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Brazil has plans to repave a neglected 550-mile road in the South American rainforest to help connect the region and boost economic growth. But some scientists are concerned the project — which would likely increase access between humans, livestock, and wildlife — might be a biosecurity risk.
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From subconscious finger sniffing to rats driving cars, New Scientist staff have reported on many weird, wild or utterly bonkers discoveries and inventions in the 70 years since we began
On the ground, downstream questions that flow from any outcome remain deeply personal, as Undark contributor Jyoti Madhusoodanan makes clear with her cover story this month on the many obstacles faced…
Opinion | The rise of artificial intelligence in science complicates the notion of expertise. When AI can be used to generate ideas, conduct research, and write papers, live scientific presentations…
From rampaging bears to zero-G toilets and chicken cannons, Alex Davies, in “Kobuk the Destroyer,” chronicles the surprising and often bizarre world of test engineering, and the ingenious lengths to…
Opinion | Each year, more than 20,000 people in the U.S. donate their bodies to science after death. But the programs that handle whole-body donations lack oversight, with inconsistencies in standards…
Cyclone Arnab made landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam early on October 28, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
