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A new 'uncertainty relation' for quantum measurement errors
- Mar 3, 2026
One of the most striking features of quantum physics is that certain properties cannot be measured at the same time. Every measurement may inevitably...
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Climate shifts could leave many protected floodplains too dry
- Mar 3, 2026
Floodplains face increasing pressure: currently protected areas will not be sufficient to preserve the species living in them in the future, a review...
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70-year field study finds fertilizer imbalance can halve mycorrhizal fungi
- Mar 3, 2026
Almost all plants live in close symbiosis with so-called mycorrhizal fungi—an important symbiosis for absorbing essential nutrients. In their new stud...
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A 690-million-kilometer journey through space ends for Australia's SpIRIT mission
- Mar 3, 2026
After more than 25 months of successful operations in space, the SpIRIT mission has ended, marking a major milestone for Australia's growing space cap...
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Asteroid Ryugu samples offer new insights into early solar system magnetism
- Mar 3, 2026
To uncover the history of our solar system, it is necessary to study the dynamic evolution of the ancient solar nebula materials. These materials inte...
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Reduce rust by dumping your wok twice, and other kitchen tips
- Mar 3, 2026
When you reach the bottom of a container of milk or honey, you might be tempted to tip the container over to get that last pesky little bit out. After...
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Newly excavated Maya wetland settlement shows the civilization's adaptation to changing climate
- Mar 3, 2026
Past civilizations have been significantly affected by climate change, but how they adapted to new conditions centuries ago is less clear. In research...
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Left-handed people may have a psychological edge in competition
- Mar 3, 2026
Left-handers are more competitive than right-handers, according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports. The findings may help expl...
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Did plants nearly wipe out all marine life on Earth—twice?
- Mar 3, 2026
UC College of Arts and Sciences Professor Thomas Algeo has been studying the planet's five major mass extinctions since the Ordovician Period, when gl...
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How realistic does a supermarket need to be? Study examines consumer research methods
- Mar 3, 2026
Researchers from the University of Bonn have taken a comprehensive look at how scientists study consumer behavior in supermarkets. Their review, publi...
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Brazilian fossil site yields smallest rhynchosaur fossil ever recorded
- Mar 3, 2026
A study published in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology describes the smallest rhynchosaur fossil ever recorded from the Brazilian Triassic, with...
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Synthetic gene medicines may disrupt DNA repair
- Mar 3, 2026
Antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), used to treat genetic diseases, can affect how cells repair damage to their DNA. This is shown in a new study from...