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Engineered bacteria can consume tumors from the inside out
- Feb 24, 2026
A research team led by the University of Waterloo is developing a novel tool to treat cancer by engineering hungry bacteria to literally eat tumors fr...
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Stone Age deceased dressed in spectacular feather and fur headgear, new research technique reveals
- Feb 24, 2026
A recently published research article examines the microscopic remains of clothing and burial items dating back roughly 7,000 years. The study focused...
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Citizens engage with information in different ways during a crisis, Finnish study finds
- Feb 24, 2026
The COVID-19 pandemic was a major health crisis that challenged citizens' information management routines. Epistemic ideals guided how people scanned...
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One of the biggest stars in the universe might be getting ready to explode
- Feb 24, 2026
One of the largest known stars in the universe underwent a dramatic transformation in 2014, new research shows, and may be preparing to explode. A stu...
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Clearing the path for turbulence-free quantum communication
- Feb 24, 2026
A University of Ottawa team has developed a new way to protect free-space quantum key distribution (QKD) from atmospheric turbulence, one of the main...
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With the flip of a switch, scientists harness light to program how particles interact and assemble
- Feb 24, 2026
NYU scientists are using light to precisely control how tiny particles organize themselves into crystals. Their research, published in Chem, provides...
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How the color of a theater affects sound perception
- Feb 24, 2026
Live music can engage more than just one sense, despite it being an auditory medium. Lighting and visual effects can enhance the listening experience,...
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CINEMA mission will explore auroras and Earth's mysterious magnetotail
- Feb 24, 2026
Every winter, thousands of tourists travel to high-latitude regions like Scandinavia, Canada, and Alaska hoping to see the Aurora Borealis or Northern...
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'The plastic divide'—how carrier bag bans impact the poorest communities
- Feb 24, 2026
A new study from The University of Manchester has shed light on an unexpected consequence of plastic bag bans in East Africa, and why well-intentioned...
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Ribosome could have emerged from ancient antagonism between parasites and proto-cells
- Feb 24, 2026
Ribosomes are the components of cells that read RNA and build proteins. Without the ribosome, the chemistry of life would still be catalyzed by raw RN...
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Cannabis essential oils unlock how camphor repels mosquitoes
- Feb 24, 2026
From summer evenings to global disease prevention, mosquito repellents are a daily defense for billions of people, yet until now, scientists didn't fu...
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New lab technique can reverse chemical process linked with Alzheimer's disease
- Feb 24, 2026
An Oregon State University scientist and a team of undergraduate students have uncovered real-time insights into a chemical process linked with Alzhei...