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Scientists Discover How to Turn Brown Fat into a Calorie Burner
1Brown fat is present in smaller amounts than white fat and plays a specialized role in controlling body temperature and supporting metabolic health. 2SLIT3 …
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Solar Cells Breakthrough: Capturing More Energy from Sunlight
1Scientists from Kyushu University in Japan and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz in Germany developed a new way to make solar cells more efficient. 2The …
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Why Your Appetite Disappears When You're Sick
1Scientists at UC San Francisco have identified a biological pathway that links the gut's immune response to the brain during parasitic infections. 2Tuft cells …
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New Carbon Material Makes Carbon Capture More Affordable
1Scientists in Japan have developed a new type of carbon material called 'viciazites' that can capture CO2 more efficiently and at lower temperatures. 2The …
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Water's Hidden State Uncovered
1Water has a critical point that occurs when it's deeply supercooled at -63°C and 1000 atmospheres. 2This hidden state influences how water behaves under …
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E-cigarettes help smokers quit better than other methods
1E-cigarettes with nicotine may help more people quit smoking than other common quitting methods 2The strongest evidence comes from high-quality studies that show nicotine …
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New Cholesterol Guidelines Help Prevent Heart Disease
1The new guidelines focus on lowering LDL cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and congestive heart failure. 2Earlier screening is …
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Brain Rewires After Stroke, Showing Signs of Rejuvenation
1The study analyzed brain scans from over 500 stroke survivors collected across 34 research centers in eight countries. 2Larger strokes accelerate aging in the …
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New Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Chronic Pain Relief
1The gene therapy targets pain-processing areas in the brain without the risks of addiction. 2The research was conducted by scientists from the University of …
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Quantum Computing Breakthrough: A Cautionary Tale
1A team of researchers led by Sergey Frolov conducted a series of replication studies on topological effects in nanoscale superconducting and semiconducting devices. 2The …
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What Teenagers Eat Affects Their Mental Health
1The study reviewed findings from 19 studies exploring the connection between diet and mental health in adolescents. 2Healthier eating patterns were commonly associated with …
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Tiny QR Code Could Store Data for Centuries
1Scientists at TU Wien created a tiny QR code that measures 1.98 square micrometers 2The QR code was engraved into a thin ceramic layer …
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Scientists Uncover Secret to Crab Pulsar's Mysterious Zebra Stripes
1The Crab Pulsar is a dense remnant of a supernova recorded by Chinese and Japanese astronomers in 1054. 2The pulsar's signal is highly unusual, …
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Popular Sugar Substitute Linked to Brain Damage and Stroke Risk
1Erythritol is a sugar alcohol made by fermenting corn and approved by the FDA in 2001. 2It contains almost no calories, delivers about 80% …
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Storing Data in 3D Using Light
1Scientists have developed a new holographic data storage method that records and retrieves information in three dimensions. 2This method uses all three properties of …
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Tiny Plastic Particles Fill Atlantic Ocean
1Scientists found an estimated 27 million tons of nanoplastics in the North Atlantic alone 2Nanoplastics are tiny particles smaller than one micrometer 3These particles …
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Supervolcano's Magma Reservoir Recharging
1The Kikai caldera last erupted 7,300 years ago, causing a massive volcanic eruption. 2Scientists used underwater seismic imaging to map the structures beneath the …
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Sperm Navigation in Space: A Challenge for Future Families
1Sperm struggle to navigate in microgravity conditions. 2Adding progesterone can help guide sperm under simulated microgravity conditions. 3Exposure to microgravity during fertilization influences early …
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Lab Gloves May Be Skewing Microplastics Data
1University of Michigan researchers found that lab gloves may be causing microplastic levels to appear higher than they actually are. 2Stearates, not plastics, are …
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Just a Few Minutes of Vigorous Exercise Can Lower Risk of Major Diseases
