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Sugary Drinks Linked to Rising Anxiety in Teenagers
1A new study found a clear association between high sugar drink intake and anxiety symptoms in teenagers. 2The research analyzed data from multiple earlier …
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Scientists Create Map to Predict Deadly Scorpion Stings
1The researchers developed a method to identify hotspots for deadly scorpions by combining field research and computer modeling. 2Soil type is the primary factor …
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Scientists Discover Why Chronic Constipation Treatments Often Fail
1Chronic constipation affects millions of people worldwide 2Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron are two gut bacteria that break down the protective mucus layer in …
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Bananas Get a Lifeline Against Deadly Disease
1Scientists found a natural way to protect bananas from Fusarium wilt Sub Tropical Race 4 (STR4). 2The resistant trait is located on chromosome 5 …
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Exercise Protects Brain from Alzheimer's
1Scientists at UC San Francisco discovered a biological process that explains why exercise sharpens thinking and memory. 2The blood-brain barrier becomes more fragile as …
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Scientists Develop Faster Way to Track Quantum Computer's Qubits
1Scientists at the Niels Bohr Institute have developed a way to track changes in qubits much faster than before. 2The new method uses a …
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Tiny Gates Could Revolutionize DNA Sequencing and Brain-Like Computers
1Scientists at The University of Osaka created tiny gates that can control the movement of charged particles. 2These gates are similar to natural ion …
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Why Humans Don't Communicate Like Computers
1There are roughly 7,000 languages spoken across the globe. 2Human language is shaped by real-life experiences and connects directly to shared knowledge. 3The brain …
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Giant Virus Discovery Rewrites Origin of Complex Life
1Giant viruses are thought to have existed since the earliest cells emerged 2Viruses depend entirely on host cells to function 3The discovery of ushikuvirus …
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Scientists Discover 'Off Switch' for Inflammation
1Researchers at University College London discovered a natural way to stop inflammation once it's no longer needed. 2Epoxy-oxylipins are small fat-based molecules that act …
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Scientists Map Mysterious Earthquakes Deep Inside Our Planet
1Researchers at Stanford University have created the first global map of mantle earthquakes. 2Mantle earthquakes occur deep within the Earth's interior, far from where …
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New Hope for Parkinson's Patients: Stem Cells to Boost Dopamine
1Over one million people in the United States are living with Parkinson's disease, and about 90,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. 2The treatment …
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Hair Extensions Linked to Cancer-Causing Chemicals
1The Silent Spring Institute found over 900 chemical signatures in popular hair extension brands 2Some of these chemicals are linked to cancer, hormone disruption, …
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Oxygen-Loving Ancestor of Complex Life Uncovered
1Scientists discovered that some Asgard archaea can tolerate or even use oxygen. 2These microbes are considered close relatives of the ancestors of complex life. …
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Oxford Breakthrough Makes Lithium-Ion Batteries Charge Faster and Last Longer
1Scientists at Oxford University have developed a new technique to study lithium-ion battery electrodes 2The technique uses silver and bromine markers to detect polymer …
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Air Pollution Linked to Higher Alzheimer's Risk
1The study analyzed data from over 27 million Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older between 2000 and 2018. 2People exposed to higher levels of …
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Scientists Close to Discovering 'Holy Grail' of Quantum Computing
1Professor Jacob Linder and his team may have found a new type of superconductor that could revolutionize quantum computing 2The material, NbRe, exhibits properties …
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New Oxygen Gel Could Help Prevent Amputations in Diabetic Wound Patients
1About 12 million people experience chronic wounds each year, including roughly 4.5 million in the United States. 2Approximately one in five of these patients …
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James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Secrets of Uranus' Magnetic Field
1The James Webb Space Telescope was used to study Uranus' upper atmosphere and magnetic field. 2Uranus' magnetic field is tilted and offset from the …
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NASA's Hubble Spots Ghostly Galaxy Made of Almost All Dark Matter
1CDG-2 is a ghostly galaxy that contains very little visible matter. 2Astronomers used advanced statistical analysis to find CDG-2 by searching for tight groupings …
