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Ancient Ancestors Coexisted, Revealing Diversity of Early Humans
Unearthing Humanity's Past: Newly Discovered Foot Bones Reveal Ancient Hominin Species Coexisting with Lucy in Ethiopia.
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Peatland ditches can be turned into methane-reducing wetlands
Ditches on Peatland Oil Palm Plantations Are an Overlooked Source of Methane The water-filled ditches that laced through the oil palm plantation in Sarawak, a Malaysian state on the island of Borneo, caught the attention of Kuno Kasak when he saw...
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Mysterious 'Hobbit' Humans Vanished After Climate Shift, Researchers Discover
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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Quantum Gas Defies Classical Physics, Unlocking New Possibilities
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 study unlocks key to better climate models
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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Ancient Solar Temple Reveals Egypt's Pioneering Public Calendar
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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Trillions of Years From Now: How Humanity Can Thrive in the Universe's Distant Future
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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Explore the International Space Station in NASA's new virtual tour
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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Innovative gel empowers breast cancer researchers to advance treatments
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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Botanist's century-old seed experiment reveals resilience of nature
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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Explore a 3D map of the world's buildings to plan smarter cities
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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Private Space Stations to Expand Humanity's Reach in 2026
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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Stunning stellar nursery lights up the night sky
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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Astronomers capture first detailed images of nova explosions
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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Did you know physicists cracked a key "Big Bang Theory" puzzle with a dark matter breakthrough?
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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Researchers find way to purify photons, boosting quantum tech
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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Scientists Discover Two Distinct Cold Sensors in the Body
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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New material uses light to clean up 'forever chemicals' in water
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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Mammals' Clever Pause on Pregnancy Could Inspire New Treatments
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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Physicists Narrow Search for Elusive Sterile Neutrino
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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Apollo 8 crew become first humans to orbit the Moon
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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MIT engineers create flat-pack 3D structures for rapid space habitat assembly
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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Satellites to become AI-powered edge computing hubs for 6G networks
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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NASA's Artemis Closeout Crew ensures astronauts' safe launch
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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Scottish Astronomer Establishes Landmark Meridian Line in St. Andrews
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 Helps Agencies Address Societal Needs
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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Researchers grow human embryos in lab to study early development
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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Archaeologists Uncover Harvard's Storied Past
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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Astronomers capture stunning image of massive protoplanetary disk
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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Tiny limpet discovery unlocks secrets of deep-sea life
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 Hubble Captures Stunning Birthplace of New Planets
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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Humans evolved with five fingers and toes for a reason
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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Curiosity Rover Continues Exploring Mars as Sun Blocks Communication
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 play bigger role than pollution in Earth's warming
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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$20M gift fuels new institute to advance fundamental physics
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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Scientists Uncover Metabolic Secrets From Ancient Fossils
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 New Mission Will Reveal Earth's Glowing Atmospheric Halo
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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Holidays in Space: 25 Years of Space Station Celebrations
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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Hidden seismic signals hint at a tsunami threat in Alaska
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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Don’t hold back, swearing can boost performance by lowering inhibitions, study finds
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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