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The Sun's Red Dwarf Neighbors Provide Clues to Origins of Carbon and Oxygen
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The Sun's Red Dwarf Neighbors Provide Clues to Origins of Carbon and Oxygen

We live near a fusion reactor in space that provides all our heat and light. That reactor is also responsible for the creation of various elements heavier than hydrogen, and that's true of all stars. So, how do we know that stars are element generators?

Ever Felt 'Hangry'? Scientists Now Know The Surprising Reason Why
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Ever Felt 'Hangry'? Scientists Now Know The Surprising Reason Why

Hunger alone doesn’t make you grumpy, but something else does.

Meadows reveal unexpected monotony in insect biodiversity study
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Meadows reveal unexpected monotony in insect biodiversity study

According to a new study by the University of Würzburg, Bavarian meadows are the most monotonous insect habitats. Surprisingly, fields and settlements often offer more diversity than grassland.

Tungsten carbide phase control: Engineering a low-cost alternative catalyst for producing sustainable petrochemicals
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Tungsten carbide phase control: Engineering a low-cost alternative catalyst for producing sustainable petrochemicals

Important everyday products—from plastics to detergents—are made through chemical reactions that mostly use precious metals such as platinum as catalysts. Scientists have been searching for more sustainable, low-cost substitutes for years, and tungsten carbide—an Earth-abundant metal used commonly for industrial machinery, cutting tools, and chisels—is a promising candidate.

Sharktober: Scientists confirm spike in tiger shark bites in October
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Sharktober: Scientists confirm spike in tiger shark bites in October

New University of Hawaiʻi research confirms that "Sharktober" is real, revealing a statistically significant spike in shark bite incidents in Hawaiian waters every October. The study, which analyzed 30 years of data (1995–2024), found that about 20% of all recorded bites occurred in that single month, a frequency far exceeding any other time of the year.