The size and spin of black holes can reveal important information about how and where they formed, according to new research.
Astronomy
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Ebola virus, one of the deadliest pathogens, has a fatality rate of about 50%, posing a serious threat to global health and safety. To address this challenge, researchers at the University of Minnesota and the Midwest Antiviral ...
Bio & Medicine
Jan 7, 2025
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A recent study reveals a significant rise in bird diversity across China's Yangtze River Basin (YRB) over the past decade, driven by large-scale ecological restoration efforts. While the overall diversity of avian species ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 7, 2025
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Dogs have lived alongside humans for thousands of years. They have been used to hunt, guard, herd and perform many other tasks, but today they mainly act as companions. While their lives today may seem easy compared with ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 7, 2025
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The concept of luxury in food has undergone a profound transformation. Foods once considered exclusive to the wealthy—champagne, foie gras, and truffles—have become increasingly accessible. How did this shift occur? What ...
Social Sciences
Jan 7, 2025
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A new study could help consumer goods manufacturers to predict the likelihood of mold growth during shipping, enabling them to make informed decisions and mitigate economic losses.
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 7, 2025
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As humans, we often focus on viruses and bacteria because of their role in causing various, sometimes severe, diseases. However, an equally fascinating but lesser-known phenomenon is the ongoing battle between bacteria and ...
Evolution
Jan 7, 2025
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The centromere of chromosomes plays a crucial role in cell division. Using the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana, an international team of researchers led by the Leibniz Institute IPK has investigated how two crucial proteins—KNL2 ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 7, 2025
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Geophysicists at ETH Zurich are using models of the lower mantle to identify areas where earthquake waves behave differently than previously assumed. This indicates the presence of zones of rocks that are colder, or have ...
Earth Sciences
Jan 7, 2025
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Frigid temperatures across a large US area complicated efforts Tuesday at restoring power and clearing roads after a major winter storm plowed through the central plains to the Atlantic coast.
Environment
Jan 7, 2025
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