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NASA’s Webb Telescope to Unlock the Secrets of the Early Universe
NASA's Webb Telescope Will Look Back in Time, Use Quasars to Unlock the Secrets of the Early Universe This is an artist’s concept of a galaxy with a brilliant quasar…
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Edible Cholera Vaccine – Made of Powdered Rice – Proves Safe in Phase 1 Human Trials
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have announced the successful results of the Phase 1 clinical trial of a new type of vaccine to protect against cholera and travelers’ diarrhea.…
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Blistering Stars in the Universe: Rare Insights Into How Violent Supernova Explosions Affect Nearby Stars
Artist’s impression of a supernova. Credit: James Josephides, Swinburne University of Technology What happens if a supernova explosion goes off right beside another star? The star swells up, which scientists…
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Science Made Simple: What Are Quantum Networks?
Science Made Simple: What Are Quantum Networks?
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Dark Matter “Counterweight” Is Slowing the Spin of the Milky Way’s Galactic Bar
Dark Matter "Counterweight" Is Slowing the Spin of the Milky Way's Galactic Bar
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Engineers Develop a New Water Treatment Technology That Could Also Help Mars Explorers
Engineers Develop a New Water Treatment Technology That Could Also Help Mars Explorers
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Reduced Risk of Cancer Among Heart Failure Patients That Use Statins
Statin use is linked to reduced risk of cancer among heart failure patients. Credit: European Heart Journal Statin use among patients with heart failure is associated with a 16% lower…
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Seabird Eggs Contaminated With Chemical Cocktail of Plastic Additives
A herring gull chick and eggs. Credit: Prof Jon Blount Chemical additives used in plastic production have been found in herring gull eggs, new research shows. Phthalates are a group…
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NASA Lunar Payloads: New Science Investigations for the Dark Side of the Moon
As NASA continues plans for multiple commercial deliveries to the Moon’s surface per year, the agency has selected three new scientific investigation payload suites to advance understanding of Earth’s nearest…
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Social Secrets of Killer Whales Revealed by Drone Footage
Killer whales have complex social structures including close “friendships,” according to a new study that used drones to film the animals. The findings show that killer whales spend more time…