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Triceratops Had a Giant Nose That Helped Regulate Its Body Temperature
1Triceratops had exceptionally large nasal cavities compared to most animals. 2The oversized nasal passages may have helped regulate body temperature and moisture. 3The structure …
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Pecans Can Help Keep Your Heart Healthy
1Pecans can improve total cholesterol, LDL ('bad') cholesterol, triglycerides, and non-HDL cholesterol levels. 2Eating pecans regularly can support healthier post-meal lipid metabolism. 3Pecans are …
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Bacteria Linked to Pneumonia May Contribute to Alzheimer's
1Chlamydia pneumoniae, a common respiratory bacterium, may contribute to Alzheimer's disease 2The bacterium can persist in both the eye and brain for years, contributing …
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Arctic Peatlands Can Be a Carbon Sink
1Raising the water level in Arctic peatlands can reduce carbon dioxide emissions and even turn them into a carbon sink. 2The study used automated …
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Flea and Tick Treatments for Pets May Harm Wildlife
1Isoxazoline drugs were introduced in 2013 as a new class of antiparasitic medications for dogs and cats. 2These drugs can contaminate ecosystems through pet …
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Celtic Curse Hotspots Found in Scotland and Ireland
1Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes the body to absorb and store too much iron. 2People with roots in the Outer Hebrides and …
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AI Helps Scientists Analyze Medical Data Faster
1Scientists used AI to analyze medical data much faster than human teams. 2The challenge was to predict preterm birth using data from over 1,000 …
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Running Ultramarathons May Harm Red Blood Cells and Speed Up Aging
1Ultramarathon running can damage red blood cells, making them less flexible 2The longer the race, the more pronounced the damage is 3Red blood cell …
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High Altitude's Secret to Low Diabetes Risk Revealed
1People who live at high elevations tend to develop diabetes less often than those at sea level. 2Red blood cells absorb glucose from circulation …
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Simple Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer's Years Before Memory Loss
1The blood test can forecast when someone will start showing symptoms of Alzheimer's disease within three to four years. 2The predictive approach centers on …
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Why the Outer Solar System is Filled with Giant Cosmic 'Snowmen'
1About 10 percent of Kuiper Belt objects are contact binaries, with two rounded sections joined together. 2Gravitational collapse is a surprisingly straightforward process that …
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Babies Exposed to Many 'Forever Chemicals' Before Birth
1Babies born between 2003 and 2006 were exposed to 42 different 'forever chemicals' in the womb. 2The researchers used a new method called non-targeted …
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Giant Spinosaurus Fossil Found in Sahara Desert
1A new species of dinosaur called Spinosaurus mirabilis was discovered in Niger's Sahara desert. 2The 'hell heron' had a giant crest on its head …
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Fish Show Self-Awareness in Mirror Experiments
1Cleaner wrasse fish are capable of sophisticated cognitive processes like contingency testing 2They use mirrors to test and learn about their surroundings 3The fish …
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Universal Nasal Spray Vaccine Protects Against Many Respiratory Threats
1The experimental vaccine provides wide-ranging protection in the lungs that lasts for months 2Vaccinated mice were protected from SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses, Staphylococcus aureus …
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Schrödinger's Color Theory Finally Complete After 100 Years
1Scientists Roxana Bujack and her team at Los Alamos National Laboratory completed Schrödinger's original goal of creating a self-contained model for color perception after …
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Scientists Discover Why Muscles Age Slower in Older Mice
1Aging muscles have slower muscle healing due to high levels of NDRG1 protein 2NDRG1 acts like a brake, dampening mTOR signaling pathway 3Blocking NDRG1 …
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Exercise Intensity Affects Gut Bacteria in Athletes
1The study found that athletes' gut microbiome changes depending on their training intensity. 2Athletes showed differences in short-chain fatty acid levels and the presence …
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Oceans Rising Faster Than Ever: Scientists Use Space Lasers to Track Changes
1The oceans have risen by about 90 mm over a 30-year period (1993-2022). 2Roughly 60% of this increase was caused by the growing mass …
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Less Sugar as a Baby, Fewer Heart Attacks Later
1The study found that people who consumed less sugar in early childhood were less likely to develop serious heart problems later in life. 2The …
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A Hidden Force Beneath the Atlantic Ocean Revealed
