A team of astronomers has made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting molecular activity in comet C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein)—the largest and second most distantly active comet ever observed from the Oort Cloud.
Astronomy
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As extreme weather intensifies globally, governments are seeking nature-based solutions that deliver both climate and economic benefits.
Environment
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The colorful pigment extracted from the lac insect may actually be produced by a symbiotic yeast-like organism living inside the insect, a new study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has found. The ...
Ecology
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For millennia, First Nations people have shaped Australian ecosystems through the purposeful and skillful use of fire. This cultural burning is an important way for Aboriginal people to connect to and care for Country.
Ecology
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Animals, from worms and sponges to jellyfish and whales, contain anywhere from a few thousand to tens of trillions of nearly genetically identical cells. Depending on the organism, these cells arrange themselves into a variety ...
Evolution
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When featuring models with disabilities in advertising, brands walk a fine line—how should they convey a message of inclusivity without coming across as exploitative and insensitive? The underrepresentation of people with ...
Social Sciences
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In the vast cosmos, fast radio bursts (FRBs) remain one of the most mysterious astrophysical phenomena ever discovered. These intense, millisecond-duration radio pulses can release in the radio band alone as much energy as ...
Astronomy
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New linguistic findings show that the European Huns had Paleo-Siberian ancestors and do not, as previously assumed, originate from Turkic-speaking groups. The joint study was conducted by Dr. Svenja Bonmann at the University ...
Archaeology
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Researchers have developed a new toolkit for detecting trypanosome parasites in livestock, aiding efforts to monitor and control the disease.
Veterinary medicine
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As NASA prepares to send astronauts back to the moon for the first time in over 50 years, new research from the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) has found that lunar dust is less harmful to human lung cells than previously ...
Space Exploration
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