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APOD: 2026 October 31 – Night on a Spooky Planet (opens the original)
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 31 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Night on a
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USC and Ohio State: Partners in addressing critical research issues (opens the original)
As fans prepare to watch the Trojans and Buckeyes battle on the football field on Saturday, researchers at both schools collaborate on lifesaving research.
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UNIOSUN gets NUC nod for six new postgraduate programmes (opens the original)
Osun State University has secured approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence six new full-time postgraduate programmes in the 2026/2027 academic session, expanding opportunities for advanced studies and research in education and engineering. In a statement issued by the university’s Public…
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In the Spotlight: Nov. 2-6, 2026 (opens the original)
Kudos to these faculty, staff and programs. Do you have a spotlight item to share with the NAU community? E-mail your announcements to Inside@nau.edu, or use our online submission form. The College of Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences ranked No. 36 in the 2026 edition of Research.com’s Best Ecology and…
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Oakland grad students offer free policy analysis ahead of midterms (opens the original)
Bay Area public policy students offered in-person analysis for undergraduate voters on the Oakland campus.
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UNM Medieval Studies Association hosts 4th annual Medieval Faire (opens the original)
The University of New Mexico’s Institute for Medieval Studies (IMS) student association hosted its fourth annual Medieval Faire today on Johnson Field, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event organizers planned a festive, exciting community gathering that spanned age groups and featured medieval-themed offerings celebrating how…
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Donna Roach named the University of Utah’s first Enterprise Chief Information Officer (opens the original)
New enterprise technology leadership structure will strengthen alignment across the university's academic, research, health care and public service missions.
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FSU Health opens new research and collaboration building, names it for Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson (opens the original)
Florida State University cut the ribbon Friday on its new FSU Health Research and Collaboration Building and announced that the
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Meeting with the Delegation from Southern Illinois University, USA (opens the original)
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura welcomed a delegation from Southern Illinois University (SIU), USA, on 28 October 2026. The meeting aimed to explore opportunities for strengthening international academic/ research collaboration
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Students helping students: the Morgan Library peer research mentors (opens the original)
Staring at an empty document with a broad topic, finding credible sources amongst the noise of the internet, and trying to navigate the libraries’ extensive databases can feel overwhelming. At CSU, students don’t have to face these challenges alone.
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Where better than universities? (opens the original)
The thorny ethical questions raised by AI demand exhaustive scrutiny, says Ifeoma Ajunwa—not to mention debate. She knows just the place.
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NASA Releases MAX POWER Key Events for Media, Participants (opens the original)
AmAmerica’s newest aerospace expo and air show – MAX POWER – is fast approaching, and NASA has announced key events beginning Friday, Nov. 6, and running through Sunday, Nov. 8, hosted on and near the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Through multiple park experiences at MAX POWER, NASA and a variety of external collaborators
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J-PAL North America launches ARTEMIS to train early-career researchers (opens the original)
The Applied Research Training in Evaluation, Methods, and Impact Studies program provides dedicated support to help researchers overcome barriers to pursue and obtain funding for randomized evaluations.
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Government of Canada to hold a technical briefing on Canada’s priorities, objectives, and planned activities for COP31 (opens the original)
Media representatives are advised that senior government officials from the Government of Canada will hold a bilingual technical briefing on Canada’s priorities, objectives, and planned activities for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), taking place in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20, 2026.
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Scale AI, Lindbergh Schools and UMSL partnering to train teachers to make effective use of AI in their classrooms (opens the original)
A new course, developed through the partnership, will help K-12 educators build common understanding, vocabulary and expertise in AI.
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Applications open for 2027-28 C21 research fellows (opens the original)
C21 has identified "Public Good" as the theme that informs offerings for the next three years.
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How experts without authority create change in their organizations (opens the original)
Frontline workers often have the clearest view of what’s not working — without the power to fix it. Julia DiBenigno, professor of organizational behavior, studies how employees at the bottom of the org chart figure out ways to make themselves heard.
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A 700,000-year-old elephant tooth reveals a lost world where early humans lived (opens the original)
A remarkably preserved elephant tooth dating back nearly 700,000 years has revealed a surprisingly lush prehistoric world where giant elephants and early humans lived side by side. Discovered in northern Israel alongside ancient stone tools, the tooth belonged to a straight-tusked elephant, one of…
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Scientists discover a hidden 100-million-year-old volcanic system (opens the original)
Scientists have uncovered a long-lost volcanic system in Iran that dates back roughly 100 million years, revealing a hidden chapter in Earth's tectonic history. The discovery sheds new light on the disappearance of an ancient ocean and the powerful geological forces that reshaped the Middle East.
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The autistic brain processes faces differently than scientists thought (opens the original)
A major new study reveals that autistic children’s brains process faces differently, and those differences may begin earlier than scientists previously thought. Researchers found that brain signals associated with recognizing faces become more specialized as neurotypical children grow older, but…
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1.9-million-year-old discovery rewrites the story of human evolution (opens the original)
New evidence suggests that early humans reached the Jordan Valley at least 1.9 million years ago, hundreds of thousands of years earlier than scientists previously thought. Advanced dating methods revealed that the ‘Ubeidiya site is roughly as old as the famous Dmanisi site in Georgia, placing…
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Archaeologists may have just found the world's oldest shipwreck (opens the original)
A mysterious shipwreck off Turkey’s coast may be the oldest ever discovered, dating back approximately 4,500 years to the age of the Egyptian pyramids. Although the wooden vessel has disappeared, its surviving pottery cargo reveals clues about an ancient trading network that may have connected…
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A hidden bias in human language challenges 70 years of science (opens the original)
A groundbreaking study challenges 70 years of assumptions about how human language works. By analyzing billions of word uses, scientists discovered that meaning is organized around power, danger, and order rather than emotion alone. Even more surprisingly, human language shows a powerful hidden…
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These tiny snakes roll four times faster than they slither (opens the original)
Tiny snakes in Southeast Asia have mastered an extraordinary escape technique: rolling across the ground at speeds up to four times faster than ordinary slithering. Scientists discovered that dwarf reedsnakes accomplish this feat through precisely coordinated body movements that allow their bodies…
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Scientists discover a hidden messaging system deep inside the brain (opens the original)
A tiny region deep within the brain has surprised scientists by revealing a remarkably sophisticated communication system. Previously thought to broadcast the same chemical signal throughout the brain, this region actually sends targeted messages that help control learning, attention, and…
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Scientists discover a surprising secret behind the human brain’s wrinkles (opens the original)
Scientists have discovered why common marmosets have unusually small, smooth brains despite starting development much like other primates. The secret lies in subtle changes to brain-building cells that slow neuron production, revealing new clues about how the large, folded human brain evolved.
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Your aging brain may be trading memory for something more valuable (opens the original)
The aging brain may be undergoing a remarkable transformation rather than simply losing its abilities, shifting its focus from remembering details to understanding the bigger picture. Scientists suggest this change could be an evolutionary adaptation that helps older adults develop wisdom and…
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Scientists find a way to fight Alzheimer’s brain damage without removing toxic tau (opens the original)
Scientists have found a promising way to protect the brain from Alzheimer’s-related damage by blocking immune cells that contribute to the destruction of neurons. In mice, the treatment preserved roughly 40% more tissue in memory centers and improved memory, even without removing harmful tau…
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Just 3,000 steps a day may help slow Alzheimer's, scientists find (opens the original)
Walking just 3,000 steps a day could help slow Alzheimer’s-related brain changes, according to new research. Scientists discovered that physical activity was linked to less buildup of harmful tau proteins and nearly half the cognitive and functional decline, even in people already showing early…
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