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Phys.org / New species of venomous box jellyfish discovered in Singapore

Finding highly venomous box jellyfish that are almost invisible in water is not an easy task—but researching them is crucial so that we can learn how to safely avoid them. Stings from these "sea-wasps" are extremely painful ...

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Phys.org / Customizable drinks could provide essential nutrients during space missions

After the success of Artemis II, longer space journeys are expected, raising new health and nutritional challenges for astronauts. Current space foods rely on dried, shelf-stable items.

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Phys.org / Could sea squirts' nano-packaging delivery system help restore sea forests?

How do sea squirts stay attached to rocks amid crashing waves and strong currents? Recent research has revealed that sea squirts do not simply secrete adhesive substances. Instead, they possess a unique system where they ...

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Phys.org / NASA missions track record-breaking radio burst from sun

When NASA scientists first observed a particular radio burst from the sun in August 2025, there was nothing unusual about it. But then the radio burst kept going. Typically, solar radio bursts like these last a few hours ...

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Phys.org / Honey-like heat flow: A new heat transport regime discovered in ultrathin semiconductors

Controlling heat flow is a major challenge for many technologies. In electronic and photonic devices, for example, heat dissipation can limit the performance and efficiency, as well as their potential for further miniaturization. ...

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Phys.org / 61 new beetle species reveal how little we still know about biodiversity

Even large and conspicuous insects remain unknown to science. This is highlighted by a new study from the Natural History Museum Denmark, where researchers have discovered and described 61 new species within the rove beetle ...

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Phys.org / Mathematical method calculates most efficient Earth-moon route yet

Researchers have developed a mathematical method that enables more precise calculations of the most economical travel routes between the orbits of celestial bodies. To demonstrate this method, they calculated a more efficient ...

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Phys.org / Colonial roots may explain why North and Latin America treat wildlife differently

How people view and treat wild animals can vary dramatically from one part of the world to another. In the first international study of wildlife values, research led by Colorado State University found a distinct difference ...

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Phys.org / Discovery could reshape RNA editing with DNA-guided CRISPR

A team of engineers at the University of Florida has developed a new form of CRISPR technology that could make diagnostics and treatments safer, more precise, and more affordable, while opening the door to entirely new ways ...

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Phys.org / Coal pollution is cutting solar power output worldwide, study finds

New research led by the University of Oxford and University College London (UCL) has revealed that pollution from coal-fired power plants is significantly reducing the energy output of solar photovoltaic (solar PV) installations, ...

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Phys.org / When La Niña lingers: Researchers uncover two mechanisms behind multi-year events

Multi-year La Niña events—so-called "double-dip" or even "triple-dip" La Niñas—are becoming more common. But why do these events persist for multiple years in the first place?

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Phys.org / Webb discovers one of the universe's first galaxies

Scientists have discovered a galaxy as it was 13 billion years ago, 800 million years after the Big Bang. It contains possible evidence of the universe's first stars and is one of the most chemically primitive galaxies observed ...

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