Short-lived neutron stars may explain both the extreme magnetic fields of black holes and gamma ray bursts, the most powerful explosions in the universe ​Short-lived neutron stars may explain both the extreme magnetic fields of black holes and gamma ray bursts, the most powerful explosions in the universe Short-lived neutron stars may explain both the extreme …

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Although previous studies have found hydrogen and oxygen in moon minerals – implying the presence of water – whole molecules of H2O have never been detected in lunar rock until now ​Although previous studies have found hydrogen and oxygen in moon minerals – implying the presence of water – whole molecules of H2O have never …

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The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced a  grant  of $2.8 million to establish a National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium (NAAIC) at Miami Dade College. Funded through the NSF Advanced Technological Education program, this… ​The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced a  grant  of $2.8 million to establish a National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium (NAAIC) …

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A team of NSF-funded researchers has discovered that an Iceland volcano changed how it formed magma as it continued to erupt from 2021 to 2022. The researchers published their findings in the journal Nature. The ongoing Fagradalsfjall eruptions near… ​A team of NSF-funded researchers has discovered that an Iceland volcano changed how it formed magma …

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Astronomers have spotted two colossal clusters of galaxies colliding and shooting out all of their dark matter, which may provide crucial evidence of how dark matter shapes the cosmos ​Astronomers have spotted two colossal clusters of galaxies colliding and shooting out all of their dark matter, which may provide crucial evidence of how dark matter …

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Shining light through nanocrystals helps break down PFAS without the need for extreme heat or pressure ​Shining light through nanocrystals helps break down PFAS without the need for extreme heat or pressure Shining light through nanocrystals helps break down PFAS without the need for extreme heat or pressure 

A study of rocks exposed by melting ice shows that Andean glaciers have retreated further now than at any time since Earth’s last interglacial period ​A study of rocks exposed by melting ice shows that Andean glaciers have retreated further now than at any time since Earth’s last interglacial period A study of rocks exposed by …

Glaciers in the Andes are the smallest they’ve been for 130,000 years Read More »

Every rose has its thorn. Or rather, every rose has its prickle, a sharp projection of the plant’s skin that can serve as a deterrent to herbivores but also makes cultivating roses and other plants more difficult. New research supported by the U.S… ​Every rose has its thorn. Or rather, every rose has its prickle, …

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Researchers were surprised to find that a very slightly curved object produces a more dramatic splash than a perfectly flat one ​Researchers were surprised to find that a very slightly curved object produces a more dramatic splash than a perfectly flat one Researchers were surprised to find that a very slightly curved object produces a more …

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A strain of green algae has been artificially evolved to turn carbon dioxide into sustainable fuel and plastic ​A strain of green algae has been artificially evolved to turn carbon dioxide into sustainable fuel and plastic A strain of green algae has been artificially evolved to turn carbon dioxide into sustainable fuel and plastic