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Euro boffins track lithium plume from Falcon 9 burn-up - theregister.com
science 2026/02/20 19:55:00

Euro boffins track lithium plume from Falcon 9 burn-up - theregister.com

: Good news: Team shows re-entry pollution can be measured. Bad news: There may be more of it coming

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The bouba-kiki effect: Baby chicks match sounds to shapes just like humans - Phys.org
science 2026/02/20 19:41:00

The bouba-kiki effect: Baby chicks match sounds to shapes just like humans - Phys.org

When we hear certain sounds, our brains often pair them with specific shapes. For example, most people will associate a sharp-sounding word with a jagged, pointed shape, while a soft, rolling word is linked to something smooth and curved. This fascinating phe…

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Scientists find two prehistoric sea monsters in the world’s largest cave - Earth.com
science 2026/02/20 19:02:09

Scientists find two prehistoric sea monsters in the world’s largest cave - Earth.com

Two 325-million-year-old ctenacanth shark fossils discovered in Mammoth Cave shed light on ancient marine ecosystems.

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Living tissues are shaped by self-propelled topological defects, biophysicists find - Phys.org
science 2026/02/20 18:30:01

Living tissues are shaped by self-propelled topological defects, biophysicists find - Phys.org

With a new mathematical model, a team of biophysicists has revealed fresh insights into how biological tissues are shaped by the active motion of structural imperfections known as “topological defects.” Published in Physical Review Letters, the results build …

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Scientists Find Alien-Like Creatures in Colombia’s Oceans, and They're Older than Dinosaurs! - Indian Defence Review
science 2026/02/20 18:30:00

Scientists Find Alien-Like Creatures in Colombia’s Oceans, and They're Older than Dinosaurs! - Indian Defence Review

In the depths of Colombia’s oceans, scientists have uncovered a captivating world of ancient, shimmering creatures that predate dinosaurs.

Indiandefencereview.com
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NASA eyes March 6 to launch 4 astronauts to the moon on Artemis II mission - NPR
science 2026/02/20 18:06:30

NASA eyes March 6 to launch 4 astronauts to the moon on Artemis II mission - NPR

The four astronauts heading to the moon for the lunar fly-by are the first humans to venture there since 1972. The ten-day mission will travel more than 600,000 miles.

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