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Ancient skeleton shows woman in imperial China had her nose amputated #Science

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2589480-ancient-skeleton-shows-woman-in-imperial-china-had-her-nose-amputated/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS
Ancient skeleton shows woman in imperial China had her nose amputated | New Scientist
Texts from imperial China suggest that some crimes were punishable with unusual amputations and a 700-year-old skeleton appears to offer the first physical evidence of the practice
www.newscientist.com
September 17, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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‘Very messy eaters’: scientists solve the mystery of when black holes ‘burp’ #Science

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/sep/17/black-hole-burps-scientists-solve-mystery-astronomy
‘Very messy eaters’: scientists solve the mystery of when black holes ‘burp’
The astronomical bodies fire off powerful jets in two distinct phases in their feeding cycle, researchers discover
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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STAT+: The FDA’s rebuilding effort is running into a new challenge #Science

https://www.statnews.com/2026/09/17/fda-doge-cuts-new-hires-slowed-centralized-hiring-center-short-staffed/?utm_campaign=rss
The FDA’s rebuilding effort is running into a new challenge
The FDA's plan to hire thousands of new workers is being slowed by an overwhelmed HR center.
www.statnews.com
September 17, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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STAT+: England to cover AstraZeneca breast cancer drug, a result of U.K.-U.S. drug pricing deal #Science

https://www.statnews.com/2026/09/17/astrazeneca-enhertu-breast-cancer-england-nice-pricing-agreement-us-trade-deal/?utm_campaign=rss
England to cover AstraZeneca breast cancer drug, a result of U.K.-U.S. drug pricing deal
A breast cancer drug from AstraZeneca will now be available in England after a pricing deal was reached, in part a result of the U.S.-U.K. pharma pact.
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September 17, 2026 at 8:34 AM
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Why Germany Is Building an Ark for U.S. Climate Data #Science

https://e360.yale.edu/features/germany-us-climate-data
Why Germany Is Building an Ark for U.S. Climate Data
As researchers around the world begin work on the next U.N. climate assessment, fears are growing that the Trump administration could meddle with critical U.S. climate data. In response, scientists are preparing to transfer vast troves of that data to repositories in Germany.
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September 17, 2026 at 8:34 AM
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The week that changed maths for ever – podcast #Science

https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2026/sep/17/the-week-that-changed-maths-for-ever-podcast
The week that changed maths for ever – podcast
To find out how AI is likely to upend maths, and how mathematicians might respond, Ian Sample speaks to Colva Roney-Dougal, professor of pure mathematics at the University of St Andrews
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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Trump’s surgeon general nominee Nicole Saphier praises MMR and hepatitis B vaccines in Senate hearing #Science

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/trumps-surgeon-general-nominee-nicole-saphier-praises-mmr-hepatitis-b-vaccines-in-senate-hearing/
Trump’s surgeon general nominee praises MMR and hepatitis B vaccines at Senate hearing
Both the president and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., have made numerous false claims about the vaccines’ efficacy and safety
www.scientificamerican.com
September 17, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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New Blood Test Could Catch Pancreatic Cancer at Its Earliest Stages, Helping Fight the "Silent Killer"  #Science

https://www.discovermagazine.com/new-blood-test-could-catch-pancreatic-cancer-at-its-earliest-stages-helping-fight-the-silent-killer-49684
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September 17, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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Plug-in solar panels still have safety risks in the UK despite legalisation #Science

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2587873-plug-in-solar-panels-still-have-safety-risks-in-the-uk-despite-legalisation/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS
Plug-in solar panels still have safety risks in the UK despite legalisation | New Scientist
Plug-in solar panels offer reduced bills and can help boost renewable energy on the UK's grid, but concerns around their safety remain
www.newscientist.com
September 17, 2026 at 6:39 AM
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Summer Goes Out With a Heat Dome #Science

https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/summer-goes-out-with-a-heat-dome/
Summer Goes Out With a Heat Dome - NASA Science
Temperature records toppled across the central and southern U.S. as the autumnal equinox approached.
science.nasa.gov
September 17, 2026 at 6:39 AM
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APOD: 2026 September 17 – A Treasure Chest in the Carina Nebula #Science

https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-september-17-a-treasure-chest-in-the-carina-nebula/
APOD: 2026 September 17 - A Treasure Chest in the Carina Nebula - NASA Science
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September 17, 2026 at 5:39 AM
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A Bottlenose Dolphin Named Bubbles Chases Fish Until They Throw Up, Then Steals Their Meals #Science

https://www.discovermagazine.com/a-bottlenose-dolphin-named-bubbles-chases-fish-until-they-throw-up-then-steals-their-meals-49682
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September 17, 2026 at 5:39 AM
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T. rex was as warm-blooded as humans, new study finds #Science

