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Asteroid 2026 JH2 Passes Earth at 57,000 Miles on May 18

Asteroid 2026 JH2, about 20 meters wide, will pass Earth at 57,000 miles on May 18, four times closer than the moon, with no impact risk, underscoring NASA’s precision in tracking near-Earth objects.
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UC Davis Study Links Choline Deficit to Anxiety Risk

UC Davis study links choline deficit to anxiety, finding 8% lower levels in key brain areas. First clear chemical pattern tied to anxiety, suggesting nutritional interventions could target brain chemistry, per *Molecular Psychiatry*.
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Astronomers capture first direct image of cosmic web linking distant galaxies

Scientists captured the first direct image of the cosmic web, revealing a 3-million-light-year filament linking galaxies 12 billion years ago. Using the VLT's MUSE instrument, the discovery confirms dark matter theories and advances understanding of galaxy formation.
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MIT Researchers Develop mRNA Adjuvant to Boost T-Cell Response in Cancer Vaccines

MIT researchers developed an mRNA adjuvant that enhances T-cell responses in cancer vaccines by reprogramming immune cells, showing promise in slowing tumor growth in mice. This breakthrough, funded by NIH and industry partners, could revolutionize immunotherapy by combining genetic reprogramming with existing treatments.
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Researchers Reprogram Materials via Atomic Rearrangement in Seconds

MIT and Oak Ridge researchers reprogrammed materials by rearranging atoms at room temperature in seconds, using precise electron beams to create quantum defects in semiconductors. This breakthrough could revolutionize quantum computing and advanced materials design, enabling three-dimensional defect engineering previously thought unattainable.
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Study detects organic molecules in 66-million-year-old Edmontosaurus fossil

Scientists detected collagen and hydroxyproline in a 66-million-year-old Edmontosaurus fossil from South Dakota, challenging fossilization theories. Published in *Analytical Chemistry*, the study used mass spectrometry and protein sequencing to confirm endogenous preservation, offering new insights into dinosaur biology.
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MIT Researchers Create 3D Photonic Devices with Nanoscale Precision Using Implosion Carving

MIT researchers developed "implosion carving," a method to create 3D photonic devices with nanoscale precision, achieving sub-100nm resolution. Published in *Nature Photonics*, the breakthrough could revolutionize optical computing and biomedical imaging, though scaling and material stability remain challenges.
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Study Identifies Homo erectus Genetic Variants in Modern Humans via Denisovans

A *Nature* study reveals modern humans carry genetic variants from *Homo erectus* via Denisovans, identified through paleoproteomics. Two enamel protein markers suggest complex interbreeding among three hominin species, reshaping understanding of human evolution's genetic web.
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Kyoto and Hiroshima universities detect W states, advancing quantum computing and secure communication

Kyoto and Hiroshima universities detect W states, advancing quantum computing and secure communication through precise entanglement measurement, building on 2025 breakthroughs. Researchers highlight progress in scalable quantum systems and error correction, paving the way for practical quantum networks.
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MIT Researchers Develop Method to Analyze Gravitational Waves for Dark Matter Detection

MIT researchers and European collaborators develop a method to analyze gravitational waves from black hole mergers, seeking indirect dark matter clues via superradiance and light scalar particles. While no detection was confirmed, the technique offers a new tool for future dark matter searches, leveraging existing LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA data.
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