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The sun is covered in tiny whirlpools we've never seen before

Researchers have identified tiny plasma whirlpools, some as small as 20 kilometers across, swirling across the Sun's surface. These previously undetected features may play a key role in twisting magnetic fields and accelerating energy release in small solar eruptions.

Chemists set electrons free and break a decades-old chemistry barrier

Chemists have created a catalyst that releases electrons directly into solution, overcoming a long-standing rule that limited which molecules could receive electrons during reactions and potentially opening pathways to previously inaccessible compounds.

This tiny gold crystal could bring quantum technology out of the deep freeze

Researchers have developed an ultrathin gold "metacrystal" that can sort and transport different quantum states of light at room temperature, potentially eliminating the need for bulky cryogenic cooling systems in future quantum devices.

Scientists reveal how much exercise you really need to protect your heart

A large study indicates that the widely recommended 150 minutes of weekly moderate-to-vigorous exercise provides only modest protection against heart attacks and strokes, with substantially greater benefits potentially requiring 560 to 610 minutes per week.

60,000-year-old ostrich eggshell engravings reveal a surprisingly sophisticated human mind

Archaeological analysis of ostrich eggshell fragments from southern Africa reveals that humans over 60,000 years ago created geometric designs following deliberate rules rather than simple improvisation, suggesting far more advanced cognitive planning than previously recognized.

Modest Setting, Monumental Discovery: Research in Budget Accommodation Explores Life's Origins

A recent report highlights an unexpected venue for scientific inquiry: researchers investigating fundamental questions about life's origins conducted their work in an $80 motel room. The discovery, covered by the New York Times, illustrates how significant scientific breakthroughs are not limited to well-funded laboratories or prestigious institutions. The

AI in the Spotlight: Geopolitics, Safety, and Governance dominate today's headlines

Today's AI news highlights the technology's growing role in geopolitics, governance, and safety debates worldwide. AI Leaders Attend Trump-Xi State Dinner as Zuckerberg Rejects Coordinated AI Safety Major AI executives joined President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at a state dinner, underscoring AI's

WHO Africa Pushes AI Tools to Strengthen Cross-Border Health Emergency Readiness

The World Health Organization's Regional Office for Africa is advancing efforts to incorporate artificial intelligence into cross-border health emergency preparedness strategies across the continent. Health emergencies, particularly infectious disease outbreaks, do not respect national boundaries. Recognizing this, the WHO Africa initiative focuses on leveraging AI tools to enhance

The sun is covered in tiny whirlpools we've never seen before

Chemists set electrons free and break a decades-old chemistry barrier

This tiny gold crystal could bring quantum technology out of the deep freeze

Scientists reveal how much exercise you really need to protect your heart

60,000-year-old ostrich eggshell engravings reveal a surprisingly sophisticated human mind

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