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Countless landslides in Nantou county are disrupting ancient agricultural traditions, leading some to wonder how much longer they can continue to cling to the steep slopes they call home

At least nine hominin species once roamed the Earth, so what became of our vanished ancestors?

Remnants of ancient planet that formed Moon found buried deep inside Earth, reveals new study.

The ancient almost-planet Theia struck Earth and formed the Moon. A new study suggests it also left two blobs deep inside our planet.

Huq, ‘a visionary and climate champion’, who was named one of the top 10 scientists in the world by Nature last year, has died at 71

Seismic data from NASA's InSight lander reveals Mars' core is likely surrounded by a molten silicate layer, suggesting it is smaller and denser than previously thought. Two studies in Nature used seismic signals, simulations and models to estimate the size and composition of the core. Results suggest a higher density…

Two new papers suggest a surprising layer of molten rock may coat Mars' gooey middle.

Reproducibility is the essence of scientific truth. Karl Popper wrote non-reproducible single occurrences are of no significance to science. To improve reproducibility, robust experimental design, better stats, data sharing, authenticated biomaterials, publishing negative data, better mentorship needed. We can't depend on one outcome/study. It's our collective responsibility to ensure reproducibility.

Nipah virus reservoirs in SE Asia, India may cause cross-species transmission to humans. Early detection systems needed. Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, China, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka have bat populations exposed to Nipah. Lack of treatment options, need for antivirals, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines in clinical trials. Virological, immunological factors to…