This Week in Virology (TWiV) episode 1287, released on January 11, 2026, delved into two significant and disparate areas of…
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A New Raptor Species, Kank australis, Unveiled in Patagonia, Reveals Ancient Fish-Hunting Lifestyle
Paleontologists have unearthed a remarkable new species of raptor-like dinosaur, christened Kank australis, that roamed the southern reaches of Patagonia…
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The Enduring Majesty of the Great Pyramid: Ancient Engineering Secrets Revealed in Earthquake Resilience
Recent investigations into the structural integrity of Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza, a monument that has stood for nearly 5,000…
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Ancient Chinese Exercise Baduanjin Proves as Effective as Brisk Walking for Lowering Blood Pressure in New Clinical Trial
A landmark randomized clinical trial published in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, has revealed that…
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The Ancient Genetic Blueprint: Evolution’s Predictable Path Revealed in Butterfly and Moth Mimicry
Scientists have uncovered evidence that evolution has relied on the same genetic "cheat sheet" for more than 120 million years,…
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TWiV 1287: Ancient Herpesviruses and Modern Dementia
A recent episode of the highly respected podcast This Week in Virology (TWiV), released on January 11, 2026, delved into…
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Scientists Adapt Ancient Glassmaking Techniques to Revolutionize Metal-Organic Framework Glasses for Advanced Industrial Applications
In a significant leap for materials science, an international team of researchers has successfully applied 3,500-year-old glassmaking principles to a…
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The Evolutionary Repurposing of a Bacterial DNA System: How Ancient Machinery Now Shapes Cell Structure
Photosynthetic bacteria, particularly cyanobacteria, are the unsung heroes of Earth’s evolutionary journey, fundamentally altering our planet and paving the way…
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Ancient Chinese Exercise Baduanjin Proven as Effective as Brisk Walking in Reducing Blood Pressure According to Major Clinical Trial
A groundbreaking study published in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, has revealed that Baduanjin, a…
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Ancient Stone Jar in Laos Reveals Multigenerational Burial Rituals and Ancestor Worship
Archaeologists have unearthed a monumental stone jar in northeastern Laos, containing the skeletal remains of at least 37 individuals. Preliminary…
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