1The study analyzed data from nearly 96,000 people and found that vigorous physical activity is associated with lower risks of developing eight major diseases. …
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Powerful Cholesterol Drug Cuts Heart Attack Risk by 31%
1The study included 3,655 patients with high-risk diabetes who did not have diagnosed atherosclerosis. 2Patients treated with evolocumab experienced much larger reductions in cholesterol …
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High Blood Pressure? This Hormone Could Be the Culprit
127% of people with resistant hypertension have hypercortisolism 2Resistant hypertension affects nearly 10 million people in the United States 3Hypercortisolism is linked to serious …
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Liquids Can Snap Like Solids When Stretched
1Scientists at Drexel University discovered that certain liquids can behave like solids and fracture when stretched. 2The critical stress point for this phenomenon is …
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New Idea About Big Bang's Origins
1A team at University of Waterloo proposed a new way to explain how the universe began 2Their findings suggest that rapid early expansion may …
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Shape-Shifting Material Changes Color and Texture Like an Octopus
1Stanford scientists created a shape-shifting material that can rapidly change its surface patterns and colors 2The material uses electron-beam lithography and a water-responsive polymer …
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Some Dinosaurs Could Stand Like Giants Until They Grew Too Big
1Two types of sauropod dinosaurs, Uberabatitan and Neuquensaurus, could stand on their hind legs. 2Smaller sauropods were better at standing for longer periods than …
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Monster Black Holes Can Silence Star Formation Across the Universe
1Supermassive black holes can slow down star formation in galaxies millions of light-years away through intense radiation 2The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was …
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DNA's Constant Movement May Help Us Understand Cancer and Developmental Disorders
1DNA constantly unfolds and refolds itself inside cells 2This movement can affect which genes are turned on or off 3The rate at which DNA …
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Mysterious Cosmic Explosion Defies Known Physics
1Astronomers are puzzled by a powerful explosion in space that lasted hours, unlike any other similar event. The James Webb Space Telescope helped scientists …
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Simple Therapies Beat Drugs for Knee Arthritis Pain Relief
1Knee braces, water therapy, and exercise are the most effective non-drug options for managing knee osteoarthritis. 2The study analyzed data from 139 clinical trials …
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Scientists Discover How Sleep Boosts Muscle, Burns Fat, and Sharpens Brain
1Scientists at UC Berkeley discovered a 'sleep switch' that controls growth hormone release during deep sleep. 2Growth hormone surges during sleep, but poor sleep …
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Simple Eating Habits Can Help You Lose Weight
1The study found that participants who repeated meals and kept calorie intake stable over time lost more weight than those with more varied diets. …
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Kratom Use Spikes in US, Leading to Serious Health Issues
1Kratom-related calls to poison centers increased by more than 1,200% between 2015 and 2025. 2Hospitalizations involving only kratom rose from 43 cases in 2015 …
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New Test Gives Fast UTI Diagnosis Results
1The new test can diagnose UTIs in just 5.85 hours on average. 2Current lab methods typically take two to three days to provide the …
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Smart Crystals that Bend and Snap Back when Hit with Light
1Perovskite crystals can change their shape when exposed to light. 2The crystals' internal lattice quickly changes when hit with laser light, but then returns …
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New 'Phonon Laser' Can Measure Gravity More Precisely
1Scientists at the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology have developed a new type of phonon laser that can precisely control vibrations …
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How Squid Survived Earth's Biggest Extinction and Took Over the Oceans
1Scientists have long studied the evolution of squid and cuttlefish but struggled to understand how they evolved into such a diverse group. 2A new …
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Scientists Discover Hidden 'Winds' Inside Cells
1Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University discovered a new way that cells move proteins around. 2Cells use internal 'winds' or flows of liquid …
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Tiny DNA Robots Could Revolutionize Medicine and Manufacturing
1Scientists are creating tiny robots made from DNA that can deliver drugs and target viruses inside our bodies. 2These microscopic machines use biochemical processes …
