Science

How the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus enters our cells

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, in collaboration with JLP Health and others, have identified how the tick-borne Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus…

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Making the future too bright: How wishful thinking can point us in the wrong direction

Everyone indulges in wishful thinking now and again. But when is that most likely to happen and when could it…

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Is it the school, or the students?

School quality ratings significantly reflect the preparation of a school's students, not just the school's contribution to learning gains, according…

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Revolutionary biomimetic olfactory chips to enable advanced gas sensing and odor detection

A research team led by the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has…

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Persistent hiccups in a far-off galaxy draw astronomers to new black hole behavior

At the heart of a far-off galaxy, a supermassive black hole appears to have had a case of the hiccups.…

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Artificial reef designed by MIT engineers could protect marine life, reduce storm damage

The beautiful, gnarled, nooked-and-crannied reefs that surround tropical islands serve as a marine refuge and natural buffer against stormy seas.…

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Sleeping supermassive black holes awakened briefly by shredded stars

A new investigation into an obscure class of galaxies known as Compact Symmetric Objects, or CSOs, has revealed that these…

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The behavior of ant queens is shaped by their social environment

The queens in colonies of social insects, such as ants, bees, and wasps, are considered the veritable embodiment of specialization…

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Using ‘time travel’ to think about technology from the perspective of future generations

The world approaches an environmental tipping point, and our decisions now regarding energy, resources, and the environment will have profound…

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Treatment for blindness-causing retinal detachment using viscous seaweed

It's taboo to consume seaweed soup before exams in Korea since it can lead to failing the exam. The belief…

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