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Scientists Discover New Way to Keep Bones Strong for Life
1Osteoporosis affects about six million people in Germany alone, most of them women. 2GPR133 is a receptor that helps regulate the balance between cells …
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Does Consciousness Come from Our Brains or Reality?
1Renowned neuroscientist Christof Koch questions whether consciousness is created by our brains or is a fundamental feature of reality. He highlights three major challenges …
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Brain's Hidden Switch to Stop Eating
1Scientists discovered a new way the brain knows when we're full, involving astrocytes and tanycytes. 2Astrocytes carry a receptor called HCAR1 that detects lactate, …
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The Birth of Earth's Most Powerful Ocean Current
1The Antarctic Circumpolar Current carries more than 100 times the total flow of all the world's rivers combined. 2Around 34 million years ago, Earth …
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New Chip Survives Extreme Heat, Revolutionizing Artificial Intelligence
1The new chip, called a memristor, can operate at extremely high temperatures, exceeding 700 degrees Celsius. 2The device retained data for more than 50 …
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Mysterious Exoplanet's Atmosphere Defies Scientists' Understanding
1TOI-5205 b is a giant exoplanet that orbits a small star, roughly four times smaller than Jupiter's size. 2The planet's atmosphere contains fewer heavy …
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Eating Protein Can Help Stop Cholera Infections
1Scientists found that a diet rich in protein can reduce cholera bacteria growth by up to 100 times. 2The study used infected mice fed …
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Meditation Can Change Your Brain in Just 7 Days
1A weeklong meditation program can change brain activity and blood biology. 2The study followed 20 healthy adults who took part in a 7-day residential …
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The Secret to Life on Earth: A 'Goldilocks' Zone of Chemical Elements
1Phosphorus and nitrogen are essential chemical elements for life 2The 'chemical Goldilocks zone' refers to a narrow range of oxygen conditions that allows phosphorus …
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Master Gene Identified in Pancreatic Cancer Spread
1KLF5 is the master gene identified as playing a major role in pancreatic cancer spread 2The researchers used CRISPR technology to discover this 3Epigenetic …
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Scientists Watch Alzheimer's Damage Happen in Real Time
1Alzheimer's disease is a serious condition that affects millions of older adults worldwide. 2The study used a specialized measurement technique to track the chemical …
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Scientists Uncover Hidden World of Ancient Animals
1The fossils were found in the Jiangchuan Biota in Yunnan Province, China, and date back to the Ediacaran period, around 554-539 million years ago. …
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Scientists Crack Code to Unlock Brain-Protecting Nutrient
1Queuosine is a vitamin-like compound that our bodies can't produce on their own. 2It's absorbed from certain foods and bacteria in our gut. 3The …
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Vitamin D in Midlife Linked to Brain Health Decades Later
1The study followed 793 adults with an average age of 39 and free of dementia at the beginning. 2About 16 years later, participants had …
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Scientists Discover Reversible Male Birth Control
1Scientists at Cornell University have developed a reversible male birth control method that temporarily stops sperm production 2The method uses a small molecule inhibitor …
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Scientists Map Brain's Hidden Wiring Using RNA Barcodes
1Researchers developed Connectome-seq, a tool that uses RNA barcodes to map brain cells' connections 2The method can chart thousands of neural connections with remarkable …
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The World's Oldest Octopus Was Never an Octopus
1The fossil, Pohlsepia mazonensis, is 300 million years old and was previously thought to be the oldest octopus fossil. 2Advanced synchrotron imaging revealed that …
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Breakthrough in Quantum Computing: Tracking Data Loss
1Quantum computers are still far from being dependable due to their biggest weakness - instability. 2The time it takes for information to disappear varies …
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Robot Helps Scientists Search for Life on Mars
1Scientists developed a semi-autonomous robot to search for life on Mars 2The robot was tested in a simulated Martian environment called 'Marslabor' 3Multi-target missions …
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Mysterious Particle May Be Evidence of Black Hole Explosion
1Scientists detected a super-energetic neutrino with an energy level that seemed impossible. 2The University of Massachusetts Amherst team thinks it might be from an …
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What Makes Sprinters Fast? Scientists Challenge Long-Held Assumptions
1The study shows that speed develops from interactions between an athlete's body, environment, and training background. 2Factors like coordination, strength, limb mechanics, and individual …
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Unlocking Nature's Proton Highway: Scientists Discover Secret to Phosphoric Acid
1Phosphoric acid plays a key role in moving positive charges (protons) across cell membranes and within cells. 2The molecule studied had only one stable …
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New Scar on the Moon's Surface
1The new crater on the Moon's surface is about 22 meters wide, roughly the size of a large house. 2The impact threw material outward …
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Ancient Farmers Accidentally Created Aggressive 'Warrior' Wheat
1Scientists discovered that ancient farmers inadvertently created aggressive wheat varieties by selecting plants that could grow faster and outcompete others. This led to the …
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Your Brain Can Help Solve Autism. Here's How.
