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Twilight action could reduce light pollution's impact on biodiversity

• Feb 10, 2026

Professor Darren Evans and Madeleine Fabusova from the School of Natural and Environmental Science have published new research that shows that typical...

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Could electronic beams in the ionosphere remove space junk?

• Feb 10, 2026

A possible alternative to active debris removal (ADR) by laser is ablative propulsion by a remotely transmitted electron beam (e-beam). The e-beam abl...

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Engineered moths could replace mice in studies on antimicrobial resistance

• Feb 10, 2026

A scientific breakthrough not only promises faster testing for antimicrobial resistance, but also an ethical solution to the controversial issue of us...

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Record low sea levels in the Baltic Sea could reshape sea's physical conditions

• Feb 10, 2026

Since the beginning of January, an unusually long period of easterly winds has caused the average water level in the Baltic Sea to fall to a historic...

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Force-induced inter-protofilament gaps can pave the way for life in microtubule research

• Feb 10, 2026

Constructed with tubulin heterodimers connected into a hollow cylinder, the microtubule, an essential component of the cytoskeleton, plays a vital rol...

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New tool cracks microbial defense codes for faster, precise bioengineering

• Feb 10, 2026

Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed software that reduces the time needed for a key task in the deve...

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Psychopathy test used in Canadian courts unreliable, prone to bias, study finds

• Feb 10, 2026

A psychological assessment test often used to evaluate psychopathy in Canadian criminal cases is unreliable and prone to unconscious bias on the part...

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Image: Strong solar flare

• Feb 10, 2026

This Feb. 4, 2026, image from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captures a strong solar flare erupting from the star. Solar flares are powerful...

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Porpoises 'buzz' less when boats are nearby, underwater microphones reveal

• Feb 10, 2026

Harbor porpoises "buzz" less when boats and ships are nearby—suggesting a drop in feeding and socializing, new research shows. The paper, published in...

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Unveiling polymeric interactions critical for future drug nanocarriers

• Feb 9, 2026

Polymer micelles are tiny, self-assembled particles that are revolutionizing the landscape of drug delivery and nanomedicine. They form when polymer c...

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Can't tally love: Tracking favors may hurt relationship, research indicates

• Feb 9, 2026

They say that love is a two-way street, but that may only hold true to a point. It turns out that couples who obsess over equal give-and-take may be s...

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Seabirds ingest large quantities of pollutants—some of which have been banned for decades—liver analyses reveal

• Feb 9, 2026

In her 1962 book, "Silent Spring," American biologist Rachel Carson revealed that DDT, a widely used pesticide at the time, was responsible for the ma...