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Physicists have discovered a strange new state of quantum matter in which ultracold atoms defy familiar organizational rules, forming a highly excited yet surprisingly orderly configuration called a "fractional Fermi sea." The discovery challenges established quantum theories and hints at exotic quasiparticles that scientists have dubbed potential "super-Fermions."
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Physicists have uncovered a hidden third form of magnetism that challenges more than 100 years of established physics. Called altermagnetism, the discovery could transform future computing and electronics while opening an entirely new frontier in quantum research.
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The fund could send distributions directly to populations affected by AI labor disruption.
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A psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms appears to have an unexpected effect: calming highly aggressive fish. Researchers discovered that low doses of psilocybin significantly reduced aggressive attacks in mangrove rivulus fish without disrupting their normal social interactions. The findings suggest psilocybin may selectively calm escalating aggression rather than simply suppressing all behavior.
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Astronomers have uncovered compelling evidence of two supermassive black holes spiraling toward a potentially spectacular collision at the center of galaxy Mrk 501. A previously unseen jet of particles revealed the likely presence of a second black hole, with observations suggesting the pair completes an orbit every 121 days. Depending on their masses, these cosmic giants could merge in as little as 100 years.
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A catastrophic volcanic eruption 7,300 years ago devastated Japan, but new research reveals that its impact on prehistoric populations was far more complex than previously believed. While some communities disappeared or declined, others unexpectedly flourished as survivors migrated, adapted, and found new ways to thrive.
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A chance Instagram post led to a big discovery in Colombia. The post New water lily can be seen from space appeared first on Popular Science .
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The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 18, 2026.
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Israelis are set to vote Oct. 27, in the first national elections since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
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The Republican state attorney general appears uniquely ill-chosen as a candidate – but he is a political survivor who could yet frustrate Democratic dreams Depending how you look at the situation, it is either predictable that Ken Paxton , Texas ’s attorney general and Republican candidate for US Senate , is struggling in the polls – or impressive that he is not doing worse. Beloved by hardcore Maga voters and regarded with skepticism by the broader voting public, Paxton is also puzzlingly bland. Recently, Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters that the 63-year-old Paxton “may not dress right, he may not talk exactly perfectly, and he may not be the best-looking guy I’ve ever seen”. The president was endorsing him. Yet it is Paxton’s ability to attract – and somehow scrape through – scandal that makes him a less charismatic, perhaps, but still kindred spirit of “ Teflon Don ”: nothing sticks. He has survived state prosecution (on securities-related charges that he settled without admitting guilt), impeachment by the Republican -led Texas legislature (on abuse-of-office charges of which he was later acquitted), and so many controversies that it can be difficult to pin down the most outrageous. Continue reading...
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Two men tell of the work they say they have been doing to support Ukrainian intelligence during the war.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks more war before elections.
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‘Meta owes us an explanation,’ group says as organizers fear censorship after account goes dark for several hours The coalition leaders behind nationwide pro-democracy protests that have drawn millions of Americans to the streets in recent years were frustrated when its Instagram account was temporarily shut down during its latest demonstration on Saturday . The No Kings movement’s account went dark for several hours while protests focused on increasing early voter turnout were underway, sparking censorship fears. Continue reading...
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With early voting for the midterms underway, federal investigations into the U.S. voting system are expanding. Election officials explain their response, and the Justice Department says "there should be no interruption" with the results.
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Having recently returned from Ukraine, new 60 Minutes contributor Sebastian Junger discusses the stakes of President Trump's new diesel deal with Russia.
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Helium, most closely associated with party balloons, but critical for far more, is facing supply chain issues due to the war with Iran. The shortage has left American industry desperate for answers.
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Election officials respond to allegations from the Justice Department about noncitizen voting as new polling shows that only half of Americans believe the upcoming elections will be free and fair.
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Election officials respond to allegations from the Justice Department about noncitizen voting as new polling shows that only half of Americans believe the upcoming elections will be free and fair.
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The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies says the country has been "bundled together" in measures aimed at curbing cheap imports.
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Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.
