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Sack of sorted multicoloured shredded plastic garbage at waste recycling factory
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Nanoplastics could promote Parkinson’s disease

Posted on December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 by Sciworthy

Scientists demonstrated that polystyrene nanoplastics cause proteins associated with Parkinson's disease to accumulate in mice’s brains.

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    The fate of massive rotating stars

    Posted on December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 by Ben Pauley

    Researchers showed that massive stars at the end of their lives are more likely to collapse into black holes than to explode into…

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      Hydroponic plants growing
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      Metal-tolerant plants could change the future of mining

      Posted on December 8, 2025November 19, 2025 by Madeline Taylor

      Researchers demonstrated that some plant species store high amounts of nickel in their biomass, making them good candidates for metal…

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        Artificial cells that reproduce without biology

        Posted on December 4, 2025January 7, 2026 by Arda Sems

        Researchers used simple molecules to create cell-like bubbles that grow and divide on their own, without the need for DNA or enzymes.

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          This artist's impression shows ESA’s Mars Express spacecraft scanning the fast-moving shadow of the moon Phobos as it moved across the Martian surface.
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          How did Mars get its moons?

          Posted on December 1, 2025December 1, 2025 by Ben Pauley

          Astronomers calculated possible trajectories for small objects approaching Mars. They found that as many as 1 in 50 get captured in orbit,…

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            Volcanic vent, Mauna Loa
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            Lava tubes contain unknown “microbial dark matter”

            Posted on November 27, 2025November 28, 2025 by Sciworthy

            Researchers discovered lava tubes on Mauna Loa containing previously unknown microorganisms with metabolisms and communities that could…

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              This ant queen gives birth to a different species

              Posted on November 24, 2025February 23, 2026 by Arda Sems

              Researchers found that the queen of one ant species can produce both her own species and another by cloning the males of the other species…

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                How molecules copy themselves with fewer errors

                Posted on November 20, 2025November 19, 2025 by Sciworthy

                Researchers found a new way molecules self-replicate with fewer errors, by selecting similar ingredients. This “selective binding”…

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                  Astronomers model early star clusters

                  Posted on November 17, 2025November 3, 2025 by Ben Pauley

                  Scientists used computer simulations to determine how ancient star clusters formed. Their results were similar to real clusters found with…

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                    A Detailed Close-Up of a Colorful Mosaic Wall Made From Recycled Materials - A close-up shot of a colorful mosaic wall created from recycled materials. The wall is composed of various pieces of metal, fabric, and other materials, all stitched together to form a complex and intricate pattern. The colors are bright and vibrant, creating a visually stunning and textured surface.
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                    Reinventing fabric coatings from textile waste

                    Posted on November 13, 2025January 7, 2026 by Erin Faye Dizon

                    Scientists developed a sustainable way to upcycle discarded polyester and spandex fabrics into durable, toxin-free coatings using…

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