Social media can be addictive, a jury finds. Research hints at a link

Instagram and YouTube intentionally designed social media platforms to hook users, a landmark court case found. A pediatrician explains the ruling’s impact.Instagram and YouTube intentionally designed social media platforms to hook users, a landmark court case found. A pediatrician explains the ruling’s impact.  

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A court ruling that blocks Trump administration vaccine policy is a win for science. But much work remains to rebuild trust in vaccines.A court ruling that blocks Trump administration vaccine policy is a win for science. But much work remains to rebuild trust in vaccines.  

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A court ruling that blocks Trump administration vaccine policy is a win for science. But much work remains to rebuild trust in vaccines.

How realistic is Project Hail Mary?

Ryan Gosling is on a mission to save the sun — and Earth — from star-killing microbes. Science News dissects the science behind the sci-fi movie.Ryan Gosling is on a mission to save the sun — and Earth — from star-killing microbes. Science News dissects the science behind the sci-fi movie.  

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Sharks are ingesting drugs in the Bahamas

Nearly one third of sharks studied near the Bahamas’ Eleuthera Island were found to have caffeine, painkillers and other drugs in their bloodstreams.Nearly one third of sharks studied near the Bahamas’ Eleuthera Island were found to have caffeine, painkillers and other drugs in their bloodstreams.  

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Neandertals made antibacterial ointment, but may not have known it

A team of scientists re-created the way Neandertals made birch tar and found its antibacterial properties could fight off skin infections.A team of scientists re-created the way Neandertals made birch tar and found its antibacterial properties could fight off skin infections.  

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A team of scientists re-created the way Neandertals made birch tar and found its antibacterial properties could fight off skin infections.

Platypus fur has a surprising feature seen only in bird feathers

Platypuses are the first mammals known to have hollow melanosomes, pigment-bearing structures found in the hair of many animals.Platypuses are the first mammals known to have hollow melanosomes, pigment-bearing structures found in the hair of many animals.  

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These insects fly with their legs. Physics explains how

Phantom crane flies change the angle of their splayed legs to increase or reduce drag, helping them navigate varying winds.Phantom crane flies change the angle of their splayed legs to increase or reduce drag, helping them navigate varying winds.  

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Phantom crane flies change the angle of their splayed legs to increase or reduce drag, helping them navigate varying winds.

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