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Exercise for Older Adults: High-Intensity Training Keeps Muscle Mass
1The study involved over 120 healthy older adults who did three gym-based workouts per week for six months. 2High-intensity interval training (HIIT) was found …
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Yellowstone's Supervolcano May Be Powered by a Surprising Force
1Yellowstone is a supervolcano that has experienced two supereruptions over the past 2.1 million years. 2The magma feeding supervolcanoes originates in the upper asthenosphere. …
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Teen Marijuana Use Linked to Double Risk of Serious Mental Illness
1The study tracked over 460,000 teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 through age 26. 2Teens who reported using marijuana within the previous …
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New Hope Against Deadly Brain Cancer
1Glioblastoma is an aggressive form of brain cancer that remains extremely difficult to treat. 2NO-Cbl, a modified form of vitamin B12, has antitumor activity …
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James Webb Telescope Uncovers Mysterious Pink World's Secrets
1A team of astronomers led by Northwestern University has been studying the mysterious 'Pink Planet' for over a decade. 2The Pink Planet is one …
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Hawaii Turns Ocean Plastic into Roads
1Hawaii is facing a growing problem with plastic waste, including discarded fishing nets and household plastic waste. 2Researchers are exploring an innovative solution by …
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Mysterious Great White Sharks Spotted in Mediterranean
1Scientists found a young great white shark off the Mediterranean coast. This discovery helps us understand these elusive predators that are rarely seen. 2Scientists …
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Ancient Life Signs Discovered in Unexpected Place
1The team found wrinkle structures in rocks from Morocco's Dadès Valley that were formed millions of years ago. 2Wrinkle structures are usually fragile and …
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Goldfish Can Wreak Havoc on Freshwater Ecosystems
1Goldfish can trigger a regime shift in experimental lake ecosystems, leading to drastic changes in aquatic vegetation and water quality. 2The study found that …
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Spider's Deadly Trap: Catching Ants with a Silk Catapult
1The ballista spider is a newly discovered species found in the rainforests of northern Queensland, Australia. 2The spider uses a powerful silk trap to …
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Scientists Create New Material That Turns Sunlight into Higher-Energy UV Light
1Scientists at Kyushu University have developed a new material that can convert visible sunlight into ultraviolet (UV) light. 2The material is made from an …
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How Our Brains Respond to Fructose and Glucose
1Fructose and glucose are two common sugars found in many foods and drinks. 2The brain responds to fructose and glucose through different pathways. 3Fructose …
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Why Belly Fat Increases with Age: Scientists Discover Key Reason
1Excess belly fat has been linked to slower metabolism, accelerated aging, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic health problems. 2The new type …
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Life on Venus? Scientists Explore Possibility
1Scientists used the 'Venus Life Equation' (VLE) to estimate how life from Earth could have reached Venus' clouds. 2The VLE combines several factors, including …
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Einstein Probe Discovers Black Hole Feeding on White Dwarf
1The Einstein Probe space telescope detected an unusual X-ray event that may be a black hole tearing apart a white dwarf star. This is …
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Two Super-Puff Planets Found in a Rare System
1Two super-puff planets, TOI-791 b and TOI-791 c, were found orbiting an F7-type dwarf star about 1,110 light-years from Earth. 2The two planets are …
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How a Single Cell Builds a Brain with 170 Billion Cells
1A human brain starts as a single cell and contains approximately 170 billion cells. 2Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory discovered that chemical signals …
Read moreNew Hope for Rare Liver Cancer Treatment
1Fibrolamellar carcinoma is a rare type of liver cancer that primarily affects children and young adults. 2Immunotherapy has struggled against this type of cancer …
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Giant Black Coral Found in New Zealand's Fiordland
1The black coral found in Fiordland measures 4 meters tall and 4.5 meters wide. 2It's estimated to be 300-400 years old. 3Black corals grow …
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency Can Mimic Normal Aging
1Vitamin B12 is essential for producing red blood cells, nerves, and DNA. 2Adults only need about two micrograms of vitamin B12 each day. 3Vitamin …
