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Oct 12 2025SCIENCE

How Fish Numbers Affect DNA in Water

Scientists wanted to see how many fish in a tank affect the DNA floating in the water. They used special tests to measure DNA levels. The idea was to find out if more fish mean more DNA, and how long this DNA lasts. First, they filled tanks with different amounts of fish. Then, they took water samp

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Oct 09 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Secrets of Black Hole Collisions: Gravity's Electromagnetic Twist

Black holes colliding is not just a sci-fi spectacle; it's a real cosmic event that sends out ripples in space and time, called gravitational waves. These waves, first spotted in 2015, carry energy and can teach us a lot about gravity, the force that keeps us grounded. Gravity, as Einstein explaine

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Oct 09 2025SCIENCE

Ancient Bottom Scraping: The Rock Hyrax's Quirky Habit

In the world of prehistoric creatures, the rock hyrax had some unusual habits. This small, furry animal, which lived in South Africa around 126, 000 years ago, had a knack for lounging on boulders and soaking up the sun, much like seals and walruses do today. But here's where it gets interesting: t

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Oct 09 2025SCIENCE

A Comet's Cosmic Connection: Could 3I/ATLAS Hold the Key to the Wow! Signal?

A comet from another star system, named 3I/ATLAS, has caught the attention of scientists. It might be linked to the famous Wow! signal, a mysterious radio wave detected in 1977. Avi Loeb, a well-known astronomer from Harvard, thinks this comet could be the source of the signal. The Wow! signal was a

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Oct 07 2025SCIENCE

Redesigning Proteins: A Smarter Approach

Proteins are like tiny machines in our bodies, doing important jobs. Scientists are trying to redesign these proteins to do even cooler things, like creating new medicines or materials. One way they do this is by using computers to figure out the best way to change the protein's recipe, or sequence.

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Oct 07 2025SCIENCE

October's Night Sky: A Double Meteor Show and a Moon

October is set to be an exciting month for stargazers, with not one but two meteor showers gracing the night sky. The Draconids and Orionids will make their appearances, offering a celestial spectacle for those who love to look up. Plus, a super harvest moon will add to the show, making this a great

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Oct 07 2025SCIENCE

Noses: A Mix of Cultures and What It Means for Beauty

People with mixed heritage often have unique facial features. This includes their noses, which can be a blend of different shapes and sizes. A recent study looked at how noses vary across different ethnic groups and genders. It also checked how well artificial nose implants match these natural shape

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Oct 06 2025SCIENCE

Sheep Parasites and the Drug Resistance Puzzle

Parasites are a big problem for sheep and goats. They can make animals sick and hurt farm productivity. One of the worst parasites is Haemonchus contortus. It's a tiny worm that lives in the stomach of sheep and goats. Farmers use drugs to kill these worms. But now, the worms are fighting back. They

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Oct 04 2025SCIENCE

Mars Rocks: A New Puzzle in the Search for Life

On Mars, scientists have found something unusual. The Perseverance rover, exploring Jezero Crater, discovered a strange rock called Cheyava Falls. This rock has tiny black spots and unique patterns. Scientists are excited because these spots contain carbon, iron, phosphorus, and sulfur. These elemen

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Oct 02 2025SCIENCE

How Culture Shapes Empathy in Indonesia

Indonesia is a big country with many different cultures. People there have different ways of showing empathy. Empathy is about understanding and sharing the feelings of others. It can be good for people and society. But it can also have downsides, like making people biased towards those they are clo

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