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How African feminists are helping to sustain peace in a pandemic
Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, African feminists have been essential in responding with care to the challenges…
PTF1J2224+17 is a polar, new study confirms
German astronomers have conducted photometric observations of a cataclysmic variable (CV) star known as PTF1J2224+17. Results…
Orbital space ageing tests offered for space age materials
Exposure to space can be bad for the health of many materials. ESA and French space…
Does drug touted by Trump work on COVID-19? After data debacle, we still don't know
Scientists are resuming COVID-19 trials of the now world-famous drug hydroxychloroquine, as confusion continues to reign…
North Pacific Subtropical High models predict summer monsoons, reduced typhoon landfalls
The western North Pacific Subtropical High (WNPSH) is a key atmospheric circulation system strongly that influences…
Small protein, big impact: ProQ found to aid in DNA repair
Meningococci are bacteria that can cause life-threatening meningitis and sepsis. These pathogens use a small protein…
Black holes? They are like a hologram
According to new research by SISSA, ICTP and INFN, black holes could be like holograms, in…
New studies show how DNA crossovers can drive healthy, abnormal sperm, egg cell division
In the famous words of movie character Forrest Gump, “Life is like a box of chocolates;…