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    NASA declares its Mars Sample Return mission dead●NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission is deadYhnScience4562 d ago

    NASA has cancelled the Mars Sample Return mission, the long-planned effort to bring rocks collected by the Perseverance rover back to Earth. The programme had suffered years of cost overruns and schedule delays, with independent reviews estimating costs well above initial projections. The move leaves the future of returning Martian material to laboratories on Earth in serious doubt, and scientists are weighing what the cancellation means for Mars exploration.

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    Sea level rise called an existential threat to humans and nature▼"Explainer: How sea level rise poses an ‘existential threat’ to humans, heritage and nature" # Nature # Environment # OcMmastodonEnvironment618 h ago

    Carbon Brief has published an explainer outlining how rising sea levels threaten human communities, cultural heritage and natural ecosystems worldwide. The piece details the science behind sea level rise, its causes and projected impacts on coastal populations, historic sites and habitats. It frames the issue as an existential threat, underscoring growing scientific concern about long-term coastal inundation.

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    Vilnius University and CERN expand research partnership▼Vilnius University And CERN Deepen Ties For Research And Talent✉newsSciencePhysics1 d ago

    Vilnius University and CERN are deepening their cooperation, covering joint research and the development of scientific talent. The strengthened ties are expected to give Lithuanian physicists and students closer access to CERN's facilities and collaborative projects, positioning the university as a growing node in European fundamental physics research.

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    Brazil's CNPEM research centre and CERN are working together on magnet technology for a proposed 91-kilometre particle collider. The collaboration ties Brazilian scientific institutions into CERN's long-term plans for next-generation accelerator hardware, an area where magnet performance is a core technical challenge. The partnership highlights growing international participation in future collider projects.

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    Games Inbox asks if Naughty Dog will make a new Uncharted●Games Inbox: Will Naughty Dog make a new Uncharted game? https:// web.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co .uk/2026/10/01/games-inMmastodonCultureEntertainment21 h ago

    Metro's Games Inbox is asking readers whether Naughty Dog will ever return to the Uncharted series, inviting speculation about the future of the PlayStation adventure franchise. The studio has not released a new mainline Uncharted game since Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and its spin-off The Lost Legacy, with recent focus on The Last of Us Part II and its upcoming science fiction game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Readers are debating whether a revival, remake, or handover to another studio is more likely.

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    Clemson researchers to use AI in plant cell stress study●Clemson researchers will use AI to explore how plant cells respond to stress✉newsTechnologyAI2 d ago

    Clemson University researchers are launching a project that will use artificial intelligence to study how plant cells respond to stress. The initiative aims to apply machine learning tools to understand cellular reactions to environmental pressures, potentially aiding agricultural research and crop resilience. Details on funding and partners were not included in the announcement.

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    Dermatologist builds 3D skin model after vibe coding▼Show HN: I'm a dermatologist and I vibe coded a 3D biophysical skin modelYhnWorldHuman Rights831 min ago

    A dermatologist has launched an interactive 3D biophysical model of human skin, built largely through AI-assisted 'vibe coding' rather than formal programming training. The project is drawing attention among technologists and life-science enthusiasts as another example of medical professionals using AI coding tools to build their own educational and visualization software.

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    Open Science FAIR Launches Research Outputs Funding Round in Netherlands▼Open Science FAIR Research Outputs Funding Round (Netherlands)✉newsScience2 d ago

    The Open Science FAIR initiative has opened a funding round aimed at supporting research outputs in the Netherlands. The scheme offers grants for projects advancing open science practices, such as open-access publications, data sharing and open-source tools. Details of deadlines and amounts remain limited, and the wider reaction from the Dutch research community has not yet been reported.

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    DIY mini water pump diorama science project draws big audience●Diy diorama making mini motor water pump science project @SanCreator1▶youtubeScience686.7K6 h ago

    A do-it-yourself project showing how to build a mini motor water pump inside a handmade diorama is attracting wide attention online. The video walks viewers through assembling a small motor, pump and miniature scene, framing it as a hands-on science project. Viewers are praising it as a fun, accessible way for students and hobbyists to learn basic mechanics and simple engineering at home.

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    UConn enlists Connecticut students in air quality science project▼UConn is giving CT students a science project to help address air quality issues✉newsScience1 d ago

    The University of Connecticut is launching a science project that gives students across Connecticut a hands-on role in addressing air quality issues in the state. The initiative, reported by CT Mirror, turns classrooms into contributors to local environmental monitoring, tying education directly to a pressing public health concern.

