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Scientists just discovered bull sharks have friends
Scientists have discovered that bull sharks, often considered solitary hunters, have a complex social structure, swimming together and choosing companions, challenging the long-held belief that they are solitary creatures. This finding highlights the complex social lives of these animals and has implications for their conservation and understanding of their behavior.
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JWST reveals a strange sulfur world unlike any planet we know
A groundbreaking discovery reveals a molten rock ocean beneath the surface of L 98-59 d, challenging traditional exoplanet classifications and hinting at a more dynamic and potentially habitable environment. This new world, unveiled by the James Webb Space Telescope, opens up new avenues for research and understanding of planetary formation and the search for life beyond Earth.
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This massive crater could expose the heart of a lost planet
A massive crater has been discovered on Psyche, a mysterious metal-rich asteroid that has puzzled scientists for over two centuries, revealing new insights into the asteroid's composition and history. This discovery could potentially change our understanding of planetary science and highlights the importance of scientific research and exploration in Southeast Asia.
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NASA’s Webb captures a bizarre brain-shaped nebula around a dying star
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of a dying star resembling a brain floating in space, revealing a complex structure and powerful jets that offer new insights into the life cycle of stars and planetary nebulae.
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Science Daily - TopMar 16, 20261 min↑ Positive
The smell of Egyptian mummies is revealing 2,000-year-old secrets
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery by analyzing the chemical compounds in the air around ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing new insights into the embalming process and the cultural significance of mummification practices. This research could provide crucial information for archaeologists and help preserve the remains of our ancestors for future study.
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A perfectly balanced atom just broke one of nuclear physics’ biggest rules
Physicists have discovered a surprising new “Island of Inversion” in a place no one expected: among nuclei where the number of protons equals the number of neutrons. For decades, these strange regions—where atomic nuclei abandon their usual orderly structure and become strongly deformed—were thought
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NASA DART mission reveals asteroids throw “cosmic snowballs” at each other
Asteroids with tiny moons may be quietly trading material across space. Images from NASA’s DART mission revealed faint streaks on the moon Dimorphos—evidence of slow “cosmic snowballs” drifting from its parent asteroid, Didymos. The discovery provides the first direct visual proof that sunlight can
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Scientists warn fake research is spreading faster than real science
A new Northwestern University study reveals a global, organized enterprise of scientific fraud, challenging the notion that it's confined to a few rogue researchers. The findings highlight the need for stricter regulations and increased transparency in the scientific community.
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Scientists discover a brain signal that may trigger autism’s domino effect
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could shed light on the complex and often misunderstood condition of autism, revealing a previously unknown molecular chain reaction in the brain that may play a significant role in some forms of autism. The research, published in Nature Communications, identifies nitric oxide as a key player in this process, suggesting disruptions in nitric oxide signaling might be a contributing factor to autism spectrum disorders. This finding could lead to
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Golden Retriever genes linked to anxiety, aggression, and intelligence in humans
Scientists have uncovered a groundbreaking genetic link between canine behavior and human traits, revealing that the same genetic markers influencing canine behavior also play a crucial role in human traits such as anxiety, aggression, and intelligence. This discovery could pave the way for personalized medicine, potentially leading to more effective interventions for mental health issues and cognitive disorders in humans. The implications are profound, potentially leading to a deeper understand
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A 4,000-year-old sheep reveals the secret of an ancient plague
A 4,000-year-old Bronze Age settlement in the Ural Mountains has revealed the presence of Yersinia pestis, the bacterium responsible for the Black Death, in a domesticated sheep. This discovery could help scientists better understand the origins and evolution of the plague, potentially aiding in the development of new treatments for modern-day outbreaks.
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Antarctica has a strange gravity hole and scientists finally know why
Scientists have finally unraveled the mystery of a strange gravity hole in Antarctica, causing a ripple in the global gravitational field, and the cause of this anomaly has been a decades-long puzzle. The discovery challenges our understanding of Earth's gravitational field and could have implications for ocean currents and tectonic plate movement. This new research has sparked a wave of interest in Earth's inner workings and could lead to breakthroughs in our understanding of the planet's histo
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Physicists finally see strange magnetic vortices predicted 50 years ago
Physicists have finally confirmed a 50-year-old theoretical model's prediction of magnetic phases in an atomically thin material, leading to new possibilities in data storage, quantum computing, and emerging technologies. This groundbreaking experiment, led by a team at the University of Chicago, marks a significant step forward in our understanding of magnetic phenomena at the quantum level.
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Astronomers discover giant cosmic sheet around the Milky Way
A groundbreaking discovery reveals the Milky Way is part of a giant cosmic sheet, challenging our understanding of galaxy formation and the universe's structure.
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Electrons catapult across solar materials in just 18 femtoseconds
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have made a groundbreaking discovery in solar materials, observing electrons moving across molecules at speeds comparable to nature's limits. This research, published in Science, could revolutionize solar energy technology by potentially increasing the efficiency of converting sunlight into electricity. The findings suggest that vibrations within the material create a temporary tunnel, allowing electrons to move rapidly through boundaries, bypassing trad
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ALMA captures the most detailed image ever of the Milky Way’s turbulent core
A sweeping new ALMA image reveals the Milky Way's core in unprecedented detail, showcasing a dense network of cold gas filaments near the central black hole, providing a stunning glimpse into the hidden fuel for star formation in the galaxy's heart. This breakthrough image, spanning 650 light-years, maps the complex chemistry and dynamics of the region, offering a deeper understanding of the Milky Way's formation and evolution.
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Scientists discover a hidden force that helps wire the brain
Scientists have discovered that the brain's physical properties, such as tissue stiffness, can trigger the production of guidance molecules through a force-sensing protein called Piezo1. This finding suggests that the brain's physical environment, rather than just chemical signals, can influence the development of neural connections. It could lead to new treatments for neurological disorders and provide insights into brain adaptation and repair. This research, published in Science, highlights th
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T. rex took 40 years to reach full size, study finds
A new study reveals that Tyrannosaurus rex, the apex predator of the Cretaceous period, likely took 40 years to reach its full size, challenging previous assumptions about its growth rate. The research, published in Science Advances, uses microscopic analysis and advanced statistical techniques to determine the age and growth rates of 17 tyrannosaur specimens, providing a more accurate picture of the dinosaur's life cycle. This study offers insights into the growth patterns of other large carniv
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