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The annual Antarctic ozone hole reached an average area of 8.9 million square miles (23.2 million square kilometers) between Sept.…
Space elevators are often dismissed as a science fiction dream, but I believe they will exist soon—perhaps in two or…
A panel of investigational monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) targeting different sites of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) blocked infection when tested in…
Actors may suppress their core sense of self when acting, as they immerse themselves in a new role, finds a…
Genetic mutations kick start cancers. Some mutations shuffle the genetic code, others come from the deletion of key genes. At…
A new optical study reveals how the glass-like shells of diatoms help these unicellular organisms perform photosynthesis even in dim…
Brain fog – which encompasses memory problems, lack of mental clarity and an inability to focus – had eluded scientific…
In 2009, when Qatar placed its bid to host the men’s World Cup, many wondered how a country so hot—summer…
During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Danone Portugal introduced a new yogurt named Juntos, which means “together” in…
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A Yale-designed nasal vaccine can help bolster immune responses to COVID-19 in previously vaccinated animals and reduce viral transmission, Yale…
Nonlinear relation between temperature and yield for the (A) Midwest-Rainfed, (B) Midwest-Irrigated, and (C) Northwest-Irrigated. Graphs at the top of…
For citizen science to be truly inclusive it must engage all age groups, including children. Credit: Shutterstock Citizen science is…
Carnivorous plants’ peculiar strategies for snagging live prey have long captured the public imagination. But even within this strange group,…
Categories of shelter/housing for OPEH. Credit: Social Science Protocols (2022). DOI: 10.7565/ssp.v5.6952 Improving supports for older adults who experience homelessness…
Disrupted sleep, lower life satisfaction and poor self-esteem are just a few of the negative mental health consequences that researchers…
Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have successfully used a cell’s natural process for making proteins to “slide” genetic instructions…
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The Sun is much more than just a source of light for Earth—it’s a dynamic and…
UV light plus aluminium chloride as a catalyst can break down polystyrene so that it can be turned into a…
“Dicamba drift” — the movement of the herbicide dicamba off crops through the atmosphere — can result in unintentional damage…
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Viral DNA in human genomes, embedded there from ancient infections, serve as antivirals that protect human cells against certain present-day…
It’s been nearly four years since the Woolsey Fire ripped through Southern California, burning nearly 100,000 acres and destroying hundreds…
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A fossilised insect wing with some of its colouration preserved is just one tiny treasure emerging from the site. Credit:…
Many birds’ nests in tropical rainforests contain rhizomorphs, fungal structures that produce defensive chemicals, which may protect nestlings from parasites…
Waste water contains a treasure trove of data on our health, well-being and inequality, and can be used to head…
A University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researcher’s team developed new chemical compounds that show promise as a potential anticancer…
Birds of a feather flock together. And so do bats and fishes and any little critter hoping that getting lost…