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China achieves microwatt milestone with self-reliant carbon-14 nuclear battery

Chinese researchers have developed a new-generation nuclear battery that far surpasses its predecessor and marks a major step in long-life power sources. Northwest Normal University, in collaboration with Chinese tech firm Gansu Zhulong Technology, unveiled a carbon‑14 nuclear battery and …

Trump administration rolls back a key protection for imperiled wildlife

The Trump administration finalized a rule that changes how agencies enforce the Endangered Species Act. The change would allow oil and gas drilling, mining, logging and other development on critical wildlife habitats so long as the animals themselves aren't killed …

‘Spermageddon’: is the world facing a male reproductive crisis?

There is a 50% decline in average male testosterone levels over the past 50 years, according to the research presented this week. It is the latest in a series of results that suggest male fertility is in crisis. The issue …

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