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Nature’s Architects: Researchers Discover the Secret of How Termites Build Their Giant Nests   2024-04-12 06:16:35 +00:00 The new study indicates that humidity helps guide insects in their tasks. Termites are often referred to as nature’s architects. Their nests, which can tower... Read more...   Eclipse in Motion: Dramatic Space Footage of the Total Solar Eclipse   2024-04-12 07:05:12 +00:00 A total solar eclipse darkened parts of North America on April 8, with GOES-16 capturing the event, offering insights into atmospheric effects. A total solar... Read more...   Zombie Stars at the Milky Way’s Core Defy Time   2024-04-12 08:14:11 +00:00 New research traces the fates of stars living near the Milky Way’s central black hole. Despite their ancient ages, some stars orbiting the Milky Way’s... Read more...   How Genome Mapping Can Transform Sugarcane Into Green Fuel   2024-04-12 09:25:17 +00:00 Unveiling sugarcane’s genome, scientists set the stage for innovative breeding and renewable carbon sourcing, heralding a new era in agricultural research and sustainability. Researchers have... Read more...   World-First Study Reveals That There Is up to 100x More Plastic on the Ocean Floor Than the Surface   2024-04-12 10:36:38 +00:00 New research conducted by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and the University of Toronto in Canada, estimates up to 11 million tons of plastic pollution... Read more...   Researchers Develop Simple Way To Harvest More “Blue Energy” From Waves   2024-04-12 11:47:44 +00:00 As any surfer will tell you, waves pack a powerful punch. We’re now making strides toward harnessing the ocean’s relentless movements for energy, thanks to... Read more...   New Columbia Study Links Pregnancy With Accelerated Aging   2024-04-12 13:08:31 +00:00 Each additional pregnancy in early adulthood was linked to an estimated acceleration of biological aging by 2.4 to 2.8 months. A recent study from the... Read more...   Shadow Play: NASA’s Best Photos of the Total Solar Eclipse   2024-04-12 14:16:35 +00:00 As the shadow of the moon traced its silent, awe-inspiring path across North America on April 8, 2024, countless eyes turned skyward to witness the... Read more...   Quantum Control Unlocked: Creating Resistance-Free Electron Channels   2024-04-12 15:26:44 +00:00 For the first time, scientists electrically manipulate a ‘chiral interface state’ in a 2D material, with promise for energy-efficient microelectronics and quantum computing. Scientists have... Read more...   How Curved Terahertz Waves Could Revolutionize Wireless Communication   2024-04-12 16:36:46 +00:00 In a breakthrough that could help revolutionize wireless communication, researchers unveiled a novel method for manipulating terahertz waves, allowing them to curve around obstacles instead... Read more...   Mystery Solved? Scientists Shed New Light on Mysterious Giant Bones That Have Puzzled Paleontologists for 150 Years   2024-04-12 17:48:11 +00:00 Several similar large, fossilized bone fragments have been discovered in various regions across Western and Central Europe since the 19th century. The animal group to... Read more...   Neuronal Crossroads: Decoding Brain Development   2024-04-12 19:01:49 +00:00 Study reveals how proteins direct nerve cell precursors to turn into specialized neurons. Brain development is a highly orchestrated process involving numerous parallel and sequential... Read more...   Alien Atmosphere: “Rainbow” Detected on Exoplanet That Rains Molten Iron   2024-04-12 20:12:50 +00:00 New observations from the space telescope point to the existence of a “glory” in the atmosphere of WASP-76b, a luminous phenomenon like a rainbow. The... Read more...   Inhale at Your Own Risk: Even Brief Secondhand Smoke Exposure Increases Risk of Dangerous Heart Rhythm Disorder   2024-04-12 21:23:48 +00:00 According to research presented at EHRA 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), even minimal exposure to secondhand smoke is associated... Read more...   The Race To Save Antarctica’s Meteorites From Climate Change   2024-04-12 22:33:04 +00:00 Antarctica harbors numerous large meteorite concentrations at its surface, and as such, the icy continent contains an unparalleled wealth of information on our Solar System,... Read more...   Unlocking Tomorrow’s Water Secrets Through Sci-Fi   2024-04-12 23:43:13 +00:00 Through a blend of science and storytelling, new research delves into the future of water management amidst changing environmental dynamics. Human activity is changing the... Read more...   An Unprecedented 190% Quantum Efficiency – New Material Could Drastically Increase the Efficiency of Solar Panels   2024-04-13 01:09:42 +00:00 It shows great potential for advancing the development of highly efficient next-generation solar cells, which are vital for meeting global energy demands. A team from... Read more...   Bath Salts Epidemic: Pentylone Use Surges by 75%, Experts Warn   2024-04-13 02:54:33 +00:00 As law enforcement intensifies efforts against illegal substances, experts from the University of South Australia have raised concerns about the consumption of the synthetic stimulant... Read more...   Spotted Royalty: How Wild Is the Bengal Cat Genome?   2024-04-13 04:43:30 +00:00 Bengal cats, popular for their unique and exotic looks, resulted from crossbreeding domestic cats with Asian leopard cats. Research has shown that their distinctive features... Read more...   Earth’s Infrared Secrets: Key to Finding Life in Distant Worlds   2024-04-13 07:04:16 +00:00 Life is indeed possible on Earth. This has been demonstrated in a study conducted by the Institute of Particle Physics and Astrophysics at ETH Zurich.... Read more...   From the Depths of Italy: Ancient Mysteries Unearthed in an Etruscan Bronze Lamp   2024-04-13 08:04:52 +00:00 A reassessment of the ancient bronze lamp has determined that it is a ritual artifact linked to the secretive worship of Dionysus. A recent study... Read more...   A Molecular Moonlander: PPh3’s Movement Challenges Conventional Science   2024-04-13 09:28:50 +00:00 Nanoscale insight into molecular motion on surfaces. Researchers utilized neutron spectroscopy data from ILL to gain groundbreaking insights into molecular motion at the nanoscale, offering... Read more...   Replicating the Moon – Scientists Develop Innovative Lunar Surface Simulation Chamber   2024-04-13 10:38:00 +00:00 Developing a lunar base faster by creating an electrostatically charged environment. Research on establishing the Moon as a forward base for deep space exploration is... Read more...   Antarctic Pollution Crisis: Microplastics Found To Be a Greater Threat Than Known   2024-04-13 11:49:51 +00:00 It’s not the first study on microplastics in Antarctica that researchers from the University of Basel and the Alfred-Wegener Institute (AWI) have conducted. However, data... Read more...

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