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Physicists have published new research that could literally squeeze more power out of solar cells by physically deforming each of the crystals in the...
Natural selection gave a freediving people in Southeast Asia bigger spleens
The Bajau people of Southeast Asia, known as Sea Nomads, spend their whole lives at sea, working eight-hour diving shifts with traditional equipment and...
New ant species from Borneo explodes to defend its colony
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Small changes in rainforests cause big damage to fish ecosystems
Using lasers, researchers have connected, arranged and merged artificial cells, paving the way for networks of artificial cells acting as tissues.
‘Rip Van Winkle’ plants hide underground for up to 20 years
Scores of plant species are capable of living dormant under the soil for up to 20 years, enabling them to survive through difficult times,...
Hurricane Harvey: Most fatalities occurred outside flood zones, Dutch-Texan research shows
Scientists found that most Houston-area drowning deaths from Hurricane Harvey occurred outside the zones designated by government as being at higher risk of flooding:...
Enduring cold temperatures alters fat cell epigenetics
A new study in fat cells has revealed a molecular mechanism that controls how lifestyle choices and the external environment affect gene expression. This...
Publisher Correction: Bottom-up linking of carbon markets under far-sighted cap coordination and reversibility
Publisher Correction: Bottom-up linking of carbon markets under far-sighted cap coordination and reversibilityPublisher Correction: Bottom-up linking of carbon markets under far-sighted cap coordination and...
Meteorite diamonds tell of a lost planet
Scientists have examined a slice from a meteorite that contains large diamonds formed at high pressure. The study shows that the parent body from...
Better species mapping can improve conservation efforts
The scientific models that ecologists and conservation biologists rely on to determine which species and habitats to protect lack critical information to help them...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
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Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico
The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
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