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New Earthquake Threat Discovered in Pacific Northwest

September 29, 2023

A recent study led by the University of Arizona has unearthed a new earthquake threat to the Pacific Northwest. Researchers utilized tree ring analysis to pinpoint a significant seismic event in the Puget Lowlands of western Washington around late A.D. ..

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CERN Experiment Reveals Antimatter’s Response to Gravity

September 29, 2023

Researchers at the European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN) conducted an experiment with antimatter, demonstrating that it responds to gravity by falling, consistent with the behavior of ordinary matter, aligning with Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity. Despite the expected ..

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Vulcan 20-20 Project

September 29, 2023

The UK is undertaking a groundbreaking project to create the world’s most powerful laser, called “Vulcan 20-20,” with an £85 million investment from the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council. This laser, anticipated to be a million billion times brighter ..

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Rat lungworm Infection in the US

September 28, 2023

Scientists are issuing warnings about the spread of a parasitic brain worm known as Rat lungworm, or Angiostrongylus cantonensis, in southeastern America. Traditionally found in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, this invasive parasite is now making its presence felt ..

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What is ciTRAN?

September 27, 2023

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Bhopal have made a groundbreaking discovery in the realm of HIV-1 research. They have identified a Circular RNA virus, named ciTRAN, the role of which has long remained ..

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Megamonodontium mccluskyi: Australia’s Prehistoric Giant Spider

September 26, 2023

In a fascinating discovery, scientists have identified and named a remarkable “giant” fossil spider species that once roamed the ancient landscapes of what is now modern-day Australia. This incredible find sheds light on the unique arachnid history of the region ..

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World’s Oldest Wooden Structure

September 25, 2023

Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery near the border of Zambia and Tanzania, unearthing what is believed to be the world’s oldest known wooden structure. This ancient wooden creation, found along a riverbank in Zambia, offers fascinating insights into the ..

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Rediscovery of Ilex sapiiformis

September 25, 2023

In a remarkable discovery, scientists have rediscovered a species of small holly tree in Brazil that had not been seen for nearly two centuries. The tree, known as ‘Ilex sapiiformis’ or the Pernambuco holly, was feared to be extinct until ..

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New Marine Tardigrade Species in Indian Waters

September 22, 2023

Researchers at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) have unveiled an exciting discovery—a new species of marine tardigrade. Named Batillipes kalami, this minuscule creature was found off the southeast coast of Tamil Nadu, India, and has been christened ..

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ZSI Scientists Discover Pterygotrigla intermedica

September 22, 2023

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of deep-water marine fish in Digha Mohana, West Bengal. Named Pterygotrigla intermedica, it shares similarities with species like Pterygotrigla hemisticta. This discovery marks the fourth species of ..

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