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Resolving the Star Formation History of Dwarf Galaxies
Title: The JWST Resolved Stellar Populations Early Release Science Program. VIII. The Spatially Resolved Star Formation History of WLM
Authors: Roger E. Cohen, Kristen B. W. McQuinn, Alessandro Savino, Max J. B. Newman, Daniel R. Weisz,…
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Ultra-low energy LIBS for chlorine detection in cement pastes via microwave enhancement using 0.05 mJ laser energy
Reichling, K. et al. Local detailed inspection methods regarding reinforcement corrosion of concrete structures. Mater. Corros. 64, 128–134. https://doi.org/10.1002/maco.201206626 (2013).
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A Redox switch for resilience: How a rubber tree gene strengthens plant stress defense
The gene, named HbRbohD, encodes a membrane-localized enzyme that triggers stress-responsive ROS signaling while simultaneously enhancing antioxidant protection. Through molecular, cellular, and transgenic analyses,…
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This Unusual Plant Might Be One Of Evolution’s “Weirdest Experiments”
You would be forgiven for thinking this is a mushroom. It wears a cap, it lives in the undergrowth and it lacks chlorophyll, the pigment responsible for photosynthesis and for plants being green.
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Roman around the Christmas tree photo of the day for Dec. 25, 2025
In a scene that feels more like a midnight vigil than a routine inspection, NASA engineers and scientists gathered in near darkness inside a pristine cleanroom. Armed with flashlights and ultraviolet lamps, members of the Nancy Grace Roman…
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“They are one of the few animal species who gift for reasons that don’t involve sex.” Discover 10 animals that like to give gifts
At this time of year, many of us are looking forward to giving and receiving gifts, but humans aren’t the only ones to give presents. From spiders to penguins, dolphins to bonobos, gift-giving is remarkably common in the animal kingdom, where…
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Do grizzly bears really hibernate? The answer’s complicated
If you’re talking to a scientist, try not to use the words “bear” and “hibernate” in the same sentence.
It’s common knowledge that bears enter a deep sleep during winter, but what’s the proper terminology for that? Calgary naturalist Brian Keating…
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‘I think we may be orbiting a little higher than Santa’ (video)
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Credit: NASA TV
They may not be home for Christmas, but astronauts in space are finding their own way to make the season bright. They’ve even…
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Astronauts beam home Christmas wishes from International Space Station: ‘I think we may be orbiting a little higher than Santa’ (video)
They may not be home for Christmas, but astronauts in space are finding their own way to make the season bright. They’ve even hung their space stockings by the airlock with care.
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