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Dec 28 2025SCIENCE

Plants' Secret Blueprint: How Tiny Cell Structures Shape Growth and Survival

Plants are masters of adaptation. They constantly tweak their internal structures to handle changes inside and outside their cells. This isn't just any random adjustment. It's a carefully controlled process. At the heart of this process is the cytoskeleton. Think of it as the plant's internal scaffo

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Dec 28 2025SCIENCE

Van Fish: Kidney Changes During Their Big Swim

Van fish have a tough job. They live in Lake Van, which is quite different from regular freshwater. Every year, they swim upstream to spawn, facing big changes in their environment. This journey is not easy. Scientists wanted to see how these changes affect the fish's kidneys. They looked at kidney

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Dec 28 2025SCIENCE

A New Way to Measure Lactate in Your Body

Lactate is a substance your body makes during exercise or when you're sick. Doctors need to measure it to understand your health. But there's a problem: too much lactate can mess up the tests. Scientists have found a solution. They made a tiny tool, a biosensor, to measure lactate accurately. This

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Dec 28 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Helpers in the Fight Against Cancer

In the world of cancer treatment, scientists are always looking for new ways to make therapies more effective. One exciting area of research is using tiny organisms, like bacteria, to help with a type of treatment called CAR-based immunotherapy. This therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to

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Dec 28 2025SCIENCE

New York and Ontario Team Up for a Nuclear Future

New York State and Ontario, Canada, have joined forces to boost nuclear energy. They want to build new nuclear power plants. This includes both big reactors and smaller, modular ones. Governor Kathy Hochul of New York and Premier Doug Ford of Ontario signed an agreement. It's about sharing ideas an

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Dec 28 2025SCIENCE

How Silkworms Adjust to Seasons: The Role of a Tiny Protein

Silkworms, those fuzzy little creatures that spin shiny cocoons, have a clever way to handle changing seasons. They can pause their development, a process called diapause, when conditions aren't right. This pause is like a built-in survival strategy, helping them wait out harsh weather. Scientists

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Dec 27 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Tech Helpers for Fighting Cancer

Cancer is tough to beat. Scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. One promising area is using tiny carriers, called nanocarriers, to deliver gene-editing tools right to the problem. These nanocarriers are like tiny trucks. They carry a special tool called CRISPR/Cas9. This tool can e

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Dec 27 2025SCIENCE

Building Better Bones: How 3D Printing is Changing the Game

Bone repairs are tricky. Current materials often fall short. They struggle to balance strength and function. But there's hope. Inspired by nature, scientists are using 3D printing to create new materials. These are not your average implants. They are special. They are bicontinuous interpenetrating-p

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Dec 27 2025SCIENCE

The Sun: A Giant or a Dwarf?

The sun is a massive star, much bigger than Earth. It is so large that over a million Earths could fit inside it. Despite its size, the sun is often called a "dwarf" star. This might sound odd, but there's a reason behind it. Stars are classified based on their size, brightness, and temperature. Th

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Dec 27 2025SCIENCE

Science Keeps Moving Forward, Even When It's Under Fire

Science had a rough time in the United States. Many research grants were put on hold or canceled. This included over 3, 800 grants from big organizations like the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. NASA faced threats of major budget cuts. Top scientists are leaving th

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