1Scientists have discovered a massive underwater canyon in the Atlantic Ocean. They found that it was created by tectonic forces and mantle activity. 2Scientists …
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Mars Volcano's Hidden Power Revealed
1The study found that some of Mars' youngest volcanic regions have a much more detailed history than previously assumed. 2The magma systems remained active …
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Nuclear Power Plants Linked to Higher Cancer Death Rates
1The study found that counties closer to operating nuclear power plants have higher cancer death rates than those farther away. 2The researchers analyzed national …
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Tiny Device Traps Light with High Efficiency
1Scientists at CU Boulder created a tiny device that can trap light very efficiently. This could lead to powerful sensor technologies in the future. …
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Scientists Engineer Bacteria to Eat Cancer Tumors
1Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a new cancer treatment using engineered bacteria. 2The bacteria thrive in oxygen-free environments, making it ideal …
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New Brain Stimulation Technique Treats Depression in Just 5 Days
1Researchers at UCLA Health developed an accelerated TMS treatment that involves five sessions per day for five consecutive days. 2The accelerated method showed similar …
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Alzheimer's May Start with a Silent Drop in Brain Blood Flow
1Researchers found that small shifts in brain blood flow and oxygen levels may be linked to Alzheimer's disease 2The study used non-invasive techniques to …
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Ancient Carbon Released into Atmosphere from Congo Basin Lakes
1The Congo Basin stores about one-third of all carbon held in tropical peatlands worldwide. 2Two blackwater lakes, Lac Mai Ndombe and Lac Tumba, are …
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Sea Monsters Emerged After Earth's Greatest Extinction
1The end-Permian mass extinction occurred about 252 million years ago and was followed by extreme global warming. 2Early marine amphibians and reptiles emerged and …
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Scientists Create Impossible Molecule After 50 Years of Trying
1A team of scientists has successfully created a molecule that was thought to be impossible. They replaced carbon atoms with silicon atoms in an …
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Scientists Map Milky Way's Magnetic Field
1Scientists have mapped the magnetic field of the Milky Way galaxy using a new radio telescope. 2The map shows a diagonal reversal in the …
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Solar Storms and Earthquakes: A Surprising Link
1Scientists at Kyoto University have developed a theoretical model showing how solar storms could trigger earthquakes. 2The research doesn't predict earthquakes but outlines a …
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Supercharging Quantum Computers with a Simple Chemical Tweak
1Scientists at the University of Chicago and West Virginia University have found a way to create topological superconductors using ultra-thin films made from tellurium …
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190-Million-Year-Old Fossil of 'Sword Dragon' Rewrites Ichthyosaur History
1The 'Sword Dragon' is a previously unknown species of ichthyosaur that lived around 190 million years ago during the Early Jurassic period. 2Its fossil …
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Giant Weak Spot in Earth's Magnetic Field Shrinks
1The South Atlantic Anomaly is a weak zone in Earth's magnetic field over the South Atlantic, which has shrunk since its discovery in the …
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Tiny Plastics Found in Most Prostate Cancer Tumors
1Microplastics were found in 9 out of 10 men with prostate cancer 2The plastics were more common in cancerous tumors than healthy tissue 3The …
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Horses' Unique Whinnies Decoded by Scientists
1Horses use a rare phenomenon called biphonation to create both high and low frequencies at the same time. 2The lower tone is produced by …
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40,000-year-old symbols show humans recorded information before writing
1Scientists discovered ancient human symbols on tools and figurines that are similar to early writing systems. 2The symbols were found on over 260 Paleolithic …
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Scientists Discover Hidden Sugar Layer Behind Psoriasis
1Immune cells have a sugar coating called glycocalyx that helps them move into inflamed skin during psoriasis 2The glycocalyx is actively shed by immune …
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Ancient Life on Mars Could Survive for Millions of Years
1Scientists from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and Penn State recreated Mars-like conditions to test if ancient microbes could survive in ice. 2Amino acids …
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New Hope for Brain Disorder Treatment
1The condition affects about 1 in 1 million people each year, mostly adults in their 20s and 30s. 2Current treatments rely largely on immunosuppression, …
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Shingles Vaccine May Help You Age Better
