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Comet 3I/ATLAS displays greenish hue in new Gemini North telescope images

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Gemini North captured new images of Comet 3I/ATLAS after it reemerged from behind the sun on its path out of the solar system. The data were collected during a Shadow the Scientists session—a unique outreach initiative that invites…

Unique bond identified as key to viral infection speed

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Viruses are typically described as tiny, perfectly geometric shells that pack genetic material with mathematical precision, but new research led by scientists at Penn State reveals a deliberate imbalance in their shape that helps them…

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A new medium for canine stem cells that doesn't contain any human components

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Canine induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells possess the ability to differentiate into any type of cell, making them a useful tool for investigating common canine diseases and disease states, including those of humans.

Smarter tools for peering into the microscopic world developed

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The microscopic organisms that fill our bodies, soils, oceans and atmosphere play essential roles in human health and the planet's ecosystems. Yet even with modern DNA sequencing, figuring out what these microbes are and how they are…

Growth strategy enables coherent quantum transport in single-layer MoS₂ semiconductors

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Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors are thin materials (i.e., one-atom thick) with advantageous electronic properties. These materials have proved to be promising for the development of thinner, highly performing electronics, such as…

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Feedback loops from oil fields accelerate Arctic warming and other atmospheric changes, study shows

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The climate is changing and nowhere is it changing faster than at Earth's poles. Researchers at Penn State have painted a comprehensive picture of the chemical processes taking place in the Arctic and found that there are multiple,…

Rare-earth europium substitution allows for more control over CO₂-to-fuel conversion

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The electrochemical CO2 (carbon dioxide) reduction reaction takes harmful pollutants and transforms them into valuable products like fuel. However, selectively tailoring various processes in this reaction to successfully and efficiently…

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Earthquake rupture along Main Marmara Fault shows eastward progression towards Istanbul

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In April 2025, the Main Marmara Fault below the Sea of Marmara in northwestern Türkiye experienced its largest earthquake in over 60 years. In a study published in Science, a team of researchers led by Prof. Dr. Patricia Martínez-Garzón…

Glycitein biosynthetic pathway sheds light on soybean disease resistance

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Researchers from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have uncovered the long-elusive biosynthetic pathway of glycitein, a key soybean isoflavonoid. They also reveal how its…

Atomic Josephson contacts: How Bose-Einstein condensates replicate Shapiro steps

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The microscopic processes taking place in superconductors are difficult to observe directly. Researchers at the RPTU University of Kaiserslautern-Landau have therefore implemented a quantum simulation of the Josephson effect: They…

Genomic study reveals how vascular plants adapt to aquatic environments

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Aquatic plants are specialized evolutionary groups adapted to life in water. They play critical roles as food and medicinal supplies (e.g., lotus root and foxnut) and industrial raw materials (e.g., reeds), as well as in ecological…

Femtosecond lasers push the limits of nanostructures for thermal engineering

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Femtosecond laser-induced periodic surface structures can be used to control thermal conductivity in thin film solids, report researchers from Japan. Their innovative method, which leverages high-speed laser ablation, produces parallel…

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Water's enigmatic surface: X-ray snapshots reveal atoms and molecules at work

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Water is all around us, yet its surface layer—home to chemical reactions that shape life on Earth—is surprisingly hard to study. Experiments at SLAC's X-ray laser are bringing it into focus.

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Pinpointing the glow of a single atom to advance quantum emitter engineering

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Researchers have discovered how to design and place single-photon sources at the atomic scale inside ultrathin 2D materials, lighting the path for future quantum innovations.

'Hidden' contrails in cirrus clouds contribute to climate warming, research finds

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Researchers at the Institute for Meteorology at Leipzig University have, for the first time, determined the climatic impact of contrails that form within natural cirrus clouds. Contrails account for the largest share of aviation's climate…

Roundworms discovered in Great Salt Lake are new to science

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Nematodes discovered in the Great Salt Lake belong to at least one species that is new to science, and possibly two. A University of Utah research team has published a new paper characterizing the tiny roundworm. The team gave it a name…

Storm study shows adaptive selection in southeast lizards

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How do intermittent events like hurricanes impact natural selection? How do animals adapt to challenging weather? A University of Rhode Island professor has set out to track natural selection in the Anolis lizard over time to see how the…

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'Self-activation' is part of the success strategy of parasitic weeds

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Parasitic weeds extract water and nutrients from their host plants. But what makes these parasites so successful? A study led by Prof Susann Wicke from the Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity at the University of Münster and published…

A healthier sugar substitute: Engineered bacteria yield a sweet solution

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From saccharin in the 19th century to stevia and monk fruit in the 21st, researchers and the food industry have long sought a sweetener that delivers the taste of sugar without its drawbacks—excess calories, tooth decay, and heightened…

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Swedish freshwater bacteria reveal lost genes and unexpected photosynthesis abilities

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Bacteria are among the most diverse and ancient forms of life on Earth. Yet, much of what is known about them comes from a small group of species, mostly studied for their roles in human health.

Global measures consistently underestimate food insecurity: 1 in 5 who suffer from hunger may go uncounted

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International humanitarian aid organizations rely on analyses from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) system, a global partnership that monitors and classifies the severity of food insecurity to help target assistance…

Plant hormone allows lifelong control of proteins in living animal for first time

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Researchers have found a way to control protein levels inside different tissues of a whole, living animal for the first time. The method lets scientists dial protein levels up or down with great precision during the animal's entire life, a…

Hidden patterns of isolation and segregation found in all American cities

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A comprehensive analysis of 383 U.S. cities reveals a striking pattern: most have rings of isolation in suburban areas and segregated pockets near the urban core, that are shaped by race, wealth, and proximity to downtown, finds a new…

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Ancient undersea wall dating to 5,800 BC discovered off French coast

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Divers have discovered a long-submerged wall some 7,000 years old under the sea off western France, scientists said Thursday.

Laughing about science more important than ever: Ig Nobel founder

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With science increasingly coming under attack, using humor as a way to get people interested in scientific research is more important than ever, the founder of the satirical Ig Nobel prizes said.

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Sea reptile's tooth shows that mosasaurs could live in freshwater

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Mosasaurs, giant marine reptiles that existed more than 66 million years ago, lived not only in the sea but also in rivers. This is shown by new research based on analyses of a mosasaur tooth found in North Dakota and believed to belong to…

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Polar bears may be adapting to survive warmer climates, says study

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New research reveals a link between rising temperatures and changes in polar bear DNA, which may be helping them adapt and survive in increasingly challenging environments.

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Dual substitution induces room-temperature ferromagnetism and negative thermal expansion in BiFeO₃

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Using a dual-cation substitution approach, researchers at Science Tokyo introduced ferromagnetism into bismuth ferrite, a well-known and promising multiferroic material for next-generation memory technologies. By replacing ions at both the…

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Researchers discover new protein-RNA interaction with potential to treat tissue scarring

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A research team at Florida State University's Institute of Molecular Biophysics and Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has discovered how a protein found in the human body interacts with RNA in a way that could lead to new treatments…

Break the mold: Who defines the 'real' chemist?

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The perception of a chemist varies. Some might imagine the "mad scientist" from old cartoons—a white-haired older man working with beakers in his lab—but as that cliche fades, the reality of what constitutes a chemist's job might likewise…