Molecular switch controls how cells load cargo for recycling
Cells constantly recycle proteins and other cellular components. But how do they ensure that the right cargo ends up in…
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13% of Earth's land identified as biodiversity conservation hotspots
As governments prepare to gather in Yerevan, Armenia, this week for the U.N. Biodiversity Conference (COP17), new…
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How much of a basin's drainage network should flood models capture?
As climate change is expected to increase the risks associated with extreme rainfall and flooding, managing floods…
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Forgotten particle could answer mystery of why we exist, say physicists
Scientists have unveiled a new theory on the birth of the cosmos, suggesting the early universe was shaped by an…
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Criminal justice researchers use statistical modeling to examine wrongful-conviction risk
A University of Mississippi study is adding nuance to a debate over how often police interrogation tactics can produce…
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Planetary 'twins' Uranus and Neptune may have different origin stories
By indirectly probing the depths of Uranus and Neptune's atmospheres, an international team of scientists has revealed…
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Researchers unlock new way to map molecular structure on surfaces
Scientists at NPL, with the University of Surrey, University of Oxford, the Francis Crick Institute and IONTOF GmbH,…
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Who speaks for Mars? Scientists call for ethical debate before terraforming begins
Transforming Mars into a more Earth-like world could irreversibly destroy scientific evidence about the planet's…
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Synthetic molecules self-assemble into triple helices with new control method
Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, have developed a new strategy for programming synthetic molecules…
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Beehives act as 'living immune systems' with layered antimicrobial defenses
Researchers have discovered honey beehives act as "living immune systems" that help protect the bee colony, its…
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Birds are among Earth's most important nutrient movers
Birds play an outsized, underappreciated role in shaping Earth's chemistry, distributing nutrients across oceans,…
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The hidden global market behind recycling revealed
Recycling may happen far from the place where waste is produced. Paper, metals, plastics and glass discarded in one…
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Planting trees is not enough: Lasting climate benefits depend on land rights and livelihoods
A new LMU study shows that three-quarters of the estimated global potential for new forests to capture CO₂ is…
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Expanded earned income tax credit improved housing security for childless young adults
A temporary expansion to the earned income tax credit improved housing security for young workers who don't have…
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Simpler recycling process recovers pure raw materials from acrylic glass without solvents
Large quantities of acrylic glass are used worldwide in a wide range of applications, from windowpanes and car…
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New wheat disease detection tool established in Tanzania
John Innes Centre researchers have trained scientists from across Tanzania to use new loop-mediated isothermal…
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How enzymes locally block cell wall repair, allowing cells to fuse in an irreversible manner
The fusion of two cells is a decisive event in the sexual reproduction of many organisms. In fungi, cells must not only…
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Scientists are growing human brain tissue in living mice—could this make their welfare harder to assess?
What happens when scientists start changing the brain—the very system through which an animal's mental states are…
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Fully implementing methane plans could reverse emissions growth but miss 2030 target
A new study, led by IIASA researchers and coauthored by UNEP colleagues, finds that if governments fully implement…
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Why haven't farm animals evolved against humans? A biologist explains why there won't be a chicken uprising anytime soon
"Why haven't farm animals evolved to protect themselves against humans?—Sarang, age 15, Latur, Maharashtra, India"
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Cosmic 'hamburger' offers rare edge-on view of where giant planets may take shape
Astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) were surprised to discover the earliest…
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Webb reveals metal-rich gas around Milky Way's central black hole
The gas orbiting Sagittarius A (Sgr A*), the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy, is rich in…
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40 days to arrive, 40 days to leave: How Armenian culture honors life's most important moments
Earlier this year, I gave birth to my fourth child. My baby and I entered "karasunk," the traditional Armenian 40-day…
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AI helps reveal what sustainability issues companies emphasize
Every loaf of bread has a carbon footprint, a supply chain and a workforce behind it. As climate change, food safety…
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Molecular pendulum shuttles protons to enable rapid hydrogen production in enzymes
Nearly all metabolic processes require protons—positively charged hydrogen atoms. Although these are abundant in the…
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Japan to launch world-first mission to moon of Mars
Japanese scientists will launch a spacecraft on Tuesday that aims to be the first to retrieve samples from one of Mars'…
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The housing gap between young people with and without wealthy parents has nearly doubled
Among 30-year-olds with parents in the wealthiest fifth of the population, nearly seven out of ten own their own home.…
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Discovery of chicken immune cells could pave the way for more effective poultry vaccines
A previously unknown population of immune cells in chickens has been discovered by researchers from the University of…
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New 'hunter-killer' chemistry captures and destroys forever chemicals
They can turn up in a nonstick frying pan, a waterproof jacket, a takeout food wrapper or the foam used to fight fires.…
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Smart farming is already proving profitable in some regions, global analysis finds
The use of robots, drones and AI tools in agriculture is already paying off on 42% of the world's cropland. This could…
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Survey experiment shows investors focus on type of business rather than gender of leaders
Would you prefer to back a man or a woman pitching a business idea? A new study by the University of Portsmouth…
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Auroral structure could be caused by bouncing electrons
The aurora is among nature's most visually striking phenomena. It occurs when charged particles from the sun are…
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Cutting air pollution and greenhouse gases could save Africa billions while improving health
Lowering air pollution in Africa has many economic benefits, according to new research by environmental scientists…
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Social norms and infrastructure could help climate transitions stick
During the COVID-19 pandemic, air travel declined dramatically. Many view the disruption as a potential tipping point…
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Advice around children's screen use can be overwhelming. There is no single 'right' approach
When should your child start engaging with screens? How long should they use them for? Can they watch or play alone?…
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Many data centers are located where water resources are limited
One-quarter of the world's data centers are located in areas where water demand exceeds supply for at least one month…
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