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Superfluids are intriguing states of matter in which particles behave like a giant collective wave, allowing them to…
In biology, cytokinins were long considered regulators exclusive to the plant kingdom, where they control, among other…
Something is absorbing light on the surfaces of Pluto and Saturn’s moon Titan, and figuring out what it is could be…
New research suggests the microbiome near the surface of a plant's roots, known as the rhizosphere microbiome, may play…
Instagram use could influence not only how we see our bodies, but also how our brain perceives the bodies we inhabit as…
Efficiency ratings on portable air conditioners don’t give consumers the full picture, and one type of aircon unit is…
In the future, microorganisms could help return hard-to-recycle plastics to the recycling loop. Nick Wierckx, a…
Researchers have captured first-of-its-kind footage of a wolf attack on European bison in the Bialowieza Primeval…
Many young adults are familiar with common species such as dandelions or sparrows. In contrast, plants and birds…
A biocontainment facility designed to protect Earth from potentially hazardous biotic contaminants from space should be…
Scientists have demonstrated a noninvasive technique that uses light to reveal the hidden contents of chicken eggs,…
Whether someone prefers Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo—arguably two of the world's greatest footballers today—may be…