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NASA's Lucy Discovers a Wobbling Peanut-Shaped Asteroid
1Asteroid Donaldjohanson is a peanut-shaped object that wobbles as it rotates. 2The asteroid formed about 155 million years ago when fragments from a violent …
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Ancient Sardis Becomes UNESCO World Heritage Site After 70 Years of Excavation
1The Harvard Cornell Exploration of Ancient Sardis has been running for over 60 years, making it one of the world's longest-running institutional excavation projects. …
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Placebo Pills Can Improve Memory and Physical Performance in Older Adults
1The study involved 90 healthy older adults who took either a real pill or a fake one for three weeks. 2Participants who took placebo …
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Learning a New Language Works Differently Than We Thought
1Researchers at McGill University and Yale School of Medicine found that auditory and somatosensory systems play a much larger role in speech learning and …
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Bird Flu's Secret Revealed: Why It Hides in Cow Udders
1H5N1 bird flu started infecting US dairy cattle in early 2024 2The virus caused severe infections in cow udders rather than lungs 3Researchers at …
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New Bird Species Discovered in Japan
1A new bird species, Tokara Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus tokaraensis), has been discovered in Japan after DNA analysis. 2The Ijima's Leaf Warbler is a rare …
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Weedkillers May Be Fueling Deadly Superbugs
1Glyphosate, a common weedkiller, may help create superbugs that resist multiple antibiotics. 2The study found that every bacterial strain tested showed some level of …
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Tiny Diamond Defect Helps Scientists Find New Kind of Magnetism
1Scientists at University at Buffalo have proposed a new way to detect altermagnetism using tiny magnetic defects inside diamonds. 2Altermagnets are a mysterious type …
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Scientists Search for Alien Signals in Our Solar System
1The SETI Institute searched for signs of alien technology from an interstellar object called 3I/ATLAS. 2They found no evidence of extraterrestrial signals, but this …
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Four-Winged Dinosaur May Have Terrorized Ancient Birds
1A new dinosaur species, Jian changmaensis, was discovered in northwestern China 2It had long feathers on its arms and legs, making it look like …
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Tea in Kombucha Changes More Than Just Taste
1Scientists studied the effects of different teas on kombucha's taste, smell, and health benefits. 2The type of tea used to make kombucha greatly impacts …
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Tiny Genetic Change Can Make Animal Viruses Threats to Humans
1Scientists found a small genetic difference that helps animal viruses adapt to humans and cause serious illness. 2The two coronaviruses examined were SARS-CoV-2, which …
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NASA Satellite Reveals Surprising Truth About Tsunamis
1A massive earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered a tsunami that surprised scientists. 2The SWOT satellite recorded the first high-resolution, wide-area view of a …
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Scientists Discover Hidden 'Footprints of Death' that Help Viruses Spread
1Researchers at La Trobe University discovered a new biological process that helps explain how viruses move through the body 2Dying cells leave behind 'footprints …
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Scientists Discover Secret to Making Queen Bees
1Queen cells are specially designed nursery chambers built by young worker bees that provide unique conditions for queen development. 2The queen cell builders are …
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Vitamin D Deficiency Affects Many in Northern Britain
1The study found that nearly 300 people in northern Britain had low vitamin D levels. 2Vitamin D insufficiency was common among both older adults …
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New Superconducting X-ray Detector is a Game-Changer
1The TES spectrometer is up to 100 to 1,000 times more sensitive than previous detectors. 2The instrument consists of 248 superconducting sensors that become …
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South Africa's Leopards are Smaller than Expected
1The Cape Floristic Region is home to fewer than 1,000 leopards, which are much smaller than those in other parts of Africa. 2Researchers used …
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Early Humans Used Fire in Caves 1.8 Million Years Ago
1Early humans brought fire into caves in South Africa around 1.8 million years ago 2The discovery was made by a team of scientists led …
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Consciousness Beyond Human Form?
