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MEGATRON Simulations Bridge Early Universe Stars and JWST Observations
The MEGATRON project uses advanced cosmological simulations to connect James Webb Space Telescope data with chemical clues preserved in ancient stars.
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1,700-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb Found With Greek Poem and Protective Spells
A newly discovered Egyptian tomb dating back roughly 1,700 years contains a poem written in ancient Greek alongside spells intended to protect the dead.
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Magnetic Bacteria Extend Lifespan in Worms by 43 Percent
A magnetotactic bacterium extended average lifespan in C. elegans by over 43%, with researchers identifying ferroptosis suppression as the key mechanism.
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How Atoms Formed From the Primordial Soup After the Big Bang
Atoms didn't always exist. Here's how quarks, protons, neutrons, and electrons assembled into atoms in the Universe's earliest moments.
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Two-Time Debate Champion Bo Seo on How Good Arguments Work
Bo Seo explains why arguments fail, how to pick fights worth having, and what debate teaches us about listening and democracy.
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How the Romans Built Their Towering Aqueducts
Roman aqueducts rank among the ancient world's greatest engineering feats. Here's how they were designed and constructed to move water across vast distances.
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Mars's Southern Interior Is Hundreds of Degrees Hotter Than the North
Gravity data reveals Mars's southern interior is 200–400°C hotter than the north and may be partially molten, reshaping our understanding of the planet's histor
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New AI Model Costs Up to 11 Times Less Than Leading OpenAI Model
AI company Pathway's new BDH-CQ model uses nonverbal reasoning to dramatically cut the cost of AI requests, rivaling leading models at a fraction of the price.
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Curcumin May Protect Blood Vessels From Diabetes Damage, Rat Study Finds
New research in rats suggests curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, may help protect blood vessels from damage caused by Type 1 diabetes.
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Trump to Honor Artemis II Crew with Congressional Space Medal
President Trump will present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II crew on Aug. 28 at Johnson Space Center.
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1,400-Year-Old Skeleton Found in Peru May Be Human Sacrifice
A skeleton unearthed in Lima may represent a ritual offering made when an ancient ceremonial well was sealed nearly 1,400 years ago.
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Ancient Humans Evolved Genetic Adaptations to Survive the Last Ice Age
Genomes from Jomon hunter-gatherers reveal genetic signatures of cold adaptation inherited from ancestors who lived during the last glacial period.
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Composer Jim Nollman's Decades of Music-Making With Orcas
Jim Nollman has spent 50 years creating music with animals. His new album collects highlights from sessions with orcas.
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Lost Megalodon Vertebrae Rediscovered on a Museum Shelf
Giant shark vertebrae lost since 1989 have resurfaced, confirming Megalodon may have exceeded 24 meters in length.
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Daily Multivitamin Linked to Better Physical Function in Older Adults
A large study found older adults taking a daily multivitamin for three years had significantly better functional health scores than those on a placebo.