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Six years of research in Fiji reveals that bull sharks, known as aggressive predators, actually choose their friends and avoid certain individuals much like humans do. The discovery adds to growing evidence that sharks have complex social lives worth protecting.
Scientists just solved a shark mystery that stumped researchers for years. Female bonnethead sharks start life with pointed heads but develop dramatically rounder snouts as they grow up.
Queensland scientists discovered that relocating tiger sharks from beaches temporarily reduces risk to swimmers, buying about three months of safety. The breakthrough research offers hope for protecting both people and sharks along Australia's coast.
Scientists in Namibia are launching new research projects to save one-third of the country's shark, ray, and chimaera species before they disappear. With 29 of 87 species already threatened, conservation groups are using underwater cameras and tracking tags to understand these mysterious ocean guardians.
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A groundbreaking genetic study suggests the shark family tree might need a major rewrite. Some ancient shark species may belong to their own separate branch of evolution.
Leading autism researchers and advocates formed a new independent committee to guide autism research priorities and counter recent federal changes. The group aims to unite the autism community and protect evidence-based research as funding reaches $568 million annually.
Nearly four years after a rare shark encounter off Nova Scotia's coast left her seriously injured, Taylor Fortune is breaking her silence to help people and sharks coexist safely. Her first-ever television interview anchors a documentary focused on understanding these ocean giants, not fearing them.
A research team in Papua New Guinea has discovered a brand new species of shark that waddles across shallow reefs on its fins like feet. The three-foot shark, named after the scientist who found it, brings hope for ocean biodiversity and local conservation efforts.
Scientists discovered that bull sharks, considered one of the ocean's most aggressive species, actively choose friends and form complex social bonds. Six years of underwater observation in Fiji revealed these misunderstood predators have surprisingly rich social lives.
A shark species unseen by scientists for nearly two decades has turned up alive and well in Madagascar fishing villages. The blue-spotted bamboo shark may have been there all along, just hiding in plain sight.
A scientist who revolutionized protein research is now tackling science's reproducibility crisis with AI. His new approach could help researchers separate reliable studies from questionable ones, speeding up cures for diseases like Alzheimer's.
Scientists now have access to an AI tool that filters through 150 years of research data to deliver trustworthy answers in seconds. CAS Newton helps researchers move from question to verified answer without drowning in information overload.
A new AI system from China's Zhejiang University just claimed the top spot on an international test for autonomous scientific research, beating out major competitors. The breakthrough shows how AI is getting better at thinking through complex research problems independently.
When US funding cuts threatened to collapse decades of life-saving health research in South Africa, the country fought back with a $32 million rescue package. Now 59 critical HIV and tuberculosis research projects are moving forward.
Billions in private donations are accelerating life-saving medical discoveries that might otherwise take decades or never happen. From cancer treatments to brain disease research, philanthropic funding is helping researchers pursue bold ideas with the flexibility government grants can't provide.
New drone technology is spotting more sharks near beaches, but scientists have good news: shark attacks remain incredibly rare, and the threat hasn't actually increased. The real story is how smart monitoring is helping us peacefully coexist with ocean wildlife.
South Korea is creating a new research movement to produce globally recognized scientists like Jane Goodall by focusing on uniquely Korean topics. The K-Science initiative aims to blend the nation's culture, history, and environment with cutting-edge research.
Jennifer Ferris transformed a "Wild Wild West" research environment into a thriving 17-person operation, earning the first university-wide staff award ever given to UT Health Sciences' Knoxville campus. Her journey from solo clinical trial coordinator to award-winning director shows how one person's vision can reshape an entire research community.
Nigeria's medical research institute has unveiled a biobank containing over 400,000 biological samples that could revolutionize how the country understands and treats diseases. The massive collection offers locally generated data that researchers say will lead to better health outcomes for millions of Africans.
Emily Morrison went from being terrified of sharks after watching Jaws at age eight to becoming a shark biologist with a Guinness World Record for 106 shark tattoos. Her father's simple library challenge transformed her fear into a lifelong passion that now helps others discover the truth about these misunderstood creatures.
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