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The first experimental observation of Dirac exceptional points
Dirac exceptional point. The figure illustrates that the Dirac exceptional point exhibits both a real-valued energy spectrum in its vicinity and eigenstate degeneracy. Credit:… -
Do Some Parts of the Human Genome Mutate Quickly?
How fast does the human genome change? Scientists have attempted to answer this question by studying mutation rates over several generations, and they found that some parts of the human genome tend to stay the…
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A Massive Underwater Volcano Literally Shook the Edge of Space
When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai volcano blew its top in 2022, it wasn’t just one of the most powerful eruptions in modern history—it literally made waves in space.
The explosion sent a…
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Scientists work toward a vaccine for filoviruses, Ebola’s deadly kin
Vaccination and sampling schedule for RV456/EBL2003 Phase 2 Ad26/MVA Ebola vaccine trial. Credit: Science Translational Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.adq2496
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Astronomers Say There’s an Increased Possibility of Life on This Distant Planet
Astronomers are nearing a statistically significant finding that could confirm the potential signs of life detected on the distant exoplanet K2-18b are no accident.
The team of astronomers, led by the University of Cambridge, used data from the…
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The Great Insect Apocalypse: Why Are Bugs Vanishing?
A new paper highlights over 500 interconnected factors contributing to the global decline of insect populations. Insects are vanishing at a concerning pace across the globe, and scientists are striving to understand why. While agricultural…
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Microrobots powered by thin-film actuator can morph, lock shapes and operate untethered
Conceptual design and demonstration of a lightweight terrestrial–aerial microrobot. Credit: Nature Machine Intelligence (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s42256-025-01028-4
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Tornado forecasters know a lot about disastrous twisters – just not exactly when and where they will happen
Devastating tornadoes cause hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and dozens of deaths…
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Researchers invented new tiles that keep buildings cool without electricity
Engineers in Singapore have developed a sustainable cooling tile made from mushrooms and bamboo. It’s a new biodegradable building material that mimics elephant skin and can keep buildings cool without relying on air conditioning or…
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Why are scientists blaming influencers for rise in shark attacks
Social media influencers encouraging travellers to “stroke” sharks are behind a rise…
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