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Ancient Climate Shift Linked to the Mysterious Extinction of the Real-Life "Hobbit" Humans A new study links climate stress to the disappearance of the early human species Homo floresiensis, known as the "hobbits" of Flores. An internation...
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A groundbreaking discovery at TU Wien: researchers have created a frictionless, energy-efficient "quantum wire" using ultracold atoms, revolutionizing the physics of transport.
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Soil's carbon storage capacity is crucial for climate models, but a new study reveals a tenfold variation in decomposition rates across the US, complicating predictions.
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Unearthing a 4,500-year-old solar temple, archaeologists in Egypt unveil a rare window into the 5th Dynasty's sun god worship under Pharaoh Nyuserra.
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The universe's distant future holds mysteries beyond imagination. Curious Kids invites young minds to explore the cosmos' fate - send your questions to [email protected].
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The International Space Station (ISS) is a massive orbiting laboratory, with nearly 16,700 cubic feet of habitable area - larger than a six-bedroom, two-bathroom house. While small, it's packed with fascinating sights, as showcased in a new high-defi...
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A novel membrane gel empowers groundbreaking breast cancer research. When PhD student Jane Baude faced pandemic-induced delays, she engineered her own gel, unlocking new cell study capabilities.
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Buried for over a century, the seeds in botanist James Beal's 1879 experiment could hold the key to understanding seed longevity - and the future of our food supply.
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Mapping the World's Buildings Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have accomplished a remarkable feat of cartography by creating GlobalBuildingAtlas, the first high-resolution 3D map featuring every structure in the world. This ope...
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Commercial space stations are rapidly moving from concept to reality. As NASA prepares for the International Space Station's retirement around 2030, a burgeoning private orbital industry could step into its shoes. The ISS was humanity's only permane...
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This Christmas, a distant star-forming region 2,700 light-years away dazzles with a glowing, tree-like display of newborn stars and swirling clouds. Astronomers call it NGC 2264, a spectacular celestial sight.
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An international team of scientists has uncovered unexpected complexity in stellar explosions, capturing unprecedented details of two novae just days after eruption using Georgia State's CHARA Array.
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Fusion reactors may unlock the secrets of dark matter. Researchers have theorized that these energy-producing powerhouses could generate elusive subatomic particles linked to the universe's unseen substance.
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Photons, the building blocks of quantum tech, are plagued by noise. But researchers at the University of Iowa have discovered a way to "purify" them, paving the way for faster quantum computers and more secure networks.
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Skin and organs detect cold in distinct ways, unlocking the mystery behind the diverse sensations of chilly air, drinks, and surfaces. This split system reveals how our bodies perceive temperature.
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Material Uses Light to Destroy 'Forever Chemicals' in Water Materials scientists have developed a material that uses light to break down a range of pollutants in water, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the "forever chemicals"...
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Some mammals, like seals, have the remarkable ability to delay the implantation of an embryo in the uterine wall, a process known as embryonic diapause. This strategy allows them to time the birth of their offspring to when conditions are most favora...
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Neutrinos, the elusive particles that pervade the cosmos, face new scrutiny as the KATRIN experiment sets strict limits on the existence of light sterile neutrinos, narrowing the hunt for new physics.
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On Christmas Eve 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts orbited the Moon, capturing the iconic "Earthrise" photo. Their Genesis reading was the most watched TV broadcast ever.
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A single tug on a string transforms MIT's flat structures into 3D marvels, enabling rapid assembly of complex designs in disaster zones where speed and portability are critical.
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The race for 6G is on, but the real fight may be in the stars. With 6G coming by 2030, AI is being reimagined for global networks that do more than just connect.
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For astronauts bound for the moon, the journey begins with the Artemis closeout crew, who meticulously secure them inside NASA's Orion spacecraft, a critical first step in humanity's return to lunar exploration.
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A meridian is an imaginary line that runs north to south and is used for astronomical purposes. It can mark zero degrees longitude and divide the Earth into the Western and Eastern hemispheres, as well as set time zones. In 1637, the Scottish astrono...
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Satellite data holds the key to addressing critical societal needs. The OPERA project, launched in 2021, aims to harness this power and deliver impactful observational products to federal agencies.
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A ball-shaped embryo burrows into the uterine lining, marking the start of pregnancy. But this scene unfolds not in a body, but in a Beijing lab, on a transparent microfluidic chip.
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Unearthing Harvard's Past: Archaeology Project members scour the Yard, seeking artifacts from the 1764 blaze that consumed old Harvard Hall.
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Feast your eyes on the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed - a celestial sandwich spanning 400 billion miles, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.
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Nestled in the Pacific's abyssal depths, a newly discovered deep-sea limpet holds secrets that could transform our understanding of life in the ocean's darkest reaches.
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NASA's Hubble Reveals Largest Found Chaotic Birthplace of Planets Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. For the first time in visible light, Hubble has rev...
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Childhood memories of "This Little Piggy" conceal a curious question: Why do humans have five digits on each limb? Tracing the evolutionary origins of our familiar fingers reveals an intriguing story.
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Explore the wonders of NASA's Curiosity rover as it navigates the Martian landscape, uncovering scientific secrets and paving the way for future space exploration.
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Clouds Drive Earth's Growing Heat Imbalance More Than Pollution A new study has found that recent changes in air pollution are not the main reason the growing energy imbalance fueling global warming has increased. Instead, the researchers discove...
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A transformative $20 million gift from the Leinweber Foundation has birthed the Leinweber Institute for Theoretical Physics at Harvard, poised to revolutionize fundamental physics research and collaboration.
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Fossils hold secrets of ancient life - from diseases to diets. Preserved molecules in old bones unlock insights into the climates and creatures of bygone eras.
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NASA's Carruthers mission will capture Earth's mysterious exosphere, unveiling insights into space weather, atmospheric escape, and the potential for planetary habitability.
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In the quarter century that humans have lived and worked aboard the International Space Station, astronauts and visitors from around the world have celebrated countless holidays more than 250 miles above Earth while traveling 17,500 miles per hour. C...
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Since 2020, scientists have installed monitoring instruments around the Barry Landslide in Alaska's Prince William Sound to closely track seismic activity in the area. Their goal is to detect warning signs early, before a sudden landslide could trigg...
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Swearing Can Boost Performance by Lowering Inhibitions A new study has found that swearing can enhance physical performance by lowering inhibitions and pushing the brain into a "flow state." "In many situations, people hold themselves back – con...
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Powerful Electric Thrusters for NASA's Lunar Gateway A Melbourne-based company, L3Harris Technologies, has completed testing and delivery of three 12-kilowatt Advanced Electric Propulsion System (AEPS) thrusters. These thrusters will be used for ...
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Wind-Sculpted Landscapes: Investigating the Martian Megaripple 'Hazyview' While much of Perseverance's work focuses on ancient rocks that record Mars' long-lost rivers and lakes, megaripples offer a rare opportunity to examine processes that are ...
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