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Premier Ben Carroll says two-year limit will be in place on 1 January if re-elected, while Greens say there should be no fares Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Public transport fares in Victoria will be capped at $30 a week if the Labor government is re-elected next month. The premier, Ben Carroll, on Monday said the fare cap would begin on 1 January, the day after half-price fares end. The discounted fares were introduced after a period of free public transport in response to the fuel crisis sparked by the US-Iran war. “This is real cost-of-living relief that helps a regular commuter save $1,400 a year,” Carroll said. “Everyone can benefit, but full-time workers will benefit most.” Continue reading...
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The US president blocked numerous sanctions on Russia two days before they were due to take effect.
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Premium paid over French counterparts has risen to almost £30 a megawatt hour, analysis by lobby group finds British steelmakers have been pushed further behind European rivals on electricity costs after the US-Israeli war on Iran caused a surge in global gas prices. The premium paid by the British industry over its French counterpart has risen to almost £30 a megawatt hour (MWh), its highest level in three years, according to analysis by the lobby group UK Steel. Continue reading...
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More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.
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Antibody patterns in the blood may help doctors identify people at risk so they can be treated earlier, research shows Patterns of antibodies in people’s blood could predict the onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) a decade before diagnosis, according to research that raises hopes for catching the condition early. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, the two main forms of IBD, are typically treated only after symptoms appear, when the gut has already been damaged. But scientists found that the immune system sends warning signals up to a decade before diagnosis, paving the way for potentially earlier detection and even prevention. Continue reading...
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Alberta’s independence movement faces likely defeat, but history suggests losing a referendum may not end the fight.
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Judge orders government to notify her by 8pm ET Sunday whether its position changed from Friday’s court filing Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Sunday that “restoration work will begin” on 15 November to a historic public golf course in Washington DC despite a federal judge’s court order to pause his plans over environmental and historic preservation concerns. US district judge Ana Reyes had ruled earlier this year that the federal government must give notice before any substantive construction work on the East Potomac golf course could proceed, and last week issued an order halting the removal of trees at the site, which she called “inexcusable”. Continue reading...
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The strikes came as tensions between Ukraine and Washington deepened.
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The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from Chicago, where communities are battling a new wave of synthetic drugs.
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The path to a U.S. House majority runs through heavily Latino districts in states such as Arizona, Colorado and Texas, where Democrats are counting on disaffected Trump supporters to swing back their way.
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What's behind Europe's youth protests?
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This tour is intended to promote U.S. economic and security ties with Central and South Asia. But it has only tangential links to the Trump administration's current main foreign policy dilemmas in the Middle East and with the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Eating too much salt may do more than raise blood pressure. It could also harm memory and social behavior. In a new study, Japanese researchers discovered that a soy-derived compound called LPC70 helped protect mice from several damaging effects of a high-salt diet. Mice given the supplement had lower blood pressure, better memory, and improved social interactions compared with mice consuming excess salt alone.
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Researchers have uncovered three brain pathways linked to lasting improvements in people receiving deep brain stimulation for severe, treatment-resistant depression. They also discovered that patients who failed to improve after two years shared a striking pattern: insufficient stimulation of a crucial brain connection. The findings suggest that millimeters in electrode placement could make a major difference in treatment outcomes.
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Scientists have uncovered a surprising difference in how male and female skin repairs and renews itself. By tracking individual skin stem cells in living mice for five months, researchers discovered that female cells work together in a highly coordinated way, while male cells operate more independently. This synchronization, driven by sex hormones, helps explain why wounds heal faster in female mice, especially during the first few days.
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Scientists have discovered that many common sweeteners can interfere with gut bacteria, with some combinations involving medications producing surprisingly strong effects. One sweetener mixed with a widely prescribed antidepressant reduced beneficial bacteria and microbial diversity in laboratory experiments, raising new questions about potential effects on gut health and immunity.
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Scientists have discovered that a protein linked to youth helps protect the brain’s immune cells from age-related decline. Restoring the protein in older mice improved the cells’ ability to clear debris and reduced signs of inflammation, raising hopes for future treatments targeting brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease.
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A study of nearly 90,000 adults found that people consuming the most of a little-known sugar found in red meat had a 63% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Scientists suspect the sugar may trigger chronic inflammation, potentially revealing a hidden connection between red meat and diabetes that goes beyond weight gain.
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They may look clean, but not from a microbial perspective. The post Wash your hands. There’s probably poop on them. appeared first on Popular Science .
