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Mystery of cosmic extreme particles solved?

It is still unclear where the most energetic portion of cosmic radiation comes from. © Osaka Metropolitan University / Kyoto University L-INSIGHT /...

Plant research: Better adaptation to fluctuating light conditions

Changing light conditions pose challenges for plants. © David Bartus/pixnio For efficient photosynthesis, plants need lighting conditions that are as uniform as...

Confirmed again: aluminum in vaccines is not a problem

Aluminum-containing additives in vaccines are intended to increase their effectiveness, but are suspected, especially by opponents of vaccination, of causing damage to health....

Deforestation is pushing the Amazon closer to its tipping point

View of cleared areas in the Amazon rainforest. © Uwe Bergbwitz/ iStock The Amazon rainforest is more vulnerable than expected: if deforestation...

Oxytocin: Cuddling hormone also strengthens rivalries

Oxytocin is considered a cuddle hormone, but is also released increasingly during competitions and conflicts between groups. © solar22/ iStock Double effect:...

Research: Younger people bring more breakthroughs

Young researchers make a crucial contribution to achieving scientific breakthroughs. © eakgrunge/ iStock In science, older researchers typically have the greatest influence...

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