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Scientists identify ARK1 protein that stops malaria parasite growth
- Feb 26, 2026
An international team of scientists has shed light on the development of the malaria parasite and has identified a unique protein essential for its su...
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Wildfire smoke linked to rise in violent assaults, 11-year study finds
- Feb 26, 2026
A new study spanning 11 years of data has revealed a clear link between wildfire smoke pollution and an increase in violent assaults in Seattle. These...
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From the Late Bronze Age to today, the old Irish goat carries 3,000 years of Irish history
- Feb 26, 2026
New research has revealed that the old Irish goat shares a 3,000-year genetic link with goats living in Ireland during the Late Bronze Age. The findin...
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Hair-like rhizoids in liverworts transport phosphorus, shedding light on evolution of roots
- Feb 26, 2026
Liverwort uses hair-like rhizoids to collect phosphorus from its surroundings and deliver it to where it is needed. This Kobe University discovery she...
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Plants stay neatly patterned as they grow, and PLETHORA proteins may explain why
- Feb 26, 2026
How do plants achieve their remarkably regular arrangement of leaves and flowers? And why does this pattern remain so stable, even as plants grow and...
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Immune cells selectively pull DNA from dying nuclei, revealing a process dubbed nucleocytosis
- Feb 26, 2026
Over the years, cell biology has built a detailed picture of how cells compartmentalize their internal functions. Central to this organization is the...
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Opinion: Surviving the extreme temperatures of the climate crisis calls for a revolution in home and building design
- Feb 26, 2026
People spend 90% of their lives in buildings, which act as a protective "third skin" from the elements, but climates are becoming more extreme and so...
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Children who are not friends connect better through play when given a goal, study shows
- Feb 26, 2026
"Play nicely, children," has been a familiar plea of stressed-out parents and teachers since time immemorial. Now, new research suggests that getting...
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Apollo moon rocks reveal lunar magnetic field was briefly stronger than Earth's
- Feb 26, 2026
Researchers from the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford, have resolved a long-standing debate about the strength of the moon's magneti...
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Boat traffic alters marine megafauna behavior, stress and population trends, global analysis finds
- Feb 25, 2026
A new study provides a comprehensive global synthesis of how vessel traffic affects large marine wildlife, including whales, dolphins, seals, manatees...
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Lab tests investigate how house fire emissions differ from forest fires
- Feb 25, 2026
Wildfires have increased in frequency and severity over the past few decades. More fires are burning at the wildland-urban interface (WUI), where home...
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How a 3D-printed synthetic sea lion pelvis enhances veterinary capabilities to counter ongoing beaching
- Feb 25, 2026
Scores of sea lions continue to beach themselves along the Southern California coastline, stricken with sickness. Toxic algae blooms are to blame, tho...