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Wednesday, 4 November 2020

ALMA shows volcanic impact on the atmosphere of Jupiter's moon Io

ALMA shows volcanic impact on the atmosphere of Jupiter's moon Io

composite image showing Jupiter's moon Io in radio (ALMA) Io is the most volcanically active moon in our solar system
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=301575&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1


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New technology tracks role of macrophages in cancer spread

New technology tracks role of macrophages in cancer spread

lab testing Macrophages characterized as the Jekyll and Hydes of the immune system
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=301576&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1


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Thursday, 29 October 2020

Microbial diversity below the seafloor is as rich as on Earth's surface

Microbial diversity below the seafloor is as rich as on Earth's surface

a deep-frozen sediment core For the first time, researchers have mapped the biological diversity in marine sediment
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=301541&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1


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Species lost deep in the Amazon rainforest

Species lost deep in the Amazon rainforest

forests Researchers notice that some previously observed birds have become difficult to find
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=301537&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1


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Coastal permafrost more susceptible to climate change than previously thought

Coastal permafrost more susceptible to climate change than previously thought

aerial image of ice wedge polygons next to Kaktovik Lagoon Finding suggests that carbon can be released more easily
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=301538&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1


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Thursday, 22 October 2020

Scientists show jet lag impairs immune response in mice

Scientists show jet lag impairs immune response in mice

jet taking off Chronic jet lag creates favorable cancer conditions in experimental models
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=301480&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1


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Monday, 19 October 2020

What if underwater robots could dock mid-mission to recharge and transfer data?

What if underwater robots could dock mid-mission to recharge and transfer data?

a yellow underwater robot (left) Researchers create mobile docking system for autonomous underwater vehicles
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=301452&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1


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Thursday, 1 October 2020

Conversation quickly spreads droplets inside buildings

Conversation quickly spreads droplets inside buildings

movement of a mist of tiny droplets in front of a person Ordinary talking creates a conical 'jetlike' airflow
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=301335&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1


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A multishot lensless camera in development could aid in disease diagnosis

A multishot lensless camera in development could aid in disease diagnosis

schematic of the layout for a lensless camera New technology offers simplicity to lens-free imaging
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=301336&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1


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How earthquake swarms -- strings of quakes -- arise

How earthquake swarms -- strings of quakes -- arise

pulses of high-pressure fluids travel upward along a fault A new fault simulator maps out slow-motion quakes and seismic swarms
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=301337&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1


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Finding the Achilles' heel of a killer parasite

Finding the Achilles' heel of a killer parasite

scanning electron micrograph of an adult male and female schistosome worm pair Basic biology of schistosomes uncovers vulnerabilities that could lead to new treatments
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=301338&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1


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Monday, 28 September 2020

Marine sponges inspire the next generation of skyscrapers and bridges

Marine sponges inspire the next generation of skyscrapers and bridges

Euplectella aspergillum Bioinspired architecture could pave the way for stronger, lighter structures
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=301309&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1


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Scientists investigate marine heatwaves and shifting ocean currents

Scientists investigate marine heatwaves and shifting ocean currents

The Mid-Atlantic Bight Shelfbreak Jet Extreme warming affects fisheries and economies
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=301310&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1


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Thursday, 24 September 2020

Potential for fisheries co-management shaped by interplay between formal, informal institutions

Potential for fisheries co-management shaped by interplay between formal, informal institutions

Kara Pellowe conducting fisheries research in Mexico alongside clam harvesters Integrating local norms and fishers’ knowledge into regulations helps increase trust
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=301286&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1


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Friday, 18 September 2020

Study suggests at least 11 fish species are able to walk on land

Study suggests at least 11 fish species are able to walk on land

cave angel fish's pelvic shape Findings based on CT scans and a new evolutionary map
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=301250&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1


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Researchers anticipate rise of some mosquito-borne diseases

Researchers anticipate rise of some mosquito-borne diseases

an Aedes aegypti mosquito Measures will likely lower rates of some diseases, but others may increase
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=301252&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1


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Tuesday, 15 September 2020

Early detection of soil-surface ozone helps prevent damage to grapevines and apple trees

Early detection of soil-surface ozone helps prevent damage to grapevines and apple trees

grapes on a vine Materials chemists develop a durable 'leaf tattoo' to monitor soil
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=301240&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1


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Astronomers may have found a signature of life on Venus

Astronomers may have found a signature of life on Venus

this artistic impression depicts our Solar System neighbour Venus Phosphine, a gas associated with living organisms, is present in Venus' atmosphere
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=301242&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1


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Wednesday, 2 September 2020

A 'bang' in LIGO and Virgo detectors signals most massive gravitational wave source yet

A 'bang' in LIGO and Virgo detectors signals most massive gravitational wave source yet

Gravitational Wave Binary black hole merger likely produced gravitational waves equal to the energy of 8 suns
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=301156&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1


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Ocean acidification causing coral 'osteoporosis' on iconic reefs

Ocean acidification causing coral 'osteoporosis' on iconic reefs

Scientists Anne Cohen (left) and Nathan Mollica extract core samples from a giant Porites coral Acidification is affecting corals' ability to build their skeletons
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=301157&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1


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