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New Research Offers Hope for Safe Agricultural Revival in Chornobyl-Affected Lands

Thousands of hectares of Chornobyl-affected farmland, long deemed too dangerous for cultivation in northern Ukraine can safely return to production, according to new research.
29-Apr-2025 2:45 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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EMBARGOED: Social ‘Hippie’ Spiders Don't Believe in Labels

Study raises the question of whether social ‘hippie’ spiders truly have personalities at all Individual behaviour in spider communities far more fluid than previously thought Instead of fixed behavioural types, spiders appear to adjust their...
24-Apr-2025 6:10 AM EDT Add to Favorites

EMBARGOED: Is Our Universe the Ultimate Computer?

Study introduces a new way to think about gravity - not just as a pull, but as something that happens when the universe is trying to stay organised Gravity is the result of a computational process within the universe Gravity may be caused by the...
24-Apr-2025 8:10 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Bringing Science to Life - One String at a Time

New research led by the University of Portsmouth has revealed how puppetry and other creative methods can effectively make complex scientific topics, such as plastic recycling, more understandable and engaging for diverse audiences.
17-Apr-2025 4:25 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Our DNA Is at Risk of Hacking - Warn Scientists

Next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) - the same technology which is powering the development of tailor-made medicines, cancer diagnostics, infectious disease tracking, and gene research - could become a prime target for hackers.
16-Apr-2025 3:25 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Hold-Up - Are High Support Bras Bad for the Back?

Research from the University of Portsmouth suggests that bras offering excessive bounce reduction may come with hidden consequences for spinal health.
15-Apr-2025 4:25 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Research Sparks Development Model for Longer Lasting Electric Vehicle Batteries

-Mathematical model can be used in lithium-ion battery development to prevent deterioration -Lithium-ion batteries will be a key technology in realising a truly sustainable and low-carbon economy in the coming decades -Increased lithium-ion...
9-Apr-2025 6:25 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Setback in Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy as Immune System Emerges as Key Barrier

A new paper, published in Gene Therapy, raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), after the treatment failed to show significant benefit in a large-scale clinical trial.
8-Apr-2025 3:45 AM EDT Add to Favorites


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