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Moai statues stand at the Ahu Tongariki site on Rafa Nui (Easter Island). Credit: Noah Paoa

The iconic moai statues of Rafa Nui (Easter Island) are threatened by rising sea levels

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A new study examines how sea level rise has affected the famous statues so far and how many of them will survive an additional rise of several meters given the data on global warming.
Plasma loops above sunspots, visible in UV light. Credit: DKIST/NSO

Artificial intelligence reveals secrets of the Sun's atmosphere

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Researchers at the University of Hawaii are using the world's largest solar telescope and artificial intelligence to study plasma above sunspots, improving understanding of the sun and space predictions.
UV radiation from interstellar emissions can erode the atmospheres of planets. Credit: University of Hawaii at Manoa

When Red Dwarfs Attack: High-energy UV radiation from stellar emissions can be life-threatening 

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Groundbreaking research has revealed that red dwarfs can produce stellar emissions that carry much higher levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation than previously believed, casting doubt on the ability of planets
Description of the sorting of cells of one type (colored in purple) while enriching the cleanliness from only one percent to 99%. Image: University of Hawaii

An innovative and efficient method for separating cells

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