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Surprisingly Massive Early Universe Black Holes Challenge Cosmic Theories

Artist’s impression of the bright core region of a quasar, an active galaxy. The supermassive black hole in the centre…

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Unraveling Malaria’s Ancient Mysteries: DNA Reveals 5,500-Year-Old Infections

Malaria continues to affect millions globally, causing substantial mortality and shaping human evolutionary history. Recent studies leveraging ancient DNA have…

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First-Ever SPDC in Liquid Crystals Unveiled

Research setup for the generation of photon pairs at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light. Credit: Tanya…

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Ancient DNA Uncovers the Secrets of Human Sacrifice at Chichén Itzá

El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulcan, is among the largest structures at Chichén Itzá and its architecture…

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A Neuroscientist’s Guide to Getting Things Done

A computational neuroscientist uses a mathematical approach to dissect procrastination, identifying its various patterns and causes like time misjudgment and…

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Ancient DNA Reveals Royal Family Ties in German Prehistory

Genetic studies of prehistoric burial sites in Germany reveal that two princely burials were closely related, suggesting inherited political power…

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James Webb Unmasks the Carbon-Rich Secrets of Protoplanetary Disks

The MIRI Mid-Infrared Disk Survey (MINDS), uses the James Webb Space Telescope’s MIRI to study the chemistry and physical properties…

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Does Fruit Really Fuel Brain Growth? New Study Challenges Old Ideas

A study by the Max Planck Institute and the Smithsonian Institute refuted the theory that primates’ large brains evolved primarily…

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Researchers Chase the Cure for Rare Hereditary Diseases

An international team has identified the structures and crucial functions of FLVCR1 and FLVCR2 proteins, which transport key molecules affecting…

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