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This volcano that 'slept' for 100,000 years was never truly quiet
- Apr 22, 2026
For more than 100,000 years, the Methana volcano in Greece appeared dormant. No lava, no explosions, no ash clouds. It appeared extinct, like many oth...
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How a faster protein-screening tool could strengthen US rare-earth supply chains
- Apr 22, 2026
To ensure a robust domestic supply chain in the U.S., Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists are using bacterial proteins to separat...
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Turning four into two: How duplicated genomes become diploid again
- Apr 22, 2026
Genome duplication probably gave biodiversity a decisive evolutionary boost. A Chinese-German research team led by Axel Meyer from the University of K...
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AI for molecular simulations may not need built-in physics to deliver strong results
- Apr 22, 2026
Simulating how atoms and molecules move over time is a central challenge in computational chemistry and materials science. Classical machine learning...
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Tiny satellites face big data limits: How foldable antennas could change CubeSat missions
- Apr 22, 2026
An origami-inspired reflectarray antenna developed by researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo enables CubeSats to achieve high antenna gain while fi...
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Ancient chicken bones reveal human management in Korea 2,000 years ago
- Apr 22, 2026
Chickens and eggs are among the most common foods on modern Korean tables. Understanding their history can enrich our understanding of Korean food cul...
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Ancient amber reveals a true bug equipped with claws, a highly unusual feature
- Apr 22, 2026
Amber from the Kachin region of Myanmar has preserved a wealth of fossils, offering insights into the diversity of the Cretaceous fauna of a 100-milli...
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Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhere
- Apr 22, 2026
Canyons in eastern Utah will churn this spring with huge volumes of water—as much as 50,000 toilets flushing constantly at the same time—in a desperat...
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Wildfire-driven deforestation rates in California among highest in world
- Apr 22, 2026
California has one of the highest rates of wildfire-driven deforestation in the world, and the trend has accelerated over the past three decades, acco...
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DNA's physical form helps direct gyrase activity and could reshape antibiotic design
- Apr 22, 2026
New analytical methods developed at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have increased our understanding of how bacteria manage...
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QR codes can influence whether older customers return
- Apr 22, 2026
Older adults and technology haven't always had the smoothest relationship. From learning to use email to operating smartphones, each new wave has brou...
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Millions of atoms, shifting bonds—new software brings living chemistry into view
- Apr 22, 2026
Chemical reactions drive life. They ensure that cells obtain energy, proteins perform their functions, and DNA changes under certain conditions. Howev...