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AI cannot automate science – a philosopher explains the uniquely human aspects of doing research - Alessandra Buccella, University at Albany, State University of New York

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Are there thunderstorms on Mars? A planetary scientist explains the red planet's dry, dusty storms -- Nilton O. Rennó, University of Michigan

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An ultrathin coating for electronics looked like a miracle insulator − but a hidden leak fooled researchers for over a decade -- Mahesh Nepal, Binghamton University, State University of New York

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Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks – studying their clever brains can clarify human intelligence, too -- Kelly Lambert, University of Richmond

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Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation – here's how to build the skill -- JT Torres, Washington and Lee University and Jeff Saerys-Foy, Quinnipiac University

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Iran's latest internet blackout extends to phones and Starlink -- Amanda Meng, Georgia Institute of Technology; Alberto Dainotti, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Zachary Bischof, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Science is best communicated through identity and culture – how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities -- Evelyn Valdez-Ward, University of Rhode Island; Nic Bennett, Michigan State University, and Robert N. Ulrich, University of California, Los Angeles

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From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space -- Grant Tremblay, Smithsonian Institution

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Could ChatGPT convince you to buy something? Threat of manipulation looms as AI companies gear up to sell ads -- Bruce Schneier, Harvard Kennedy School and Nathan Sanders, Harvard University

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Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested in astronomy – telescopes in schools can help -- Emma Marcucci, Smithsonian Institution

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NASA's Pandora telescope will study stars in detail to learn about the exoplanets orbiting them -- Daniel Apai, University of Arizona

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Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX's Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper -- Martin Elvis, Smithsonian Institution

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The next frontier in space is closer than you think – welcome to the world of very low Earth orbit satellites -- Sven Bilén, Penn State

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Lower-cost space missions like NASA's ESCAPADE are starting to deliver exciting science – but at a price in risk and trade‑offs -- Ari Koeppel, Dartmouth College

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Grok produces sexualized photos of women and minors for users on X – a legal scholar explains why it's happening and what can be done -- Wayne Unger, Quinnipiac University

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Deepfakes leveled up in 2025 – here's what's coming next -- Siwei Lyu, University at Buffalo

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AI agents arrived in 2025 – here's what happened and the challenges ahead in 2026 -- Thomas Şerban von Davier, Carnegie Mellon University

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ByteDance's agreement to sell TikTok puts app's algorithm in the spotlight – a social media expert explains how the 'For You' page works and what's to come -- Kelley Cotter, Penn State

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People are getting their news from AI – and it's altering their views -- Adrian Kuenzler, University of Denver; University of Hong Kong

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Meth inflames and stimulates your brain through similar pathways – new research offers potential avenue to treat meth addiction -- Habibeh Khoshbouei, University of Florida and Marcelo Febo, University of Florida

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Risks young chimps take as they swing through the trees underscore role of protective parenting in humans -- Laura M. MacLatchy, University of Michigan and Lauren Sarringhaus, James Madison University

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Americans generally like wolves − except when we're reminded of our politics -- Alexander L. Metcalf, University of Montana and Justin Angle, University of Montana

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Oldest known cremation in Africa poses 9,500-year-old mystery about Stone Age hunter-gatherers -- Jessica C. Thompson, Yale University; Elizabeth Sawchuk, Stony Brook University (The State University of New York), and Jessica Cerezo-Román, University of Oklahoma

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With wolves absent from most of eastern North America, can coyotes replace them? -- Alex Jensen, North Carolina State University

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Why it's so hard to tell if a piece of text was written by AI – even for AI -- Ambuj Tewari, University of Michigan

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Hacked phones and Wi-Fi surveillance have replaced Cold War spies and radio waves in the delusions of people with schizophrenia -- Alaina Vandervoort Burns, University of California, Los Angeles

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Gazing into the mind's eye with mice – how neuroscientists are seeing human vision more clearly -- Bilal Haider, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Newly discovered link between traumatic brain injury in children and epigenetic changes could help personalize treatment for recovering kids -- Lacey W. Heinsberg, University of Pittsburgh and Amery Treble-Barna, University of Pittsburgh

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Flat Earth, spirits and conspiracy theories – experience can shape even extraordinary beliefs -- Eli Elster, University of California, Davis

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Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges -- Emily Ronay Johnston, University of California, Merced

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Star-shaped cells make a molecule that can 'rewire' the brains of mice with Down syndrome – understanding how could lead to new treatments -- Ashley Brandebura, University of Virginia

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What is below Earth, since space is present in every direction? -- Jeff Moersch, University of Tennessee

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Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth? -- Linda Bartoshuk, George Washington University

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How are dark matter and antimatter different? -- Dipangkar Dutta, Mississippi State University

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Why can't I wiggle my toes one at a time, like my fingers? -- Steven Lautzenheiser, University of Tennessee

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Viral outbreaks are always on the horizon – here are the viruses an infectious disease expert is watching in 2026 -- Patrick Jackson, University of Virginia

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