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PEG400 reveals parasite-only pocket that could sharpen malaria treatment
- May 6, 2026
Research published in The FEBS Journal may help overcome challenges to the treatment of malaria—a tropical disease caused by infection of red blood ce...
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On the ground or in the atmosphere? Swarm satellites help characterize and pinpoint destructive events
- May 6, 2026
When solar storms strike Earth, they can disrupt power grids, rail systems, satellites, and even marine life. These effects arise because solar wind a...
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Space junk falls to Earth faster when sunspots peak, reshaping satellite collision forecasts
- May 6, 2026
Solar emissions exert 'drag' on space junk orbiting Earth. From historical measurements across a period of 36 years, researchers have now shown that s...
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Reducing social inequality: Why the scope of measures is crucial
- May 6, 2026
In modern social research, sociological questions are increasingly being answered with the help of experiments; for example, whether employers discrim...
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New algorithm spreads volunteers more fairly across nonprofits, with 8% broader reach
- May 6, 2026
To ensure more food reaches communities in need, a team of researchers collaborated with VolunteerMatch and Feeding America to enhance their algorithm...
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Safeguarding children in childcare: Teacher confidence key to addressing trauma
- May 6, 2026
To better understand how young children experiencing trauma are supported in early learning settings, Adelaide University researchers examined the rol...
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Male coyote swam 2 miles to Alcatraz Island, twice as far as biologists had expected
- May 5, 2026
A lone coyote stunned biologists and others when it paddled its way to remote Alcatraz Island earlier this year, a former federal prison in the San Fr...
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CPR simulator for space use tracks the differences of blood flow in reduced gravity
- May 5, 2026
The new focus on manned missions to the moon and Mars presents countless pressing challenges, including keeping humans alive in hostile environments....
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Polymer 'bristles' could help repel proteins—and germs—from surfaces in medical settings
- May 5, 2026
A non-toxic coating developed by researchers at University of Toronto Engineering prevents proteins from sticking to surfaces—potentially offering a n...
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Colonialism and the role of science in the history of Lake Malawi's fisheries
- May 5, 2026
Many scholars have studied the effects of colonial management on terrestrial resources, but what about the effect of colonialism on bodies of water? A...
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Carnivorous plants and wasps blur the line between friend and food
- May 5, 2026
Acid-filled pitchers complete with fangs. Labyrinthine chambers decorated with bristles. Leaves that snap shut in less than a second. Employing strate...
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A skull full of surprises: Discovering the evolutionary secrets of fish brains
- May 5, 2026
A new study in Proceedings of the Royal Society B reveals the surprising neurological landscape of fish brains. Harvard researchers map the internal s...