1The study found that getting vaccinated against shingles can slow down biological aging in older adults. 2Vaccinated participants had lower levels of inflammation, slower …
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Popular Acid Reflux Medication Linked to Anemia and Bone Loss
1The study found that using omeprazole for extended periods may lead to mineral imbalances in the body. 2PPIs are commonly used to treat stomach …
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Fear of Aging May Speed Up Your Body's Clock
1The study found that women who reported higher levels of anxiety about growing older showed signs of faster biological aging at the cellular level. …
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Exercise May Not Be Effective in Reducing Osteoarthritis Pain
1The review analyzed data from over 13,000 participants across 33 studies. 2Exercise had only small and short-lived effects on pain and function compared to …
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Eating Meat May Help You Live Longer at 100
1The study followed over 5,000 Chinese adults aged 80 or older. 2Older adults who didn't eat meat were less likely to become centenarians compared …
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Eating Oatmeal for Two Days Can Lower Bad Cholesterol by 10%
1The study found that eating mostly oatmeal for just two days can lower bad cholesterol levels by 10%. 2Participants followed a calorie-restricted diet made …
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Moon's Magnetic Field Had Brief Bursts of Super-Strong Magnetism
1The Moon had brief periods of extremely strong magnetism, but these events were rare and short-lived. 2The strength of the magnetic field was linked …
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Hidden Architecture in Cells Reveals New Cancer and ALS Treatments
1Scientists discovered that cellular droplets have an internal architecture made up of protein filaments. 2This architecture is crucial for how these droplets work. 3The …
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Forever Chemicals Linked to Rapid Biological Aging in Middle-Aged Men
1PFAS are manmade compounds used in non-stick cookware, water-resistant clothing, fire-fighting foams, food packaging, cleaning supplies, and plastics. 2Newer PFAS like PFNA and PFOSA …
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Ancient Irish Goat's Genetic Secret Revealed
1The Old Irish Goat shares a genetic connection with goats from 3,000 years ago during the Late Bronze Age. 2This rare breed is an …
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Making Green Hydrogen Cleaner and Cheaper
1The SUPREME project aims to develop a PFAS-free electrolysis system that's more efficient and uses less critical raw materials like iridium. 2Current PEM systems …
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Antarctica's Fastest Glacier Collapse Ever Recorded
1A glacier on Antarctica's Eastern Peninsula collapsed at an unprecedented rate in just two months. 2The key factor behind the collapse was the flat …
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Using Space's Cold to Generate Power at Night
1Engineers at the University of California, Davis developed a device that generates mechanical power at night using the temperature difference between the Earth and …
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Tyrosine in Brain Supplements Linked to Shorter Lifespan in Men (2)
1A recent study found that high levels of tyrosine in men's blood are associated with a shorter lifespan. 2The study analyzed data from over …
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Unlocking Hidden Dimensions in Light
1Scientists at the University of the Witwatersrand and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona have discovered a way to shape light at the quantum level. 2Structured …
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Dinosaurs and Mammals Had Different Parenting Styles
1Dinosaurs grew from small to large sizes, with early separation between parent and offspring 2Mammals provide extended care for their young, unlike dinosaurs 3Crocodilians …
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Heart Disease Warning for Women in US by 2050
1By 2050, nearly 6 out of 10 women in the US will have some form of cardiovascular disease. 2High blood pressure is projected to …
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Iron-Based Catalyst Breakthrough in Chemistry
1Scientists at Nagoya University have developed a new iron-based photocatalyst that is more efficient and cost-effective than previous versions. 2The new catalyst uses a …
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DNA's Hidden Structure Revealed Before Life 'Switches On'
1Scientists used a new technology called Pico-C to map the 3D structure of DNA in fruit flies. 2The study found that DNA is already …
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Scientists Discover Diet That Tricks Body into Burning Fat Without Exercise
1Reducing methionine and cysteine in food increases energy burn and weight loss in mice 2Diet-induced thermogenesis produced almost the same weight loss as constant …
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Scientists Turn Methane into Medicine in a Breakthrough
1A team of researchers has developed a new method to convert methane into useful chemicals. They used this technique to create a medicine for …
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Ancient Sea Sponges: The First Animals on Earth?
