For generations, evolutionary biologists and molecular scientists have grappled with one of the most persistent paradoxes in the study of…
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Deep inside the archives of Earth’s evolutionary history: How Australian rock cores are solving the mystery of complex life
Stored in an open-air warehouse in the humid, tropical climate of Darwin, Australia, lies a collection that initially appears mundane…
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Earth Becomes a Giant Dark Matter Detector as Physicists Unlock Decade-Old Geomagnetic Data
Dark matter remains one of the most profound and vexing puzzles in contemporary physics. Although astronomers and astrophysicists possess overwhelming…
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Bogland: An Ecologist’s Journey into the Earth’s Carbon-Rich Wilderness explores the vital role of peatlands in the global climate system
The release of Merritt R. Turetsky’s new book, Bogland, published by W.W. Norton & Company, offers a timely examination of…
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The Quest to Uncover the Origins of Eukaryotic Life and the Evolution of Complexity on Earth
While the high-profile search for extraterrestrial life often focuses on the subsurface oceans of Europa or the methane lakes of…
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Planet-Sized Physics: Japanese Researchers Turn Earth Into a Giant Detector to Hunt for Ultralight Dark Matter
Dark matter remains one of the most enduring and profound enigmas in modern astrophysics. While the scientific community holds an…
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Hidden in the Frozen Soil: Newly Discovered Antarctic Microbes Exist Nowhere Else on Earth
Beneath the frozen, windswept expanse of the Antarctic continent lies a hidden biosphere of microscopic life that has evolved in…
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Unveiling Earth’s Hidden Infrastructure: First Global Maps Detail Vast Underground Fungal Networks Essential for Climate Regulation
Beneath the ground, vast networks of fungi quietly support plant life and play an important role in regulating the planet’s…
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The space rock holds clues to the origin of Earth’s oceans and organics
A celestial visitor that captivated New York City with its fiery descent and ultimately landed on a New Jersey rooftop…
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Unveiling Earth’s Hidden Infrastructure: First Global Maps Reveal the Vast Scale of Underground Fungal Networks Crucial for Climate Regulation
Beneath the surface of our planet lies an intricate and colossal network of life that has remained largely invisible to…
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