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More than a pretty picture, star-shaped nanomaterial changes energy storage

• Apr 7, 2026

When created at the nanoscale, materials can resemble shapes like stars, rods or even pyramids. These particle shapes, also known as the morphologies...

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Early humans in South Africa were quarrying stone as far back as 220,000 years ago

• Apr 7, 2026

As long as 220,000 years ago—far earlier than previously thought—people quarried rocks for their tools in places they specifically sought out. An inte...

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Born to roam, built for home: New genomic insights for snapper fisheries

• Apr 7, 2026

Snapper are central to coastal life across southern Australia, supporting fisheries, local businesses, and regional tourism. New Flinders University r...

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Ak4 regulates mitochondrial DNA synthesis to control macrophage antibacterial activity, research finds

• Apr 7, 2026

A mitochondrial enzyme, Ak4, strengthens immune defense by promoting mitochondrial DNA synthesis and enhancing macrophage antibacterial activity. Whe...

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How microbes survive in the plastisphere

• Apr 7, 2026

Plastic pollution is a global problem. It damages ecosystems, endangers animals, and in the form of nanoplastic particles, can also have consequences...

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First close pair of supermassive black holes detected

• Apr 7, 2026

Supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies are one of the most active fields of research in astronomy. In order to accumulate their enormous...

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How Jupiter cultivated more large moons than Saturn

• Apr 7, 2026

The two largest planets in our solar system, Jupiter and Saturn, also have the largest satellite systems, or the most moons. At present, Jupiter's rep...

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'Voorhees law' explains why the slower car often catches up

• Apr 7, 2026

Many drivers will know the feeling: you pull ahead of the slower car you've been stuck behind and cruise the open road ahead at your own, faster speed...

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How the social lives of magpies shape their call repertoire

• Apr 7, 2026

Communication is central to the survival of most animals, including humans. Yet animals of different species communicate differently, and the complexi...

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Reducing risks when modernizing packaging

• Apr 7, 2026

Redesigns can cause serious harm to businesses. New research from Adelaide University explores what brands should consider when modernizing their pack...

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Green skepticism indirectly reduces intention to purchase sustainable products, says study

• Apr 7, 2026

Skepticism about claims regarding sustainability reduces consumers' intentions to purchase sustainable products by weakening two important drivers of...

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A layered approach sharpens brain signals in optical imaging

• Apr 7, 2026

Near-infrared spectroscopy, or fNIRS, offers a way to monitor brain activity without surgery or radiation by tracking changes in blood flow and oxygen...