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Scientists discover a plant that appears to have stolen genes from another species - Earth.com
science 2026/01/17 19:47:49

Scientists discover a plant that appears to have stolen genes from another species - Earth.com

A plant named Virectaria stellata has genetic traits foreign to its family, challenging the classic rules of plant inheritance.

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NASA rolls out Artemis II craft ahead of crewed lunar orbit - NPR
science 2026/01/17 19:12:56

NASA rolls out Artemis II craft ahead of crewed lunar orbit - NPR

Mission Artemis plans to send Americans to the moon for the first time since the Nixon administration.

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This is SPARDA: A self-destruct, self-defense system in bacteria that could be a new biotech tool - Live Science
science 2026/01/17 19:00:00

This is SPARDA: A self-destruct, self-defense system in bacteria that could be a new biotech tool - Live Science

A bacterial defense system called SPARDA employs kamikaze-like tactics to protect cells and could be useful in future biotechnologies.

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Startup company wants to light up the night skies with reflected sunlight - Earth.com
science 2026/01/17 18:40:07

Startup company wants to light up the night skies with reflected sunlight - Earth.com

A company called Reflect Orbital wants to illuminate the Earth after sunset with orbital sky mirrors, raising alarm bells.

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Most detailed map yet of Antarctica under the ice - Boing Boing
science 2026/01/17 18:36:25

Most detailed map yet of Antarctica under the ice - Boing Boing

Researchers used satellite data and computer models of glacial movements to create a new map of Antarctica as it rests deep beneath the ice. The high-resolution imagery reveals the frozen…

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Study finds albumin, the most abundant blood protein, acts as a shield against deadly fungal infections - Phys.org
science 2026/01/17 18:10:02

Study finds albumin, the most abundant blood protein, acts as a shield against deadly fungal infections - Phys.org

Scientists at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB-FORTH) and the University of Crete, together with collaborators from Greece, Europe, the U.S., and India, have discovered a novel role of albumin, the most abundant protein in human bloo…

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