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Astronomers trace a runaway star to a former companion's supernova
- Feb 4, 2026
Astronomers have strengthened long-standing predictions that massive runaway stars could have originated in binary pairs, and were dramatically ejecte...
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New briefing paper outlines concerns around TikTok moderation policies political influence, and election integrity
- Feb 4, 2026
A new briefing paper produced by the London Social Media Observatory (LSMO) at Royal Holloway and Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) details e...
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Nanobodies: A cure for treatment-resistant depression depression?
- Feb 4, 2026
A new study led by the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Kirill Martemyanov, Ph.D., and international collaborators highlights a new app...
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A bold calculation: What would it cost to end extreme poverty worldwide?
- Feb 4, 2026
Using detailed surveys and machine learning computation, new research co-authored at UC Berkeley's Center for Effective Global Action finds that eradi...
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Experts reveal how a major food crisis might happen in the UK, and what we can do to stop it
- Feb 4, 2026
A new report has set out how the U.K. might respond to major disruptions to food supplies triggered by events such as war, extreme weather, or cyberat...
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'Red Potato' galaxy discovered by astronomers
- Feb 4, 2026
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of astronomers has discovered a new massive and quiescent red galaxy, which they du...
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UK polling clerks struggle to spot fake IDs, study reveals
- Feb 4, 2026
The introduction of mandatory photo ID in the 2024 general election may not have provided the security boost promised by the government, new research...
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How cities primed spotted lanternflies to thrive in the US
- Feb 4, 2026
Spotted lanternflies are adapting to the pressures of city life such as heat, pollution, and pesticides, according to genomic analyses of the invasive...
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Stacking the genetic deck: How some plant hybrids beat the odds by erasing lethal genes
- Feb 4, 2026
In the plant world, when two different species mate, their offspring often don't survive. The reason lies in their DNA: incompatible genes often mix i...
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CFC replacements behind vast quantities of global 'forever chemical' pollution, research reveals
- Feb 4, 2026
Chemicals brought in to help protect our ozone layer have had the unintended consequences of spreading vast quantities of a potentially toxic "forever...
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Genetic analysis of Deep Maniot Greeks reveals a unique lineage in the Balkans
- Feb 4, 2026
A new genetic study has revealed that the people of Deep Mani, who inhabit one of the remotest regions of mainland Greece, represent one of the most g...
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Engineered antibody targets bacteria-specific sugar, clears lethal drug-resistant infection in mice
- Feb 4, 2026
Australian researchers have developed a powerful new way to target deadly, drug-resistant bacteria by designing antibodies that recognize a sugar foun...