including eagles.
  • Officials warn against disturbance near the nest to protect the eagles and their eaglets.
  • This Chicago sighting reflects a broader recovery trend for bald eagles across the United States after DDT restrictions and Endangered Species Act changes.
  • Park District officials hope this event becomes a regular occurrence, underscoring a public role in urban wildlife recovery.
  • The eagles' maturation timeline means white heads will appear only when the chicks are four to five years old.
  • Residents can participate in a naming contest for the two eaglets.
  • Park 597’s transformation from a former water treatment site to wildlife habitat illustrates urban restoration benefits.
  • Park officials emphasize safeguarding the eagles to ensure continued wildlife resurgence in Chicago’s parks.
  • AP coverage confirms the nest on Park 597 is part of a documented rise in bald eagle numbers nationwide.
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Your Cup of Tea Could Contain Billions of Microplastics From One Source
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science1h ago

Your Cup of Tea Could Contain Billions of Microplastics From One Source

https://www.sciencealert.com/your-cup-of-tea-could-contain-billions-of-microplastics-from-one-source
Sciencealert.com
  • Latest findings show the first boil in a polypropylene kettle can release billions of plastic particles into water.
  • The study found hard water and repeated boiling reduced particle release over time.
  • Even after 150 boils, substantial nanoparticle levels persisted in some conditions.
  • Researchers urge clearer product labeling and consumer warnings about plastic particle release.
  • The NPJ Emerging Contaminants study supports ongoing work to assess health risks of nanoplastics in beverages.
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Roots of Many Miscarriages Could Trace Back To Before The Mother Is Even Born
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health1h ago

Roots of Many Miscarriages Could Trace Back To Before The Mother Is Even Born

https://www.sciencealert.com/roots-of-many-miscarriages-could-trace-back-to-before-the-mother-is-even-born
Sciencealert.com
  • A large IVF study analyzed 139,416 embryos from 22,850 parent sets to map genetic risks for pregnancy loss.
  • Maternal meiosis genes linked to chromosome pairing and recombination are associated with higher miscarriage risk.
  • Variant in gene SMC1B tied to reduced crossover counts and increased maternal aneuploidy risk.
  • Researchers say large sample sizes were essential to detect small genetic effects in pregnancy outcomes.
  • Study links maternal age with aneuploidy, but genetic factors also play a role beyond age.
  • Study included data from pre-implantation genetic testing of IVF embryos to identify risk patterns.
  • Findings align with model organism studies, showing conserved meiotic genes affecting recombination.
  • Researchers say results provide a foundation for future research into parental genetic variations related to pregnancy loss.
  • Nature published the study, underlining its contribution to reproductive genetics.
  • Researchers emphasize the need to combine IVF data with parental information for insights into miscarriage risk.
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Speaking Two Languages May Affect Dementia Risk in an Unexpected Way
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health1h ago

Speaking Two Languages May Affect Dementia Risk in an Unexpected Way

https://www.sciencealert.com/speaking-two-languages-may-affect-dementia-risk-in-an-unexpected-way
Sciencealert.com
  • A Canadian study linked bilingualism, memory, and sex hormones to brain resilience and dementia risk.
  • Higher resilience scores were linked to less dementia pathology and better MoCA performance.
  • Bilingual men showed greater brain protection than bilingual women in the study.
  • Aromatization of testosterone to estradiol may enhance the protective effect when combined with bilingualism.
  • Study used COMPASS-ND data, including over 1,200 Canadian adults, across 30 sites.
  • Verbal memory performance differed by sex, with women typically outperforming men.
  • The research emphasizes viewing dementia risk through multiple interacting factors rather than in isolation.
  • The study highlights the importance of measures beyond verbal memory for refining dementia diagnoses.
  • Researchers call for more work on how sex hormones affect brain health and dementia risk.
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Jiuzhang 4.0 computer marks leap in China-US quantum race
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technology1h ago

Jiuzhang 4.0 computer marks leap in China-US quantum race

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3353602/does-chinas-jiuzhang-40-computer-herald-age-quantum-supremacy
Scmp.com
  • Jiuzhang 4.0, China’s latest photonic quantum computer, reportedly outperforms the world’s fastest classical supercomputer in a published calculation.
  • The team reports Jiuzhang 4.0 completed a Gaussian boson sampling task in 25 microseconds.
  • The calculation is said to take more than 10^42 years for El Capitan to finish, according to the university.
  • Jiuzhang 4.0 uses 1,024 squeezed-state inputs across an 8,176-mode network and can detect up to 3,050 photons.
  • Researchers claim no realistic classical resources can match the accuracy achieved by Jiuzhang 4.0’s MPS algorithm.
  • The Jiuzhang 4.0 project is led by Pan Jianwei’s team at the University of Science and Technology of China.
  • The report was published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature on May 13.
  • Jiuzhang 4.0 is described as a programmable photonic quantum computing prototype.
  • The article frames Jiuzhang 4.0 as advancing Beijing’s push toward quantum supremacy.
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