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New Tardigrade Species Hypsibius henanensis Reveals Unique Radiation Survival Mechanisms
Chinese biologists have discovered how a newly found tardigrade species, Hypsibius henanensis, can endure extreme radiation levels. Researchers identified three unique mechanisms that support this resilience: a TRID1 protein enabling DNA repair, mitochondrial proteins that enhance cellular defense, and high antioxidant production. This discovery en...
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Humans Could Turn Green And Lose Eyesight While Living On Mars, Biologist Warns
The dream of colonising Mars appears difficult to achieve due to the brutal conditions on the planet, which experts have warned can cause people to turn green and lose their eyesight.
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"Work Somewhere Else": Ecuador's Narco Violence Threatens Scientists
Biologist Cesar Garzon was searching for a small, endangered parakeet in southern Ecuador when he was warned he may be kidnapped, highlighting the danger for scientists in the biodiverse country engulfed in narco violence.
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Harvard and Google Created the Most Detailed Map of Brain Using AI
In a landmark achievement, Harvard University and Google have developed the most detailed brain map ever created. This innovative project focused on a cubic millimeter of human cerebral cortex, a sample taken during an epilepsy surgery in 2014. Over a decade, biologists and machine-learning experts meticulously mapped approximately 57,000 cells and...
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"Cocaine Sharks" Found In Brazil, Scientist Unsure Where They Get The Drug
Sharks off the coast of Brazil have cocaine in them and scientists believe the drug may be altering their behaviour. In a study conducted on 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks from waters near Rio de Janeiro, marine biologists found high levels of cocaine
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Beluga Whales Rescued From War-Torn Ukraine Find Safe Haven In Spain
Marine biologists have moved a pair of beluga whales from the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv - the target of daily shelling by Russian forces - to the eastern Spanish city of Valencia, in what they described as a long and risky international rescue operat
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Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch Marries For Fifth Time At Age Of 93
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch has married for the fifth time at age 93, tying the knot with a retired molecular biologist a quarter century younger than him.
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Assam's Purnima Devi Barman Receives 'Green Oscar' Whitley Gold Award 2024
Ms Barman wants to double the global population of the endangered Greater Adjutant Stork to 5,000 by 2030.
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Over 100 Pilot Whales Stranded On Australian Beach, Likely To Be Euthanised
Marine biologists raced Thursday to save more than 100 pilot whales after a mass stranding on an Australian beach, with officials fearing many will have to be euthanised.
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In Amazon, Butterflies Play Key Role In Combating Climate Change
Biologists on a trail in the Ecuadoran Amazon hold their breath as they distribute a foul-smelling delicacy to lure butterflies, critical pollinators increasingly threatened by climate change.
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Rupert Murdoch To Marry Again At 92. All About His 4 Ex Wives
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is getting married to his girlfriend Elena Zhukova, his team announced on Friday. The 92-year-old tycoon will marry the 67-year-old Russian molecular biologist in July at his California wine estate.
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Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch, 92, Gets Engaged To Elena Zhukova. Who Is She
Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, 92, is engaged to 67-year-old Elena Zhukova, his team has confirmed. The former chairman of Fox and News Corp has been dating the Russian molecular biologist since last April.
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Greater Childbearing Ability Linked To Shorter Lifespan, Claims Study
Evolutionary biologists at the University of Michigan reached this conclusion following the examination of 276,406 individuals' genomes.
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Microplastics Crisis Demands More Than Just Ocean Cleanups and Biodegradables, Says Expert
In 2004, Professor Richard Thompson, a marine biologist from the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom, coined the term "microplastics."
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Video Captures Terrifying Moment US Biologist Was Almost Struck By Lightning
The incident happened when 35-year-old Forrest Galante was filming a promotional video for his YouTube channel in South Florida.
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New Tardigrade Species Hypsibius henanensis Reveals Unique Radiation Survival Mechanisms
Chinese biologists have discovered how a newly found tardigrade species, Hypsibius henanensis, can endure extreme radiation levels. Researchers identified three unique mechanisms that support this resilience: a TRID1 protein enabling DNA repair, mitochondrial proteins that enhance cellular defense, and high antioxidant production. This discovery en...
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Humans Could Turn Green And Lose Eyesight While Living On Mars, Biologist Warns
The dream of colonising Mars appears difficult to achieve due to the brutal conditions on the planet, which experts have warned can cause people to turn green and lose their eyesight.
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"Work Somewhere Else": Ecuador's Narco Violence Threatens Scientists
Biologist Cesar Garzon was searching for a small, endangered parakeet in southern Ecuador when he was warned he may be kidnapped, highlighting the danger for scientists in the biodiverse country engulfed in narco violence.
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Harvard and Google Created the Most Detailed Map of Brain Using AI
In a landmark achievement, Harvard University and Google have developed the most detailed brain map ever created. This innovative project focused on a cubic millimeter of human cerebral cortex, a sample taken during an epilepsy surgery in 2014. Over a decade, biologists and machine-learning experts meticulously mapped approximately 57,000 cells and...
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"Cocaine Sharks" Found In Brazil, Scientist Unsure Where They Get The Drug
Sharks off the coast of Brazil have cocaine in them and scientists believe the drug may be altering their behaviour. In a study conducted on 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks from waters near Rio de Janeiro, marine biologists found high levels of cocaine
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Beluga Whales Rescued From War-Torn Ukraine Find Safe Haven In Spain
Marine biologists have moved a pair of beluga whales from the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv - the target of daily shelling by Russian forces - to the eastern Spanish city of Valencia, in what they described as a long and risky international rescue operat
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Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch Marries For Fifth Time At Age Of 93
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch has married for the fifth time at age 93, tying the knot with a retired molecular biologist a quarter century younger than him.
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Assam's Purnima Devi Barman Receives 'Green Oscar' Whitley Gold Award 2024
Ms Barman wants to double the global population of the endangered Greater Adjutant Stork to 5,000 by 2030.
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Over 100 Pilot Whales Stranded On Australian Beach, Likely To Be Euthanised
Marine biologists raced Thursday to save more than 100 pilot whales after a mass stranding on an Australian beach, with officials fearing many will have to be euthanised.
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In Amazon, Butterflies Play Key Role In Combating Climate Change
Biologists on a trail in the Ecuadoran Amazon hold their breath as they distribute a foul-smelling delicacy to lure butterflies, critical pollinators increasingly threatened by climate change.
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Rupert Murdoch To Marry Again At 92. All About His 4 Ex Wives
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is getting married to his girlfriend Elena Zhukova, his team announced on Friday. The 92-year-old tycoon will marry the 67-year-old Russian molecular biologist in July at his California wine estate.
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Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch, 92, Gets Engaged To Elena Zhukova. Who Is She
Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, 92, is engaged to 67-year-old Elena Zhukova, his team has confirmed. The former chairman of Fox and News Corp has been dating the Russian molecular biologist since last April.
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Greater Childbearing Ability Linked To Shorter Lifespan, Claims Study
Evolutionary biologists at the University of Michigan reached this conclusion following the examination of 276,406 individuals' genomes.
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Microplastics Crisis Demands More Than Just Ocean Cleanups and Biodegradables, Says Expert
In 2004, Professor Richard Thompson, a marine biologist from the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom, coined the term "microplastics."
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Video Captures Terrifying Moment US Biologist Was Almost Struck By Lightning
The incident happened when 35-year-old Forrest Galante was filming a promotional video for his YouTube channel in South Florida.
