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Galaxy-group motion suggests slower expansion in our cosmic neighborhood
- Mar 11, 2026
Two new studies have measured the expansion of the universe in our immediate cosmic neighborhood using a novel method that analyzes the motion of two...
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Astronomers collect rare evidence of two planets colliding
- Mar 11, 2026
Anastasios (Andy) Tzanidakis was combing through old telescope data from 2020 when he found an otherwise boring star acting very strangely. The star,...
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Friendly fungi hijack plant regulator to promote symbiosis
- Mar 11, 2026
Plants are constantly on guard. Their roots are equipped with molecular alarm systems that detect invading microbes and trigger immune responses. Yet...
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King penguins are the rare species benefiting from a warming world. But that could change
- Mar 11, 2026
The warming world has disrupted the timing for plant and animal reproduction, and it's usually bad news for species that depend on each other—like flo...
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New method reveals hidden stereochemical forms of oxidation in antibody drugs
- Mar 11, 2026
Monoclonal antibodies are among the most widely used biologic medicines, with applications ranging from cancer treatment to autoimmune disease therapy...
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Twisted bilayer photonic crystals dynamically tune light's handedness
- Mar 11, 2026
Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have created a chip-scale device that can dynamically con...
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Bromacker deposit is 4 million years older than previously thought, new dating reveals
- Mar 11, 2026
Analysis of a volcanic ash tuff layer, only a few millimeters thick and discovered during excavations in 2024, revealed that the fossil-bearing Bromac...
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How volcanic eruptions and internal climate cycles jointly shape Asian monsoon rainfall
- Mar 11, 2026
From the rice paddies of South Asia to the wheat fields of northern China, summer monsoon rains sustain the livelihoods of billions. Yet these vital r...
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Dolphin mass strandings in Patagonia linked to killer whales
- Mar 11, 2026
In 2021 and 2023, hundreds of dolphins were stranded in shallow waters in San Antonio Bay in northern Patagonia. Some died, but many were returned saf...
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Photonic 'ski jumps' efficiently beam light into free space
- Mar 11, 2026
Photonic chips use light to process data instead of electricity, enabling faster communication speeds and greater bandwidth. Most of that light typica...
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Climate extremes hinder early development in young birds, research shows
- Mar 11, 2026
New research from the University of Oxford shows that cold snaps and heavy rain can stunt growth and reduce survival prospects in UK great tit nestlin...
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Trouble swallowing? A nanogel tweak may keep therapeutic stem cells alive longer
- Mar 11, 2026
Swallowing is a fundamental human function that supports nutrition and communication. Damage to swallowing muscles can reduce quality of life and even...