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Modulated UV-C light increases the shelf life of guavas, study shows
- Feb 10, 2026
The application of modulated UV-C light to guavas—emitted in pulses or cycles rather than continuously—combated anthracnose. This fungal disease is ca...
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Americans are asking too much of their dogs
- Feb 10, 2026
Americans love dogs. Nearly half of U.S. households have one, and practically all owners see pets as part of the family—51% say pets belong "as much a...
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An international method to predict the eating quality of beef
- Feb 10, 2026
Beyond societal concerns relating to the environment, animal welfare and human health, several consumer surveys indicate that the decline in beef cons...
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When you do the math, humans still rule
- Feb 10, 2026
Artificial intelligence has attained an impressive series of feats—solving problems from the International Math Olympiad, conducting encyclopedic surv...
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Twilight action could reduce light pollution's impact on biodiversity
- Feb 10, 2026
Professor Darren Evans and Madeleine Fabusova from the School of Natural and Environmental Science have published new research that shows that typical...
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Could electronic beams in the ionosphere remove space junk?
- Feb 10, 2026
A possible alternative to active debris removal (ADR) by laser is ablative propulsion by a remotely transmitted electron beam (e-beam). The e-beam abl...
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Engineered moths could replace mice in studies on antimicrobial resistance
- Feb 10, 2026
A scientific breakthrough not only promises faster testing for antimicrobial resistance, but also an ethical solution to the controversial issue of us...
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Record low sea levels in the Baltic Sea could reshape sea's physical conditions
- Feb 10, 2026
Since the beginning of January, an unusually long period of easterly winds has caused the average water level in the Baltic Sea to fall to a historic...
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Force-induced inter-protofilament gaps can pave the way for life in microtubule research
- Feb 10, 2026
Constructed with tubulin heterodimers connected into a hollow cylinder, the microtubule, an essential component of the cytoskeleton, plays a vital rol...
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New tool cracks microbial defense codes for faster, precise bioengineering
- Feb 10, 2026
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed software that reduces the time needed for a key task in the deve...
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Psychopathy test used in Canadian courts unreliable, prone to bias, study finds
- Feb 10, 2026
A psychological assessment test often used to evaluate psychopathy in Canadian criminal cases is unreliable and prone to unconscious bias on the part...
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Image: Strong solar flare
- Feb 10, 2026
This Feb. 4, 2026, image from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captures a strong solar flare erupting from the star. Solar flares are powerful...