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Cancer Breakthrough: How Genome Doubling Helps Cancer Develop
2023-03-26 10:11:11-04
Chromosomes in Cells With Whole Genome DoublingA single cell holds 2-3 meters of DNA, necessitating a compact storage method. This is achieved through chromatin, a complex formed by DNA coiled around…
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Ingenious Photosynthesis “Hack” Paves Way for Renewable Energy Breakthroughs
2023-03-26 11:32:48-04
Photosynthesis Hack New Ways of Generating Renewable EnergyResearchers have ‘hacked’ the earliest stages of photosynthesis, the natural machine that powers the vast majority of life on Earth, and discovered new ways to…
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Moon’s Hidden Treasure: Lunar Water Map Unveiled by Pioneering Study
2023-03-26 12:53:35-04
Moon SOFIA Water DataA new study using the now-retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) has pieced together the first detailed, wide-area map of water distribution on the…
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Intensive Religious Fasting Linked To Better School Performance
2023-03-26 14:03:40-04
A Plus Good GradesA recent study, which involved Konstanz economist Guido Schwerdt, has found that longer daily fasting periods during Ramadan have a beneficial impact on the academic…
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Caltech Engineers Have Developed an Unusually Tough New Material
2023-03-26 15:15:36-04
Microscale KnotsCaltech engineers have made a significant breakthrough in the field of nano- and micro-architected materials by creating a novel material composed of multiple interconnected microscale…
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This Week @NASA: Artemis II Moon Rocket, Moon Water Map, Gritty Clouds on Remote Planet
2023-03-26 16:20:17-04
Exoplanet VHS 1256 bThe Artemis II Moon rocket is coming together … A high honor for some space explorers … And an intriguing find for the Webb Space…
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Invasion Alert: Disease Fears Raised Over New Mosquito Species Reported in Florida
2023-03-26 17:43:50-04
Culex lactator MosquitoAnother new mosquito species has made its way across the tropics into Florida, making a permanent home in at least three counties. Scientists are concerned…
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New Drug Could Treat “Blinding” IIH Headaches
2023-03-26 19:01:29-04
Migraine Headache Brain IllustrationThe phase two trial is the first study to demonstrate a swift and substantial decrease in brain pressure and the frequency of monthly headaches. A…
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Revealing Quantum Properties of Radiation – 2D Interaction Takes Researchers by Surprise
2023-03-26 20:11:58-04
A Single Free Electron Propagates Above Special Layered StructureTechnion researchers present the first-ever observation of the Cherenkov radiation phenomenon in a two-dimensional space. The researchers from the Andrew and Erna Viterbi Faculty of…
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Scientists Debunk Controversial Theory of Stonehenge as a Solar Calendar
2023-03-26 23:28:16-04
The Solstitial Axis of Stonehenge Viewed From the EntranceStonehenge is a monument of remarkable complexity that captivates onlookers with its magnificent megalithic circle and “horseshoe” design, constructed around 2600 BC. Throughout history, various…
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Unfathomable Z 229–15: Everything, in One Place, All at Once
2023-03-27 00:36:53-04
Hubble Space Telescope Z 229-15This luminous NASA/ESA Hubble Picture of the Week shows Z 229-15 — imaged here in exquisite detail by the Hubble Space Telescope — a celestial…
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Unlocking Academic Success: How Pre-Pandemic Campus Sports Boosted Resilience During Lockdowns
2023-03-27 01:43:36-04
College Basketball PracticeA history of participating in campus recreational sports can offset stress and contribute to academic competence even during high-stress periods such as a pandemic lockdown,…
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Interplanetary Weather Observer: Hubble Spies Spectacular Changing Seasons at Jupiter and Uranus
2023-03-27 04:29:39-04
Hubble Jupiter November 2022Forecast for Blustery Winds, Smoggy Hazes The outer planets beyond Mars do not have solid surfaces to affect weather as on Earth. And, sunlight is…
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Genes Linked to Heart Disease Unexpectedly Found in Genetics Tests – Now What?
2023-03-27 05:00:27-04
Heart Disease Genetics ConceptA new American Heart Association scientific statement helps interpret incidentally found gene variants that may be associated with cardiovascular disease risk. As healthcare professionals, researchers,…
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“Fooling” Biology: Can Synthetic Polymers Replace the Body’s Natural Proteins?
2023-03-27 06:10:08-04
Artificial Polymers Replace Natural Proteins in Biological FluidsArtificial intelligence has been utilized to synthesize random heteropolymers that imitate proteins found in blood serum and the cytosol of cells. The majority of life…
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New Wood-Based Technology Can Easily Purify Contaminated Water
2023-03-27 07:01:29-04
New Purifying Biobased Material  Researchers at Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology have come up with a new way to purify contaminated water using cellulose-based materials. This breakthrough could…
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COVID-19 Infection During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
2023-03-27 07:50:27-04
COVID Coronavirus Variant IllustrationFurther investigation through larger studies and extended monitoring is necessary to assess this potential risk. According to a new study published in JAMA Network Open,…
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1 in 3 Parents May Unnecessarily Give Children Fever-Reducing Medicine
2023-03-27 08:39:52-04
Sick Child Taking MedicineA recent national poll suggests that some parents tend to resort to medication too quickly when their children experience a fever. During the winter season,…
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