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New aerogels offer a greener way to clean up oil spills

Posted on July 21, 2025July 16, 2025 by Sciworthy

Scientists created a strong, highly porous solid that can clean up oil spills using sustainable and reusable materials.

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    New way to find geothermal energy

    Posted on June 19, 2025June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

    Scientists used an exploration approach developed by the oil industry to track down geothermal energy sources.

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      Scientists use modified DNA to classify breast cancer

      Posted on June 12, 2025June 24, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

      Researchers used DNA tags to divide an aggressive form of breast cancer into 2 major subtypes. They found these subtypes respond differently…

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        Natural materials to support green energy

        Posted on June 5, 2025June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

        Scientists recycled discarded eggshells to capture rare earth elements used in green energy technology.

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          Does screen use in bed affect your sleep?

          Posted on May 12, 2025June 25, 2025 by Nathan Gock

          Researchers demonstrated that an hour of screen time in bed increased the likelihood of insomnia and poor sleep in Norwegian college…

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            Scientists use fungal networks to improve robotics

            Posted on January 13, 2025June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

            Researchers found robots attached to a network of king oyster mushrooms interacted more closely with their environment.

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              Gamers characterize human gut microbes

              Posted on November 18, 2024June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

              Researchers developed a video game that allows non-scientists to assist in analyzing genome sequences of microorganisms in the human…

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                Researchers develop new eco-friendly fashion

                Posted on November 11, 2024June 26, 2025 by Bhargabi Banerjee

                Scientists modified bacteria to produce an eco-friendly, self-coloring leather substitute, in a step toward sustainable fashion.

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                  New wearable device to catch early breast cancer

                  Posted on January 8, 2024June 26, 2025 by Ankita Murmu

                  Scientists developed a small wearable device that can identify early breast cancer using ultrasound.

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                    A new tool can spot moving elements in genome data

                    Posted on November 13, 2023June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

                    Researchers developed a computational tool to identify bits of the genome that move around. Their tool will help other scientists find…

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