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Is Bubble Tea Bad for You? New Research Raises Concerns
1Bubble tea products sold in the US contain elevated levels of lead 2Tapioca pearls can cause digestive problems and kidney stones 3Regular bubble tea …
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Unlocking Secrets of Alzheimer's Brain with AI and Raman Imaging
1Researchers at Rice University used AI-powered Raman imaging to create a detailed map of the brain in an animal model. 2Alzheimer's causes chemical changes …
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Scientists Create Delicious Chocolate Honey with Surprising Health Benefits
1Researchers at UNICAMP in Brazil developed a new product by blending honey from native bees with cocoa bean shells 2The process uses ultrasound technology …
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Massive Asteroid Impact Left Giant Glass Field in Brazil
1Scientists discovered a giant field of tektites in Brazil 2The tektites were created when an asteroid or other extraterrestrial object struck Earth with extreme …
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New Way to Make Solar Cells More Efficient
1Scientists from China developed a new way to make solar cells more efficient and stable 2The new method uses special crystals called CSV nanocrystals …
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Scientists Discover Key to Healthy Organs
1Scientists at the University of Liège discovered a genetic switch called MafB that helps macrophages mature and keep organs healthy. 2MafB acts as a …
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Scientists Turn Light into a Remote Control for Crystals
1Researchers at NYU have developed a way to use light to control how tiny particles arrange themselves into crystals. 2The technique uses special molecules …
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Why People Leave Tips and Why It Matters
1A new study found that people tip for two main reasons: to show appreciation or to follow social norms. This dynamic can lead to …
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Blindness Reversed: Wireless Retinal Implant Helps People See Again
1The wireless retinal implant helped restore central vision in 81% of patients with advanced AMD. 2The device was tested on 38 participants aged 60 …
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AI Chatbots Not Ready to Replace Human Therapists
1Researchers found that AI chatbots consistently fail to meet professional ethics standards set by organizations such as the American Psychological Association. 2The analysis uncovered …
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Ancient Mystery Solved: K'gari's Famous Lakes Dried Up Long Ago
1K'gari's lakes dried up around 7,500 years ago during a time of heavy rainfall. 2This event occurred during the middle Holocene, when the region …
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Hidden Oceans on Icy Moons May Be Boiling Beneath the Surface
1Icy moons around Saturn have liquid water oceans trapped between their ice shells and rocky interiors 2Tidal forces generated by massive planets can warm …
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New Hope for Type 1 Diabetes Cure
1The research team is working on a new treatment to cure type 1 diabetes using stem cell science and immunology. 2The goal is to …
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Life Thrives in World's Driest Desert
1The Atacama Desert is one of the driest places on Earth, with almost no rainfall and high salt levels in the soil. 2Nematodes are …
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Young Cancer Survivors Age Faster and May Face Early Dementia
1The study found that young cancer survivors age faster than others their same age. 2Accelerated aging was seen not only inside cells but also …
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Tiny Twist Creates Giant Magnetic Patterns in Crystals
1Scientists discovered that a small twist between layers of atom-thin crystals can create giant magnetic patterns. 2The size of the magnetic textures changes depending …
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Scientists Uncover Why Anti-Aging Compound May Also Fuel Cancer
1Polyamines are naturally produced molecules that play a crucial role in cell growth and specialization. 2Researchers found high levels of polyamines in many types …
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Tiny Fossils Reveal First Primate Ancestor's Secrets
1Purgatorius was a small mammal about the size of a shrew. 2The fossils were found in Colorado's Denver Basin at the Corral Bluffs study …
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Hidden Species: Scientists Discover Many More Vertebrates Than Thought
1For every known vertebrate species, there are on average two additional cryptic species that have gone unnoticed. 2Cryptic species appear almost identical to known …
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Unlocking Commercial Fusion Power
1The US Department of Energy (DOE) is investing in diagnostic capabilities to accelerate the development of commercial fusion power plants. 2Fusion reactions require superheated …
