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Top Science News
February 16, 2025

Physicists Uncover Evidence of Two Arrows of Time Emerging from the Quantum Realm
Feb. 13, 2025 — What if time is not as fixed as we thought? Imagine that, instead of flowing in a single direction—from past to future—time could flow both forward and backward due to processes occurring at the quantum level.

Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies Smell ‘Woody,’ ‘Spicy,’ and ‘Sweet’
Feb. 14, 2025 — A recent study found that ancient Egyptian mummified bodies emit scents described as ‘woody,’ ‘spicy,’ and ‘sweet,’ shedding new light on the mummification process.

Underwater Fossil Bed Discovered by Collectors Preserves Rare Slice of Florida’s Past
Feb. 12, 2025 — Fossil collectors in Florida have uncovered an ancient sinkhole, now submerged in a river, containing the remains of animals seldom seen in the state, including a giant armadillo and other prehistoric species.

Biohybrid Hand Gestures With Human Muscles
Feb. 12, 2025 — Researchers have developed a biohybrid hand capable of moving objects and performing a scissor gesture. The innovation utilizes thin strings of lab-grown muscle tissue rolled into sushi-like formations, providing the fingers with enough strength to contract.

Mapping Connections in a Neuronal Network
Feb. 13, 2025 — A team of researchers has mapped and catalogued over 70,000 synaptic connections from around 2,000 rat neurons using a silicon chip designed to capture subtle yet significant synaptic signals. This research marks a significant advancement in neuronal recording and could bring scientists closer to creating a detailed synaptic connection map of the brain.

Scientists Develop Novel Self-Healing Electronic Skin for Health Monitoring
Feb. 12, 2025 — Researchers have made significant strides in wearable health technology by developing a self-healing electronic skin (E-Skin) that can repair itself in seconds after sustaining damage. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize personal health monitoring.

Dating Is Not Broken, but the Trajectories of Relationships Have Changed
Feb. 12, 2025 — Surveys conducted with college students in 2012 and 2022 revealed many similarities in their expectations regarding romantic relationships. However, the paths they take through these relationships have become increasingly diverse.

Satire More Damaging to Reputations Than Direct Criticism
Feb. 10, 2025 — In today’s digital landscape, where we are bombarded with YouTube videos, memes, and social media, satire can be more harmful to individuals’ reputations than direct criticism, according to new research.

Creation of Black Holes Without Singularities Through Pure Gravity
Feb. 13, 2025 — Traditional black holes, as predicted by Einstein’s General Relativity, are known to contain singularities—points where the laws of physics cease to function. A team of experts has outlined how regular black holes can be formed without singularities.

Astronomers Gauge Livability of Exoplanets Orbiting White Dwarf Stars
Feb. 13, 2025 — By employing a 3D global computer model, astronomers compared the climates of various exoplanets across different stellar and orbital configurations. Their findings indicate that planets orbiting white dwarf stars may offer warmer climates compared to those orbiting main sequence stars.

Does Planetary Evolution Favor Human-Like Life? Study Ups Odds We’re Not Alone
Feb. 14, 2025 — Research suggests that humanity may not be unique but rather a natural evolutionary outcome for our planet—and potentially for others—according to a new model exploring the development of intelligent life.

‘Game Changing’ Release of Type Ia Supernovae Data May Hold Key to the History of the Universe
Feb. 14, 2025 — A unique dataset of Type Ia Supernovae released today could significantly alter how cosmologists measure the universe’s expansion history.

Foraging Seals Enable Scientists to Measure Fish Abundance Across the Vast Pacific Ocean
Feb. 13, 2025 — A marine biology study indicates that seals can act as ‘smart sensors’ for monitoring fish populations in the ocean’s dim ‘twilight zone.’

Marine Mystery Solved: How Anemonefish Avoid Stings from Their Sea Anemone Hosts
Feb. 14, 2025 — Researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding the clownfish-anemone symbiotic relationship, revealing how anemonefish can live among sea anemones without being harmed by their venomous tentacles.

Birds Have Developed Complex Brains Independently from Mammals
Feb. 13, 2025 — New research shows that birds, reptiles, and mammals have independently evolved complex brain circuits, challenging the traditional view of brain evolution.

Under-Sea Mountains Are Key ‘Hubs’ for Sharks
Feb. 14, 2025 — New research indicates that under-sea mountains serve as crucial locations for predators, boasting 41 times more sharks than the open ocean.

Top Health News
February 16, 2025

Dessert Stomach Emerges in the Brain
Feb. 13, 2025 — Researchers have discovered that the phenomenon known as the ‘dessert stomach,’ the craving for sweets that persists even after a meal, is rooted in brain activity.

Researchers Discover the Brain Cells That Tell You to Stop Eating
Feb. 5, 2025 — Newly identified brain cells can count each bite taken before signaling the body to stop eating.

Don’t Know Something? Apes Can Tell
Feb. 3, 2025 — In a novel experiment, apes pointed out treats to humans who were unaware of their location, demonstrating that apes can communicate unknown information for the sake of cooperation.

Do Parents Really Have a Favorite Child? Here’s What New Research Says
Jan. 16, 2025 — A study reveals that younger siblings generally receive more favorable treatment from parents, while older siblings are often granted more independence.

