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Many of the Caribbean's most important reefs are going unprotected
- May 12, 2026
Living by the sea in the tropics means being exposed to some of nature's most powerful forces. Hurricanes can bring storm surges, flooding and destruc...
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Scientific discoveries and research
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Gentle, laser-driven flows enable precise 3D imaging of delicate samples
- May 12, 2026
Until now, it has been technically nearly impossible to rotate highly sensitive samples in all directions under a microscope without making contact. R...
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DNA 'barcodes' help researchers pinpoint gold nanoparticles that can strike cancer at its power source
- May 12, 2026
Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a high-throughput method to identify gold nanoparticles capable of delivering...
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How invading cancer cells grip and rip their way into new tissues
- May 12, 2026
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have discovered that cancer cells do not simply push through surrounding tissues to spread...
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Cold events rival heat waves in bleaching Indonesia's corals, analysis reveals
- May 12, 2026
The Indonesian seas are a biodiversity hotspot, harboring the highest coral diversity in the tropics and home to an extraordinary variety of marine li...
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Who gets credit for research? How the hidden rules of academic authorship can leave women at a disadvantage
- May 12, 2026
Scientific discoveries rarely happen alone. Modern research often involves teams spanning institutions and even countries. Yet when research is publis...
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Roots reveal climate adaptation as 284 plant varieties reshape water barrier
- May 12, 2026
Plant roots are far more than simple absorption organs: they can adjust their structure to better cope with water stress. Scientists at the University...
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How we feel political emotions in our bodies—and why this matters for democracy
- May 12, 2026
Researchers have found our emotions toward politics not only play on our minds, but shape how our bodies respond to political experiences, even drivin...
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Major survey of London tap water shows 'forever chemicals' within safe limits
- May 12, 2026
A large study of London's tap water has revealed that trace amounts of PFAS "forever chemicals" are present, but their levels are within U.K. and EU s...
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80 years after the Trinity nuclear test, scientists identify new molecule-trapping crystal formed in the blast
- May 12, 2026
Matter behaves strangely under extreme conditions, and often, remnants of these behaviors are left behind even when conditions return to normal. The T...
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Quantum circuit test finally exposes what has been warping performance
- May 12, 2026
Quantum computers could someday solve pressing problems that are too convoluted for classical computers, such as modeling complex molecular interactio...
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A baby bird's wish list: Mild weather, attentive parents, not being the smallest sibling
- May 12, 2026
Experiences in the first days and weeks of life can have a profound impact on humans—and birds. A new study led by Sage Madden, a graduate student in...