Similar to the way the caps on the ends of a shoelace prevent it from fraying, telomeres—regions of repetitive DNA sequences and a protein structure—protect the tips of chromosomes from damage.
Biotechnology
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When the Crew-11 astronauts launched to the International Space Station on August 1, 2025, they carried with them another chapter in space farming: the latest VEG-03 experiments, complete with seed pillows ready for planting.
Space Exploration
Aug 14, 2025
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If you're looking for ways to support your child's learning before he or she even enters a classroom, new research from FIU offers an answer that's backed by science and surprisingly simple: puzzles, blocks and spatial words.
Education
Aug 14, 2025
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Fragrant garden staples like thyme, basil and lavender—part of the sprawling mint family—are hiding some super-sized secrets with big applications, according to Michigan State University researchers.
Plants & Animals
Aug 14, 2025
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Since its emergence in US dairy cattle, highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu, H5N1) has defied control, spreading to other species and disrupting every stage of the dairy sector. A newly published invited review in ...
Agriculture
Aug 14, 2025
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Protein products made from soy, peas, algae or fungi have gained a foothold in the market as a vegan alternative to meat, fish and milk. Consumers have a variety of reasons for the increased demand, ranging from animal welfare, ...
Biotechnology
Aug 14, 2025
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The next time you breathe, consider this: Photosynthesis of algae, powered by iron dust in the ocean, made it possible.
Environment
Aug 14, 2025
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Farmers might be able to get help tending and harvesting crops using a new sensing technology from Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute (RI). Researchers have invented a tool called SonicBoom that can find crops ...
Biotechnology
Aug 14, 2025
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How can cultural heritage be made fruitful as a resource for climate adaptation? Teresa Erbach from the Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) at GFZ addresses this question in her newly published study discussing cultural ...
Environment
Aug 14, 2025
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EIRSAT-1, Ireland's first satellite, has successfully tested an advanced onboard control system that allows it to orient itself accurately in space. The breakthrough was achieved using a payload called Wave-Based Control ...
Space Exploration
Aug 14, 2025
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