A new study finds precancerous colon cells turn on a gene called SOX17, which helps them evade detection and develop into more advanced tumors. One… Read More
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Fossil Records Unlock Secrets of Climate Change Extinction Risks
A recent study has leveraged the fossil record to gain insights into the characteristics that render animals more susceptible to extinction due to climate change…. Read More
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The large reservoir in Catalonia shrank to 1 percent of capacity in March 2024. Three subsequent years of record low precipitation have taken a toll… Read More
Read More »Strontium Unlocks the Quantum Secrets of Superconductivity
New insights can help scientists make superconducting materials more robust and useful. Superconductors have enabled new technologies for health care, transportation, and scientific exploration. Scientists… Read More
Read More »New Study Links Traffic Pollution to More Signs of Alzheimer’s in Brain
According to a study recently published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, individuals exposed to higher levels of traffic-related air… Read More
Read More »Scientists Shatter Records With Revolutionary 27.1% Efficient Triple Junction Solar Cell
Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a novel triple-junction perovskite/Si tandem solar cell that can achieve a certified world-record power conversion… Read More
Read More »Webb Space Telescope Shows Ultraviolet “Winds” Eroding a Young Star’s Protoplanetary Disk in Orion Nebula
Research utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope highlights the destructive power of ultraviolet “winds” on the gas in protoplanetary disks surrounding young stars, shedding light… Read More
Read More »New Study Reveals That Researchers Overrate Their Ethical Standards
The average researcher thinks they are better than their colleagues at following good research practices. They also think that their own research field is better… Read More
Read More »Scientists Answer a Fundamental Question in Biology: How Do Organisms Respond to Changing Conditions?
Research provides new insights into how cells in plants coordinate their responses. A team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently published a… Read More
Read More »Iron Accumulates in the Brain After Concussions, According to New Study
Individuals experiencing headaches following concussions may also be more likely to have higher levels of iron in areas of the brain, which is a sign… Read More
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