An axon in a developing brain is faced with a monumental challenge: finding its one perfect partner among billions of other neurons. The human brain contains roughly 100 trillion synapses, each the result of a neuron successfully locating…
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Could Taurid fireballs – aka Halloween fireballs – bring a risk to Earth?
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Joel Weatherly in Edmonton, Canada, captured Taurid meteors emanating from the constellation Taurus the Bull on November 11, 2020. Thanks, Joel! New research says the Taurid fireballs – aka Halloween… Continue Reading
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Nanotyrannus and Tyrannosaurus coexisted at the close of the Cretaceous
Tyrannosaurus rex ranks among the most comprehensively studied extinct vertebrates1 and a model system for dinosaur paleobiology1. As one of the last surviving non-avian dinosaurs, Tyrannosaurus is a crucial datum for assessing terrestrial…
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Juventus appoint Luciano Spalletti as manager until end of season
Juventus have appointed former Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti as their manager until the end of the season.
The 66-year-old replaces Igor Tudor, who was sacked after the Serie A side’s defeat by Lazio on Sunday.
Tudor had joined the club in…
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Megadeth to Release New Version of Metallica’s ‘Ride the Lightning’
Megadeth have revealed the track listing for their self-titled final album, and along with the 10 new tracks, the album also includes a bonus track: a “reimagined” version of “Ride The Lightning,” the title track of
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Olympic Esports Games in Saudi Arabia cancelled
Andrew RogersBBC Newsbeat
Getty ImagesThe IOC has run test events for esports before The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has cancelled a deal made with Saudi Arabia to host the first Esports Games.
The competition was due to be held in capital…
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Hall of Fame ref Hollie is first woman to take charge of All Blacks game
Getty ImagesHollie Davidson refereed the Women’s World Cup final in 2022 and 2025 Rugby referee Hollie Davidson is set to make history again next month when she becomes the first woman to take charge of an All Blacks game.
The 33-year-old will be…
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Non-Celiac Gluten/Wheat Sensitivity Affects 1 in 10 Globally, Often with Comorbid IBS
Approximately 1 in 10 people worldwide report gastrointestinal or extraintestinal symptoms after eating foods containing gluten or wheat, even without a diagnosis of celiac disease or wheat allergy, according to a new systematic review and…
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WTA Finals Preview: It All Comes Down to This – Cincinnati Open
- WTA Finals Preview: It All Comes Down to This Cincinnati Open
- WTA Finals 2025: Who is playing, prize money & format explained BBC
- Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Amanda Anisimova, Madison Keys, and 2 Other Americans Who Will Be in Riyadh for 2025 WTA…
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