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Scientists Discover Genetic Switch to Make Pancreatic Cancer Respond to Treatment
1Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers worldwide. 2The classical subtype of pancreatic cancer tends to be more organized at the cellular level …
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Revolutionary Laser-Printed Implants for Bone Repair
1Scientists have developed a new type of hydrogel implant that can be printed using lasers. 2The implant mimics the body's natural healing process and …
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Wolves and Cougars in Yellowstone: A Tense Coexistence
1Researchers studied the relationship between wolves and cougars in Yellowstone National Park. They found that wolves often take over prey that cougars have already …
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Scientists Flip Magnetic Field with Laser Light
1Researchers at University of Basel and ETH Zurich used a laser beam to reverse the polarity of a magnet without heating it up. 2The …
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How Our Brains Work Together to Make Us Intelligent
1Scientists at the University of Notre Dame studied how our brains work together to make us intelligent. 2The researchers proposed a new framework called …
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Simple Blood Protein Stops Deadly Black Fungus
1Albumin is a common blood protein that helps protect against mucormycosis 2Low albumin levels were linked to higher death risk from mucormycosis 3Mucormycosis is …
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James Webb Telescope Spots Farthest Jellyfish Galaxy Ever
1The galaxy is 8.5 billion years old and sits at z = 1.156. 2Jellyfish galaxies get their name from the long, flowing streams of …
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Microbes Can Survive in Space
1Deinococcus radiodurans is a type of extremophile bacteria that can survive extreme conditions like radiation and desiccation. 2The bacteria was subjected to pressures of …
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World's Smallest OLED Pixel Could Revolutionize Smart Glasses
1Scientists at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg created the smallest OLED pixel ever. 2The pixel is just 300 by 300 nanometers in size. 3A display with a …
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Scientists Uncover Clue to Why Universe is Made of Matter
1Researchers from Indiana University combined data from two international neutrino experiments to better understand why matter survived the Big Bang. 2Neutrinos are tiny, nearly …
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Fruits and Veggies Linked to Higher Pesticide Levels in Our Bodies
1The study found that people who ate more produce with high pesticide residues had higher levels of pesticides in their bodies. 2The researchers developed …
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Scientists Capture Magnetic Flip in Just 140 Trillionths of a Second
1A team led by Ryo Shimano at the University of Tokyo directly observed how electron spins flip inside an antiferromagnet called Mn3Sn. 2The experiment …
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A New Way to Build AI Models
1Scientists at Emory University have created a new mathematical framework for building artificial intelligence models. 2The framework helps developers decide which algorithm is best …
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Scientists Crack Open Darwin's 200-Year-Old Specimens Without Opening Jars
1Researchers used a special laser technique to study Charles Darwin's original specimens without opening the jars. 2The analysis revealed that preservation practices varied depending …
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Exercise is the Most Powerful Treatment for Joint Pain
1Osteoarthritis affects over 595 million people globally 2Only a minority of patients are prescribed exercise as treatment 3Regular physical activity can lower the risk …
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Ancient Italian Teeth Reveal Hidden Secrets of Iron Age Life
1The study analyzed the teeth of Iron Age Italians to learn about their health, diet, and daily life. 2The researchers found that childhood stress …
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Scientists Discover Hidden Defense Against Alzheimer's
1Scientists at UCLA Health and UC San Francisco discovered a natural cleanup pathway in brain cells that helps remove tau, a toxic protein linked …
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Aspirin Not a Reliable Way to Prevent Colon Cancer
1The study reviewed 10 studies involving over 124,000 participants. 2Aspirin likely does not lower the risk of colon cancer during the first 5-15 years …
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Snow Monkeys' Steamy Baths Affect Parasites and Gut Bacteria
1Researchers studied Japanese macaques that take hot baths during winter to understand how this behavior affects parasites and gut bacteria. 2The study found that …
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Wildfires in Boreal Forests Release More Carbon Than Thought
