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Roman Space Telescope poised to transform hunt for elusive neutron stars
- May 6, 2026
Astronomers have long known that neutron stars, the crushed cores left behind after massive stars explode, should be scattered throughout the Milky Wa...
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'Atomic snapshots' of proofreading enzyme could lead to better COVID-19 drugs
- May 6, 2026
The closest-ever detailed look at a key enzyme inside the virus that causes COVID-19 could lead to more effective treatment of the disease. Nucleotide...
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Nitrogen pollution identified as major driver of biodiversity loss in UK coastal waters
- May 6, 2026
A new study of the British Isles' coastal ecosystems has revealed that nitrogen enrichment is significantly reducing the abundance and variety of mari...
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Twisting atom-thin materials reveals new way to save computing energy
- May 6, 2026
A recent study shows a new and potentially more energy-efficient way for information to be transmitted inside electronic systems, including computers...
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Indigenous lands can outperform protected areas on conservation, researchers find
- May 6, 2026
A new study led by UBC researchers has found that lands managed by Indigenous Peoples consistently protect forests, biodiversity and carbon stores at...
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New long-necked dinosaur found in Northeast Brazil was a close relative of a European species
- May 6, 2026
A study published in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology describes a new species of dinosaur discovered during construction of a road-rail termina...
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Love hormone enters battle mode, exposing rivalry and group lines in Amazon study
- May 6, 2026
The "love hormone" oxytocin (OT) plays a role not only in moments of intimacy but also in competitive situations. Researchers at the University of Zur...
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Why twisted bilayer graphene stops superconducting near high-dielectric substrates
- May 6, 2026
Superconductors are materials that can conduct electricity with a resistance of zero. In so-called conventional superconductors, this occurs at low te...
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From atoms to reactors, new modeling approach could sharpen catalyst design
- May 6, 2026
In a recent article, researchers from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, emphasize the importance of multiscale modeling of catalysis in understand...
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How quasars shut down star formation in the early universe
- May 6, 2026
Supermassive black holes lurk at the centers of massive galaxies, including our own Milky Way. Puzzlingly, supermassive black holes more than a billio...
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Death-defying protein found in tardigrades preserves synthetic cells
- May 6, 2026
A protein found only in microscopic tardigrades, one that allows them to survive extreme conditions like dehydration, can convey similar durability in...
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Green and yellow light guide newborn whitefish to safety—but warming waters cause issues
- May 6, 2026
How do minute fish larvae find their way in complex and dangerous environments? And what role do different light colors play in their journey? These q...