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AI Discovers Optimal Material for Removing Radioactive Iodine Contamination

A research team has successfully used artificial intelligence to discover a new material that can remove iodine for nuclear environmental remediation.
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Diver-Operated Microscope Brings Hidden Coral Biology Into Focus

The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope, which can be piloted by underwater divers.
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Nature-Friendly Farming Boosts Biodiversity, With New Subsidies

Farming methods that support nature improve both biodiversity and crop yields but more extensive measures may require increased government subsidies to become as profitable as conventional intensive agriculture, finds a report.
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Old Aerial Photos Can Help Predict Sea Level Rise

The paper presents a unique dataset based on the vast archives of old aerial images combined with modern satellite observations, which, for the first time, shows the collapse of an ice shelf as a constant evolution in a long time series.
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Green Algae Yields Closed-Loop Sustainable Bioplastics for Mars Missions

Researchers have successfully grown green algae inside of green algae-derived bioplastic shelters under Mars-like conditions. The experiments are a first step toward designing sustainable habitats for future space missions.
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Climate Change Could Force Wild Vanilla Plants and Pollinating Insects Apart

The study found that climate change may lead to reduced overlap in suitable habitats for wild vanilla and their pollinators.
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Air Pollution May Contribute to Lung Cancer in Never-Smokers

Researchers have uncovered compelling genomic evidence that points to air pollution and other environmental exposures as a potential major factor behind the development of lung cancer in never-smokers.
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Forever Chemicals Linked to Anxiety and Memory Issues in Males

Research finds that exposure to PFHxA, a type of "forever chemical," during early life leads to anxiety and memory deficits in male mice. This raises concerns about the long-term effects of PFAS, even in short-chain variants.
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Cutting Aircraft Contrails Could Help Reduce Aviation Emissions

Researchers led by a UC Irvine professor developed a new tool to measure aviation’s impact on climate when making tradeoffs.
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Bioengineered Tumor Model Aids Fight Against Abdominal Cancer

Researchers have developed a bioengineered hydrogel platform capable of preserving patient-derived tumor tissues for longer periods, a breakthrough that could enhance drug testing for abdominal cancer.
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