1Wildfires in boreal forests release more carbon into the atmosphere than previously believed. 2These fires burn deep into soil layers, releasing ancient carbon. 3Current …
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Wild Release Can Be Deadly for Rescued Slow Lorises
1The study found that only two out of nine Bengal slow lorises survived after release, with three dying within just 10 days. 2The released …
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AI Tool Uses Hand Photos to Detect Rare Disease
1Acromegaly is a rare endocrine disease that usually appears in middle age. 2The AI tool uses photos of the back of the hand and …
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New Drug Helps Children with Rare Epilepsy
1The new drug, zorevunersen, reduced seizures by up to 91% in children with Dravet syndrome. 2The study involved 81 children from the UK and …
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Fastest Photodetector Ever Captures Light in Just 125 Picoseconds
1Scientists at Duke University created a new photodetector that can capture light across the entire electromagnetic spectrum. 2The device responds to light in just …
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Scientists Discover Key to Stopping Malaria
1ARK1 is a protein found in malaria parasites that helps them survive and multiply. 2The study was published in Nature Communications and involved researchers …
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New Weight Loss Drugs May Help Hearts Recover After Attack
1The study found that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can reduce the risk of serious complications after a heart attack. 2These medications activate potassium channels to …
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Insects in Amazon Face Heat Stress Risk
1Scientists studied over 2,000 insect species to understand their heat tolerance and adaptability. 2Many lowland species can't increase their heat tolerance in response to …
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T. rex Grew Up Slowly Over 40 Years (2)
1T. rex took around 40 years to reach its full size 2The maximum weight of a fully grown T. rex was roughly eight tons …
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Ocean Temperatures Help Protect Earth from Widespread Droughts
1Scientists analyzed climate records spanning 1901-2020 to study drought patterns globally. 2Synchronized droughts typically affect only 1.8% to 6.5% of the land at the …
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Scientists Discover Hidden Force that Helps Wire the Brain
1Scientists discovered that brain tissue stiffness can control the production of important chemical signals. 2The protein Piezo1 helps detect mechanical forces and shape chemical …
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Scientists Discover How to Revive Cancer-Fighting T Cells
1Researchers from Salk Institute and UNC Lineberger found that switching off two genes can restore exhausted cancer-fighting T cells. 2The two genes are ZSCAN20 …
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Scientists See Inside Computer Chips for First Time
1Researchers at Cornell University used a new imaging technique to see tiny imperfections inside computer chips for the first time. 2These imperfections can affect …
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Humpback Whales' Fathering Habits Change as Populations Recover
1The study analyzed nearly 20 years of data from humpback whales breeding in the South Pacific waters around New Caledonia. 2As whale populations grew, …
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Unveiling the Milky Way's Turbulent Core in Unprecedented Detail
1Astronomers have created a stunning new image of the Milky Way's central region using ALMA. 2The image shows an intricate network of cosmic gas …
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AI-Powered Blood Test Finds Silent Liver Disease Years Before Symptoms
1Researchers at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center developed an AI-driven liquid biopsy that detects liver fibrosis and cirrhosis years before symptoms appear. 2The test …
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Ancient Sea Creature May Have Had a Brain-Like System
1Ctenophores are ancient sea creatures that lived in oceans around 550 million years ago. 2The aboral organ (AO) is a complex sensory structure found …
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Scientists Discover Brain Protein Linked to Cocaine Relapse
1Cocaine use alters brain circuits, making it difficult to quit 2The protein DeltaFosB is responsible for driving cocaine relapse 3Calreticulin increases activity in brain …
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Tiny Moss Helps Solve Shocking Cemetery Crime
1Cemetery workers in Illinois were accused of digging up older graves and selling newly emptied burial plots 2A tiny clump of moss helped investigators …
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Electrons Move Fast in Solar Materials
1Electrons can move across solar materials at speeds close to the fastest nature allows. 2The process happens in just 18 femtoseconds, which is incredibly …
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Tiny Fungus Kills Toxic Algae in Oceans
