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New process vaporizes plastic wastes to make new, recycled plastics

The catalytic process efficiently reduces polymers to chemical precursors.

Another unusual creature found lurking in California’s Mono Lake

Colonies of these choanoflagellates have their own unique microbiomes.

How early humans brought down Megafauna 13,000 years ago?

The findings might reshape how we think about hunting some 13,000 years ago.

Researchers watch catalyst during electrochemical reaction for the first time

Findings could enable advances in sustainable energy production, industry, and design.

Astronomers discover 1031 Uncatalogued Asteroids

The team used the help of "citizen scientists" worldwide, who contributed to identifying this asteroid bounty. Professional scientists then combined the volunteers’ efforts with...

An analysis reveals the origin of the Indian people

50,000 years of evolutionary history of India.

3D simulations of X-ray bursts on the surfaces of neutron stars

Exploring exotic stellar phenomena.

Stressed-out brain cells are the cause of neurodegenerative disease

Constant stress triggered by clumping proteins is killing brain cells.

Limescale-repellent coating to improve thermal power plant efficiency

A hydrogel-based coating that effectively prevents the adhesion of limescale.

Pacific kelp forests have a much older origin than previously believed

The unique underwater kelp forests support a varied ecosystem.

How hummingbirds can fly through dense, narrow spaces?

Hummingbirds have evolved their own unique strategies.

Astronomers observed a large dark spot in Neptune’s atmosphere

Using ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), astronomers have observed a large dark spot in Neptune’s atmosphere, with an unexpectedly smaller bright spot adjacent to...

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