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What the lunar caves tell us about the common origin of the Earth and the Moon

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The pit in Mare Tranquillitatis leads to an underground cave system. Credit: NASA Using radar, a NASA spacecraft, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), has confirmed the existence of caves beneath the lunar surface. Here’s why such geological features will be key to establishing a base on the Moon, and what they can tell us about … Read more

Telomere-to-telomere genome assembly research opens the door to new crop varieties

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Summary of different strategies for developing T2T genome assemblies. Credit: Genetics of Nature (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01830-7 Entirely new crop varieties that can better withstand drought, salt and pests are within reach thanks to international genomic research published today in Genetics of Nature. The study, “Unlocking plant genetics with telomere-to-telomere genome assemblies,” was led by researchers … Read more