Science

What the Universe tried to hide: The 21-centimeter signal explained

Understanding how the universe transitioned from darkness to light with the formation of the first stars and galaxies is a…

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Rice University breakthrough keeps CO₂ electrolyzers running 50x longer

A team of researchers at Rice University have discovered a surprisingly simple method for vastly improving the stability of electrochemical…

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Iron overload: The hidden culprit behind early Alzheimer’s in Down syndrome

Scientists at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have discovered a key connection between high levels of iron in…

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Scientists create living building material that captures CO₂ from the air

The idea seems futuristic: At ETH Zurich, various disciplines are working together to combine conventional materials with bacteria, algae and…

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Hydrogen fuel at half the cost? Scientists reveal a game-changing catalyst

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, the world urgently needs clean and renewable energy sources. Hydrogen is…

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Flash floods in the Alps: How climate change is supercharging summer storms

Intense, short-lived summer downpours are expected to become both more frequent and more intense across Alpine regions as the climate…

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Hidden carbon giants: Satellite data reveals a 40-year Arctic peatland surge

Peatlands across the Arctic are expanding as the climate warms, new research shows. Scientists used satellite data, drones and on-the-ground…

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Microscopic heist: How lung bacteria forge weapons to steal iron and survive

Bacteria of the genus Pandoraea have not been studied much to date. Their name is reminiscent of Pandora's box from…

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Thinking AI models emit 50x more CO2—and often for nothing

No matter which questions we ask an AI, the model will come up with an answer. To produce this information…

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Black coffee, longer life: The science behind your morning perk

While you're probably not pouring your morning cup for the long-term health benefits, coffee consumption has been linked to lower…

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