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Rio Lady, a mature female whale shark, is tagged by Rafael de la Parra, executive director of Ch’ooj Ajauil AC and a collaborator on the study.
Science

26-foot endangered whale shark tracked for record-breaking four years

Ashwini Sakharkar

Rio Lady's movements and migration allow researchers to 'investigate whale sharks at an unprecedented degree.'

Chemically-tuned controlled dielectric breakdown
Science

An inexpensive, easy-to-use method to create solid-state nanopores

Ashwini Sakharkar

This innovation enables the self-cleaning of clogged nanopores.

Image showing germs on hands
Health

Behavioral shifts triggered by microplastics across body systems

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Microplastics cause behavior and inflammation changes in mice.

Artist's conception of a rotating black hole
Space

A special kind of black hole that violates black hole uniqueness

Amit Malewar

Extreme black holes have hair that can be combed.

High-seas ferry MS Norröna
Science

Scientists discovered ocean current that transports water to one of the world’s largest “waterfalls”

Amit Malewar

Atmospheric circulation plays a major role.

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