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Magma rapidly rises to Earth’s surface as Africa splits in two

Posted on May 7, 2026May 5, 2026 by Sciworthy

Researchers analyzed timescales preserved in crystal growth zones and found that magma beneath Ethiopia rises dozens of miles to the surface…

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    Why the 2023 El Niño broke records

    Posted on April 30, 2026April 21, 2026 by Sciworthy

    Researchers found that the 2023 El Niño event was fueled primarily by heat stored in the ocean rather than in Pacific winds.

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      A humane genomics curriculum to help curb racism

      Posted on April 16, 2026April 15, 2026 by Sciworthy

      Scientists developed a new genetics curriculum based on humane genomics, which emphasizes how environmental factors and social interactions…

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        How the brain recognizes blocked objects

        Posted on March 9, 2026February 22, 2026 by Sciworthy

        Researchers conducted a series of experiments with mice to determine how their brains fill in missing visual information.

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          NASA’s Webb Uncovers Star Formation in Cluster’s Dusty Ribbons, NGC 346 (NIRCam)
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          JWST reveals properties of dusty star-forming galaxies

          Posted on February 26, 2026February 4, 2026 by Sciworthy

          Astronomers used new JWST data to unravel the structures of 22 dusty star-forming galaxies that previous telescopes couldn’t see.

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            The European ant that clones another species

            Posted on February 23, 2026February 22, 2026 by Sciworthy

            European ant queens can lay eggs of a different species to mate with them and create a separate set of workers. These worker ants may…

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              Editing genes to fight prion disease

              Posted on February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 by Sciworthy

              Scientists used a newly developed gene-editing technique to create RNA strands that block the production of misfolded proteins, known as…

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                Dental floss delivers vaccines through the gums

                Posted on January 29, 2026January 28, 2026 by Sciworthy

                Scientists triggered a strong immune response in mice by using vaccine-coated dental floss to access their leaky gums.

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                  Bacteria join forces with viruses to fight cancer

                  Posted on January 22, 2026January 14, 2026 by Sciworthy

                  Researchers infected bacteria with cancer-fighting viruses to help treat cancer. Their new treatment was 100% successful in shrinking tumors…

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                    Scientists test new life-saving customized gene therapy

                    Posted on January 15, 2026January 14, 2026 by Sciworthy

                    Researchers fixed an infant’s potentially fatal digestive issue by correcting a defective gene responsible for breaking down toxic ammonia…

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