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University of Geneva
Joined May 2014
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Ever heard of "duons"? 🤔 Think of them as dance partners in the world of tiny particles! These pairs have been discovered moving together in a special way, giving us fresh insights into how materials behave. #scicomm #openscience Let's break it down: ow.ly/gM5i50PZ5Jc
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Cleaner fish recognizing themselves in mirrors? Recent findings challenge our beliefs about animal cognition! Are brain size and proximity to humans the only indicators of self-awareness? 🔍 Let's break it down: ow.ly/UnR450PYs4f #scicomm #openscience #animalcognition
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🚁🔍 Drones meet quantum sensors! Imagine a research tool where aerial tech can track magma flows. A leap in how we observe our planet could be on the horizon. 🌍 #scicomm #openscience #QuantumTech #UAVs Let's break it down: ow.ly/aZpT50PWl8N
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🦠 AMR turns treatable diseases into major threats. But there's hope: A new study shows ASPs can curb antibiotic misuse, especially in pediatric care. 🌍🩺 #scicomm #openscience #thesciencebreaker #AMR #GlobalHealth Let's break it down: ow.ly/eXCm50PVrvE
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Why does COVID-19 cause blood clotting? 🦠 A study reveals the virus's spike protein primes platelets for activation. A unique 'RGD' motif might be the key. This insight could lead to targeted treatments. ow.ly/9zbl50PVrfp #scicomm #openscience #thesciencebreaker
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🌌💥 Gamma-ray bursts light up our universe. But GRB211211A was not just another cosmic firework! Thought to be a star's last hurrah, its kilonova companion hints at a neutron star twist. 🌟🔭 #scicomm #openscience #cosmicmysteries ow.ly/FE2w50PTuPt
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🧬 A DNA's memory puzzle. Researchers discover a "mix & match" mechanism in #nucleosomes, revealing how cells maintain identity. Implications for aging & diseases like #cancer. 🔍 Let's break it down: ow.ly/5rTx50PSttg #scicomm #openscience
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🐛 Plants "remembering" attackers like we remember viruses after a vaccine? A new study dives deep into how DNA methylation might grant #plants a unique long-term memory, offering natural #pestresistance. 🌱🔬 Let's break it down: ow.ly/BsaS50PRaK9
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🏔️ New study examines glacier futures under various temperature scenarios. At 1.5°C increase, up to half could recede. 4°C sees potential for 80% reduction. These shifts hold implications for cultural legends, tourism, and local communities. #scicomm ow.ly/A7AC50PRam0
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🏔️ New study offers 1st-ever global assessment of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (#GLOFs) danger. 🌍 It's not just about lake hazards—it's about the people living nearby & their ability to cope. thesciencebreaker.org/breaks… #scicomm #openscience #climatechange
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🌬️🌍 Atmospheric rivers took an unusual route over the Sahara in 2021, leading to significant warmth and dust in the Alps. This study reveals a 50% decrease in snow depth within a month. #scicomm #openscience #thesciencebreaker ow.ly/ckxe50PKCAx
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Historical redlining links to air pollution disparities today. D-graded neighborhoods face 82% higher nitrous oxide emissions. As we move to cleaner energy, how can we address past wrongs? #scicomm #openscience #thesciencebreaker ow.ly/9i0y50PKBT2
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Thunderstruck indeed! ⚡️ In the Sand Hills of Nebraska, lightning may have forged a unique quasicrystal, previously unseen in nature. Is this electrifying find the tip of an iceberg of undiscovered materials? #scicomm #openscience ow.ly/mrmC50PInaq
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⚡️ A shift in antibody science! Thought tight binding was best? New studies suggest looser binding might be more effective against cancer. A game-changer for immunotherapy? #scicomm #openscience #thesciencebreaker Let's break it down: ow.ly/Ywqb50PGOeY
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🌳🍈 Meet the jackfruit, the world's largest edible single fruit! A unique variety in Bangladesh offers year-round yields, holding great promise for sustainability, food security & combating rural poverty. #scicomm #openscience ow.ly/YMzP50PGNTE
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