1Philosophers Eric Schwitzgebel and Jeremy Pober argue that conscious beings can exist without human-like biology 2The idea of 'substrate flexibility' suggests that some properties …
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Scientists Discover Ancient Brain Cells That Help Us Focus
1Scientists at Johns Hopkins University discovered an ancient region in the brainstem that helps animals focus by filtering out distractions. 2The brainstem neurons work …
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Bones Weakening Silently in Millions: What You Need to Know
1Around 40% of adults worldwide have osteopenia. 2Osteopenia is extremely common in postmenopausal women and elderly adults. 3More than 500,000 fractures occur annually in …
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Scientists Uncover Why Psoriasis Can Turn into Joint Disease
1Psoriasis can cause painful joint inflammation in up to 30% of patients 2The specific immune cells responsible for this condition were identified by researchers …
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See Inside Your Body in 3D Color with New Medical Imaging Technique
1Scientists at Caltech and USC have developed a new medical imaging approach that combines ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging. 2This technique can produce 3D color …
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Mars' Water Mystery Solved: Simple Ice Answer
1Small lakes on early Mars could have stayed liquid for decades without a warm climate. 2The researchers used a modified climate model to simulate …
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Air Ambulances Save Lives
1Air ambulances helped five more people survive for every 100 severely injured patients treated. 2Younger age and a higher initial Glasgow Coma Scale score …
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Scientists Discover Hidden Structures Shaping Earth's Magnetic Field
1Scientists discovered two massive rock formations at the base of the Earth's mantle that influence the magnetic field. 2These structures are about 2,900 kilometers …
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Doctors Test Brain Cell Implants to Help Parkinson's Patients
1More than one million people in the United States are living with Parkinson's disease 2About 90,000 new diagnoses are made each year 3The stem …
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Dark Matter May Be Hiding at the Milky Way's Core
1The Milky Way's core might not contain a supermassive black hole 2Dark matter could be responsible for the powerful gravitational effects observed near the …
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A Step Closer to Practical Quantum Computers
1Researchers have found a way to correct errors in quantum computers while performing calculations. 2The team used surface codes to spread the information of …
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Tiny Molecular Trick Makes Spider Silk Almost Unbreakable
1Spider dragline silk is stronger than steel and tougher than Kevlar. 2The researchers used advanced computational and laboratory techniques to study the molecular interactions …
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New Hope for Alzheimer's Treatment Found in Aloe Vera
1Scientists discovered a compound called Beta sitosterol in Aloe vera that shows promise in treating Alzheimer's disease. 2The researchers used computer simulations to test …
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Mystery of Uranus' Radiation Belts Solved
1Voyager 2 flew past Uranus in 1986 2The spacecraft detected an electron radiation belt far stronger than predicted 3Scientists believe a solar wind structure, …
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Ancient Fossils Reveal Shared Human Ancestor
1The fossils were dated to 773,000 plus or minus 4,000 years ago using an exceptionally detailed magnetostratigraphic record. 2The discovery sheds new light on …
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Flavonols in Food Can Wake Up Your Brain
1Flavonols are plant compounds found in foods like cocoa, red wine, and berries. 2The unique taste of flavonols - astringency - can stimulate the …
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Scientists Discover Hidden 'Fat Switch' and Turn It Off
1Scientists found a new enzyme called SCoR2 that helps our bodies make fat. 2When they blocked this enzyme in mice, the animals didn't gain …
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Colorectal Cancer Breaks Immune System's Rules: A New Discovery
1Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death when men and women are counted together, according to the American Cancer Society. 2The …
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Invisible Chemical Rain Falling Across the Planet
1Scientists have discovered that chemicals used to protect the ozone layer are causing a long-lasting and potentially harmful chemical called trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) to …
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Scientists Discover a Sugar That Could Defeat Deadly Superbugs
1Australian researchers developed an antibody that targets a unique sugar found only on bacterial cells. 2The antibody was able to eliminate a normally fatal …
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How Prenatal Exposure Affects Brain and Behavior