1A new survey shows that most people support autism research but don't know how brain donation helps. This matters because it can advance our …
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Rotten Egg Gas in Brain May Help Fight Alzheimer's
1Cystathionine γ-lyase (CSE) is a protein in the brain that produces hydrogen sulfide gas. 2Mice without CSE have problems with memory and learning, and …
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Scientists Discover Hidden 'Drain' in Human Brain
1Researchers at Medical University of South Carolina discovered a previously unknown control point in the brain's waste removal system. 2The middle meningeal artery (MMA) …
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Humans Reached Australia 60,000 Years Ago, DNA Study Reveals
1Humans arrived in Australia around 60,000 years ago 2The study analyzed nearly 2,500 DNA genomes from Aboriginal Australians, New Guineans, and populations across Southeast …
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Hidden Link Between Autism and ADHD Revealed
1The study found that brain connectivity patterns are similar in children with autism or ADHD, regardless of whether they have a formal diagnosis of …
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Your Brain Can Trick You into Liking Artificial Sweeteners
1Researchers studied 99 healthy adults with an average age of 24. 2Participants' expectations greatly influenced their enjoyment of drinks containing sugar or artificial sweeteners. …
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Scientists Discover Hidden Gut Trigger Behind ALS and Dementia
1Researchers at Case Western Reserve University found a link between gut bacteria and brain damage in people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Frontotemporal …
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Your DNA Has a Secret Code That Controls Gene Expression
1The human DNA contains a secret code that helps cells decide which genes to use. 2This code is made up of four-letter codes called …
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The Hidden Tradeoff in Weight Loss Treatments
1The study found that both modern weight loss drugs and bariatric surgery cause a large drop in fat mass, but also reduce lean muscle …
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Spices and Herbs Team Up to Fight Inflammation
1Chronic inflammation contributes to serious health problems like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. 2Combining certain spices and herbs can boost their anti-inflammatory effects by …
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Breakthrough Filter Removes Toxic PFAS Forever Chemicals from Water
1Scientists at Flinders University developed a new method to remove PFAS forever chemicals from water 2The filter can capture up to 98% of these …
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Why Cancer Drugs Keep Failing: Scientists Uncover a Key Reason
1For over a decade, scientists have been testing BET inhibitors with high hopes, but the results in patients have been disappointing. 2The problem lies …
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The World is Getting Brighter at Night, but Some Places are Going Dark
1The world is getting brighter at night, with a total increase of 16 percent since 2014. 2Rapid urban growth in countries like China and …
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Dragonflies Can See a Color Humans Can't
1Scientists at Osaka Metropolitan University discovered that dragonflies can detect red light in a way similar to humans. 2The opsin protein in dragonflies is …
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Scientists Discover Dark Matter Might Have Two Forms
1The Milky Way's gamma-ray excess could be produced when dark matter particles collide and annihilate 2Similar signals have not been found in other places, …
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New Chip Design Could Make Data Centers More Efficient
1Engineers at UC San Diego have created a new chip design that could make powering graphics processing units (GPUs) more efficient. 2The innovation focuses …
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Flawed Solar Cells Surpass Silicon's Efficiency
1Lead-halide perovskites are a type of material that can turn sunlight into electricity. 2Despite being imperfect, they have been shown to be remarkably effective …
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Scientists Crack Mystery of Rare COVID Vaccine Blood Clots
1The immune system can mistakenly identify a normal adenovirus protein with a human blood protein called platelet factor 4 (PF4), leading to rare blood …
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Superconductivity Comes Back to Life in Extreme Magnetic Fields
1UTe2 is a special material that remains superconducting in extremely strong magnetic fields. 2The 'Lazarus phase' of superconductivity was first observed in UTe2 and …
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New Way to Detect Gravitational Waves Discovered
1Gravitational waves are tiny ripples in space created by powerful cosmic events. 2The new method detects gravitational waves by looking at how they affect …
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Scientists Say We've Been Treating Alzheimer's All Wrong
1Alzheimer's is a complex disease caused by multiple factors, including amyloid-beta buildup, Tau protein tangles, genetic risk factors, aging-related changes, and broader health conditions. …
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New Stool Test Detects 90% of Colorectal Cancers
1The University of Geneva developed a new stool test that detects 90% of colorectal cancers 2The test uses machine learning and a detailed catalogue …
