| Immune Cells Meant To Fight Cancer Are Secretly Helping Tumors Grow |
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2026-02-09 12:53:55 +00:00
 Researchers have found that tumors can rewire neutrophils to promote cancer growth rather than suppress it. Forecasting whether a tumor will stay contained or accelerate is still one of oncology’s biggest unknowns. A team at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research reports that one of the immune system’s most […]
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| Hidden Risk in a Common Fruit: Bananas Contaminated by Mining Disaster |
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2026-02-09 12:18:12 +00:00
 The study examined the potential health risks linked to consuming cocoa and cassava grown in Linhares, a municipality located in a region affected by the Fundão dam collapse in Minas Gerais, Brazil, ten years ago. A team of researchers in soil geochemistry, environmental engineering, and health from the University of São Paulo (USP), the Federal […]
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| Scientists Find a Sneaky Way To Starve Cancer Cells Without Harming Healthy Cells |
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2026-02-09 11:43:46 +00:00
 Researchers from UNIGE and Marburg have shown that D-cysteine, the “mirror” form of cysteine, can selectively target specific cancer cells. Many cancer treatments harm healthy tissue along with tumors, often leading to serious side effects. To reduce this collateral damage, researchers are searching for therapies that act only on cancer cells. An international research team […]
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| Scientists Discover a Giant Hidden Lava Tunnel Beneath Venus |
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2026-02-09 10:00:31 +00:00
 Scientists have uncovered evidence of a gigantic empty lava tunnel beneath Venus, revealing a hidden volcanic world on Earth’s mysterious twin. Volcanic landscapes are not limited to Earth. Scientists have previously identified signs of volcanic activity, including lava tubes, on Mars and the Moon. Now, researchers at the University of Trento have found compelling evidence […]
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| Breakthrough AI Tool Identifies 25 Previously Unknown Magnetic Materials |
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2026-02-09 05:33:53 +00:00
 New research may help reduce reliance on rare earth elements used to power modern technology. Scientists at the University of New Hampshire are using artificial intelligence to dramatically speed up the search for new magnetic materials. Their approach has produced a searchable database containing 67,573 magnetic materials, including 25 previously unknown compounds that retain their […]
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| Hubble Captures a Wild Stellar Nursery Glowing With Newborn Stars |
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2026-02-09 04:58:42 +00:00
 Hubble captures a dazzling stellar nursery where newborn stars light up and carve their way through glowing clouds in a nearby galaxy. This striking image from the Hubble Space Telescope offers a fresh perspective on a faraway region where stars are actively forming. The view was captured alongside a recently released image and focuses on […]
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| Halley’s Comet Has the Wrong Name, New Research Suggests |
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2026-02-09 04:23:56 +00:00
 Evidence from medieval chronicles suggests that the periodic nature of Halley’s Comet was recognized centuries earlier than previously believed. Edmond Halley is widely associated with identifying the repeating path of the comet that carries his name, but new research suggests he was not the first to recognize its cycle. According to work by Professor Simon […]
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| AI Boom Could Add Nearly a Million Tons of CO₂ Annually, Researchers Warn |
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2026-02-08 20:38:31 +00:00
 Growing AI adoption could modestly increase U.S. carbon emissions, highlighting the need for energy-efficient AI systems. A study published in Environmental Research Letters estimates that expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across the United States could raise annual carbon dioxide emissions by about 900,000 tons. Although this represents a measurable increase, the authors emphasize […]
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| NASA Finds Earth’s Oxygen Follows a Hidden Magnetic Rhythm |
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2026-02-08 20:03:18 +00:00
 Earth’s magnetic field and atmospheric oxygen appear to have moved in sync for half a billion years, pointing to a surprising connection between the planet’s deep interior and life-supporting conditions above ground. Magnetic Field and Oxygen Move Together Over Deep Time A new analysis by NASA scientists finds that changes in Earth’s magnetic field strength […]
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| Hubble Telescope Spots Strange, Massive Disk 40 Times the Size of Our Solar System |
