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The Manguinhos Milestone: A Look Back at 30 Years of Progress

June 19, 2025

The year 2024 will mark a significant anniversary for the Manguinhos neighborhood. It will be 30 years since the community began a journey of transformation. The story of Manguinhos is one of resilience and innovation. It is a tale of a community that has faced numerous challenges but has always

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Seeing the Unseen: How to Spot Tiny Damage in Metals

June 19, 2025

The transmission electron microscope (TEM) is a powerful tool. It lets scientists see tiny details in materials. But sometimes, it's hard to spot certain types of damage. This is where a clever trick comes in. It's called low-frequency band-pass Fourier filtering. It helps to highlight damage that's

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Turkeys Under Fire: How Heat Affects Different Breeds

June 19, 2025

Turkeys face tough times when the mercury rises. Two types, CARI Virat and Bronze, were put to the test during summer and winter to see how they handle heat. Scientists looked at some key molecular and biochemical markers to gauge their performance. The findings were clear: heat stress ramps up the

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The Impact of Counterions on Viologen Memory Devices

June 18, 2025

Viologen compounds are gaining attention for their potential in molecular memory devices. These devices could be game-changers in the world of neuromorphic technology. Viologen's unique ability to switch between two stable states makes it perfect for creating non-volatile memory. This means the memo

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Moths That Find Their Way by the Stars

June 18, 2025

The bogong moth is a fascinating creature. It can travel up to 600 miles. It does this journey using the stars as a guide. This is a big deal. It is the first insect known to navigate using stars. Scientists found this out by doing some clever experiments. First, they caught some wild bogong moths

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The Sculptor Galaxy: A Colorful Cosmic Canvas

June 18, 2025

The Sculptor Galaxy, also called NGC 253, has been captured in a new light. It's a stunning display of cosmic artistry, thanks to the Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile. This telescope used a special tool called the Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) to snap a detailed picture of the galaxy.

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Unmasking the Dragon Man: The Denisovan Connection

June 18, 2025

The Dragon Man skull, a giant human-like cranium, was first unearthed in 1933 by a worker in Harbin City, China. The skull was later donated to science in 2018. This skull is massive, with a long, low braincase, a prominent brow ridge, a broad nose, and large eyes. It was initially classified as a n

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Unlocking Secrets: How Scans and AI Are Changing Forensic Science

June 18, 2025

The skull has always been a key player in figuring out who someone was. It is used in investigations to determine three main things: whether the person was male or female, how tall they were, and how old they were when they died. Modern tech has made this process much more precise. Computed tomograp

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The Power of Light: Boosting Eggplant Seed Quality

June 18, 2025

The world of agriculture is always looking for better ways to grow crops. One big question is how to tell if eggplant seeds are strong and healthy. Strong seeds mean better plants. So, scientists have been working on a new method to check seed quality without harming them. They used a special kind

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2024 Chemistry Stars: Honoring the Best in Medicinal Science

June 18, 2025

The American Chemical Society has a big job. It has to pick the best of the best in medicinal chemistry. This year, the 2024 ACS Division of Medicinal Chemistry Awards are shining a spotlight on some truly outstanding individuals. These are the people who are making a real difference in how we under