1Scientists discovered a new species of marine fungus called Algophthora mediterranea 2This fungus can kill toxic algae blooms that harm human health 3The fungus …
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Most of What You Do Each Day Happens on Autopilot
1Scientists found that about two-thirds of daily behaviors are guided by habit rather than conscious decision making. They used a new method to track …
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Scientists Develop Cartilage Scaffold to Help Body Regrow Bone
1Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a cartilage scaffold that can guide the body's natural repair process for damaged bone. 2The engineered …
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A Giant Cosmic Sheet Surrounds Our Galaxy
1The cosmic sheet surrounds the Local Group, which includes the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies. 2The sheet is made up of both ordinary and …
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Eating Less Protein May Help Slow Liver Cancer Growth
1The study found that mice with liver tumors who ate less protein lived longer and had slower tumor growth than those who ate normal …
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Koalas' Genetic Diversity Bounces Back After Population Crash
1Koala populations in Australia experienced a severe decline, leading to a loss of genetic diversity. 2Rapid population growth helped restore some of the lost …
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Cannabis Compounds May Help Reverse Fatty Liver Disease
1Fatty liver disease affects one third of adults worldwide 2CBD and CBG are non-intoxicating compounds found in cannabis 3The compounds increase the liver's ability …
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Boosting a Key Brain Protein Could Help Treat Rett Syndrome
1Rett syndrome is a rare genetic neurodevelopmental condition that causes severe impairments in motor skills, speech, and communication. 2The disorder primarily affects girls; about …
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Antarctica's Mysterious Gravity Hole Solved
1Antarctica has a weak spot in its gravity field due to slow movements of rock deep inside the Earth. 2These movements occurred over tens …
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Phone Use on Toilet Linked to Hemorrhoids
1The study found that using a smartphone while sitting on the toilet increases the risk of hemorrhoids by 46% 2Participants who used their phones …
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Bird Droppings Helped Build Ancient Peru's Powerful Kingdom
1Seabird guano, or bird droppings, played a crucial role in transforming agriculture in ancient Peru. 2The Chincha Kingdom became one of the most prosperous …
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Why Mint Feels Cold: Scientists Reveal Secret
1Scientists have discovered the mechanism behind our body's ability to detect cold temperatures 2TRPM8 is the primary sensor that tells our brain when it's …
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Scientists Discover Magnetic Vortices in Thin Materials
1Physicists at The University of Texas at Austin observed magnetic vortices in an ultrathin material for the first time. 2The discovery confirms a theoretical …
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Scientists Discover Protein That Triggers Diabetic Blindness
1Scientists at UCL discovered a protein called LRG1 that triggers diabetic retinopathy 2LRG1 causes cells surrounding tiny blood vessels in the retina to tighten …
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Golden Retriever Genes Linked to Human Emotions and Intelligence
1The study analyzed the DNA of 1,300 golden retrievers and found links between certain genes and human traits like anxiety, depression, and intelligence. 212 …
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Ancient Sheep Helps Uncover Secret of an Old Plague
1The ancient plague existed around 5,000 years ago during the Bronze Age. 2Yersinia pestis spread across Eurasia for nearly two millennia before disappearing. 3An …
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Fake Research Spreads Faster Than Real Science
1A team from Northwestern University found a network of people and organizations working together to cheat the scientific publishing process. 2Fake research studies are …
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Rare Gene Mutation Causes Fatty Liver Disease
1Scientists at Mayo Clinic have discovered a rare genetic variant that can directly cause metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MAFLD). 2The MET gene plays …
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AI Discovers Hidden Signal in Solid-State Batteries
1Researchers used machine learning to find a hidden signal in solid-state batteries 2The signal shows when ions move through solid-state batteries 3This helps scientists …
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Unlocking Autism's Secrets: A Brain Signal That May Trigger the Condition
1Nitric oxide, a common chemical messenger in the brain, can behave like a 'stuck button' in some cases of autism. 2This signal can lead …
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Hidden Brain Cells May Help Stop Alzheimer's
