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Araish spiral galaxy observations uncover a 26,700-light-year radio jet
- Feb 18, 2026
An international team of astronomers has performed multi-wavelength observations of the nearby Araish galaxy to investigate the origin of its radio em...
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The Princess of Bagicz: Dendrochronology settles debate over age of rare Roman-era wooden coffin
- Feb 18, 2026
Dr. Marta Chmiel-Chrzanowska and her colleagues conducted a multidisciplinary analysis of the only known preserved wooden coffin from the Roman Iron A...
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Storms and shifting sands—assessing the ocean's impact on Start Bay coastline in UK
- Feb 18, 2026
Experts have warned that extensive storm damage caused to one of South Devon's most iconic routes is likely to become more frequent as global sea leve...
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Measuring chaos: Researchers quantify the quantum butterfly effect
- Feb 18, 2026
For the first time, researchers in China have accurately quantified how chaos increases in a quantum many-body system as it evolves over time. Combini...
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Cracks in snow propagate faster than expected
- Feb 18, 2026
Since 10 January 2026, the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) has received reports of hundreds of "whumpfs" (i.e., sounds indicating...
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Study explores challenges of flood risk management
- Feb 18, 2026
In a new study, University of Rhode Island Ph.D. graduate Kyle McElroy and Marine Affairs Professor Austin Becker explore the role of data and biases,...
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A ring to transcribe them: The unique path of poxviruses
- Feb 18, 2026
A research team at the University of Würzburg has deciphered another aspect of poxviral gene activation. They have revealed a unique viral mechanism:...
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Does the motion of DNA influence its activity?
- Feb 18, 2026
How does our DNA store the massive amount of information needed to build a human being? And what happens when it's stored incorrectly? Jesse Dixon, MD...
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Cosmic predators: How supermassive black holes slow star growth in nearby galaxies
- Feb 18, 2026
Intense radiation emitted by active supermassive black holes—thought to reside at the center of most, if not all, galaxies—can slow star growth not ju...
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Global shark bites return to average in 2025, with a smaller proportion in the United States
- Feb 18, 2026
According to the ISAF 2025 shark attack report, global unprovoked shark bites returned to near-average levels in 2025, following a sharp reduction the...
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Indigenous plant could have handy health benefits
- Feb 18, 2026
The drought-tolerant shrub affectionately known as Old Man Saltbush is mostly used as stock fodder, but can also be added to salads or cooking and has...
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Restored woodlands show only partial ability to bounce back after fire
- Feb 18, 2026
Fire is a natural and essential part of the Australian ecological landscape, with many native plant species regenerating after fire that occurs under...