Science
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37Venus and the moon light up the night sky in gorgeous photos from around the world
The moon and Venus put on quite a show for skywatchers around the world this week. On Jan. 3, 2025, the “Evening...
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‘Dark photons’ at Big Bang’s cosmic dawn could shine a light on dark matter
Observing the interactions between dark matter and so-called “dark photons” during a period after the Big Bang called the “cosmic dawn” could...
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Smarter memory: Next-generation RAM with reduced energy consumption
Numerous memory types for computing devices have emerged in recent years, aiming to overcome the limitations imposed by traditional random access memory...
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Building blocks of life on Earth left the Milky Way before being pulled back in
New research suggests that the carbon that serves as the building blocks of life “took the long way around” the galaxy before...
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Canceling effect of genetics and environmental changes on bacterial growth
Researchers at University of Tsukuba conducted a high-throughput growth assay and machine learning to address the genetic and environmental interplay on bacterial...
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Developing printable droplet laser displays
Researchers at University of Tsukuba have developed an innovative method for rapidly creating laser light sources in large quantities using an inkjet...
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A new way to determine whether a species will successfully invade an ecosystem
When a new species is introduced into an ecosystem, it may succeed in establishing itself, or it may fail to gain a...
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Study shows head trauma may activate latent viruses, leading to neurodegeneration
Concussions and repetitive head trauma in sports like football and boxing, once accepted as an unpleasant consequence of intense athletic competition, are...
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Sols 4416-4417: New Year, New Clouds
Curiosity Navigation Curiosity Home Mission Overview Where is Curiosity? Mission Updates Science Overview Instruments Highlights Exploration Goals News and Features Multimedia Curiosity...
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How we classify flood risk may give developers, home buyers a false sense of security
Common methods of communicating flood risk may create a false sense of security, leading to increased development in areas threatened by flooding....
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Scientists advance nanobody technology to combat deadly Ebola virus
Ebola virus, one of the deadliest pathogens, has a fatality rate of about 50%, posing a serious threat to global health and...
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SpaceX to launch more Starlink satellites from Florida today. Watch live!
SpaceX is set to launch more of its internet satellites from Florida’s Space Coast today (Jan. 8). A Falcon 9 rocket carrying...
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Efforts to reduce kids’ screen time weakened by unequal access to green space
When children have a place to play outside, programs aimed at reducing their screen time use are more successful, according to a...
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Pluto-Charon formation scenario mimics Earth-Moon system
A NASA postdoctoral researcher at Southwest Research Institute has used advanced models that indicate that the formation of Pluto and Charon may...
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Beyond the ‘Dragon Arc’, a treasure trove of unseen stars
Looking halfway across the observable universe and expecting to see individual stars is considered a non-starter in astronomy, a bit like raising...
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Advancements in neural implant research enhance durability
Neural implants contain integrated circuits (ICs) — commonly called chips — built on silicon. These implants need to be small and flexible...
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Microplastics widespread in seafood people eat
The tiny particles that shed from clothing, packaging and other plastic products are winding up in the fish that people eat, according...
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Trash to treasure: Leveraging industrial waste to store energy
The batteries used in our phones, devices and even cars rely on metals like lithium and cobalt, sourced through intensive and invasive...
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Ice patches on Beartooth Plateau reveal how ancient landscape differed from today’s
Montana State University scientists say the frozen remnants of an ancient forest discovered 600 feet above the modern tree line on the...
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Smart food drying techniques with AI enhance product quality and efficiency
Food drying is a common process for preserving many types of food, including fruits and meat; however, drying can alter the food’s...
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Overcoming resistance: Researchers find new utility for old antibiotics
Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a critical vulnerability in drug-resistant bacteria: zinc — or a lack thereof. In a recent study,...
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How our cells dispose of waste and ways to control it
Recycling takes place in our cells at all times: in a process called autophagy, cell components that are no longer needed are...
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