Latest Health Headlines Updated 11:18 AM EST
– Fungus ‘Hacks’ Natural Immune System Causing Neurodegeneration in Fruit Flies
– Fungal Protein Shuttling Mechanism Helps Bacteria Pump out Antibiotics
– An Unexpected Mechanism Regulates the Immune Response During Parasitic Infections
– New Blood-Clotting Disorder Identified
– More Sunshine as a Baby Linked to Less Disease Activity for Children With MS
– Epidural Steroid Injections for Chronic Back Pain
– Cracking the Alzheimer’s Code: How Brain Trauma Triggers Disease
– Mapmaking in the Mind: How the Brain Builds Mental Maps of the World
– Mouse Study Finds Impaired Cell Development: Intermittent Fasting Could Be Unsafe for Teenagers
– Brake Pad Emissions Can Be More Toxic Than Diesel Exhaust
– What Causes Reproductive Complications?
– New Blood Test Accurately Predicts Preeclampsia

Top Physical/Tech News
February 16, 2025

• First Detection of an Ultra-High-Energy Neutrino
• Euclid Discovers a Stunning Einstein Ring
• Largest Radio Jet Ever Seen in the Early Universe
• Paving the Way to Quantum Supercomputers

Latest Physical/Tech Headlines Updated 11:18 AM EST
– Newest Version of Cellpose Can Spot Cell Boundaries Even in Cloudy Conditions
– Scientists Discover Mechanism Driving Molecular Network Formation
– Worm Surface Chemistry Reveals Secrets to Their Development and Survival
– Negative Refraction of Light Using Atoms Instead of Metamaterials
– Phoenix Galaxy Cluster in the Act of Extreme Cooling
– Tidal Energy Measurements Help Scientists Understand Titan’s Composition, Orbital History
– Jumping Workouts Could Help Astronauts on the Moon and Mars, Study in Mice Suggests
– Truly Autonomous AI Is on the Horizon
– Can AI Save the Great Barrier Reef?
– AI Speeds Up Nanoparticle Research
– AI Unlocks Genetic Clues to Personalize Cancer Treatment
– Breast Cancer Treatment Advances With Light-Activated ‘Smart Bomb’

Top Environment News
February 16, 2025

• Birds-of-Paradise Are Biofluorescent
• Earth’s Inner Core Is Undergoing a Transformation
• Cretaceous Fossil from Antarctica Reveals Earliest Modern Bird
• Soft Tissue from a 183 Million-Year-Old Jurassic Plesiosaur Analyzed

Latest Environment Headlines Updated 11:18 AM EST
– Study Examines Grief of Zoo Employees and Volunteers Across the US After Animal Losses
– Restoring Wildlife Habitats in Wealthy Nations Could Drive Extinctions in Species-Rich Regions
– ChatGPT for Birdsong May Shed Light on How Language Is Wired in the Human Brain
– Where Do Invasive Species Spread and Why?
– Unraveling Climate’s Complex Role in Dengue Dynamics
– Economically, Culturally Important Marine Species Vulnerable to Changing Climate
– New Study Unravels the History of the Largest Pastoral Population in Africa
– Researchers Are Driving the Charge of Zero Emissions
– Global Warming and Mass Extinctions: Lessons from Last Ice Age Plants
– Outokumpu’s Bedrock Reveals a Smelly Surprise
– Model of Antarctica’s Water Enhances Sea Level Forecasts
– Physicists Hit Major Milestone in Advancing Superconductor Applications

Top Society/Education News
February 16, 2025

• Tigers in the Neighborhood: How India Makes Room for Both Tigers and People
• Ancient Genomes Reveal an Iron Age Society Centered on Women
• Atop the Oregon Cascades, Team Finds a Huge Buried Aquifer
• Air Pollution in India Linked to Millions of Deaths

Latest Society/Education Headlines Updated 11:18 AM EST
– Little Potential for ‘Climate Plantations’ Within Planetary Boundaries
– Long Drives and High Costs Stand Between Americans and Safe Surgery
– Study Finds Consumer Openness to Smoke-Impacted Wines
– Why We Need to Expand the Search for Climate-Friendly Microalgae
– Do Embedded Counseling Services in Veterinary Education Work?
– School Bans Alone Not Enough to Tackle Negative Impacts of Phone and Social Media Use
– Study in India Shows Kids Use Different Math Skills at Work Vs. School
– Experts Publish Framework for Global Adoption of Digital Health in Medical Education
– What’s the Best Way to Organize People to Generate Ideas?
– Building a Circular Future: Key Organizational Capabilities for Sustainability
– Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility Can Create Social, Economic Value
– Vacations Are Good for Employee Well-Being, with Lasting Effects

Breaking This Hour
– Seals as Smart Sensors of Fish Abundance
– Black Holes Without Singularities
– Two Arrows of Time Emerging from Quantum Realm
– Livability of Exoplanets Orbiting White Dwarfs
– Does Planetary Evolution Favor Human-Like Life?
– How Clownfish Avoid Stings from Their Sea Anemone Hosts
– Mapping Connections in a Neuronal Network
– Health Monitoring: Self-Healing Electronic Skin
– Dating Is Not Broken, but Trajectories Are Changing
– Satire Can Dehumanize Targets

Trending Topics This Week
– HEALTH: Wounds and Healing, Ovarian Cancer
– PHYSICAL & TECH: Quantum Physics, Artificial Intelligence
– ENVIRONMENT: Biology, Zoology, Wild Animals
– HUMAN QUIRKS: Biohybrid Hand Gestures with Human Muscles

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