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Why are some people mosquito magnets? Clues are emerging

A range of sensory cues, such as smell, body heat and carbon dioxide, can cause mosquitoes to sting one human over another.

Groundbreaking: Researchers trigger ‘controlled’ quakes under Swiss Alps

An aerial view of the entrance to the BedrettoLab, an underground research facility operated by ETH Zurich located 1500m beneath the Swiss Alps.

Two Russian hypersonic scientists get long jail terms at closed-door treason trial

Japan astronomers launch group to look for aliens, radio observations eyed

The group is planning to conduct radio observations in August 2027.

Rainforest loss eases in 2025, but El Nino and fires a looming threat: US study

A drone views shows fallen trees where farmers cleared land for soybean farming in Para state, Brazil, on Oct 6, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS

Trump administration fires entire National Science Board

Since taking office in early 2025, US President Donald Trump has put pressure on independent institutions.

Free AI and robotics workshops for 1,200 students, underserved youth under Amazon programme

About 1,200 students, including those from underserved communities, will get a chance to delve into STEM - science, technology, economics, and math - through a new initiative focused on topics like artificial intelligence and robotics.

Best of both worlds: Is blended meat the food of the future?

Burgers made with Q Protein’s beef patty with cheese, a blend of premium beef mince, soya-based protein and shredded cheese.

Space debris isn’t a faraway problem, and it demands urgent collective action

Recent incidents have illustrated the tangible and growing consequences of orbital congestion.

Expert quits US HIV role, rebukes Trump global health approach

The number of people being tested for HIV dropped sharply in 2025, according to data published by the US State Department last week.

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