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The proof, known to be so hard that a mathematician once offered 10 martinis to whoever could figure it out, uses number ...

Biologists often form deep bonds with the species they study. For some, that relationship begins early in their careers and ...

It's a plot device beloved by science fiction: our entire universe might be a simulation running on some advanced ...

A survey of reasoning behaviour in medical large language models uncovers emerging trends, highlights open challenges, and introduces theoretical frameworks that enhance reasoning behaviour ...

This valuable study examined the roles of the posterior parietal cortex in rats performing an auditory change-detection decision task. It provided solid evidence for two subpopulations with opposing ...

Globally, passenger traffic is projected to grow by 3.8% annually over the next 20 years. In New Zealand, this optimism is reflected in Jetstar’s expansion plans for its domestic and trans-Tasman ...

A riverside tract that includes wetlands, forest and colorful native plants also attracts a sky full of birds. Bird enthusiasts found that out at the invitation of the Watershed Conservation Resource ...

Ever have “one of those days?” You know, a day when someone cuts you off in traffic, your boss piles several assignments on your desk and says they need to be completed by noon yesterday, your kids ...

NATO scrambles fighter jets as Russian strikes kill "entire family" Bad Bunny mocks MAGA backlash over his Super Bowl halftime show ‘All the trees are dead': An ancient California forest has been ...

The Moon is one of the foundational elements in our astrological makeup and has a significant influence on our lives here on Earth. Although it is technically not a planet, its impact is nonetheless ...