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Warwick Astronomers Discover Doomed Pair of Spiralling Stars on Our Cosmic Doorstep

University of Warwick astronomers have discovered an extremely rare, high mass, compact binary star system only ~150 light years away. 

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Planetary Health Diet and Mediterranean Diet Associated With Similar Survival and Sustainability Benefits

Two plant-based diets were associated with similar survival benefits and low environmental impact, according to research presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2025, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

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Oxygen is Running Low in Inland Waters—and Humans Are to Blame

Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs aren’t just scenic parts of our landscape—they’re also vital engines for life on Earth. 

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UMaine Research Examines Best Methods for Growing Atlantic Sea Scallops

A new study from the University of Maine’s Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) and Darling Marine Center is helping to refine best practices for growing Atlantic sea scallops (Placopecten magellanicus), a species of increasing interest to Maine’s aquaculture sector.

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Researchers Reveal Why Young Plants May Be More Vulnerable to Disease

A University of Maryland study reveals an evolutionary trade-off that young plants face to develop disease resistance. 

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Science ‘Storytelling’ Urgently Needed Amid Climate and Biodiversity Crisis

Scientists should experiment with creative ways of communicating their work to inspire action to protect the natural world, researchers say.  

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Electrochemical Method Supports Nitrogen Circular Economy

Imagine a world where industrial waste isn’t just reduced, it’s turned into something useful. 

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Soil Conditions Significantly Increase Rainfall in World’s Megastorm Hotspots

Storm forecasting is traditionally based on studying atmospheric conditions but ground-breaking research that also looks at land surface conditions is set to transform early warning systems in tropical regions. 

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AI Model Can Predict When Lightning Will Spark Wildfires

Researchers have developed an AI model that can predict with 90 percent accuracy when and where lightning will ignite wildfires.

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Riding the AI Wave Toward Rapid, Precise Ocean Simulations

AI has created a sea change in society; now, it is setting its sights on the sea itself.

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