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Boosting Cancer Treatment with a Common Nutrient
1Scientists at the University of Chicago discovered that zeaxanthin can help the immune system fight cancer by enhancing the activity of key immune cells. …
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Early Weight Gain Linked to Lifelong Health Consequences
1The study followed over 600,000 people from Lund University in Sweden to examine how weight changes between ages 17 and 60 relate to the …
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The Universe is Expanding Too Fast, and Scientists Are Still Puzzled
1The nearby universe is expanding at a rate of 73.50 ± 0.81 kilometers per second per megaparsec. 2This result doesn't solve the Hubble tension, …
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Breakthrough Nanodisc Technology Reveals Hidden Weak Spots in HIV and Ebola
1Scientists have developed a new way to study viral proteins that covers their outer surfaces. This helps them understand how antibodies recognize and stop …
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Why Some People Don't Respond to Diabetes Medication
1About 10% of the population carries specific genetic variants linked to GLP-1 resistance 2The study found that carriers of the p.S539W variant had reduced …
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Unlocking Secrets of Aggressive Breast Cancer
1About 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide in 2022. 2Roughly 670,000 women died from breast cancer in 2022. 3The BRIDGE project …
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Life on Mars? Tiny Cells Survive Shock Waves and Toxic Soil
1Scientists studied yeast cells to see if they could survive Martian stressors like shock waves and toxic soil. 2The yeast cells activated protective systems …
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New Shot Helps Control Blood Pressure When Pills Don't Work
1The study included 663 adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure from 150 sites across 8 countries. 2The experimental drug zilebesiran was given as an …
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Black Hole Wakes Up After 100 Million Years and Erupts Like a Cosmic Volcano
1A supermassive black hole at the center of galaxy J1007+3540 suddenly restarted powerful jets after remaining inactive for almost 100 million years. 2The jets …
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Neanderthals May Have Eaten Outsiders, Study Finds
1The study found evidence of cannibalism among Neanderthals between 41,000 and 45,000 years ago. 2The remains of adult women and children were found with …
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Genetics Play a Bigger Role in Lifespan Than We Thought
1The study found that genetics might account for roughly half of the variation in human lifespan. 2Previous estimates suggested that inherited factors explained about …
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Your Nose Could Detect Alzheimer's Years Before Symptoms Begin
1A declining sense of smell may be one of the earliest warning signs of Alzheimer's disease. 2The brain's immune system plays a key role …
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Scientists Stabilize Reactive Molecule in Water, Confirming 67-Year-Old Theory
1Scientists have successfully stabilized a highly reactive molecule called a carbene in water, confirming a 67-year-old theory about vitamin B1 2The breakthrough could lead …
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Toxic Air Pollutant Detected in Oklahoma for First Time
1MCCPs are a type of toxic air pollutant commonly used in industrial processes. 2This is the first time MCCPs have been detected in the …
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Eating Earlier and Fasting Longer Linked to Lower Weight
1The study found that eating breakfast early and extending overnight fasting periods are linked to a lower BMI over time. 2The research involved over …
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110,000-year-old Discovery Reveals Neanderthals and Humans Worked Together
1The site at Tinshemet Cave is over 110,000 years old and has produced an exceptional collection of archaeological and human remains. 2The study found …
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Scientists Discover Natural Weight Loss Molecule Without Side Effects
1Scientists at Stanford Medicine discovered a natural molecule called BRP that helps with weight loss 2BRP reduces appetite and body weight without causing common …
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How Light Affects Plant Growth
1Scientists at Osaka Metropolitan University found that light exposure increases the production of p-coumaric acid in plant cell walls. 2P-coumaric acid helps reinforce plant …
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Gray Whales in San Francisco Bay Face High Mortality
1Gray whales are migrating to San Francisco Bay due to climate change. 2Nearly 20% of the gray whales seen entering the Bay did not …
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Men and Women with Obesity Face Different Hidden Risks
1Men with obesity are more likely to store fat around their organs, which increases their risk of serious health problems. 2Women with obesity are …
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Your Housemates May Be Shaping Your Gut Bacteria
1Scientists studied a type of small songbird called the Seychelles warbler to understand how gut bacteria is shared between social partners. 2The researchers found …
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Mysterious 'Pearling' in Cells Reveals Secret to Healthy Mitochondria
