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    Jun 11
    The Venus flytrap is renowned for its ultrafast snap traps, which can capture insects in a fraction of a second. New research reveals that trap closure is triggered by a rapid softening of the epidermal cell walls, uncovering the physical mechanism behind this remarkable
    A Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) leaf closes around a trapped fly. Photo: Alex Hyde/NPL/Minden Pictures
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    In what may be one of Earth’s craziest forms of mimicry, researchers in 2023 reported a species of rove beetle that grows a termite puppet on its back to fool real termites into feeding it. Learn more during #InsectWeek: scim.ag/40kQtbI
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    Aug 29, 2019
    There is no single “gay gene,” according to a new study in Science. Thousands of genetic variants are linked to the trait, each with small effects. Homosexual behavior is influenced both by genetic and environmental factors, like most other human traits. fcld.ly/bf2hri1
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    Jun 29, 2020
    Given the lengthy presymptomatic phase and asymptomatic infections, a new #SciMagPerspective argues that wearing well-fitted masks, especially in enclosed indoor spaces, is important to help prevent #SARSCoV2 transmission. fcld.ly/n2dl9mj @ScienceVisuals
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    Sep 27, 2024
    A new generation of cancer-preventing vaccines could wipe out tumors before they form. Learn more: scim.ag/8o0 @NewsfromScience #ScienceMagArchives
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    Nov 8, 2024
    When asked to draw a scientist, school-age kids in the United States are increasingly sketching women, according to a study from 2018. Read more on #STEMSTEAMDay: bit.ly/3CghCUd
    SCIENCESHOTS What does a scientist look like? Children are drawing women more than ever
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    Apr 11, 2024
    A nitrogen-fixing organelle, or “nitroplast,” has been identified in a marine alga. This discovery sheds light on the evolutionary transition from endosymbiont to organelle. Learn more this week in Science: scim.ag/6yX
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    May 20, 2020
    Two new studies in macaques offer hope that humans could develop protective immunity against #SARSCOV2, either as the result of a natural infection or by way of a vaccine. @BIDMChealth Read the research: 👉fcld.ly/ssolee4 👉fcld.ly/bbpprah
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    Oct 4, 2023
    The axolotl has the ability to regenerate its brain. Using single-cell transcriptomics, four studies in Science last year revealed evolutionary innovations in reptile and amphibian brains. Learn more on #WorldAnimalDay: scim.ag/4lc
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    Jul 1, 2021
    The epsilon variant of #SARSCoV2, first detected California, carries three spike protein mutations that confer resistance to neutralizing antibodies generated by mRNA vaccines or by #SARSCoV2 infection, according to new research in Science. fcld.ly/luev9bg
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    Nov 7, 2020
    Happy 153rd Birthday, Marie Skłodowska Curie! She was the first woman to receive a #NobelPrize and the first person to receive the honor twice. In 2017, @SciMagBooks explored what established her as "the most iconic of all female scientists." fcld.ly/9hgyww7 #OTD
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    Mar 7, 2024
    A new study reveals that an egg-laying species of worm-like amphibian nourishes its young with a lipid-rich, milk-like substance. The findings report previously unobserved behavior and offer new insight into the species’ parental care and communication. scim.ag/68z
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    May 27, 2020
    Masks provide a critical barrier in limiting the spread of #COVID19, reducing the number of infectious viruses in exhaled breath, especially of asymptomatic people and those with mild symptoms, say @kprather88 and colleagues in this Perspective. fcld.ly/u9ylfmd
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    Jun 11, 2023
    Soil microbiota transplanted from more stressful environmental conditions, such as drought or excessive heat or cold, can enhance tree tolerance to changing climates, researchers report in Science. 📄: scim.ag/2Xq #SciencePerspective: scim.ag/2Xp
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