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02/09/2023

The Kuiper Belt's dwarf planet Quaoar hosts an impossible ring

Feb 08 2023 11:00 AM

Quaoar's ring lies outside the Roche limit, an imaginary line beyond which rings aren't thought to be stable.

Some 'friendly' bacteria backstab their algal pals. Now we know why

Feb 08 2023 8:00 AM

The friendly relationship between Emiliana huxleyi and Roseobacter turns deadly when the bacteria get a whiff of the algae's aging-related chemicals.

Physicists stored data in quantum holograms made of twisted light

Feb 07 2023 9:00 AM

Light that travels in corkscrew-like paths provides a way to make holograms that store large amounts of data in ultrasecure packages.

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Mammals that live in groups may live longer, longevity research suggests

Feb 07 2023 7:00 AM

An analysis of nearly 1,000 mammal species reveals that the evolution of mammals' social lives and life spans could be linked.

What to know about Turkey's recent devastating earthquake

Feb 06 2023 5:52 PM

Science News spoke with U.S. Geological Survey seismologist Susan Hough about the fatal February 6 earthquake near the Turkey-Syria border

Fish can recognize themselves in photos, further evidence they may be self-aware

Feb 06 2023 3:00 PM

Cleaner fish recognize themselves in mirrors and photos, suggesting that far more animals may be self-aware than previously thought.

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Many plans for green infrastructure risk leaving vulnerable people out

Feb 06 2023 10:00 AM

Green infrastructure is one way to help combat climate hazards like flooding. But without equitable planning, only some communities will benefit.

We prioritize family over self, and that has real-world implications

Feb 06 2023 8:00 AM

Two studies show how family bonds improve personal and mental health, suggesting policy makers should shift away from individualistic mindsets.

Here are 3 people-animal collaborations besides dolphins and Brazilians

Feb 03 2023 5:05 PM

Dolphins working with people to catch fish recently made a big splash. But humans and other animals have cooperated throughout history.

How plant 'muscles' fold up a mimosa leaf fast

Feb 03 2023 10:00 AM

A mimosa plant revs up tiny clumps of specially shaped cells that collapse its leaflets, though why isn't clear.

50 years ago, scientists debated when humans first set foot in North America

Feb 03 2023 7:58 AM

In 1973, archaeologists debated when people first arrived in the Americas. Mounting evidence suggests its much earlier than they thought.

Water is weird. A new type of ice could help us understand why

Feb 02 2023 2:00 PM

A newfound type of amorphous ice with a density close to liquid water could help scientists make sense of water's quirks.

A newfound 'croakless' frog may communicate via touch

Feb 02 2023 2:00 PM

A newly discovered frog species in Tanzania joins a rare group of frogs that don't croak or ribbit.

Are your cats having fun or fighting? Here are some ways to tell

Feb 02 2023 7:00 AM

Certain behaviors indicate if your cats' interaction is friendly, aggressive or something in between, a new study finds.

Vikings brought animals to England as early as the year 873

Feb 01 2023 5:12 PM

A chemical analysis of cremated remains offers physical evidence of the arrival of Norse animals to England in the ninth century.

Chemical residue reveals ancient Egyptians' mummy-making mixtures

Feb 01 2023 11:00 AM

Chemical clues in embalming vessels reveal previously unknown ingredients used to prepare bodies for mummification and their far-flung origins.

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