Arctic

Arctic Microbes Wake Up in Waves as Permafrost Thaws

When Arctic ice melts and fades away, so too do the microbes that have been sleeping in it. But these...
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Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation

Lasers in Orbit: Measuring Tropical Forest Canopies From Space

Scientists have found a new way to measure the height and structure of the planet’s forests. Using lasers, they can...
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Bird behavior

Birds in Cities Take Off Earlier When Women Approach Than Men, Study Finds

City birds responded consistently to a test involving human gender, a finding that may inspire future studies about the relationship...
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Women economic power partner preferences

When Women Earn More, Money Matters Less in Partner Choice

Women who earn more money and hold more economic power become less concerned with the income of their future partner...
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Titanium solar panels

Solar Panels Could Get 1,000x Stronger After Major Tech Breakthrough

Scientists have discovered a way to make solar panels harvest much more electricity without taking up more space. Researchers have...
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Gray hair

Gray Hair Isn’t Inevitable: A New Clue From Stem Cells That Get Stuck

Gray hair has long been a sign of the natural aging process. But recent research suggests there might be a...
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Brain cells

Brain Cells in Space Grow Faster, and Scientists Don’t Yet Know Why

When researchers sent mini, human brain cells to the International Space Station (ISS), they expected the cells to struggle in...
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TOI‑201: Astronomers Watch a Planetary System Reorder Itself

Astronomers have found a planetary system in which the orbits of planets are being shifted around, allowing us to watch...
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