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How Skyrmions Dance In Sync
Computer simulations reveal new insights into skyrmions, quasi-particles that could be used for next-generation information storage and processing devices.
Decoding The First Sea Mussel Genome
The deep-sea mussel is the first large seafloor dweller to have its entire genome sequenced.
In A Changing Climate, Species Tend To Go With The Flow
Species expanded their range faster and kept track of climate better when ocean currents matched the direction of warming, a new study suggests.
These Ants Go Crazy For Eggs
Workers of the invasive yellow crazy ant species lay eggs that can serve as a source of food for the colony when times are tough.
Pregnancy Complications Linked To Heart Disease Risk In Offspring
Children whose mothers experienced pregnancy complications were almost three times more likely to develop heart disease.
Unveiling The Mystery Behind Jupiter’s Auroras
The intense auroras on Jupiter are driven by sulfur gas given off by volcanoes on Jupiter’s moon, Io.
Beware: Trans-Fats Are Nastier Than Previously Thought
Trans-fatty acids can directly promote cell death leading without increasing the levels of reactive-oxygen species, study shows.
Chinese Wild Geese Are ‘Prisoners’ In Their Own Wetlands
Spending their winters in China’s Yangtze River wetlands isn’t working for migratory geese, scientists have found.
Home-Based Heart Monitoring Powered By Paper
Chinese researchers have developed a paper-based test strip that could help heart failure patients monitor their condition at home.