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    Science Reveals Mountain Bikers Have Been Jumping Wrong●Science Says I’ve Been Jumping My Bike Wrong For 30 Years▶youtubeScience526.5K34 min ago

    Cycling creator Berm Peak teamed up with the 50x50: Science Across America project to examine bike jumping technique, and the findings suggest riders have been doing it wrong for decades. Using science-based analysis, the collaboration breaks down how body position and timing during a jump differ from long-held instincts, prompting discussion among mountain bikers about whether they need to relearn basic skills.

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    NSF advances plan for world's most powerful laser▼NSF advances plan to build world’s most powerful laser✉newsSciencePhysics14 h ago

    The US National Science Foundation is moving forward with a plan to build what would be the world's most powerful laser, a project that UC Irvine researchers are involved in advancing. The facility would push the frontiers of high-intensity laser science, enabling experiments in fundamental physics that are currently beyond reach. Details on timeline and funding remain limited.

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    Santa Clara Students Conduct X-ray Research▼Student Research on X-rays - Stories - College of Arts and Sciences✉newsSciencePhysics1 h ago

    Santa Clara University's College of Arts and Sciences is highlighting undergraduate student research involving X-rays. The feature profiles work being carried out in its science programmes, though details of the projects and findings are not given in the available information.

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    Open Source Tricorder Built For Real Science▼Open Source Tricorder Is In It For The Science✉newsTechnologySoftware34 min ago

    An open source tricorder project is drawing attention for its focus on genuine scientific measurement rather than novelty gadgetry. Inspired by the fictional Star Trek device, the build aims to make environmental sensing and data collection accessible to hobbyists and researchers. Coverage highlights its emphasis on practical instrumentation and community-driven development.

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    McDaniel College biology students present fall research symposium▼Antennae, Tentacles, and Beyond: McDaniel Biology Fall Research Symposium✉newsScienceBiology31 min ago

    McDaniel College's biology department held its Fall Research Symposium, titled 'Antennae, Tentacles, and Beyond,' showcasing student and faculty research on organisms from insects to invertebrates. The campus event featured presentations of undergraduate research projects in the life sciences.

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    NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 to Carry ISS National Lab Research▼Astronauts Launching on NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Will Support Variety of ISS National Lab-Sponsored Research✉newsScienceSpace Policy12 h ago

    The astronauts launching on NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station will support a range of research projects sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory. The mission continues NASA's partnership with SpaceX in rotating crews to the orbiting station, with science investigations spanning multiple disciplines arriving alongside the new crew.

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    Study highlights growing demand for plant citizen science volunteers▼Plant lovers wanted: Study highlights demand for citizen science✉newsScience19 h ago

    A new study from University of Connecticut researchers points to strong demand for volunteer help in botanical research, calling on plant enthusiasts to contribute observations and data through citizen science projects. Researchers say amateur naturalists can fill gaps that professional scientists cannot cover alone, particularly in tracking plant species and biodiversity change.

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    NASA opens 49 citizen science projects to the public▼Citizen Science "49 NASA # science projects below are open to everyone (no citizenship required). Through these projectsMmastodonWorldEU Politics323 h ago

    NASA currently lists 49 citizen science projects that anyone can join, with no citizenship required. The projects, also called participatory science, let volunteers and amateurs contribute to real research, and participants have already helped make thousands of important scientific discoveries. The list is being shared widely as an invitation for the general public to get involved in space and earth science.

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    Map of Life adds four new species●It's time for another Map of Life update. There are 4 new species this time, the Paraselachimorpha in the top left corneMmastodonScienceBiology41 d ago

    A new update to the Map of Life project adds four species, including the Paraselachimorpha, shown in the top left corner of the map. The project, shared in science communication circles, illustrates evolutionary relationships between life forms and invites readers to explore previous versions on the project's website.

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    NSF funds collaboration to sequence Antarctic genomes▼NSF backs research collaboration to sequence Antarctic genomes✉newsScience15 h ago

    The US National Science Foundation has approved funding for a research collaboration led by University of California, Berkeley to sequence the genomes of Antarctic organisms. The project aims to map the genetic makeup of life in Antarctica, aiding studies of evolution, biodiversity and how polar species respond to climate change.

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    CSA Ocean Sciences Wins Coastal Resilience and Monitoring Contracts▼CSA Ocean Sciences Secures Multiple Coastal Resilience and Environmental Monitoring Contracts While Expanding Global Growth Pipeline✉newsEnvironment18 h ago

    CSA Ocean Sciences has announced it has secured multiple contracts in coastal resilience and environmental monitoring, alongside efforts to expand its global growth pipeline. The marine environmental services company says the awards strengthen its role in offshore and coastal projects. Details on contract values and clients were not disclosed in the announcement.

