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Looking for advanced aliens? Search for exoplanets with large coal deposits
- Feb 9, 2026
The combustible sedimentary rock, better known as coal, was not only crucial to the onset of advanced technology here on Earth, but it should also be...
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Why melting glaciers are drawing more visitors and what that says about climate change
- Feb 9, 2026
As glaciers around the world continue to shrink and disappear, they are drawing more visitors than ever, not only for their beauty but for what they h...
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Scientists harness nature's chirality bias to design series of complex mechanically interlocked molecules
- Feb 9, 2026
In nature, molecules often show a strong preference for partnering with other molecules that share the same chirality or handedness. A behavior that i...
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Rural backlash against green levies 'rooted in sense of unfairness'
- Feb 9, 2026
A study by researchers at King's College London and the University of Oslo found that resistance to green levies in the countryside is driven not just...
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Quantum dots reveal entropy production, a key measure of nanoscale energy dissipation
- Feb 9, 2026
In order to build the computers and devices of tomorrow, we have to understand how they use energy today. That's harder than it sounds. Memory storage...
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New study reveals why adults go missing repeatedly—and how better support could break the cycle
- Feb 9, 2026
New research from Abertay University and UHI Perth has uncovered the key factors driving repeat adult missing incidents, warning that weak or inconsis...
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Tree planting can combat urban heat, but some neighborhoods are falling behind
- Feb 9, 2026
Sydney communities may be missing out on crucial tree planting projects intended to combat urban heat, leaving western and eastern parts of Greater Sy...
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Leading AI models struggle to solve original math problems
- Feb 9, 2026
Mathematics, like many other scientific endeavors, is increasingly using artificial intelligence. Of course, math is the backbone of AI, but mathemati...
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Simple at-home tests strips can detect cat and dog viruses
- Feb 9, 2026
Pet owners want quick answers when their beloved cat or dog is sick. And if these furry friends are experiencing digestive distress, lethargy and feve...
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A long-lost Soviet spacecraft: AI could finally solve the mystery of Luna 9's landing site
- Feb 9, 2026
Using an advanced machine-learning algorithm, researchers in the UK and Japan have identified several promising candidate locations for the long-lost...
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How fast can a microlaser switch 'modes?' A simple rule reveals a power-law time scaling
- Feb 9, 2026
Modern technologies increasingly rely on light sources that can be reconfigured on demand. Think of microlasers that can quickly switch between differ...
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Third exoplanet detected in the planetary system HD 176986
- Feb 9, 2026
Using HARPS and HARPS-N spectrographs, astronomers have observed a nearby K-type star designated HD 176986, known to host two super-Earth exoplanets....