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Coffee at Night May Lead to Risky Behavior
1The study was published in iScience and led by Erick Saldes, Ph.D., Paul Sabandal, Ph.D., and Kyung-An Han, Ph.D. 2Fruit flies were used to …
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Viagra Ingredient Shows Promise in Treating Deadly Childhood Disease
1Sildenafil, a common drug ingredient, was found to improve symptoms of Leigh syndrome, a rare and severe childhood disorder. 2The study involved six patients …
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Scientists Discover 'Supergenes' That Help Species Evolve Faster
1Scientists discovered 'flipped' DNA segments that help some species adapt to new environments rapidly. 2These 'supergenes' preserve useful traits and speed up evolution. 3The …
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Tiny Nanoscrolls Supercharge Batteries and Sensors
1Scientists at Drexel University created tiny nanoscrolls from MXene precursors 2The nanoscrolls are about 100 times thinner than a human hair 3These ultra-thin structures …
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Simple Fix for High Blood Pressure: Salt Substitutes
1Less than 6% of US adults use salt substitutes to control blood pressure. 2Salt substitutes replace some or all of the sodium in regular …
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Asteroid Bennu's Hidden Chemical Patchwork Revealed
1Bennu is a carbonaceous asteroid that orbits relatively close to Earth. 2The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft collected a sample from Bennu and returned it to Earth …
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Scientists Uncover Hidden Sign of Ocean Recovery
1Scientists examined old cans of salmon to study changes in ocean ecosystems over time. 2Anisakid levels increased in chum and pink salmon between 1979 …
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Baby Dinosaur Hidden in Rock for 15 Years Revealed
1The new species of dinosaur is named Doolysaurus huhmini and was discovered on Aphae Island in South Korea. 2The fossil was initially hidden inside …
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Scientists Uncover Why Earth's Magnetic Field Went Wild 600 Million Years Ago
1Researchers from Yale University and others have solved a 600-million-year-old mystery about Earth's magnetic field. They found that the field changed rapidly, but not …
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Eating More Meat May Help Lower Alzheimer's Risk for Some
1The APOE gene plays a major role in determining Alzheimer's risk. 2Older adults who carry genes linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease …
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New Way to Send Secret Messages Using Light
1Scientists have developed a new method for sending secret messages using light. This method is more secure than traditional methods and could be used …
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New Drug Helps Early Morning Shift Workers Stay Awake
1The study included 78 early morning shift workers diagnosed with shift work disorder. 2Participants took either solriamfetol or a placebo on workdays over a …
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Eat Mindfully to Live Longer
1Hara hachi bu encourages people to stop eating when they feel about 80% full. 2People who follow this approach tend to consume fewer calories …
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Scientists Discover Tiny Termite that Looks Like a Sperm Whale
1The new termite species was found in a South American rainforest. 2It has a unique head shape resembling a sperm whale. 3This discovery brings …
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Mysterious Greek Inscription Uncovered in Syria's Great Mosque
1The inscription was found at the base of a column inside the Great Mosque of Homs in Syria 2The discovery may help solve a …
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Colon Cancer's Hidden Signature Could Change Treatment
1Colon cancer has a unique microbial 'fingerprint' that can be used to distinguish it from other cancers. 2The study analyzed whole genome sequencing data …
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Mystery Solved: Scientists Find Key to Fusion Reactors' Success
1Scientists solved the mystery of uneven particle distribution in fusion reactors by including plasma rotation in their models. 2The measured core rotation speed of …
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Scientists Discover 'Molecular Shredder' to Understand Deadly Parasite
1The African trypanosome parasite covers itself with a protective layer made of proteins called variant surface glycoproteins (VSG) to stay hidden in the human …
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Breakthrough in Vision Research Could Help Protect Sensitive Cells
1Scientists have discovered genetic pathways and compounds that can help protect cone photoreceptors from damage. 2Cone photoreceptors are essential for reading, recognizing faces, and …
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BMI Gets it Wrong for Many Adults
1The study involved 1351 adults between the ages of 18 and 98 years, with 60% female participants. 2Over one-third (34%) of individuals classified as …
