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Researchers advance new route to chemically recyclable plastics
As the planet’s burden of rubber and plastic trash rises unabated, scientists increasingly look to the…
When galaxies collide: Models suggest galactic collisions can starve massive black holes
It was previously thought that collisions between galaxies would necessarily add to the activity of the…
Competition among human females likely contributed to concealed ovulation
Human females rely on aids like charting, test strips or wearable tech to identify periods of…
Researchers achieve extreme-ultraviolet spectral compression by four-wave mixing
Researchers from the Max Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI) have developed…
Litter provides habitat for diverse animal communities in rivers, study finds
In a study of local rivers, experts at the University of Nottingham in the UK have…
Dinosaur embryo find helps crack baby tyrannosaur mystery
They are among the largest predators ever to walk the Earth, but experts have discovered that…
Kratom: What science is discovering about the risks and benefits of a controversial herb
Kratom, a traditional Southeast Asian herbal medicine from the leaves of the tropical tree Mitragyna speciosa,…
Social media bans, restrictions have mixed impact on potential misinformation following Capitol riot
The amount of potential misinformation was impacted on at least one social media platform following actions…
The mystery of the blue flower: Nature's rare color owes its existence to bee vision
At a dinner party, or in the schoolyard, the question of favorite color frequently results in…