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    Hobbyist builds science-based planet generator for RPGs▼I've been working on this for a long while now. It started as a simple script to generate a believable planet for my rolMmastodonTechnologySoftware61 d ago

    A developer has unveiled a long-running hobby project that grew far beyond its original scope. What began as a simple script to generate a believable planet for a role-playing game turned into a full simulation, as the creator kept adding the science needed to make it realistic — starting with a procedurally generated star and expanding from there. Fellow enthusiasts of procedural generation and hard science-fiction worldbuilding are taking an interest in the work.

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    Alan Ritchson Joins Big-Budget Sci-Fi Video Game Movie Amid Delay▼Alan Ritchson Confirmed For Big-Budget Sci-Fi Video Game Movie As It Hits Delay✉newsCultureGaming3 min ago

    Alan Ritchson has been confirmed for a leading role in a big-budget film adaptation of a science-fiction video game, news that arrives as the production reportedly slips behind schedule. The casting gives the project a recognizable star as fans weigh excitement about the adaptation against frustration over its delay.

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    Liberty Science Center Begins 100,000-Square-Foot Expansion▼100,000 Square Foot Expansion Breaks Ground at Liberty Science Center✉newsScience2 d ago

    The Liberty Science Center in Jersey City has broken ground on a 100,000-square-foot expansion. The project marks a major investment in one of New Jersey's leading science education institutions, adding significant new space for exhibits and programs. Local outlets report the groundbreaking as a notable development for the region's cultural and educational landscape.

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    Volunteers sought to count roadside wildlife in October▼Volunteers can help tally roadside animals Oct. 2 – 11✉newsEnvironmentWildlife3 h ago

    Residents are being invited to volunteer for a roadside wildlife tally running October 2 to 11, organised by The Plumas Sun's coverage area in California. Participants will help record animals found along roads, data that can inform understanding of local wildlife movement and roadkill patterns. The project relies on community members to survey designated routes during the ten-day window.

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    'Project Hail Mary' Wins SFFILM Sloan Science in Cinema Prize▼‘Project Hail Mary’ Rocketing Into Awards Season as SFFILM Gives Oscar Contender Sloan Science in Cinema Prize✉newsScience4 h ago

    The film adaptation of Andy Weir's novel 'Project Hail Mary' has received the Sloan Science in Cinema Prize from SFFILM, positioning it as an early contender in the upcoming awards season. The honor recognizes films that portray science and technology convincingly, adding momentum to the movie's Oscar campaign as industry buzz around it builds.

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    Jupiter High students join 30-year fish study▼Jupiter High students take science out of the classroom for 30-year fish study✉newsScience3 d ago

    Students at Jupiter High School in Florida are participating in a fish research project that has now run for three decades, taking their science education out of the classroom and into the field. The long-running study gives students hands-on experience with real ecological data collection, and the milestone anniversary is drawing local attention to the program.

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    Seth MacFarlane Lines Up a New Sci-Fi Project●Sorry, 'Orville' Faithful, Seth MacFarlane Has a New Sci-Fi Show in the Works https://gizmodo.com/sorry-orville-faithfulMmastodonCultureTelevision25 h ago

    Seth MacFarlane is developing a new science fiction series, according to Gizmodo, with the outlet framing it as disappointing news for fans of 'The Orville', which he created and stars in. Details of the new project's premise, cast, and where it will air have not been confirmed, and some fans worry it could take priority over more 'Orville' episodes.

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    Northwest Winter Raptor Survey Marks 22 Years of Community Science▼Northwest Winter Raptor Survey Project to Highlight 22 Years of Community Science✉newsScience1 d ago

    The Northwest Winter Raptor Survey Project is preparing to highlight 22 years of community science, in which volunteers have helped track wintering birds of prey across the Pacific Northwest. The milestone celebrates the long-running effort's contributions to understanding raptor populations and the role of citizen volunteers in regional conservation research.

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    WSJ Editorial criticizes climate training program for judges●Biased Climate Classes for Judges https://www.wsj.com/opinion/environmental-law-institute-climate-judiciary-project-housMmastodonEnvironment24 h ago

    A Wall Street Journal opinion column attacks the Environmental Law Institute's Climate Judiciary Project, arguing that climate education courses offered to judges are biased and could compromise judicial impartiality. The piece, tied to House Judiciary Committee interest, claims the curriculum presents contested climate claims as settled science to the judges who rule on environmental cases.

