James Webb Space Telescope sees the Orion Nebula in a stunning new light (images)
The Orion Nebula may be a familiar and well-studied celestial object, but new images from the James Webb Space Telescope […]
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Did multicellular life on Earth depend on plate tectonics?
How did complex life arise and evolve on Earth and what does this mean for the search for life beyond
Study reveals how a sugar-sensing protein acts like a ‘machine’ to turn plant growth and oil production on and off.
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The mystery of the disappearance of the Neanderthal Y chromosome
At several points in our complex history, modern humans have mated with Neanderthals. This left a telltale signature in the
Fur thieves on the loose in Maine forest, study finds
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Fur thieves on the loose in Maine forest, study finds
A mouse sits on a mossy log in a Maine forest. Credit: Brigit Humphreys The Penobscot Experimental Forest is home
Study finds organic farming changes plants’ genetic code
During a 23-year study at the University of Bonn, researchers found that organically grown barley genetically adapted to its environment,
Mushrooms in fashion: ecological mushroom leather is becoming mainstream
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Scientists are mapping Earth’s rivers from space before climate change devastates our planet.
The rivers of our planet are like the arteries of our planet. They are woven across the globe in complex
NASA’s Juno spacecraft reveals dynamic changes on Europa’s frozen surface
Jupiter’s moon Europa was captured by the JunoCam instrument aboard NASA’s Juno spacecraft during the mission’s close flyby on September