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Takes Humans Closer to the Moon
1NASA launched its Artemis II mission on April 1, 2026, sending four astronauts into space for a crewed flight around the Moon. 2The mission …
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Ancient Dice Reveal 12,000-Year History of Gambling in America
1The earliest known dice were created by Native American hunter-gatherers over 12,000 years ago. 2These early dice were made from bone and used for …
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Faster Wireless Connections Using Lasers
1Scientists have developed a new wireless technology that uses lasers to transmit data at incredibly fast speeds and with much less energy than Wi-Fi. …
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Dangerous Lead Found in Kids' Clothing
1Researchers found high levels of lead in children's clothing from fast-fashion retailers. 2Every item tested exceeded the U.S. federal safety limit for lead. 3Lead …
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Gene Mutation Linked to Schizophrenia Affects Brain's Ability to Update Beliefs
1The gene mutation occurs in a gene called grin2a, which was previously flagged in large genetic studies of schizophrenia. 2The mutation disrupts a brain …
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Scientists Create 'Smart' DNA Drug to Target Cancer Cells
1Researchers at the University of Geneva developed a new system using synthetic DNA strands that can identify cancer cells with high accuracy and release …
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Ancient Bees Found Nests Inside Fossil Bones in Rare Cave Discovery
1A giant barn owl brought a hutia back to its cave to feed its young. 2The remains of the hutia were left scattered across …
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A special diet helps Crohn's patients feel better fast
1The study followed 97 patients with mild-to-moderate Crohn's disease across the United States. 2Half of the patients followed a special diet that reduced calorie …
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SpaceX Starship Could Cut Travel Time to Uranus in Half
1Uranus is one of the least studied planets in our solar system. 2The only spacecraft to visit Uranus was Voyager 2, which flew past …
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Healthier French Fries Made Possible with New Microwave Frying Technique
1Researchers at the University of Illinois developed a new microwave frying technique that reduces oil absorption in French fries 2The method combines traditional frying …
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Ancient Life Found in Dark Ocean
1Geologist Rowan Martindale discovered unusual rock textures that looked like elephant skin in Morocco. 2The rock layer where the wrinkles formed originated from deep …
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Saturn's Magnetic Field is Twisted and Scientists Know Why
1Saturn's magnetic field is uneven, unlike Earth's symmetrical bubble 2The planet's rapid rotation (10.7 hours) and surrounding plasma environment are the main causes of …
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Tiny Fossil Discovery Rewrites Spider History
1The fossil was discovered in the Utah desert and is around 500 million years old. 2It belongs to a group called chelicerates, which includes …
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Why Older Adults Get Sicker from Flu and COVID
1Older adults are more likely to develop severe illness from flu or COVID-19 2Fibroblasts in older lungs can trigger an overly aggressive immune response …
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Deafness Reversed: Gene Therapy Restores Hearing in Weeks
1The study involved 10 patients between the ages of 1 and 24 who were treated at five hospitals in China. 2The therapy was given …
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Meteor Impacts May Have Sparked Life on Earth
1Scientists believe that meteor impacts may have created hot environments where life began 2The study's lead author, Shea Cinquemani, began working on this project …
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Oldest Star Found in Our Galaxy's Backyard
1A team of undergraduate students from the University of Chicago discovered an extremely old star drifting into our galaxy. 2The star is almost pure …
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Scientists Create Quantum Battery That Breaks Charging Rules
1The quantum battery prototype was developed by CSIRO, RMIT University, and the University of Melbourne 2The device uses unusual principles of quantum physics to …
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Dying Stars Devour Giant Planets, Astronomers Discover
1Aging stars, like our Sun, eventually run out of fuel and expand into red giants. 2The researchers studied nearly half a million stars to …
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MXene Breakthrough Boosts Conductivity by 160x with Perfect Atomic Order
1MXenes are ultra-thin materials made from stacked layers of transition metals combined with carbon or nitrogen. 2The GLS method produces MXenes with perfect atomic …
