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Hidden on toothbrushes and showerheads, bacteriophages reveal a viral ecosystem and its potential to create healthier living spaces.

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Neuston: Living Among Plastic Debris in the Open Ocean

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Environmental RNA Reveals Heat Stress in Water Fleas

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Inside the Project Trying to Save Datasets from Extinction

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Black and Gray Wolf Pairings Stem Disease, Stabilize Population: Study

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Pine Trees’ Fragrances Help Neighbors Battle Bark Beetles

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The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill’s Hidden Impacts on Mahi-Mahi      

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Are We In the Midst of a Silent Mass Extinction?

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Past Malaria Surges Linked to Amphibian Die-off

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Repeated El Niño Events Could Spark Big Ecological Shifts

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Universe 25 Experiment

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The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

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Genetic Basis of Aneuploidy, Which Often Causes Pregnancy Loss, Revealed

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How Fat Type Shapes Hypertension Risk

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January 2026

What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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