1Scientists at MIT found chemical fossils in rocks over 541 million years old that suggest ancient sea sponges might have been the first animals …
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Scientists Discover Microbe That Breaks a Fundamental Rule of DNA
1Scientists at UC Berkeley discovered a microorganism that can tolerate ambiguity in its genetic code 2The microorganism is called Methanosarcina acetivorans, a type of …
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Milk-Based Plastic Alternative Breaks Down in Soil
1The new plastic material was created by mixing calcium caseinate with modified starch and bentonite nanoclay. 2The material broke down in soil within 13 …
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Sponges' Ancient Past Revealed: No Skeletons in Early Days
1Sponges are one of the oldest known animal groups, with a history dating back at least 650 million years. 2The origin of sponges is …
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New Discovery Reveals How Large Cells Divide
1Researchers from the Brugués group at TUD Dresden University of Technology discovered a new mechanism that allows large cells to divide without forming a …
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Uncovering a Galaxy's Secret: A Barred Spiral Galaxy from 11.5 Billion Years Ago
1The galaxy COSMOS-74706 existed about 11.5 billion years ago, during the early universe. 2The stellar bar was developing 2 billion years after the birth …
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Coffee Could Help Fight Cancer with Gene Editing
1Scientists combined caffeine with CRISPR gene editing to explore new ways to treat chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes. 2The approach relies on a …
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Saturn's Rings and Titan May Have a Violent Past
1Saturn's Cassini spacecraft spent 13 years studying the planet and its moons. 2Titan, Saturn's largest moon, may have formed when two earlier moons merged. …
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Antarctica's Melted Ice Shelves Don't Release as Much Iron as Thought
1Scientists found that meltwater from an Antarctic glacier releases much less iron into ocean waters than previously believed. 2The study was published in Communications …
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How Our Bodies Age: A New Map of Cellular Changes
1Scientists have created a detailed map of how our bodies change as we age, looking at over 7 million cells from mice. 2Many age-related …
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Scientists Discover Bacterial Kill Switch to Combat Superbugs
1Scientists at Caltech have discovered a way to shut down bacteria's ability to build their cell walls 2This could lead to new antibiotics to …
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Hidden Ingredient in Weight Loss Pills May Affect Gut Health
1The study found that SNAC was associated with shifts in potentially harmful gut bacteria and elevated inflammatory markers. 2SNAC is used as an absorption …
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Sleep Problems Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risk
1The study analyzed data from nearly 1 million post-9/11 US veterans 2Adults with both insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (COMISA) face a higher risk …
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Jupiter's Moons May Have Formed with Ingredients for Life
1Scientists have found that complex organic molecules (COMs) may have formed on Jupiter's four largest moons as they formed. 2The COMs could have been …
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Light Mimics Nobel Prize Quantum Effect for First Time
1The Hall effect is a quantum phenomenon that occurs when an electric current flows through a material while a magnetic field is applied at …
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Unlocking the Universe's Secret Hum
1The Hubble constant measures how fast the universe is expanding. 2There are different ways to measure the Hubble constant, but they should all give …
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New Iron Nanomaterial Kills Cancer Cells Without Hurting Healthy Tissue
1Scientists at Oregon State University created a new nanomaterial that destroys cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. 2The material is made of iron and …
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