1The study found that prenatal alcohol exposure changed the dopamine system in adult rhesus monkeys. 2Prenatal alcohol exposure made the monkeys drink more quickly …
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Smart Synthetic Skin Can Hide Images and Change Shape
1The smart synthetic skin is inspired by octopus skin and can change shape, hide or reveal images, and adapt to its surroundings. 2The material …
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Scientists Discover Link Between Epstein-Barr Virus and Multiple Sclerosis
1Researchers at UC San Francisco found that people with multiple sclerosis have higher levels of certain immune cells that respond to Epstein-Barr virus. This …
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New Way to Predict Arctic Sea Ice Loss
1Scientists developed a new method to predict September Arctic sea ice loss 2The method uses real-time data from the National Snow and Ice Data …
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A Century of Hair Shows How Lead Exposure Declined
1The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was formed in 1970. 2Lead levels in hair samples from Utah residents dropped sharply after environmental regulations were introduced. …
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Menopause Linked to Brain Changes and Mental Health Issues
1Menopause is associated with changes in brain structure and higher levels of anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. 2The study found that women using HRT …
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How COVID and H1N1 Spread Across US Cities in Just Weeks
1The COVID-19 pandemic has been even more devastating than the H1N1 flu pandemic, with over 1.2 million confirmed deaths reported so far. 2Both pandemics …
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Deep-Sea Creature Gets Unique Name Thanks to Online Voters
1Scientists discovered a new deep-sea creature and asked people online to name it. Over 8,000 suggestions were submitted, and the winning name is Ferreiraella …
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Pumas Return to Patagonia, Penguins Pay the Price
1Pumas returned to Patagonia in the 1990s after cattle ranching ended. 2The puma-penguin interaction led to over 7,000 adult penguin carcasses during a four-year …
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Solving a Quantum Mystery That Stumped Scientists for Decades
1Physicists at Heidelberg University developed a new theory that explains how unusual particles behave in crowded quantum environments. 2The quasiparticle model is widely used …
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Ancient Bones Reveal Chilling Victory Rituals
1The remains date back roughly 4300-4150 BCE, making it one of Europe's earliest known victory celebrations. 2The victims had distinct dietary patterns and signs …
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Moon's Interior Revealed: A Giant Impact Changed Its History
1Scientists analyzed lunar samples returned by Chang'e-6 to study the Moon's interior. 2The South Pole-Aitken Basin is the largest and oldest known impact basin …
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Sunflower Oil Waste Turns into Healthy Bread Upgrade
1Sunflower seed flour contains protein, fiber, and antioxidants, making it a great alternative to traditional wheat flour. 2The by-product can be used in bread-making …
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Gut Bacteria Can Sense Their Environment
1Gut bacteria can detect a wide range of nutrients and chemical signals in their environment. 2The most common nutrient sources detected by gut bacteria …
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Scientists Crack 100-Year-Old Mystery in Air Pollution
1Researchers at the University of Warwick developed a new method to predict how irregularly shaped nanoparticles move through air. 2The new approach is simple, …
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Tiny Ocean Organisms Help Regulate Earth's Temperature
1Scientists found that tiny ocean creatures called calcifying plankton are missing from climate models. These organisms help regulate Earth's temperature by capturing carbon and …
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New Drug Helps Body Clock Adjust to New Time Zones
1Scientists have discovered a compound called Mic-628 that can help our body clocks adjust to new time zones. 2Mic-628 works by activating the Per1 …
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Gut Compound Helps Protect Liver in Children
1Scientists found a compound made by healthy gut bacteria that helps protect children's livers from fatty liver disease. Mothers who eat a diet high …
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Scientists Discover Brain Network Linked to Parkinson's Disease
1Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological condition affecting over 10 million people worldwide. 2The somato-cognitive action network (SCAN) plays a critical role in Parkinson's …
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Legendary Golden Fabric Recreated After 2,000 Years (2)
1Scientists in South Korea have recreated sea silk, a legendary golden fabric that was once worn only by emperors. 2The team used pen shells …
