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Australian scientists discovered that honey bee colonies use a coordinated "immune system" throughout their hives, with different materials providing antimicrobial protection in different areas. The surrounding landscape determines how strong these defenses are, suggesting that diverse plant habitats are crucial for bee health.
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A South African researcher who was told she'd never graduate is now pursuing a PhD and fighting for students with disabilities who face alarming rates of depression. Her groundbreaking study reveals an overlooked crisis on university campuses.
A leading AI researcher says artificial intelligence could help scientists make discoveries faster, potentially accelerating breakthroughs in medicine and engineering. The technology already helped identify a promising new enzyme system worth investigating.
A Canadian research institute is solving physics problems today that won't power technology for another 50 to 100 years. Their work shows how patience in science creates breakthrough innovations.
New research shows that just 10 minutes of moderate exercise each day could help you sleep more soundly. College students who moved regularly spent more time in the deepest, most restorative stages of sleep.
Researchers have finally uncovered why microplastics trigger inflammation and disease in our bodies. The discovery could lead to better ways to protect our health from plastic pollution.
Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for groundbreaking work that helps governments and central banks navigate recessions and inflation more effectively. Their research is already changing how policymakers respond to economic crises around the world.
A quiet New Zealand company just got the ultimate customer testimonial: its equipment helped power Nobel Prize-winning research. ADInstruments has spent 35 years building the tools that make breakthrough science possible.
Teachers who share high expectations give more detailed feedback, but a new study reveals what's still missing for girls and students of color. The fix could transform how millions of students learn math.
Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford just won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics for developing models that help governments prevent financial crises. Their research has given policymakers worldwide better tools to smooth out economic ups and downs.
When fish fell from Louisiana skies in 1947, one biologist turned a bizarre event into groundbreaking tornado research. His curiosity helped scientists understand how waterspouts work today.
Taking just one month off from drinking can boost your mood, energy, and physical health in measurable ways. Even cutting back without quitting entirely brings real benefits, researchers discovered.