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Dolphins’ open-mouth behaviors during play are like smiles, a study claims
Dolphins are known for what appear to be big, contagious smiles. But do they actually, well, smile? The answer, according to a new study of dolphin play, is a resounding…
Gut microbe imbalances could predict a child’s risk for autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear
Early screening for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism is important to ensure children have the support they need to gain the essential skills for daily life. The American Academy of…
How NASA’s bumped SpaceX Crew-9 astronauts felt watching their rocket launch without them
Two astronauts who were supposed to be in space right now say they are still glad to be part of the ground team. Until recently, NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and…
New super-Neptune exoplanet discovered
TESS Simple Aperture Photometry of TOI-5005. Credit: Castro-González et al., 2024. An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new super-Neptune exoplanet orbiting a solar-type star. The newly…
Mpox vaccination drive delayed in DR Congo
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The mpox vaccination campaign in Democratic Republic of Congo has been pushed back, health authorities told AFP on Tuesday, with the exact start date unclear. Jabs…
GM reports US sales dip, but says EVs grew
General Motors reported lower overall sales but the introduction of the Chevrolet Equinox EV helped boost electric auto sales. General Motors reported a dip in third-quarter US auto sales Tuesday,…
Greenpeace Africa in disarray as restructuring meets resistance
The environmental NGO’s campaigners and bosses have fought over job losses, a shift towards richer nations and LGBT+ policy Since its head office opened in Johannesburg 16 years ago, the…
Coyotes have the face muscles for that ‘sad-puppy’ look
Coyotes turn out to have face muscles that look capable of making that big-eyed, sad-puppy face that dogs have used to melt human hearts for eons. That discovery supports a…
Study suggests harmful diagnostic errors may occur in 1 in every 14 general medical hospital patients
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Harmful diagnostic errors may be occurring in as many as 1 in every 14 (7%) hospital patients—at least those receiving general medical care—suggest the findings of…
