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One of our top-rated articles on @altmetric this past week was published open access in @NatureClimate. You can read 'A further acceleration of clean energy is needed for global CO2 emissions to peak and decline' here: https://t.co/hxIcRXuRi9

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@NatureHumBehav But no single explanation fully accounts for where we are most ticklish, suggesting that this familiar sensation may arise from a complex mix of sensory, physiological, and psychological factors.

👉 Read the full article here: https://t.co/fzeCxDUJF4

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Why are some parts of the body so much more ticklish than others? Research published in @NatureHumBehav suggests that our most ticklish spots may be remarkably similar across different cultures.

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@NatureHumBehav Body areas that are touched less often tended to be more ticklish, supporting an idea first proposed by Charles Darwin.

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The Right Fit: Choosing a Book Format

In the second episode of our three-part podcast series, Professor George Geroulakos shares advice on choosing the format that best fits your purpose and audience. Read the blog for the key takeaways: https://t.co/IZH85f1vc1

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#OnThisDay in 1959, Lene Vestergaard Hau was born. The Danish physicist led experiments that slowed light from around 300,000 km/s to bicycle speed, and later stopped it altogether, opening remarkable new possibilities for controlling light and matter.

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From a tardigrade shedding its skin to an underwater treasure trove. Check out October's sharpest science shots, selected by Nature’s photo team: https://t.co/jCH4Thms2h

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Tapirs and giant anteaters living across Brazil are found to have microplastics in their blood, says Nature article. Exposure to human activity or living closer to built-up areas and waste-disposal sites generally increased levels of microplastics found: https://t.co/PbuVovehK9

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That’s a wrap on an inspiring week in Berlin!
From AI and mental health to research impact and the SDGs, our conversations at Berlin Science Week and Falling Walls shared a common thread: turning evidence into meaningful action.

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#OnThisDay in 1945, Judith Roitman was born. The American mathematician built a distinguished career exploring set theory, topology and Boolean algebras, while also championing mathematics education and greater opportunities for women in the field.

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The iconic reconstructed image of black hole M87* with a distinctive ring-like shape has been independently validated. The latest reconstruction uses newly developed independent imaging algorithm to produce new image that closely matches original image: https://t.co/vcfu6rAmew

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A highlight of #CharlestonConference was celebrating Zhaneille Green as the 2026 winner of the Cynthia Graham Hurd Memorial Award!

We also joined conversations on OA, HSS eBooks, cybersecurity, AI & research integrity.

Meet the winner: https://t.co/gkbXiicwQr

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This Collection from @NatChemEng and @natrevcleantech explores how systems-level assessment and process integration and intensification can advance industrial decarbonization and circular resource use: https://t.co/vI5C9iAHae

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#OnThisDay, we celebrate Origami Day! From a single sheet of paper, centuries of creativity have produced everything from delicate cranes to intricate geometric designs. Today, origami brings together art, mathematics, engineering, and imagination. 🦢✨

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Climate-tech engineer Joseph Nguthiru, 28, is building a business that addresses plastic pollution and restores freshwater ecosystems in Kenya: https://t.co/9EMhqxFAr0

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Publishing a book can increase your visibility, credibility, and recognition by bringing together years of research into a single, comprehensive work. To get started, submit your book idea and we’ll match you with an editor. Learn more: https://t.co/S2Bakg9owT

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Regions worldwide may have already experienced around 90–94% of the warming expected when the global average reaches 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels. The findings, published in @NatureClimate, underline immediate need for adaptation across all regions: https://t.co/l7p7IQtCQN

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#OnThisDay in 1887, Elisa Leonida Zamfirescu was born. The pioneering Romanian engineer spent decades at the Geological Institute, leading laboratory research and field studies that helped identify new deposits of coal, natural gas, copper and other resources. ⚙️🔬