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Polyploidy-induced senescence may influence aging and cancer risk
A new editorial was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on February 8, 2026, titled “Polyploidy-induced senescence: Linking development, differentiation, repair, and (possibly) cancer?”
In this editorial, Iman M. Al-Naggar of…
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Too many satellites? Earth's orbit is on track for a catastrophe—but we can stop it
On January 30, 2026, SpaceX filed an application with the US Federal Communications Commission for a megaconstellation of up to 1 million satellites to power data centers in space.
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Corals in extreme coastal bays show greater resilience to climate stress
Corals living in coastal bays with strongly fluctuating temperatures and environmental conditions are better able to withstand heat and other stressors than their counterparts on more stable reefs. This is shown by research conducted by marine…
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Doting male mouse dads share a genetic signature, new study finds
February 18, 2026
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Doting male mouse dads share a genetic signature, new study finds
New research on African striped mice found that the caregiving instinct may be rooted in a specific gene
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China’s humanoid robots in impressive Lunar New Year performance
Unitree’s humanoid robots made headlines this week after taking part in an impressive performance at China’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala.
While the robots also caught the public eye last year, this year they took things a step further. In…
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FDA reverses surprise rejection of Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine
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Agency insiders told reporters that a team of career scientists was ready to review the vaccine and held an hourlong meeting with Prasad to present the reasons for moving forward with the review. David…
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Save $150 on our cycling experts’ recommended choice as the best cycling smart trainer, now at its lowest-ever price
If you’re on the hunt for a budget-friendly option when it comes to the best exercise bikes, and already own a bicycle, then you look no further than the Wahoo Kickr Core 2.
The Kickr Core 2 is a smart indoor trainer that follows on from the…
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How much of 'us' is really 'us?'
Some time around 1683, amateur Dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek scraped the plaque from between his teeth and peered at it through a home-made microscope.
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NASA’s Perseverance Now Autonomously Pinpoints Its Location on Mars
There is no GPS at the Red Planet, but a new technology called Mars Global Localization lets Perseverance determine precisely where it is — without human help.
Imagine you’re…
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