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/t-rex-was-as-warm-blooded-as-humans-new-study-finds/
T. rex was as warm-blooded as humans, new study finds
The dinosaurs were once considered reptilian, but the new results suggest we may need to rethink their evolution
www.scientificamerican.com
September 17, 2026 at 5:39 AM
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Over 20,000 Items Removed From Hydrothermal Features at Yellowstone National Park #Science

https://www.discovermagazine.com/over-20-000-items-removed-from-hydrothermal-features-at-yellowstone-national-park-49683
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September 17, 2026 at 4:34 AM
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The shape of a leader’s face might predict their likelihood of starting a war #Science

https://www.psypost.org/the-shape-of-a-leaders-face-might-predict-their-likelihood-of-starting-a-war/
One measurable feature of a leader's face predicted whether they'd start a military conflict in their first year in office — across 1,761 leaders and six decades
A sweeping new study of world leaders spanning six decades finds that those with wider facial proportions are slightly more likely to initiate military action, particularly during their first few years in office.
www.psypost.org
September 17, 2026 at 4:34 AM
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Women with same health conditions as men ‘less likely to be offered active treatment’ #Science

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/sep/16/women-with-same-health-conditions-as-men-less-likely-to-be-offered-active-treatment
Women with same health conditions as men ‘less likely to be offered active treatment’
Men with heart, kidney or liver conditions more likely to be offered intervention compared with women, global analysis finds
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2026 at 4:34 AM
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Two DNA Molecules Should Repel. Instead, They “Zip” Together #Science

https://scitechdaily.com/two-dna-molecules-should-repel-instead-they-zip-together/
Two DNA Molecules Should Repel. Instead, They “Zip” Together
Scientists have revealed how tiny metal ions help DNA molecules overcome electrical repulsion and “zip” together with striking precision.
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September 17, 2026 at 3:39 AM
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Mercury is Shrinking, But Faster Than Previously Thought #Science

https://www.universetoday.com/articles/mercury-is-shrinking-but-faster-than-previously-thought
Mercury is Shrinking, But Faster Than Previously Thought
The rough, impact-debris-covered surface of Mercury has hidden the true rate at which Mercury has been shrinking, which scientists previously underestimated by 30%
www.universetoday.com
September 17, 2026 at 3:39 AM
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Large genetic study links GLP-1 receptor activation to improved mental well-being #Science

https://www.psypost.org/large-genetic-study-links-glp-1-receptor-activation-to-improved-mental-well-being/
A genetic study asked whether the mental-health benefits linked to drugs like Ozempic come from losing weight or from the drug's target itself — variants that mimic the target beat variants that merely lower weight
A new genetic study reveals that activating the GLP-1 receptor—the target of popular weight-loss drugs—is associated with a lower risk of depression and bipolar disorder, suggesting profound psychiatric benefits beyond shedding pounds.
www.psypost.org
September 17, 2026 at 2:34 AM
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The Sun May Have Swallowed a Planet #Science

https://www.universetoday.com/articles/the-sun-may-have-swallowed-a-planet
The Sun May Have Swallowed a Planet
New research suggests that some unusual characteristics of the Sun may be explained if it swallowed a large planet sometime during the Solar System’s formation.
www.universetoday.com
September 17, 2026 at 2:34 AM
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The Indian and Pacific Oceans Are Falling Out of Sync #Science

https://scitechdaily.com/the-indian-and-pacific-oceans-are-falling-out-of-sync/
The Indian and Pacific Oceans Are Falling Out of Sync
Climate patterns in the Indian and Pacific oceans have moved together for centuries, but new research suggests that relationship is now breaking down in an unusually dramatic way.
scitechdaily.com
September 17, 2026 at 2:34 AM
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New lawsuit argues NIH violated First Amendment rights of grant applicants #Science

https://www.statnews.com/2026/09/16/lawsuit-argues-nih-violated-researcher-first-amendment-rights-aclu/?utm_campaign=rss
New lawsuit argues NIH violated First Amendment rights of grant applicants
The lawsuit seeks to halt the process of searching grant applications for specific terms to determine if they should be rejected.
www.statnews.com
September 17, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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Fossil Evidence Suggests Early Homo Had Abandoned Tree-Climbing by 1.8 Million Years Ago #Science

https://www.sci.news/othersciences/anthropology/australopithecus-homo-arboreality-15073.html
Fossil Evidence Suggests Early Homo Had Abandoned Tree-Climbing by 1.8 Million Years Ago | Sci.News
New research led by University of the Witwatersrand and University of Southern California paleoanthropologists sheds more light on one of the most debated transitions in human evolution: when our ancestors stopped regularly climbing trees and committed fully to walking on two legs.
www.sci.news
September 17, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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Missing pages of priceless missing Henry VIII–era manuscript finally found #Science

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/missing-pages-of-priceless-missing-henry-viii-era-manuscript-finally-found/
Missing pages of priceless missing Henry VIII–era manuscript finally found
The pages come from a copy of Mirror of the Blessed Life of Jesus Christ that once belonged to John Gage, an enforcer in Henry VIII’s court and a key figure in the historical dissolution of the monasteries
www.scientificamerican.com
September 17, 2026 at 12:34 AM
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Analysis: India’s power-sector emissions flat for two years due to clean-energy surge #Science

https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-indias-power-sector-emissions-flat-for-two-years-due-to-clean-energy-surge
Analysis: India’s power-sector emissions flat for two years due to clean-energy surge - Carbon Brief
A surge in clean energy has kept carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in check across India’s power sector, with no growth from the first half of 2024 to the same period in 2026.
www.carbonbrief.org
September 16, 2026 at 11:39 PM