Satellite data reveals sea-level rise has unfolded almost exactly as predicted by 1990s climate models, with one key underestimation: melting ice sheets. Researchers stress the importance of refining local projections as seas continue to rise faster than before. ​Satellite data reveals sea-level rise has unfolded almost exactly as predicted by 1990s climate models, with one …

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Hidden fat wrapped around organs, known as visceral fat, has now been linked to faster heart aging. Using AI and imaging from more than 21,000 people in the UK Biobank, scientists found that this invisible belly fat accelerates stiffening and inflammation of the heart, while fat stored around hips and thighs may actually protect women. …

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Cambridge scientists discovered that thin, weak zones in Earth’s plates helped spread Iceland’s mantle plume across the North Atlantic, explaining why volcanic activity once spanned thousands of kilometers. These ancient scars not only shaped the landscape but still influence earthquakes and could point to untapped geothermal energy. ​Cambridge scientists discovered that thin, weak zones in …

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Northwestern scientists have developed a new nanostructure that supercharges CRISPR’s ability to safely and efficiently enter cells, potentially unlocking its full power to treat genetic diseases. By wrapping CRISPR’s tools in spherical DNA-coated nanoparticles, researchers tripled gene-editing success rates, improved precision, and dramatically reduced toxicity compared to current methods. ​Northwestern scientists have developed a new …

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The gas giant has been measured for the first time in decades, trimming 8 kilometres from its diameter ​The gas giant has been measured for the first time in decades, trimming 8 kilometres from its diameter The gas giant has been measured for the first time in decades, trimming 8 kilometres from its diameter 

Astronomers have struggled to explain why a long and thin cloud forms above Mars’s Arsia Mons volcano each year, until now ​Astronomers have struggled to explain why a long and thin cloud forms above Mars’s Arsia Mons volcano each year, until now Astronomers have struggled to explain why a long and thin cloud forms above Mars’s …

A weird cloud forms on Mars each year and now we know why Read More »

Ancient remains from a cave in Serbia show that Neanderthals were hunting mountain goats 300,000 years ago, adding to evidence of their ability to adapt to different environments ​Ancient remains from a cave in Serbia show that Neanderthals were hunting mountain goats 300,000 years ago, adding to evidence of their ability to adapt to different …

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New research suggests that immunotherapy given before and after surgery could help patients with diffuse pleural mesothelioma, one of the most challenging cancers to treat. A phase II clinical trial tested immunotherapy in resectable cases, with promising results presented at the World Conference on Lung Cancer. ​New research suggests that immunotherapy given before and after …

Blood test spots hidden mesothelioma that scans can’t see Read More »

UC Santa Barbara researchers project that human impacts on oceans will double by 2050, with warming seas and fisheries collapse leading the charge. The tropics and poles face the fastest changes, and coastal regions will be hardest hit, threatening food and livelihoods worldwide. ​UC Santa Barbara researchers project that human impacts on oceans will double …

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Seagrass, a vital coastal ecosystem, may be one of the planet’s best natural carbon sponges—but its fate depends on how we manage nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus. While moderate nutrient input can supercharge seagrass growth and boost carbon storage, too much—especially nitrogen—fuels phytoplankton that block sunlight and devastate seagrass beds. ​Seagrass, a vital coastal ecosystem, …

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