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When you stumble, laughter beats embarrassment
- Feb 26, 2026
When you make a small mistake that doesn't harm anyone else—such as tripping over a curb or misremembering a name—people will like you more if you can...
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20 billion galaxies: New survey of the sky will reveal the universe in unprecedented detail
- Feb 26, 2026
When you look up at the night sky, it appears unchanging. But if you look deep enough you will find that the sky is in fact constantly shifting. Satel...
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A new space race could turn our atmosphere into a 'crematorium for satellites'
- Feb 26, 2026
When we look up at the night sky and see a satellite glide past, we might not consider climate change or the ozone layer. Space may feel separate from...
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Energy loss triggers quantum thermal Hall-like effect at macroscopic scale
- Feb 26, 2026
In many quantum materials—materials with unusual electrical and magnetic properties driven by quantum mechanical effects—electrons can organize themse...
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Australians are rethinking inner city living
- Feb 26, 2026
In a post-COVID world, CBD living is losing appeal with Australian residents opting for lower-density housing, according to new research from Adelaide...
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Russian astronomers observe the eruptive behavior of a young star
- Feb 26, 2026
Russian astronomers from Moscow State University have performed photometric, polarimetric, and spectroscopic observations of a young star designated I...
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Fries with that? Ordering from AI linked to selecting more indulgent foods
- Feb 26, 2026
As a growing number of fast-food chains adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technology for drive-thru ordering, customers are more likely to order indu...
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Scientists develop vitamin A-enriched tomato to fight global deficiency
- Feb 26, 2026
University of Florida scientists have developed a tomato packed with significantly higher levels of vitamin A, a breakthrough that could help combat o...
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How oxygen enriched Earth's atmosphere 2.5 billion years ago
- Feb 26, 2026
Cyanobacteria, as they still exist today, were the first organisms to carry out photosynthesis and release oxygen. Produced in primeval oceans about 2...
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Crime scene blood stains can be damning—even after cleaning
- Feb 26, 2026
Cleaning blood from a violent crime scene can complicate crime scene investigations, particularly when accurate evidence is required for a conviction...
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Tackling industry's burdensome bubble problem
- Feb 26, 2026
In industrial plants around the world, tiny bubbles cause big problems. Bubbles clog filters, disrupt chemical reactions, reduce throughput during bio...
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Why community voices could make or break world's forest restoration plans
- Feb 26, 2026
A new study has revealed a critical gap between global promises to restore forests and what is happening on the ground for the communities who depend...