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Scientists Discover a New Phase of Ice: Ice XXI

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Rich and Poor Nations to See Drop Off in Crop Yields, Climate Dataset Warns

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New Technique Could Speed Up the Development of Gene-Edited Crops

Space Dust Reveals Arctic Ice Conditions Before Satellite Imaging

Zinc-Air Battery Survives Punctures, Fire and Water Submersion

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Artificial Tongue Uses Milk Proteins To Determine Heat Level in Spicy Foods

Discover how a new tongue-shaped film uses milk powder and changes in electrical current to "taste" the spice levels of different foods.

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Six-Million-Year-Old Ice Sample Provides a Glimpse Into the Earth’s Past

Explore the significance of six-million-year-old ice found in Antarctica, shedding light on ancient climate conditions and greenhouse gas changes.

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New Treatment Enables Green Hydrogen Production From Dirty Water

Wastewater can replace clean water as a source for hydrogen, eliminating a major drawback to hydrogen fuel and reducing water treatment costs of hydrogen production by up to 47%.

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Fatty Snacks in Winter May Trick the Body Into Packing On the Pounds

Discover how the dietary balance of saturated and unsaturated fats, as well as seasonal changes, can affect fat metabolism and circadian rhythms.

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Outdoor Air Pollution Linked to Higher Incidence of Breast Cancer

Learn how women living in areas with lots of traffic-related air pollution are more likely to develop breast cancer, according to a new analysis of more than 400,000 women.

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Houseplant-Inspired Copper IUD Design May Reduce Side Effects

Discover how a new copper IUD design mimics plant leaves to prevent corrosion, reducing pain, cramping and other common side effects.

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AI-Powered Microscope Analyzes 2D Materials as Precisely as Human Experts

ATOMIC, an AI microscope platform, streamlines 2D materials characterization, providing insights faster than traditional methods.

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Sodium-Ion Battery Breakthrough Could Power Greener Energy and Make Seawater Drinkable

Discover how preserving the natural water content in a sodium-ion battery cathode material could lead to better performance, while also desalinating its surroundings.

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Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Risk of Emergency Caesarean Section

Discover how osteomalacia – bone softening commonly caused by vitamin D deficiency – can result in a fivefold increased risk of emergency caesarean sections or vacuum-assisted delivery.

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Using COVID-19 Insights To Prepare Cities for Future Pandemics

This study outlines a total of 22 opportunities and strategies based on urban functionality and typology to help communities better prepare for and mitigate the effects of the next pandemic.

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