Turning the phage on infectious diseases
Not all viruses infect humans and cause pandemics. In fact, some viruses can help us out—by infecting bacteria.
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 17, 2020
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Crater investigators explore Mars from afar
What can impacts from space teach us about the red planet?
Space Exploration
Aug 6, 2020
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The varnishing point: Where science meets art
In 2014, the art conservation world was thrown into chaos when the company producing MS2A varnish shut down. No one else had the technical knowledge to continue making the go-to varnish for art conservators worldwide.
Materials Science
Jul 30, 2020
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Robot vs alien: The freshwater fish saga
How do you get rid of an invasive fish that is taking over waterways across the globe? With robot predators designed to scare them, of course!
Plants & Animals
Jul 2, 2020
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Mapping marine megafauna on the high seas
A Western Australian scientist has compiled the largest global dataset ever on the travel habits of large marine animals. The collaboration involves hundreds of researchers from around the world and catalogs the migrations ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 30, 2020
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Experiments in isolation: Training astronauts for long-term solo missions
Isolation can feel like a state of limbo, but being separated from others can also be a huge driver of change and give us a great chance to experiment.
Space Exploration
May 29, 2020
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How life on Earth has evolved underground
Hidden beneath Australia's surface, aquatic ecosystems that have survived in complete isolation for millions of years shed light on the evolution of living and extinct species.
Plants & Animals
May 20, 2020
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Are lazy people more efficient and innovative than we think?
Turns out, laziness might be the mother of invention.
Social Sciences
May 7, 2020
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Finding better ways to cool down as the climate heats up
We're so used to putting on the AC when it gets hot that we don't even stop to think about what we're doing. But the impact it's having on the globe may surprise you.
Earth Sciences
Apr 21, 2020
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Kombucha: What it is, where it came from
As we reach peak kombucha, curious minds are asking exactly what it is, where it came from and is it really a cure for all that ails you?
Other
Apr 15, 2020
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