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Two suns are better than one—planets thrive around binary stars
- Apr 27, 2026
Planets may actually form more easily around double stars than around single stars like our sun, according to new research from astrophysicists at the...
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What to know about sex trafficking as Pittsburgh hosts the NFL draft
- Apr 27, 2026
With the NFL draft taking place in Pittsburgh and an estimated 500,000 to 700,000 people expected to attend the events downtown and on the North Shore...
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DNA molecular computer combines memory and computing at scales below 2 nm
- Apr 27, 2026
Until now, molecular-level DNA circuits have mainly been used for simple tasks, such as detecting the presence of cancer-related substances. However,...
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The Duolingo taxi test—could being rude to the driver cost you your dream job?
- Apr 27, 2026
Duolingo recently revealed a seemingly genius trick to assess candidates for a senior position. Hiring managers at the language-learning app read appl...
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Brazil's farm expansion has left a vast soil carbon debt—but one fix could help meet climate goals
- Apr 27, 2026
The conversion of Brazil's native biomes into agricultural areas has resulted in an estimated loss of 1.4 billion tons of soil carbon. This amount is...
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Mining the solar system to build a new world
- Apr 27, 2026
I watched Armageddon again fairly recently with Bruce Willis, oil drillers in space and an asteroid the size of Texas bearing down on Earth. Buried be...
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CRISPR untangles five-gene protein that helps plants grow in early stages
- Apr 27, 2026
For most of their lives, plants get their energy from photosynthesis. But during the seed to seedling stage, when they can't absorb light just yet, th...
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Japan startup seeks approval of cat kidney disease treatment
- Apr 27, 2026
A Japanese startup has filed for approval of a new drug to treat chronic kidney disease in cats, the founder said on Monday, offering hope for a commo...
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Rare ribosome tweak in E. coli reveals possible antibiotic target
- Apr 27, 2026
Storing genetic material as DNA or RNA is all well and good for life on Earth, but it would be entirely pointless if we couldn't do anything with it....
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Researchers say remote Lake Superior island's wolves are thriving as packs prey on moose
- Apr 27, 2026
Wolves on a remote island in Lake Superior appear to be thriving, but they're making deep dents in the moose population that they rely on as a leading...
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More than two species? Scientists challenge taxonomy of two-toed sloths in Amazonia
- Apr 27, 2026
A new study by scientists from the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) has revealed significant cryptic diversity within two...
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Beer and cannabis could share 'sex switch,' study finds
- Apr 27, 2026
Researchers at University College Dublin have identified a genetic "switch" that determines the sex of cannabis plants, and found the same system may...