What is Jodrell Bank Observatory and what does it do?
When Jodrell Bank Observatory was built, the site was seen as gamechanger for radio astronomy.
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A slowing Atlantic current could unleash stronger California storms
A weakening Atlantic current could supercharge California’s atmospheric rivers while leaving Greenland with fewer snow-producing storms. The changes could raise flood risks, strain infrastructure, and reshape water supplies far beyond the Atlantic.
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Misfolded insulin may be quietly driving diabetes
Researchers found that insulin-producing cells depend on a team of helper proteins to keep insulin production on track. When one key partner was missing, damaged proteins built up and the cells made less insulin. Strengthening this system could offer a new way to protect the pancreas as diabetes progresses.
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Hidden charcoal reveals the true age of ancient cave paintings
A new analysis has precisely dated paintings in France’s Font-de-Gaume cave for the first time. Scientists discovered charcoal inside black pigments once thought to contain only minerals, allowing them to use radiocarbon dating. The results show that a bison was painted about 13,000 years ago, while sections of a mask-like figure were added during several widely separated periods.
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Are BuzzBallz actually recyclable?
The company behind BuzzBallz said they were recyclable on its website, but experts say this is not true.
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Why losing weight may not be enough to prevent type 2 diabetes
A healthy lifestyle can prevent type 2 diabetes for many people, but new research suggests that weight loss alone may not be enough for one particularly vulnerable group. Even after losing about 8% of their body weight and keeping it off for years, people in a high-risk category known as cluster 5 continued to experience rising blood sugar, weakening insulin production, and a strong risk of developing diabetes.
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How I use AI in my geology research without losing the science I love
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Tackling the 'nasty' plant that can cause blisters and scars
A conservation group says it has made progress tackling giant hogweed infestations in County Tyrone.
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