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Forever Chemicals Affect the Genes of Unhatched Ducklings

Discover how PFAS exposure affect the fat metabolism genes of ducklings, which could threaten the birds’ survival and reproduction.
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Roadmap Shows the Environmental Impact of the AI Data Center Boom

Researchers have developed an actionable roadmap to reduce the environmental impact of the large data centers needed to power the AI boom.
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A Daily Coffee May Cut Atrial Fibrillation Risk by 39%

A coffee a day keeps the risk of atrial fibrillation away, suggests the first randomized clinical trial on the topic.
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Composite Metal Foam Could Be Used for Safer Hazmat Transportation

The metal foam can withstand tremendous force – enough to punch a hole in a railroad tank car – at much lower weight than solid steel, offering a safer option for transporting hazardous materials.
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One Enzyme Could Be Behind Alcohol Addiction and Liver Disease

New research reveals that blocking an enzyme involved in fructose metabolism can reduce alcohol cravings and protect against liver damage.
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Defunct Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Wells May Leak Methane, Metals Into Water

Discover how abandoned uncapped oil and gas wells are eroding, releasing methane and harmful metals into local groundwater.
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Scientists Discover “Gyromorph” Materials To Enhance Light-Based Computers

Learn how scientists discovered the unique class of "gyromorph" materials, which may have applications in advanced light-based computers.
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What the Genomes of Maned Sloths Reveal About Survival and Inbreeding

Researchers sequenced the genomes of Northern and Southern Maned Sloths, uncovering distinct conservation challenges. Southern sloths show low genetic diversity, while northern ones face rapid inbreeding due to deforestation.
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Climate Intervention Technique Could Reduce the Nutritional Value of Crops

Solar geoengineering has been proposed as one way to combat global warming, but a new study suggests it could have a negative impact on the protein levels of key crops.
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Scientists Discover a New Phase of Ice: Ice XXI

Learn how the discovery of a new ice phase could open up new frontiers in exploring material phases and how matter behaves in extreme conditions.
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