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2026-02-08 19:28:30 +00:00
 Hubble observations reveal a giant, turbulent planet-forming disk that may reshape theories of how planetary systems develop. Astronomers working with NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have captured images of the largest protoplanetary disk ever seen surrounding a young star. Observed in visible light for the first time, the disk appears far more turbulent and disordered than […]
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| A Hidden Brain Rhythm Could Be the Key to More Effective Parkinson’s Treatment |
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2026-02-08 16:48:16 +00:00
 Researchers have uncovered a fast-acting brain network that may determine how effectively deep brain stimulation improves Parkinson’s symptoms. Parkinson’s disease can make everyday movements slow, stiff, or shaky, and deep brain stimulation (DBS) is one of the most effective options for easing those motor symptoms. A new study suggests the benefit comes from influencing a […]
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| Duplicate Medical Records Linked to 5x Increase in Hospital Death Risk |
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2026-02-08 16:13:11 +00:00
 New research suggests that patients with duplicate medical records face substantially higher risks during hospital stays, including greater chances of intensive care and death. Patients who have more than one medical record are far more likely to experience serious harm after being admitted to hospital, according to US research published online in the journal BMJ […]
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| Boosting a Natural Molecule Reverses Alzheimer’s Brain Damage in New Study |
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2026-02-08 15:38:38 +00:00
 A major international study shows that increasing a naturally occurring molecule can help restore memory in animal models of Alzheimer’s disease. The findings raise hopes for the development of new treatments for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia and affects close to 40 million people worldwide. As […]
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| Humans Reached Australia 60,000 Years Ago, New DNA Study Confirms |
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2026-02-08 13:18:29 +00:00
 Genetic data strengthens the case that humans first settled Sahul around 60,000 years ago, using multiple seafaring routes. A large research collaboration between the University of Huddersfield’s Archaeogenetics Research Group and the University of Southampton’s Centre for Maritime Archaeology has helped clarify when and how modern humans, Homo sapiens, first settled New Guinea and Australia. […]
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| Scientists Reconstruct a Giant 31-Foot “Dinosaur-Killer” Crocodile in Unprecedented Detail |
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2026-02-08 12:43:24 +00:00
 A full-scale Deinosuchus schwimmeri skeleton brings decades of paleontological research into a single, scientifically precise exhibit. Dr. David Schwimmer, a geology professor at Columbus State University and an internationally recognized authority on the giant prehistoric crocodilian genus Deinosuchus, has helped bring a long extinct predator into public view. His research informed the creation of the […]
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| The Sleep Sound Millions Trust May Be Stealing Your REM Sleep |
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2026-02-08 12:08:24 +00:00
 Sound machines and “sleep sounds” are often marketed as a cure for restless nights, but new research suggests they may actually be working against the brain. Pink noise is widely used to help people sleep, but new research suggests it may interfere with the brain’s ability to recover overnight. A study from the University of […]
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| A Microscopic Coral Trick Could Help Save the Great Barrier Reef |
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2026-02-08 06:42:32 +00:00
 Scientists have revealed how corals anchor themselves to reefs through a multi-step biological process. The findings could help restoration efforts focus on coral species most likely to survive and thrive. Researchers at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have identified essential biological mechanisms that enable corals to attach to reef surfaces, a breakthrough that could strengthen […]
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| Earth’s Magnetic Field Has an “Astonishing” Wild Side Scientists Missed Until Now |
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2026-02-08 05:32:08 +00:00
 Deep beneath the ocean floor, ancient sediments hint that Earth’s magnetic field sometimes changed far more slowly than expected. Deep beneath our feet, a restless ocean of molten metal helps keep Earth livable. The planet’s magnetic field forms as liquid iron and nickel circulate through the outer core, generating electric currents that create a global […]
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