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Why conspiracy theories can be so irresistible
- Feb 26, 2026
People who prefer structured, rule-based explanations may find conspiracy theories appealing because they offer a clear, ordered explanation for event...
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Will melting glaciers slow climate change? A prevailing theory is on shaky ground
- Feb 26, 2026
For scientists who study the Southern Ocean, a long-standing silver lining in the gloomy forecast of climate change has been the theory of iron fertil...
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A puddle that jumps: What bubble bursts reveal about water on lotus-like surfaces
- Feb 26, 2026
Water droplets have a unique ability: They can leap from a surface on their own. This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as when a surface repe...
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Scientists identify ARK1 protein that stops malaria parasite growth
- Feb 26, 2026
An international team of scientists has shed light on the development of the malaria parasite and has identified a unique protein essential for its su...
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Wildfire smoke linked to rise in violent assaults, 11-year study finds
- Feb 26, 2026
A new study spanning 11 years of data has revealed a clear link between wildfire smoke pollution and an increase in violent assaults in Seattle. These...
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From the Late Bronze Age to today, the old Irish goat carries 3,000 years of Irish history
- Feb 26, 2026
New research has revealed that the old Irish goat shares a 3,000-year genetic link with goats living in Ireland during the Late Bronze Age. The findin...
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Hair-like rhizoids in liverworts transport phosphorus, shedding light on evolution of roots
- Feb 26, 2026
Liverwort uses hair-like rhizoids to collect phosphorus from its surroundings and deliver it to where it is needed. This Kobe University discovery she...
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Plants stay neatly patterned as they grow, and PLETHORA proteins may explain why
- Feb 26, 2026
How do plants achieve their remarkably regular arrangement of leaves and flowers? And why does this pattern remain so stable, even as plants grow and...
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Immune cells selectively pull DNA from dying nuclei, revealing a process dubbed nucleocytosis
- Feb 26, 2026
Over the years, cell biology has built a detailed picture of how cells compartmentalize their internal functions. Central to this organization is the...
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Opinion: Surviving the extreme temperatures of the climate crisis calls for a revolution in home and building design
- Feb 26, 2026
People spend 90% of their lives in buildings, which act as a protective "third skin" from the elements, but climates are becoming more extreme and so...
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Children who are not friends connect better through play when given a goal, study shows
- Feb 26, 2026
"Play nicely, children," has been a familiar plea of stressed-out parents and teachers since time immemorial. Now, new research suggests that getting...
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Apollo moon rocks reveal lunar magnetic field was briefly stronger than Earth's
- Feb 26, 2026
Researchers from the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford, have resolved a long-standing debate about the strength of the moon's magneti...