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Coral reef halos, visible from satellites, can indicate reef health by reflecting predator presence and coral layout.

Quantum annealing shows real advantage for hard problems needing near-perfect answers, beating classical methods.

Fast warming in the Arctic - now running at roughly four times the global average - is reshaping landscapes, affecting shrubs ...

Fringe-lipped bats in Central and South America learn to tell safe prey from toxic ones by listening to frog calls.

A new artificial intelligence (AI) system can now separate fir, spruce, and pine pollen. The achievement promises sharper ...

A large-scale study has highlighted ways to protect your brain health, reducing the likelihood of suffering a stroke, ...

Brain scans from 40,000 people show insomnia, anxiety, and depression share brain changes. Each also has unique patterns.

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Borneo’s small mammals, including rats and shrews, share gut bacteria in human-altered areas, revealing surprising microbial ...

Ocean floor restoration isn’t enough. Scientists show how policy and technology can help marine life and habitats recover.

Scientists discovered that rose petals form their pointed tips by concentrating stress in small areas along the edges.