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Meet Neuropixels: how probes that track hundreds of brain cells at once are revolutionizing neuroscience
Nature, Published online: 02 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03511-3 From rodents to humans, tools that enable large-scale, single-cell neuronal recordings are exposing the inner workings of the brain.
Nature News · EN
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Five overlooked steps to identify new epidemics, fast
Nature, Published online: 02 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03509-x Current measures to track emerging epidemics have a key limitation: they don’t work if the disease causes unusual or unexpected symptoms.
Nature News · EN
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Iranian scientists in the United States face major upheaval
Nature, Published online: 02 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03346-y Pressures due to the continuing US–Iran conflict are mounting as early-career researchers endure frozen immigration status, employment limbo and families caught in the war.
Nature News · EN
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What tech entrepreneurs can teach scientists about failure
Nature, Published online: 02 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03485-2 Start-up founders routinely talk about their failed companies. Academia could learn from them, says Mary Ryan.
Nature News · EN
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Earth’s resources sustain humanity — but they come at a high price
Nature, Published online: 02 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03506-0 Two books explore the damage caused by our unsustainable extraction of raw materials.
Nature News · EN
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Measles made a stealthy return as another virus took the spotlight
Nature, Published online: 02 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03387-3 Vaccination rates dropped after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted public-health programmes and their funding.
Nature News · EN
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Author Correction: mTORC1 drives cell-autonomous astrocyte reactivity in tuberous sclerosis
Nature, Published online: 02 November 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11350-5 Author Correction: mTORC1 drives cell-autonomous astrocyte reactivity in tuberous sclerosis
Nature News · EN
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Boo! See the universe’s spookiest sights in time for Halloween
From ghosts to skeletons and even spiders, the cosmos is full of scary surprises
Scientific American · EN
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How to ‘fall back’ this weekend without losing your mind
Time changes are more disruptive to our health than you might think. Here are some tips for a smooth transition
Scientific American · EN
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How your brain can turn your own reflection into something unrecognizable
Staring at yourself in the mirror can create an illusionary effect, distorting your features to the point of appearing fantastical
Scientific American · EN
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These tattoos can magically' disappear—here’s how they work
How handy would it be if you could make your tattoos invisible for a job interview in the morning and reveal them again for a party in the evening?
Scientific American · EN
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Ebola update, AI math scoop and permanent daylight saving time
Ebola outbreak crosses grim milestone, artificial intelligence solves major math problems, and scientists caution against making daylight saving time permanent
Scientific American · EN
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How to tell if a voice recording is AI-generated
I can clone my voice in seconds—but there are tricks to help tell real speech from AI
Scientific American · EN
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This bull and donkey show interspecies homosexual bonds can run deep
The unlikely pairing suggests that social relationships between males are more complex than we thought
Scientific American · EN
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Time to hang up the stethoscope?
As physicians age, debates about mandatory testing or retirement intensify
Knowable Magazine · EN
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Can science save meetings?
The research is rolling in, and the answer is yes. It’s possible to turn tedious work gatherings into more effective and enjoyable experiences.
Knowable Magazine · EN
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The endurance of Earth’s hidden alpine glaciers
As the world’s mountain ice melts, scientists look to the poorly understood rock glaciers to provide temporary reprieve for people and ecosystems
Knowable Magazine · EN
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Loud, colorful and on edge: The lives of Argentina’s burrowing parrots
Decades of work helped establish a refuge for these birds along the Argentinean coast — the largest and last colony of its kind. But their future remains precarious.
Knowable Magazine · EN
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The bloody palette of the animal kingdom
Red isn’t the only color when it comes to blood — critters produce the vital fluid in a variety of hues
Knowable Magazine · EN
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Meds are often the go-to for dementia patients. Is there a better way?
Federal statistics show nursing homes still overuse medications to quell the behavioral problems that come with cognitive decline. Experts advocate for alternatives.
Knowable Magazine · EN
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When scammers target seniors
People of all ages can be tricked into parting with their money. But older individuals may have unique vulnerabilities and find it harder to recover from the financial and emotional fallout.
Knowable Magazine · EN
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Sniffing out the link between odor and disease
Molecules that waft from breath, skin and urine can hold clues to Parkinson’s, cancer and other ills. Scientists hope to harness these signatures for non-invasive medical tests.
Knowable Magazine · EN
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Even moderate drinking linked to cancer and early death, major study finds
A major new study challenges the idea that moderate drinking is safe, finding that even relatively small amounts of alcohol increase the risk of cancer, heart disease, and premature death. Researchers found no overall health benefits from drinking and warn that consuming more than one alcoholic beverage per day can significantly increase long-term health risks.
ScienceDaily · EN