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Eating blueberries every day could have surprising effects on mood, according to a small study that found greater reductions in depressive symptoms among older adults who consumed the fruit for three months. Researchers also detected changes in gut microbial enzymes, suggesting a possible gut-brain connection, although the mood benefits were not statistically significant compared with a placebo.
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Archaeologists have discovered 1,200-year-old remains of Peru’s famous hairless dogs at an ancient Wari Empire burial site, including remarkably preserved mummies and puppies buried alongside humans. Their unusual teeth, diets, and burial arrangements reveal surprising clues about how ancient Peruvians cared for, bred, and sometimes discarded their dogs.
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket created a dazzling, jellyfish-shaped glow across the eastern United States as sunlight illuminated its exhaust during an early morning launch. The mission delivered equipment and scientific experiments to the International Space Station, including research that could advance treatments for blindness, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other diseases.
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El Niño is fueling a dangerous cascade of wildfires across the tropics, with the Amazon rainforest now experiencing widespread burning and scientists warning that the worst may still be ahead. NASA researchers are uncovering dozens of previously undetected fires, suggesting the destruction could be even more extensive than satellite records show.
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Temporary Protected Status for the two countries was set to expire on Monday. The Trump administration said an announcement would be made “at the appropriate time.”
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Federal agents searched Ms. Omar’s Washington home last week and issued subpoenas to some family members in search of evidence of fraud in immigration paperwork.
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Senator Darline Graham, appointed to fill the Senate seat of her late brother, Lindsey, gently disagreed with the president’s decision to exempt Russia from the sanctions legislation.
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Fertility rates in poor and middle-income countries have fallen below that of the U.S.
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The program would eliminate competition and choice, limit access and raise taxes.
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President Donald Trump's decision to waive new sanctions on Russia is drawing sharp criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike.
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As Trump rallies around the nation, his White House was consumed by dramas that reinforce how his presidency has become a drag on his party’s prospects in the midterms.
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Rioters attacked city halls and shops over the weekend amid protests over living costs and poor school conditions.
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Saturday’s gatherings were more subdued than some past events, and many prominent Democrats skipped them.
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President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi had called on Egyptian lawmakers to authorize military assistance to the kingdom, saying any support would be defensive.
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Companies harvest consumers’ data and use it both to undercut and over-price.
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GOP politicians in a number of tight races are breaking with Trump on Russia policy ahead of midterms.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney is trying to rally the oil-rich province to stick with the country at a time when national unity is needed.
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Cabinet officials and ordinary staffers are preparing for the possibility that Democrats could launch probes if the party takes back Congress.
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The United States should stand unequivocally with Ukraine against Russia.
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Donald Trump has abandoned the Western order.
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Ukraine’s Zelensky would not be included in the proposed talks, as Russia’s leader seeks to negotiate an end to the conflict that favors Moscow.
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The embattled Israeli leader had long sought Trump’s backing in tight elections scheduled for this month.
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Jean-Luc Mélenchon and the left see an opening to take the presidency next year.
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America needs new sources of capital, but it also needs a more predictable path to building projects.
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From firehouses to farms, locals offer a glimpse into whether Democrats in midterms can overcome their main weakness: a loss of blue-collar voters.
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Recent attacks by Houthi rebels are making U.S. executives nervous to travel to the Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia next week.
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The fresh attack on Russian oil facilities came after President Trump’s efforts to enforce a fragile energy ceasefire collapsed.
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Amid strikes by Iran’s proxies, the kingdom finds its viability under threat.
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Her record is awful, but the Trump undertow is hurting GOP challenger Bruce Blakeman.
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Schwab CEO Rick Wurster is betting some money and investing needs require a human touch.
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More people are turning to artificial intelligence for help making personal decisions. What does that cost us?
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Rising Treasury yields mean stocks will become less attractive, interest-bearing accounts more so.
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The Sisley co-founder on how outside investors can ruin focus, what she learned from Jackie Kennedy and why luck plays no part in quality.
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Forget costly wall cuts and ductwork. These new units promise energy efficiency and are installed much like conventional air conditioners.
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We’re too deep in the era of ‘me, me, me’ to care about common decency and courtesy.
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