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If you've been following exoplanet research over the last couple of years, you've definitely heard of K2-18b. Located 124 ...

A new AI coach for scientists has been shown to significantly improve the quality of peer reviews, making them clearer and ...

Biologists have long wondered why caribou are the only deer in the world in which females—like males—have antlers. A study of ...

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Whether people follow a general trend when choosing a partner or consciously decide against it has a noticeable impact on the ...

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After years of research, teaching, and service, a faculty member's tenure and future in academia hinge on the evaluations of ...