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Science • May 02

Hidden plant molecules show up to 25 times stronger activity against Ebola and COVID-19

Scientists at the Université de Montréal's affiliated Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) have identified a new family of natural molecules with...

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Science • May 02

This Greek Volcano Stayed Quiet for 100,000 Years, Then It Suddenly Erupted Again Without Warning, Puzzling Scientists

A new study reveals that volcanoes can remain dangerously active beneath the surface even after tens of thousands of years of silence.

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Science • May 02

Drones Over Mars? Scientists Reveal How Flying Robots Could Unlock Hidden Water On The Red Planet

A new study reveals how radar-equipped drones could pinpoint accessible water ice on Mars with unprecedented precision.

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Science • May 02

Hidden in Wall Crevices, Scientists Discover a Tiny Spider That Hunts Prey 6 Times Its Size

Tucked away in the cracks of everyday walls, researchers have uncovered a tiny spider with abilities that seem far beyond what its size would suggest.

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Science • May 02

Half of All Men Lose Their Hair but Scientists Just Found a Natural Sugar That May Grow It Back at the Source

A natural sugar may stimulate hair regrowth by boosting blood flow to follicles, early research in mice shows, offering a potential new treatment path.

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Science • May 02

Astronomers Discover Massive Hidden Structures Pointing Straight At Milky Way Black Hole

A newly discovered network of light-year-long filaments near the Milky Way's core reveals unexpected clues about the past activity of Sagittarius A*.

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Science • May 02

Saturday Citations: In spaaa-aaace!

We're focusing on space news this week, but we did cover the usual amount of local news down here in Earth's gravity well: A new Tokamak reactor regime...

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Science • May 02

Scientists identify 10,000 'impossible' exoplanet candidates, potentially tripling the number of known alien worlds

Scientists may have detected more than 10,000 never-before-seen exoplanets in a single survey, potentially tripling the number of known alien worlds in one...

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Science • May 02

Can the Vacuum Drive Fuel-Free Propulsion?

The optimal propulsion of a payload to space is without fuel. Our current space rockets rely on carrying the fuel along with the payload for the ride.

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Science • May 02

World first: Particle polarization survived laser-plasma acceleration for nuclear fusion

The preservation of Helium-3 polarization in laser-plasma accelerators could increase energy production for fusion reactors.

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Science • May 02

Yellowstone's volcano may be fueled in a very different way than we thought

Yellowstone's famous supervolcano is likely being fueled in a completely different way from what many scientists assumed. New research suggests that...

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Science • May 02

A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley's comet debris

NEW YORK (AP) — The Eta Aquarid meteor shower soon will light the sky with debris from Halley's comet. But a bright moon will spoil the fun this year,...

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Science • May 02

A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley’s comet debris

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will soon light the sky with debris from Halley's comet. But a bright moon will spoil the fun this year, making the display...

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Science • May 02

Do octopus brains work like humans’—or is there another way to be smart?

Just like vertebrates, cephalopods—such as octopuses and squid—have elaborate brains. Neuroscientists are flocking to them for insights into how...

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Science • May 02

A ‘Potentially Hazardous’ Asteroid Will Pass Close to Earth in 2029 — and It Has an Alarming Nickname

This occurrence will be the closest approach to Earth by an asteroid of this size that scientists have known about in advance.

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Science • May 02

An Unknown State of Matter Could Be Hiding in Our Solar System

Despite outward appearances, the internal workings of ice giants like Uranus and Neptune are extremely chaotic.

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Science • May 02

See May's full 'Flower Moon' bloom in gorgeous photos from around the world

See incredible photos of the May full moon, which dazzled onlookers with a spectacular natural light show, while setting the stage for a rare Blue Moon...

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Science • May 02

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks next week — Here's what you need to know

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks next week! Here's when and where to look for shooting stars in May and how many meteors to expect around peak activity.

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Science • May 02

Explosive evaporation unlocks new possibilities in 3D printing and chemical analysis

Water droplets might seem simple at first. But when nearing evaporation, a desperate power struggle of competing physical forces can emerge, with explosive...

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Science • May 02

A Look At Viasat (VSAT) Valuation After ViaSat‑3 F3 Constellation Completion

Viasat (VSAT) shares recently reacted to the successful launch and initial signal acquisition of the ViaSat 3 Flight 3 satellite, which completes the...

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