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04-17-2024
The Sun is covered with moss, though not the kind you’re thinking
Have you ever wondered what secrets lie hidden in the Sun's atmosphere? Scientists have been puzzled by a peculiar structure on the Sun that they've dubbed "moss" due to its resemblance to the earthly plants. This bright, patchy plasma formation has been a mystery for decades, but recent research is shedding light on its superheating mechanism. Discovering the Sun's moss Souvik Bose, a research scientist at Lockheed Martin Solar and Astrophysics Laboratory and Bay Area Environmental Institute, NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley, and his...
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06-28-2023
Cuttlefish camouflage is much more complex and mind-boggling than initially thought
The ability of cuttlefish to instantly “vanish” by mimicking their...
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06-28-2023
Mysterious skin disease threatens endangered killer whales
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have identified an alarming increase...
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06-28-2023
Honeybee pollination produces plant offspring vastly inferior to plants pollinated by other species
Despite the romanticized image of honeybees, a new study unveils...
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06-28-2023
Moderate alcohol intake offers no protection against obesity or diabetes, contrary to popular belief
Light or moderate alcohol consumption provides no protective benefits against...
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06-28-2023
Do octopuses dream? A recent study shows octopuses sleep is very similar to humans
Octopuses sleep, just like humans do, but with a peculiar...
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06-28-2023
Good news: Ocean oxygen loss may ultimately reverse, saving marine life species
In a time where news about climate change is often...
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06-28-2023
Chilling black market: Jaguar parts are being sold by prison inmates
In Bolivia, a thriving black market trade threatens the future...
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06-28-2023
Slower walking speed in dogs could be a sign of dementia
In humans, gait speed is a significant component in geriatric...
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06-28-2023
The "Smiling cat nebula" captured in a new, spectacular image
A spectacular, high-detailed picture of the Sh2-284 nebula – known...
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06-27-2023
Asteroid 2013 WV44 is bigger than ten buses, and it's headed our way
An asteroid larger than ten buses aligned end to end...
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