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Arno A. Penzias, 90, Dies; Nobel Physicist Confirmed Big Bang Theory
SKIP ADVERTISEMENTHis 1964 discovery with Robert W. Wilson settled a debate over the origin and evolution...
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New research sheds light on a phenomenon known as 'false vacuum decay'
Mean-field energy and bubble formation. The cloud is initially prepared in the FV with all the...
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Scientists tame chaotic protein fueling 75% of cancers
NTB bicyclic peptide library construction, MYC epitope screening, and chemical linearization of hit peptides followed by...
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Shiyu discovery reveals East Asia's advanced materials dating to 45,000 BDE
a) Levallois points (1–3); b) other tool types including denticulate on blade (1, 2), denticulate on...
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Most Earth system models are missing element of future climate puzzle
Map depicting current extent of permafrost in Northern Hemisphere (light blue) and projected extent of permafrost...
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Genome study of humans and great apes provides insight into gut microbiome
Community-level specificities of human and NHA fecal microbiomes. a Phylogenetic Diversity across host groups at a...
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Astronomers detect new faint tidal disruption event
by Tomasz Nowakowski , Phys.org Ultraviolet and optical light curves of ASASSN-23bd from Swift (diamonds), Swope...
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Lichens can survive space conditions for extended periods (2014)
by Aaron L. Gronstal, Astrobio.net, Astrobio.net Expose facility. Credit: ESA A new study shows that a...
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Nafion byproduct 2 found in blood of well users near Fayetteville, N.C
PFAS detection frequency in well water and blood serum. PFAS detection frequency in well water samples...
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Discovery of second ultra-large ring structure challenges standard model
An artistic impression of what the Big Ring (shown in blue) and Giant Arc (shown in...
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Global warming pushes ocean temperatures off the charts: study
In 2023, sea surface temperature and the energy stored in the upper 2000 meters of the...
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Study uncovers potential origins of life in ancient hot springs
Total Ion Chromatograms of magnetite following hydrothermal reaction compared to the controls. A Comparison of a...
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Rice farming in sub-Saharan Africa is producing rising amounts of methane
by Bob Yirka , Phys.org Harvested rice area in Africa. The top panel shows the rice...
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Bottled water can contain previously uncounted tiny plastic bits
Using lasers, scientists have imaged hundreds of thousands of previously invisible tiny plastic particles in bottled...
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Tuna species popular in sashimi and poke bowls in sharp decline
Graphical abstract. Credit: Ocean & Coastal Management (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2023.106902 The yellowfin tuna commonly enjoyed in...
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Ant behavior inspires autonomous material assembly research
The shape-changing polymer ribbons can change their volume upon an environmental change, like temperature. Credit: Taylor...
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Titan's 'magic islands' might be honeycombed hydrocarbon icebergs, finds study
Radar pierces Titan’s thick veil of smog, revealing lakes and a large sea in the moon’s...
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New images reveal what Neptune and Uranus look like
Voyager 2/ISS images of Uranus and Neptune released shortly after the Voyager 2 flybys in 1986...