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Light Controls Materials for Quantum Tech
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Light Controls Materials for Quantum Tech

Physicists at the University of Konstanz have developed a groundbreaking method to non-thermally alter the magnetic properties of materials at room temperature using laser pulses to excite magnon pairs. This unexpected discovery, demonstrated with common haematite, promises to revolutionize data

New RAS Cancer Therapy Begins Human Trials
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New RAS Cancer Therapy Begins Human Trials

Scientists developed a groundbreaking cancer therapy targeting the RAS gene, aiming to halt tumor growth without harming healthy cells. This innovative treatment, effective in preclinical studies, is now entering human trials.

DNA Hitchhiking: New Genetic Control Found
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DNA Hitchhiking: New Genetic Control Found

Scientists at RIKEN discovered "DNA hitchhiking" in C. elegans, where vital telomerase RNA is hidden within another gene's intron to maintain chromosome integrity. This novel genetic strategy has profound implications for anti-aging therapies and regenerative medicine.

Climate Tipping Point: Coral Reefs Collapse
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Climate Tipping Point: Coral Reefs Collapse

Scientists warn humanity has hit the first Earth system tipping point with widespread warm-water coral reef death. This irreversible shift, driven by rising temperatures, signals a cascade of planetary changes.

New 'Super-Earth' GJ 251 c: Alien Life Hope
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New 'Super-Earth' GJ 251 c: Alien Life Hope

An international team of scientists has announced the discovery of GJ 251 c, a "super-Earth" exoplanet located less than 20 light-years away, marking a significant milestone in the quest for extrat...

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