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Team uncovers secret of fungi that eats charcoal
Team uncovers secret of fungi that eats charcoal New research reveals the genetic secrets behind fungi’s ability to thrive in charred environments, including their unique methods of digesting charcoal. Fungi have evolved three main ways to break down charcoal: gene duplication, sexual reproduction, and horizontal gene transfer from bacteria, allowing them to survive and even […]
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Space Station Research Contributes to Artemis II
Space Station Research Contributes to Artemis II NASA’s International Space Station (ISS) plays a crucial role in advancing human space exploration by conducting research and testing technologies ahead of time. The ISS has contributed to the development of life support and safety systems for the Orion spacecraft, which will carry four astronauts around the Moon […]
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Shrews shrink their brains and bodies to get through winter
Shrews shrink their brains and bodies to get through winter Two new studies have shed light on how shrews adapt to winter by shrinking their brains and bodies through a process called Dehnel’s phenomenon. The research, conducted by Stony Brook University researchers, reveals genetic and biological changes that occur in shrews during this process, including […]
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RNA is key to the dark matter of the genome − scientists are sequencing it to illuminate human health and disease
RNA is key to the dark matter of the genome − scientists are sequencing it to illuminate human health and disease RNA plays a crucial role in regulating the genome and generating cell diversity, making it a key player in human health and disease. The majority of DNA (about 98%) does not code for proteins, […]
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No animal alive today is ‘primitive’ – why are so many still labeled that way?
No animal alive today is ‘primitive’ – why are so many still labeled that way? Many animals are still labeled as “primitive” or “ancient,” but modern evolutionary biology shows that all species alive today are equally evolved and have long lineages, rather than being ancestors or descendants. The concept of a hierarchical view of evolution, […]
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Is there a link between viral infection and ALS?
Is there a link between viral infection and ALS? Researchers have identified a specific type of mouse (CC023 strain) that responds to a viral infection in a way similar to humans with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), providing a new animal model for studying the disease. The study found that the initial viral infection triggers an […]
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How do scientists hunt for dark matter? A physicist explains why the mysterious substance is so hard to find
How do scientists hunt for dark matter? A physicist explains why the mysterious substance is so hard to find Scientists are unable to directly observe dark matter due to its “dark” nature, meaning it doesn’t interact with light in any way. The existence of dark matter was first proposed by Fritz Zwicky in the Coma […]
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Hair shows banning lead in gas worked
Hair shows banning lead in gas worked A new study by University of Utah scientists found that banning lead in gas has been effective in reducing lead levels in human tissues, as measured through hair samples. The study analyzed hair samples from 48 individuals spanning over 100 years and found that lead levels decreased precipitously […]
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From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow, here are 5 essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics
From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow, here are 5 essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics The 2026 Winter Olympics will feature unique laws of physics at play, such as gravity, lift, and drag, which govern sports like ski jumping and sliding bobsleds. Mathematics also plays a role in the […]
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4798-4803: Back for More Science
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4798-4803: Back for More Science The NASA Mars rover Curiosity has returned to the “Nevado Sajama” drill location on Mars, where it conducted a series of scientific experiments using its Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) instrument suite. During this visit, Curiosity used a chemical reagent called tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH) to analyze the […]
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