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Who got the meat? What 10,000 years of European bones suggest about diet inequality

Strategic angle: Access to nutritious food has been historically unequal, with meat being a coveted resource in pre-industrial Europe.

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Phengite identified as key carrier of halogens into Earth's deep mantle

Strategic angle: Research reveals how surface volatiles are transported into Earth's deep layers through subduction zones.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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How stem cell descendants preserve flexibility while maintaining distinct identities

Strategic angle: Stem cells balance self-renewal and specialization to sustain tissues.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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What this AI epitope library means for vaccines, immunotherapy and biosensors

Strategic angle: A new tool makes it possible to screen millions of tiny protein fragments and select those that can be recognized by the immune system.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Hungary taps Northrop Grumman for first national geostationary communications satellite

Strategic angle: Hungary partners with Northrop Grumman to launch its inaugural geostationary communications satellite.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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New spider species in the Amazon mimics parasitic fungus

Strategic angle: An international research team has discovered a unique spider species in the Ecuadorian Amazon that mimics a parasitic fungus.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Social honey bees stay cool: How groups mitigate heat-triggered hormone spikes

Strategic angle: New research reveals that isolated honey bees experience hormonal changes under heat stress, while social bees remain stable.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Online PFAS Information from Public Sources Can Fall Short, Study Reveals

Strategic angle: A new study highlights the inadequacies of online information regarding PFAS, raising concerns about public health guidance.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Metamaterial chains learn new shapes by sharing data hinge to hinge

Strategic angle: University of Amsterdam researchers unveil metamaterials that autonomously adapt their shape-changing strategies.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Teachers tend to help the same kids repeatedly when using AI-powered tutoring tools

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that teachers often assist similar subsets of students with AI tools, potentially neglecting others.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Drones, DNA, and weather: A phase-oriented hybrid engine predicts sugar beet disease

Strategic angle: A new generation of smart disease forecasting may help combat a fungus that threatens sugar beet crops.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Bird flu spread could be impacted by where waterfowl like to live

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that the movement patterns of waterfowl may influence the spread of avian influenza.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Rich biodiversity found in Japan's deepest ocean trenches, including an unidentified 'mystery' species

Strategic angle: A new study reveals diverse life forms thriving nearly 10 kilometers below the ocean's surface in Japan's trenches.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Students prefer AI chatbots, until they know it is one

Strategic angle: Do chatbots have a role in higher education? A study by Joshua Lambert explores student perceptions.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Why AI shouldn't be used even to decide 'simple' court cases

Strategic angle: Generative AI has transformed various industries, but its application in law raises significant concerns.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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More than a pretty picture, star-shaped nanomaterial changes energy storage

Strategic angle: Star-shaped nanomaterials could revolutionize energy storage with their unique morphologies.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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NASA to Host Media Call with Artemis II Crew on Way Home from Moon

Strategic angle: Media will have an opportunity to speak with NASA’s Artemis II crew members as they continue their journey toward Earth during their historic mission around the Moon.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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'Voorhees law' explains why the slower car often catches up

Strategic angle: A new study reveals the phenomenon behind why faster cars can end up behind slower ones in traffic.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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How the social lives of magpies shape their call repertoire

Strategic angle: Exploring the intricate communication skills of magpies and their social interactions.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Reducing risks when modernizing packaging

Strategic angle: New research from Adelaide University explores what brands should consider when modernizing their packaging.

Editorial Staff Apr 7