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    Artist resumes drawing Plesiosaurs after Maker Faire●Almost fully rested up, after the wonderful but still overwhelming Maker Faire, and starting to draw again. Working on tMmastodonCultureArt36 h ago

    An artist says she has mostly recovered from the sensory overload of the Maker Faire and is returning to her drawing work. Her current project is a series of ink illustrations of plesiosaurs, the extinct marine reptiles, shared under science art and paleoart tags. The update mixes post-event fatigue with renewed creative energy.

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    Yale Library digitization helps solve medieval manuscript mystery●🔬 The best bytes of # science & # tech across the # fediverse “Yale Library: Yale Library’s digitized Takamiya CollectioMmastodonTechnology23 d ago

    Yale Library's digitized Takamiya Collection has helped solve a long-standing puzzle about missing medieval manuscript fragments. The location of the missing leaves had remained a mystery for nearly a century, and researchers relied on clues from the newly digitized materials to track them down. Science and technology commentators are highlighting the project as an example of how digitizing historical collections can advance humanities research.

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    Rose-Hulman Showcases Student Capstone Engineering Projects▼Innovations in Engineering, Math, and Science: Rose-Hulman Capstone Projects✉newsScience14 h ago

    Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is highlighting student capstone projects spanning engineering, mathematics, and science. The showcase presents innovations developed by graduating students as part of their final-year coursework, reflecting the institute's focus on hands-on, applied STEM education. Details about specific projects and their real-world applications are being shared through the school's news channels.

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    SFFILM to honor 'Project Hail Mary' with Sloan Science in Cinema Prize▼SFFILM to honor ‘Project Hail Mary’ with Sloan Science in Cinema Prize✉newsScience6 h ago

    SFFILM will present the Sloan Science in Cinema Prize to 'Project Hail Mary', the upcoming film adaptation of Andy Weir's science fiction novel starring Ryan Gosling. The award recognizes films that portray science and technology in a compelling and accurate way, and it highlights the movie ahead of its theatrical release.

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    Rose-Hulman Students Showcase Capstone Engineering Projects▼Innovations in Engineering, Science, and Math: Rose-Hulman Capstone Projects✉newsScience15 h ago

    Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is highlighting capstone projects from its students, covering innovations across engineering, science, and mathematics. The showcase reflects the institute's project-based approach to education, with senior students presenting work developed over their final year. The projects span practical engineering solutions and applied scientific research.

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    Liberty Science Center breaks ground on $40m Project Supernova▼Liberty Science Center breaks ground on US$40m Project Supernova transformation✉newsScience15 h ago

    Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey, has broken ground on Project Supernova, a US$40 million transformation of the museum. The project marks a major investment in the science center's facilities and visitor experience, with details of the expansion drawing attention from the attractions and science education sectors.

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    NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Astronauts to Deliver ISS Research▼Astronauts Launching on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Will Support Variety of ISS National Lab-Sponsored Research✉newsScienceSpace1 d ago

    The astronauts flying on NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission will carry out a range of research projects sponsored by the International Space Station National Laboratory during their stay aboard the orbiting outpost. The upcoming launch continues NASA's partnership with SpaceX in rotating crews to the station, with the science workload spanning investigations supported through the ISS National Lab.

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    Lee Majors and Nichelle Nichols team up for new sci-fi series▼LEE MAJORS AND NICHELLE NICHOLS STAR IN AMBITIOUS NEW SCI-FI SERIES BRINGING ICONIC PERFORMERS INTO A NEW ERA OF TELEVISION✉newsCultureTelevision12 h ago

    Lee Majors, star of The Six Million Dollar Man, and Nichelle Nichols, known for Star Trek, are headlining an ambitious new science fiction television series. The project is billed as bringing the iconic performers into a new era of television, pairing two beloved genre veterans in fresh roles.

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    Why pseudoscience thrives even as science advances▼Astrology, homeopathy, vaccine rejectionism, creationism: Why pseudoscience thrives as science advances✉newsScience12 h ago

    The Genetic Literacy Project examines why astrology, homeopathy, vaccine rejectionism and creationism continue to attract adherents despite growing scientific evidence against them. The piece argues that science's progress has not eliminated public susceptibility to pseudoscientific claims, exploring psychological, cultural and social factors that keep such beliefs alive across populations.

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    Jennifer Lawrence Joins Zach Cregger's Mysterious Sci-Fi Film▼Jennifer Lawrence Has Joined Zach Cregger’s Mysterious Sci-Fi Movie✉newsCultureFilm12 h ago

    Jennifer Lawrence has signed on to star in Zach Cregger's upcoming science fiction film, details of which remain under wraps. Cregger, coming off the success of his horror hit 'Weapons', has drawn attention for the secrecy surrounding the project, and Lawrence's involvement adds star power and raises expectations about what the film could be.