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Peanut waste can be turned into high-quality futuristic graphene
- Feb 26, 2026
Researchers at UNSW have discovered a new way to make graphene, a remarkable "wonder material," using just discarded peanut shells. The development op...
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The Mojave Desert is a hot spot for off-roading: Why a judge shut down more than 2,200 miles of trails
- Feb 26, 2026
The desert tortoise, a once-resilient reptile, is a keystone species in the Mojave Desert, where other animals depend for their survival on the burrow...
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Southern California's celebrity eagles Jackie and Shadow welcome new egg after ravens destroy first clutch
- Feb 26, 2026
An egg-citing plot twist has emerged in what's already been an eventful nesting season for Big Bear's celebrity bald eagle couple. Jackie laid an egg...
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Why conspiracy theories can be so irresistible
- Feb 26, 2026
People who prefer structured, rule-based explanations may find conspiracy theories appealing because they offer a clear, ordered explanation for event...
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Will melting glaciers slow climate change? A prevailing theory is on shaky ground
- Feb 26, 2026
For scientists who study the Southern Ocean, a long-standing silver lining in the gloomy forecast of climate change has been the theory of iron fertil...
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A puddle that jumps: What bubble bursts reveal about water on lotus-like surfaces
- Feb 26, 2026
Water droplets have a unique ability: They can leap from a surface on their own. This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as when a surface repe...
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Scientists identify ARK1 protein that stops malaria parasite growth
- Feb 26, 2026
An international team of scientists has shed light on the development of the malaria parasite and has identified a unique protein essential for its su...
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Wildfire smoke linked to rise in violent assaults, 11-year study finds
- Feb 26, 2026
A new study spanning 11 years of data has revealed a clear link between wildfire smoke pollution and an increase in violent assaults in Seattle. These...
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From the Late Bronze Age to today, the old Irish goat carries 3,000 years of Irish history
- Feb 26, 2026
New research has revealed that the old Irish goat shares a 3,000-year genetic link with goats living in Ireland during the Late Bronze Age. The findin...
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Hair-like rhizoids in liverworts transport phosphorus, shedding light on evolution of roots
- Feb 26, 2026
Liverwort uses hair-like rhizoids to collect phosphorus from its surroundings and deliver it to where it is needed. This Kobe University discovery she...
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Plants stay neatly patterned as they grow, and PLETHORA proteins may explain why
- Feb 26, 2026
How do plants achieve their remarkably regular arrangement of leaves and flowers? And why does this pattern remain so stable, even as plants grow and...
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Immune cells selectively pull DNA from dying nuclei, revealing a process dubbed nucleocytosis
- Feb 26, 2026
Over the years, cell biology has built a detailed picture of how cells compartmentalize their internal functions. Central to this organization is the...