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Scientists unlock new role for nervous system in regeneration
Biologists at Tufts University have developed a computational model of planarian (flatworm) regeneration that explains how…
Human encroachment alters air quality over Amazon rainforest
Plumes of air pollution generated from a rapidly expanding city within the Amazon rainforest are wafting…
Diamonds reveal how continents are stabilized, key to Earth’s habitability
The longevity of Earth's continents in the face of destructive tectonic activity is an essential geologic…
NASA winner demos red berries on the red planet
A team from Dartmouth's Thayer School of Engineering that designed a greenhouse for Mars was announced…
Study: Americans’ beliefs about wildlife management are changing
Abundant and healthy wildlife populations are a cultural and ecological treasure in the United States. Over…
NASA Invites Media to Learn More About Near-Earth Asteroids, Comets
Media are invited to hear experts from around the world discuss the latest research on near-Earth…
SpaceX escape engines were test fired before mishap: panel
A NASA safety panel said on Thursday that Saturday's accident on a SpaceX astronaut capsule happened…
Diamonds reveal how continents are stabilized, key to Earth’s habitability
The longevity of Earth's continents in the face of destructive tectonic activity is an essential geologic…
Diamonds reveal how continents are stabilized, key to Earth's habitability
The longevity of Earth’s continents in the face of destructive tectonic activity is an essential geologic…