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Researchers from the Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) and National Institute for Basic Biology have developed a new method ...

With innovative approaches to life-threatening diseases and natural disasters, UC San Diego researchers are making critical ...

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New name reflects more than a century of evolution and a commitment to understanding the whole planet Beginning in August 2026, the University of Colorado Boulder's Department of Geological Sciences ...

Our breakdown of 7 hidden science lessons in the stunning photo taken by an astronaut on the Artemis II mission.