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A new study in Nature reveals that melting polar ice is slowing Earth's rotation, which will delay the need for a negative leap second by three years. This adjustment is crucial for global timekeeping systems that rely on precise atomic time.
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NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg suggested equipping military tanks with solar panels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve combat effectiveness. He argued that decreasing reliance on fossil fuels would also reduce supply line vulnerabilities. The proposal was made during a recent online seminar on the future of the alliance.
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A Newcastle University study reveals that how lab mice are handled affects their emotional state and behavioral responses, potentially impacting research results. The findings support tunnel handling as a less stressful alternative to tail lifting, with implications for scientific reproducibility.
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A decade of Subaru Telescope observations has revealed a cluster of 11 objects orbiting between 70 and 90 AU from the Sun, separated from the known Kuiper Belt by a vast gap. If confirmed, this could indicate a much larger primordial solar nebula and challenge assumptions about our Solar System's uniqueness.
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The FAA shut down El Paso International Airport after the Pentagon planned to test high-energy laser weapons at nearby Fort Bliss, with reports of a party balloon shot down as a suspected drone. The closure, ordered without White House or Pentagon notification, raised concerns about interagency coordination and public safety.
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Researchers at the Allen Institute have used artificial intelligence to create the first complete 3D models of human cells, offering an unprecedented view of how cellular components interact during disease. The models, based on thousands of scans, could help doctors tailor treatments and democratize medical research.