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Here's why misinformation is a smaller problem than you think
It’s widely believed that this is the age of misinformation, of alternative facts, and of conspiracy…
Scientists uncover how the shape of melting ice depends on water temperature
A team of mathematicians and physicists has discovered how ice formations are shaped by external forces,…
Birds of a feather: India's raptor-rescuing brothers
Nursed back from near death, a skittish vulture flaps its wings and returns to the grey…
Scientists identify geological 'Goldilocks zone' for the formation of metal ore deposits
Scientists have identified a mechanism through which important metals, crucial to the manufacturing of renewable energy…
Study explores how temperate rainforests can aid the fight against climate change
There is global recognition that woodland expansion could be one of the most effective solutions in…
Landmark research shows increase in online sex blackmailing during pandemic
During the pandemic men were twice as likely as women to fall victim to online extortionists…
Start ups bringing Pakistan's farming into digital age
Agriculture entrepreneurs are bringing the digital age to Pakistan’s farmers, helping them plan crops better and…
Magical but messy: Rome scares off its starlings
As the sun sets over central Rome, five figures in white overalls move under the trees.…
Weather, cleanup keep oil slick away from Thai resort island
Favorable wind and sea conditions kept an oil slick away from beaches in eastern Thailand on…