1Tanycytes are specialized brain cells that help regulate communication between the brain and the rest of the body. 2These cells transport toxic molecules from …
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Asteroids Throw 'Cosmic Snowballs' at Each Other
115% of asteroids that pass near Earth have a smaller companion orbiting them 2Binary asteroid systems can exchange rocks and dust through slow-moving impacts …
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Stress in Parents May Be Driving Childhood Obesity
1The study found that about one in five children and teenagers in the United States met the clinical definition of obesity in 2024. 2Reducing …
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Magnets Behave Like Graphene: A Breakthrough in Engineering
1Scientists at Illinois Grainger Engineering have discovered a way to connect the electronic properties of graphene with the magnetic properties of magnets using the …
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New Drug Could Treat Depression Without Hallucinations
1Scientists created new forms of a drug found in 'magic mushrooms' that can treat depression without causing intense hallucinations. 2The new compounds were designed …
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Ketamine's Secret to Treating Severe Depression Revealed
1Ketamine has been shown to be a fast-acting antidepressant for patients with treatment-resistant depression. 2The study used positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to observe …
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Omega-3 Fish Oil Cuts Heart Attacks and Strokes by 43% in Dialysis Patients
1The study involved over 1,200 people from Australia and Canada who were receiving dialysis treatment for kidney failure. 2Participants who took four grams of …
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NASA's DART Mission Successfully Deflects Asteroid's Path
1NASA's DART mission successfully deflected the path of asteroid Dimorphos in September 2022. 2The impact changed the orbit of the entire asteroid system around …
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Scientists Discover a New Island of Inversion in Atomic Nuclei
1The researchers found an Island of Inversion in a stable atom, challenging long-held beliefs about atomic structure 2The two isotopes studied, Mo-84 and Mo-86, …
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Risperidone Linked to Higher Stroke Risk in Dementia Patients
1The study involved over 165,000 people with dementia from the UK. 2Risperidone was linked to a higher risk of stroke in all groups of …
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Ancient Life Signs Found in Unexpected Place
1The wrinkle structures were found in rocks that formed far below the ocean surface, at depths of at least 180 meters. 2The sediments where …
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Boost Your Gut Health with a Simple Diet Change
1You should aim for at least 22-34 grams of fiber each day, depending on age and sex. 2For every 1,000 calories consumed, people should …
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Satellites Help Identify Weak Bridges Around the World
1Over 700 bridges worldwide were analyzed in the study. 2Many of these bridges are approaching the end of their lifespan. 3Satellites could provide regular …
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Unlocking Secrets of the Early Universe
1Astronomers have created the largest 3D map of the early universe, revealing hidden galaxies and clouds of gas. 2The map was created using a …
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Plants' Oxygen Balance: A New Discovery
1Scientists at the University of Helsinki discovered that plant mitochondria can take oxygen away from chloroplasts. 2This process helps plants control oxygen levels and …
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Hidden Species of Frogs Discovered in Borneo
1There are over 9,000 identified amphibian species worldwide, with about 100-200 new ones added each year. 2The Bornean fanged frogs were previously thought to …
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Scientists Crack the Code of Yeast's Tiny Centromeres
1The yeast centromere is extremely small and precise, unlike those found in other organisms. 2The team identified a 'proto-point' centromere, an intermediate form that …
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Scientists Take Step Towards Unifying Two Big Theories in Physics
1Researchers at TU Wien have proposed a way to merge two powerful theories in physics: quantum theory and Einstein's general theory of relativity. 2The …
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Massacre of Women and Children Uncovered in Ancient Europe
1The mass grave contains over 77 people, mostly women and children, who died violently around 2,800 years ago. 2DNA analysis showed that the victims …
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Pre-workout supplements linked to poor sleep in teenagers and young adults
1The study found that people who used pre-workout supplements were more than twice as likely to have very short sleep durations. 2Most teenagers and …
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