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Millions of years ago, a massive die-off wiped out giant sea creatures, including the famous Megalodon. You might expect this to destroy the marine food web. Instead, new research suggests the ocean adapted smoothly, with remaining species changing their diets to keep the system stable.
Microplastics are not just toxic rubbish; they act as floating habitats for bacteria. A new scientific review suggests these mobile communities could carry microbes across the globe, potentially changing how ecosystems function.
Scientists have discovered that very small, targeted doses of radiation can safely increase brain activity in mice. This precise technique creates new connections between brain cells without causing damage. In the future, this approach could help repair neural networks damaged by diseases.
Scientists have discovered a way to mix magnetic signals inside a single layer of graphene. This technique allows for precise control over magnetic spins, paving the way for faster and highly energy-efficient computers.
Scientists have successfully grown a perfectly flat layer of aluminium on top of a germanium quantum well to create a highly stable hybrid material. This structure brings us closer to practical, error-free quantum computing. In the future, the immense processing power of these machines could help us design new treatments by simulating complex molecules for genomic medicine.
Scientists have created a highly stable material that efficiently converts carbon monoxide into methane. This design prevents active metal particles from clumping together under extreme heat. It offers a highly effective method to produce sustainable fuel while reducing toxic industrial emissions.
Scientists have found a new way to edit the genes of fruit trees without adding foreign DNA. By using a special technique on apple leaves, they can grow fully edited plants that keep all their tasty traits. This could make it much easier to grow stronger, healthier fruit trees in the future.
A sneaky malaria parasite can hide in the human body even after the main sickness fades. Scientists have built a smart computer programme to spot the chemical clues left behind in the blood, which could help doctors treat hidden infections.
Researchers have developed a tool called CRISPR-FOIL to physically bend and light up DNA inside living cells. This method controls gene activity by altering the physical shape of the genome. It suggests new ways to study and potentially treat genetic diseases.
Scientists have developed a new way to map the outside of our immune cells. By turning specific genes on and off, they can see exactly how the cell's outer shield changes, which could help us understand how our bodies fight illness.
Scientists have discovered that heating and shaping plastics in factories creates microscopic fragments from the inside out. Broken chemical chains form hidden pockets that eventually break open, suggesting manufacturing itself is a major source of pollution.
Researchers have developed a machine learning tool that uses antibody levels to identify people hiding dormant malaria parasites. This indirect method bypasses the limitations of relying solely on active blood infections, offering a targeted way to strengthen elimination efforts.
Standard climate models predict a drier future for the North American summer monsoon, but fossil evidence from a similar ancient climate shows the opposite. By using high-resolution simulations, scientists discovered that greener land surfaces actually drive more rainfall, suggesting that current climate projections might be missing essential storm activity in semi-arid regions.