Science

Ganymede's Hidden Ocean: Jupiter's Giant Moon Holds More Water Than Earth

Ganymede's Hidden Ocean: Jupiter's Giant Moon Holds More Water Than Earth

Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, holds a subsurface ocean with more water than Earth. Recent observations of its auroras revealed the ocean's presence, and the upcoming JUICE mission aims to explore this icy world further.

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City Sparrows Adopt Richer Melodies as Lockdown Quiets San Francisco

City Sparrows Adopt Richer Melodies as Lockdown Quiets San Francisco

New research shows white-crowned sparrows in San Francisco shifted to more complex songs during pandemic lockdowns, as reduced traffic noise allowed their calls to carry farther. The findings, published in Science, highlight how sudden environmental changes can alter animal behavior.

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Researchers Identify Novel Stem Cell That May Advance Organ Generation

Researchers Identify Novel Stem Cell That May Advance Organ Generation

A team of scientists has identified a new class of pluripotent stem cells that could overcome longstanding hurdles in growing human organs for transplantation. The discovery, made during experiments with mouse embryos, may open new avenues for regenerative medicine and xenotransplantation.

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NASA's Solar Sail Test Faces Setback as Spacecraft Tumbles

NASA's Solar Sail Test Faces Setback as Spacecraft Tumbles

NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) is tumbling in orbit after a slight bend was detected in one of its booms. Despite the setback, the agency says the mission continues to provide valuable data for future solar sail technology.

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Lebanon's Power Network Fails Completely as Fuel Reserves Run Dry

Lebanon's Power Network Fails Completely as Fuel Reserves Run Dry

Lebanon's national electricity grid shut down entirely after the Deir Ammar and Zahrani power plants exhausted their diesel fuel, leaving the country without any state-provided power. The government is seeking emergency fuel from the army and awaiting an oil shipment from Iraq, while the nation grapples with a severe economic depression.

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Wind Power Set to Undercut Fossil Fuels Within a Decade, Analysts Say

Wind Power Set to Undercut Fossil Fuels Within a Decade, Analysts Say

New analysis suggests that unsubsidized onshore wind power in the U.S. could become cost-competitive with fossil fuels within ten years, driven by corporate investments and technological advances. Wind already generates over 5% of U.S. electricity, double the share from 2010.

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Florida's Heat Wave Skews Sea Turtle Sex Ratios, Threatening Survival

Florida's Heat Wave Skews Sea Turtle Sex Ratios, Threatening Survival

Record heat in Florida has led to nearly all sea turtle hatchlings being female for four consecutive years, alarming scientists. This imbalance threatens genetic diversity and population survival, with rising sand temperatures potentially lethal to eggs.

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Pollen's Pam 3D Printer Blends Leather, Brass, and Multi-Material Precision

Pollen's Pam 3D Printer Blends Leather, Brass, and Multi-Material Precision

Pollen introduces Pam, a luxury 3D printer with a leather and brass exterior, capable of printing with up to four materials simultaneously at 40-micron resolution. Priced at €8,000, it targets designers seeking bespoke production, with delivery expected in April 2017.

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Quantum Entanglement Reshapes Ancient Board Game Go

Quantum Entanglement Reshapes Ancient Board Game Go

A Chinese research team has adapted the ancient strategy game Go to operate at the quantum level, replacing traditional stones with entangled photons. The new version introduces unpredictable capture mechanics that challenge classical strategies, with implications for future quantum-based gaming.

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