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Plasma technology could help plant-based packaging replace plastic
A new study has found a sustainable and scalable way to improve the durability of plant-based packaging; it's a discovery that researchers s
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As cities prepare for 2026's super El Niño, some crucial blind spots can't be ignored
This year's El Niño has the potential to be one of the strongest in living memory, and the evidence is showing up around the world.
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Early Mars rocks reveal at least three separate water episodes
When NASA's Perseverance rover reached the inner edge of Mars' Jezero Crater in September 2023, mission scientists were surprised by what th
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Parents of children with special educational needs face 'lonely and uncertain journey' accessing childcare
Families of babies and toddlers with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) face complex and fragmented support systems when tryi
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Engineered nanoparticles sensitize gliomas to radiotherapy
Gliomas are a major cause of cancer-related deaths in younger adults. About 7,000 patients harbor a common genetic mutation that affects the
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Definition of dyslexia updated for first time in 20 years
A Texas A&M University researcher helped shape the first major update in more than two decades to the International Dyslexia Association's d
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Scientists reveal how our cells conduct emergency repairs for DNA
Two new studies from Johns Hopkins University are providing scientists with an unprecedented view of how human cells repair one of the most
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Earth's center of mass drifts less than we thought
Where is Earth's center of mass? The answer seems trivially obvious. It's right in the middle of the planet. Ah, but that kind of thinking w
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New nanoparticle drug-delivery method may improve treatment for endometriosis
Researchers have engineered a drug treatment that shows rapid effectiveness against endometriosis in early testing, laying the foundation fo
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Truckee River microplastics rise nearly tenfold during high spring flows
The ubiquitous plastics of modern life are degrading into tiny fragments and littering Earth's landscapes and waterways. Scientists are star
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How migrating cells build their leading edge: Master regulator may resolve long-standing debate
The ability of cells to move and change position is essential for various processes in our bodies. Immune cells move to sites of action, epi
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Developing lower-performing employees may annoy the go-getters
When Martin Wiernsperger was a graduate student, he and fellow student Mackenzie Feinberg realized they both had family members in the healt
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Solar Orbiter catches the sun's missing high-speed vibrations
The sun's magnetic fields are a twisty, curvy, ever-changing mess. In particular, our star's polar regions host areas called polar coronal h
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New ligand design balances radical generation and catalyst regeneration for challenging chemical reactions
Radicals, atoms or molecules that readily react with other substances to form new bonds, are useful tools for building complex substances su
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Low-cost sensor tracks soil pH continuously for months across varied soils
At first glance, a farm field doesn't seem all that complicated. It's just dirt and crops.
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Tiny wild cat newly identified as a species draws curious visitors in Bolivia
A tiny wild cat hidden away in the cloud forests of Bolivia has become an unlikely tourist attraction, drawing a stream of visitors hoping f
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A newly discovered mechanism helps cells prevent errors during DNA replication
At the scale of individual cells, the human body is constantly in motion. Every second, millions of cells divide, particularly in tissues su
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STEM activities with family and educators expose students to diverse career paths
Activities children take part in with family and friends can help shape the fields of study and careers they pursue as adults. A new study p
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Antarctica's lost mountains may have helped early life flourish
Beneath the vast frozen wastes of Antarctica lie the remains of ancient mountains that have long since eroded. Even though they're no longer
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How employers can make good decisions about remote work before the next crisis strikes
More than six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, more than 1 in 5 U.S. workers who can work remotely do so either full time or at leas
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Lemur uses opera singer's trick to belt out forest songs
We are often left open-mouthed in awe as an opera singer hits a soaring top note. Now, researchers at the University of Warwick have found t
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Satellite record reveals Arctic melt season has plateaued after decades of lengthening
For decades, Arctic sea ice has been melting earlier in spring and freezing later in fall, extending the melt season and contributing to wid
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Why AI resembles a charismatic religious leader
People are turning to artificial intelligence for a seemingly unending variety of reasons. Many ask AI what to cook for dinner or how to dev
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Flights scrapped, evacuations urged as Typhoon Dujuan nears Japan
Hundreds of flights were canceled and more than 1 million people were under evacuation advisories in Japan on Monday as Typhoon Dujuan appro
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