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New research detects pre-eruption warning signals at Whakaari White Island and other active volcanoes
Phil Walter/Getty Images David Dempsey, University of Canterbury; Alberto Ardid, University of Canterbury, and Shane Cronin, University of…
Disease-causing parasites can hitch a ride on plastics and potentially spread through the sea, new research suggests
The sticky biofilms that form on microplastics can harbor disease-causing pathogens and help them spread. Tunatura/iStock via Getty…
How hypersonic missiles work and the unique threats they pose – an aerospace engineer explains
Hypersonic missiles can change course to avoid detection and anti-missile defenses. U.S. Air Force graphic Iain Boyd, University…
Climate change triggering global collapse in insect numbers: stressed farmland shows 63% decline – new research
Tim Newbold, UCL and Charlie Outhwaite, UCL Speed read The world may be facing a devastating “hidden” collapse…
From wolf to chihuahua: new research reveals where the dingo sits on the evolutionary timeline of dogs
Barry Eggleton, Author provided Matt A. Field, James Cook University and J. William O. Ballard, La Trobe University…
Time travel could be possible, but only with parallel timelines
If time travel were possible, it would mean the existence of parallel timelines. (Shutterstock) Barak Shoshany, Brock University…
Ovarian cancer is not a silent killer – recognizing its symptoms could help reduce misdiagnosis and late detection
Ovarian cancer is more likely to be cured with early diagnosis. Pornpak Khunatorn/iStock via Getty Images Plus Barbara…
Hemodialysis: New research could vastly improve this life-sustaining treatment for kidney failure patients
Hemodialysis treatment can be efficient at replacing some lost kidney function, but patients can experience complications and side-effects.…
Listen to the Albert’s lyrebird: the best performer you’ve never heard of
Alberts lyrebird in its natural habitat. Justin Welbergen, CC BY-NC Fiona Backhouse, Western Sydney University; Anastasia Dalziell, University…
ALS is only 50% genetic – identifying DNA regions affected by lifestyle and environmental risk factors could help pinpoint avenues for treatment
Epigenetics is how behavior and environment affect gene expression. Iryna Dobytchina/iStock via Getty Images Plus Ramona Zwamborn, Utrecht…