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Who’s New in the Zoo? 5 New Species Discovered in 2021
It's been a banner year for animal investigations. Here's a look at five new species discovered...
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What Happens to Oxygen in Space?
Scientists have found out what happens to oxygen in space, and it's in short supply there,...
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Water You Going to Do About It? Massive Lake on Mars May Be Acid Rain Remnants
A massive lake on Mars may be the result of acid rain and erosion. But what...
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CRISPR Technology Can Eliminate Disease-Spreading Mosquitoes
CRISPR technology comes with new gene editing capabilities that can eliminate populations of disease-spreading mosquitoes.
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Brain Function: One Underlying Mechanism Could Change the Way Doctors Approach Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Autism spectrum disorders and schizophrenia share some things: Both present with differences in brain function —...
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A Twist on the Theory of Relativity: Creating Matter from Energy
The equation at the heart of Einstein's theory of relativity, E=mc^2, is surely the most familiar...
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Ancient Woman Found in Peru: Was She a Powerful Big Game Hunter?
Archaeologists uncovered a skeleton that appears to be a powerful big game hunter. The twist? The...
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How Many Dimensions Are There in the Universe?
How many dimensions are there in the universe? The short answer is that we don't know....
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New US Venus Missions Seek Better Understanding of Earth’s “Twin”
Venus missions will provide insight into geologic forces at work on Venus, analyze its atmosphere and...
Environmental Tech
What a Subglacial Lake Under Antarctica Can Teach Us
What's under Antarctica? A dynamic plumbing system of subglacial lakes. Let's take a closer look at...
Frontiers
Optogenetics Is Illuminating How the Brain Works
Optogenetics is technology that combines genetics and optics, allowing researchers to control the activity of genetically...
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Oceans Five With the New Southern Ocean
Reclassification of global ocean space means the new Southern Ocean encircling Antarctica now makes five oceans...
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Betelgeuse Star Dims and Recovers — No Supernova This Time
When the Betelgeuse star in Orion — one of the brightest stars in the night sky...
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Biomimicry: How Suckerfish Are Inspiring New Technology
Suckerfish are the latest biomimicry models to inspire new technology — specifically to help trackers stay...