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Cracks in snow propagate faster than expected
- Feb 18, 2026
Since 10 January 2026, the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) has received reports of hundreds of "whumpfs" (i.e., sounds indicating...
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Study explores challenges of flood risk management
- Feb 18, 2026
In a new study, University of Rhode Island Ph.D. graduate Kyle McElroy and Marine Affairs Professor Austin Becker explore the role of data and biases,...
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A ring to transcribe them: The unique path of poxviruses
- Feb 18, 2026
A research team at the University of Würzburg has deciphered another aspect of poxviral gene activation. They have revealed a unique viral mechanism:...
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Does the motion of DNA influence its activity?
- Feb 18, 2026
How does our DNA store the massive amount of information needed to build a human being? And what happens when it's stored incorrectly? Jesse Dixon, MD...
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Cosmic predators: How supermassive black holes slow star growth in nearby galaxies
- Feb 18, 2026
Intense radiation emitted by active supermassive black holes—thought to reside at the center of most, if not all, galaxies—can slow star growth not ju...
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Global shark bites return to average in 2025, with a smaller proportion in the United States
- Feb 18, 2026
According to the ISAF 2025 shark attack report, global unprovoked shark bites returned to near-average levels in 2025, following a sharp reduction the...
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Indigenous plant could have handy health benefits
- Feb 18, 2026
The drought-tolerant shrub affectionately known as Old Man Saltbush is mostly used as stock fodder, but can also be added to salads or cooking and has...
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Restored woodlands show only partial ability to bounce back after fire
- Feb 18, 2026
Fire is a natural and essential part of the Australian ecological landscape, with many native plant species regenerating after fire that occurs under...
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How to keep CFOs from leaving
- Feb 18, 2026
Changing corporate strategies are putting more pressure than ever on chief financial officers (CFOs), a change that's reflected in record-high turnove...
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Ultra-stable lasers that rely on crystalline mirrors could advance next-generation clocks and navigation
- Feb 18, 2026
Lasers, devices that emit intense beams of coherent light in specific directions, are widely used in research settings and are central components of v...
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Cultured beef differs from conventional beef in allergy-related hazards, food safety study shows
- Feb 18, 2026
As cultured meat moves toward commercialization, people want to understand how it impacts health compared to conventional animal meat. So, researchers...
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Report: US history polarizes generations, but has potential to unite
- Feb 18, 2026
While there are plenty of historical topics U.S. citizens agree on—generally, events and figures from the Civil War up to the end of the Cold War—the...