A semi-transparent crab about the size of an almond and a tiny, glowing lantern shark are among two new species discovered by Australian scientists exploring the deep sea.
In late 2022, scientists from Australia’s science agency CSIRO embarked on…
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Quorum quenching by endophytic Bacillus cereus AL1: a lactonase-based anti-virulence strategy against Pseudomonas aeruginosa | BMC Microbiology
Collection of plant samples
A total of ten plants were collected from the Orman Botanical Garden (30°01′45.12″ N, 31°12′47.16″ E) and the Research Institute of Plant Protection (30.046356° N, 31.207320° E), Giza, Egypt, in February…
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Study reveals protein plaques in neurodegeneration function as enzymes, breaking down ATP
A new study led by Rice University’s Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede has revealed that protein clumps, or plaques that clog the brain, associated with Parkinson’s disease are not merely waste; they can actively drain energy from brain…
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This paper changed my life: Sandra Jurado marvels at the first-ever 3D model of a synaptic vesicle
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What paper changed your life?
Molecular anatomy of a trafficking organelle. Takamori S., Holt M., Stenius K., Lemke E.A., Grønborg M., Riedel D., Urlaub H., Schenck S., Brügger B.,…
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Dark matter returns as leading explanation for galactic gamma ray glow
Dark matter returns as leading explanation for galactic gamma ray glow
by Erica Marchand
Paris, France (SPX) Oct 21, 2025
A new study has reignited the long-running debate over what causes the mysterious gamma-ray glow emanating…
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How does a flaming piece of space junk end up on Earth? A space archaeologist explains
The mysterious object was on fire and lying in the middle of a remote dirt road in Western Australia’s Pilbara region when mine workers stumbled upon it.
Shortly after the enigmatic item was found on October 18, Western Australia police
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Spinning, spinning, spinning to Mars
In 1984, a workshop at The Case for Mars II conference produced a proposal for a human mission to Mars that would use Mars resources and lead to a permanent presence on the red planet. Artist Carter Emmart illustrated the various phases…
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Feeling stressed? Science finds a simple way to take back control
A tight work deadline, a clogged toilet, or a disagreement with a loved one can make an ordinary day feel overwhelming. When several of these small frustrations build up, stress can quickly escalate. But according to new research that includes…
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The trailblazer who made history as NASA’s first woman commander
Rebecca MorelleScience Editor and
Alison FrancisSenior Science Journalist
Tony Jolliffe/ BBC NewsFrom a very young age, Eileen Collins wanted to be an astronaut She’s the astronaut who smashed through the glass ceiling. And kept on going.
Eileen…
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