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Tiny Organism Survives Mars-Like Conditions
1Researchers from IISc discovered that baker's yeast can survive environmental stresses similar to those on Mars. 2The team used a High-Intensity Shock Tube for …
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Rust-like Mineral Helps Lock Carbon Out of Atmosphere
1Ferrihydrite is a common iron oxide mineral found in soils or sediments rich in organic material 2The surface of ferrihydrite is made up of …
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What Really Works for ADHD: A Study Reveals
1The study found that medication is the most reliable option for both children and adults with ADHD. 2Cognitive behavioral therapy was effective for adults …
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A Simple Discovery Changes Our Understanding of Spintronics
1Scientists have found a new explanation for unusual magnetoresistance called two-vector magnetoresistance (2VMR). 2This discovery changes how we understand spintronics and its applications. 3The …
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Humans May Have as Many as 33 Senses
1Humans may possess dozens of distinct senses. 2Most experiences involve multiple senses working together. 3Smell plays a significant role in flavor perception. 4Sight is …
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Forests are Changing Fast: Scientists Warn of Biodiversity Loss
1Forests are changing rapidly due to human activities like deforestation and climate change. 2Fast-growing tree species are becoming more dominant, while slower-growing trees with …
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Ancient Chinese Herb May Help Regrow Hair
1Polygonum multiflorum has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 1,000 years 2The herb reduces the effects of dihydrotestosterone and protects hair follicle …
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Tomato Nutrient May Help Prevent Severe Gum Disease
1The study found that nearly half of older adults showed signs of periodontitis. 2More than three quarters of these adults were not consuming enough …
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Scientists Uncover Hidden Twist in DNA's Journey
1Scientists at the University of Cambridge have identified a crucial process that shapes how DNA behaves as it moves through nanoscale pores. 2The process …
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Ovarian Cancer's Deadly Spread: A Secret Cell Alliance Revealed
1Ovarian cancer cells team up with mesothelial cells to spread quickly through the abdomen. 2The hybrid cell clusters formed by these two cell types …
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Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Stroke Risk in Women
1The study found that women who closely followed the Mediterranean diet had a reduced risk of both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. 2The researchers observed …
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Hearing Aids May Help Prevent Dementia in Older Adults
1The study followed 2,777 adults aged around 75 years with moderate hearing loss but no dementia at the start. 2Using hearing aids was associated …
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Italy's Winter Olympics in Space
1The 2026 Winter Olympics are taking place across northern Italy, with multiple locations hosting events. 2Cortina d'Ampezzo is one of the towns where events …
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Scientists Find a New Way to Measure Quantum Time
1Physicists developed a method to measure time scales in quantum mechanics without using external clocks 2The new method uses spin- and angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy …
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AI Diagnoses Brain MRI Scans in Seconds
1The AI model identified neurological conditions with 97.5% accuracy 2Prima analyzed over 30,000 MRI studies 3The technology was trained on a large dataset of …
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Finger Length May Hold Clue to Human Brain Evolution
1The study looked at the fingers and head size of 225 newborns, including 100 boys and 125 girls. 2Higher levels of estrogen before birth …
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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
1Ultra-processed foods make up nearly 60% of the average adult diet in the United States and about 70% of children's diets. 2Consuming large amounts …
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Immune Cells Help Cancer Grow Instead of Fighting It
1Scientists at the University of Geneva found that immune cells called neutrophils can support cancer growth instead of fighting it. 2Neutrophils start producing a …
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Bonobos Can Use Imagination Too
1Scientists at Johns Hopkins University showed that bonobos can use imagination and pretend play. 2The study used a 43-year-old bonobo named Kanzi who had …
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How Life Experiences Shape Our Immune System
1Scientists at the Salk Institute created a detailed catalog of epigenetic markers that show how our inherited traits and life experiences affect different immune …
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