The solar system consists of our star, the sun, and everything bound to it by gravity: the planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, along with dwarf planets like Pluto, dozens of moons, and ...
Astronomy
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A research team from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed advanced aerogel composites that integrate high-temperature insulation with mechanical load-bearing capabilities, ...
Materials Science
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A new study led by Prof. Li Zhi from the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed a troubling global increase in snow droughts under different climate scenarios. The findings ...
Earth Sciences
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The prebiotic Earth was a harsh and unstable environment, characterized by intense heat, active volcanoes and little atmosphere. How, then, did the molecular building blocks of life first form? Among chemists, it's widely ...
Biochemistry
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Professor Emily Jane McTavish and colleagues at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology have mapped the evolution of every known bird species.
Evolution
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Just in time for tick season, new research is shining a light on how animals develop resistance to tick bites, which points toward the possibility of developing more effective vaccines against the tiny, disease-carrying bloodsuckers.
Ecology
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Ever since I first learned about the devastating disease killing frogs worldwide, I knew I wanted to be part of the solution.
Plants & Animals
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Whether treading water in a river or diving into a reservoir, summer fun should come with a little caution. As temperatures climb, so does the risk of potentially harmful cyanobacteria blooms—commonly known as blue-green ...
Environment
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A new study by researchers from The University of Western Australia has used computer vision to reconstruct the false illusion of 3D shapes created by moth wing patterns.
Ecology
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Picture yourself at a busy pedestrian crossing. When the light is red, everyone waits—until one person starts to cross. Soon, others follow, and eventually everyone follows the crowd and crosses. Amsterdam physicists have ...
General Physics
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