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Artificial Saliva Made from Sugarcane Protein Protects Teeth
1Scientists created a new type of artificial saliva using a lab-modified sugarcane protein called CANECPI-5. 2The artificial saliva was delivered as a mouthwash and …
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Scientists Discover Hidden Gut Signals that Could Detect Cancer Early
1Scientists have identified a set of biological markers in the gut that could help diagnose gastrointestinal diseases like cancer early. 2The biomarkers are linked …
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US States Warming in Different Ways
1Most US states are warming, but not all in the same way 227 states (55%) recorded a rise in average temperatures 341 states (84%) …
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Food Wastage: Why Computers Won't Approve Truckloads of Food
1Grocery stores may appear well-stocked, but computers can stop food from moving. 2The UK food system relies heavily on digital systems for food distribution …
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Brain Cells Help Control Fear and PTSD
1Astrocytes are brain cells that were previously thought to just help keep neurons healthy. 2The study found that astrocytes play a direct role in …
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New Blood Pressure Treatment Shows Promise
1The new medication, baxdrostat, can significantly reduce blood pressure in people who don't respond to other treatments. 2The study involved nearly 800 patients across …
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Binge Drinking Can Harm Your Liver, Even If You Drink Moderately
1Episodic heavy drinking can triple your risk of liver scarring even if you drink moderately most of the time. 2MASLD affects one in three …
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Arctic Thaw Unleashes Carbon Frozen for Thousands of Years
1The study found that runoff in the Arctic region is rising sharply due to warming temperatures. 2Rivers are carrying increasing amounts of ancient carbon, …
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Mars' Dust Storms Spark Electricity and Shape the Planet's Chemistry
1Mars' dust storms generate electricity due to its thin atmosphere and dusty terrain 2The electrical discharges trigger electrochemical reactions that shape the planet's surface …
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Scientists Find New Way to Slow Deadly Brain Cancer
1Glioblastoma is an aggressive and incurable type of brain cancer 2Researchers found that oligodendrocytes can help glioblastoma grow by sending signals to the cancer …
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Roman Sanctuary Discovery in Frankfurt
1The sanctuary was discovered during construction of a new school in Frankfurt, Germany. 2The site dates back to Roman times and includes eleven stone …
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Scientists Crack Code to Detect Hidden Ripples in Spacetime
1Researchers from the University of Warwick have developed a new approach to identify tiny distortions in spacetime. 2The team grouped spacetime fluctuations into three …
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Hidden Patterns in Languages Revealed
1The study analyzed over 1,700 languages to identify recurring grammatical patterns. 2About one-third of these patterns are backed by strong statistical evidence. 3The research …
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Tarantulas with Extraordinary Palps Discovered in Africa
1Four new tarantula species were discovered in the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa. 2The males of these spiders have the longest palps …
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New Hope for Hepatitis E Treatment
1Hepatitis E infects millions of people globally and causes around 70,000 deaths annually. 2Bemnifosbuvir is a compound that shows strong activity against hepatitis E …
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AI Breakthrough Cuts Energy Use by 100x While Boosting Accuracy
1The new AI system uses much less energy than traditional AI systems, reducing energy consumption by up to 100 times. 2The neuro-symbolic AI combines …
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Designing Artificial Oyster Reefs for a Sustainable Future
1Scientists have discovered how to create artificial oyster reefs that help young oysters survive and thrive. This breakthrough can save oyster reefs worldwide. 2Scientists …
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Scientists Trap Light in a Layer Thinner Than Hair
1A team from the University of Warsaw and other institutions created a structure capable of trapping infrared light in a layer just 40 nanometers …
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Scientists Discover Protein Linked to Brain Aging
1FTL1 is a protein found in the brain that drives brain aging 2Older mice had higher levels of FTL1 than young mice 3Reducing FTL1 …
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Quantum Computers' Biggest Limitation: Noise
1Noise in quantum computers limits their power and places a strict practical limit on how deep they can be. 2In most noisy quantum circuits, …
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