1Mitochondria are often called the power plants of the cell because they produce energy for the cell's functions. 2The consistent spacing of nucleoids within …
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Africa's Forests Flip from Carbon Sinks to Sources
1Africa's forests have started releasing more carbon than they absorb 2The change began after 2010 due to widespread deforestation and degradation 3Between 2007 and …
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Don't Fear Public Toilets! Here's What You Need to Know
1The average adult produces over 1 liter of urine and 100 grams of poo every day. 2Germs can accumulate quickly in busy restrooms that …
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New Toothpaste Stops Gum Disease Without Hurting Good Bacteria
1Scientists at Fraunhofer discovered a compound that blocks bad bacteria responsible for periodontitis 2The human mouth has over 700 types of bacteria, but only …
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Quantum Systems Can Remember and Forget at the Same Time
1Scientists discovered that quantum systems can seem memoryless from one perspective but still retain memory when viewed another way. 2The concept of memory is …
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Giant Superatoms Could Solve Quantum Computing's Biggest Problem
1Scientists at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have created a new concept called 'giant superatoms.' 2Giant superatoms combine the benefits of giant atoms …
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Mysterious Water Loss Solved: Plants' Role in Colorado River's Decline
1The Colorado River supplies water to seven U.S. states and Mexico. 2Since around 2000, snowpack-based predictions of river flow have consistently been too high. …
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Human Anatomy is Not Finished After All!
1The first comprehensive anatomy book was written by Andreas Vesalius in 1543. 2Early anatomists relied on bodies obtained through grave robbery to study human …
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Vaping Linked to Lung and Oral Cancer
1The review found that nicotine-based e-cigarettes are likely to cause cancers of the lungs and oral cavity. 2The study combined findings from clinical research, …
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Brain Cells Break Their DNA to Reach Final Destination
1Neurons break their DNA as they move through tight spaces in the developing brain 2The damage is usually repaired quickly and doesn't cause problems …
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Older Adults Can Improve with Age, Study Shows
1The study found that nearly half of adults over 65 showed measurable improvements in cognitive function, physical function, or both. 2The researchers used a …
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Tubulin Helps Prevent Brain Protein Clumps Linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
1Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine found that tubulin can prevent toxic protein clumps in the brain 2Tubulin helps keep Tau and alpha synuclein …
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Unlocking Secrets of Long Life: A New Genetic Clue
1Scientists studied 212 groups of long-lived sibships (offspring with the same two parents) participating in the Leiden Longevity Study. 2The researchers identified four regions …
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Sodium Battery Surprises Scientists with Tesla-Like Performance
1A Chinese company called Hina has developed a sodium-ion battery that matches the performance of Tesla's lithium-ion batteries. 2The researchers tested the battery by …
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Dietary Fats: One May Cause Diabetes, While Another Helps Prevent It
1Palmitic acid, found in many foods, is linked to impaired insulin sensitivity and increased risk of type 2 diabetes. 2Oleic acid, abundant in olive …
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Lakes Turning Brown: What's Happening to Fish?
1Lakes are getting darker due to climate change and other factors. 2Freshwater browning can reduce fish growth rates and population sizes. 3Some fish species, …
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T. rex Grew Up Slowly Over 40 Years
1T. rex took about 40 years to reach its full size 2The previous estimate was around age 25 3Researchers analyzed growth rings preserved inside …
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Lonely People's Memory Decline Not Faster Than Others', Study Finds
1The study followed over 10,000 people across 12 European countries for seven years. 2Lonely individuals scored lower on memory tests at the start of …
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Why Bread Can Cause Weight Gain Without Extra Calories
1Mice preferred carbohydrate-rich foods and gained weight without eating more calories. 2The study found that mice reduced energy expenditure when they consumed wheat flour. …
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Robots' Secret to Avoiding Traffic Jams
1Researchers at Harvard found that adding a little randomness to how robots move can help them avoid traffic jams and work more efficiently. 2The …
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Ants with a Special Job: Cleaning Bigger Ants in Arizona Desert
1Scientists discovered ants that clean bigger ants. This is the first time this has been seen. The small ants lick and nibble on the …
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Mammal Ancestors Laid Eggs, Scientists Finally Prove
1The fossil is about 250 million years old, dating back to when life on Earth was recovering from a massive extinction event. 2Lystrosaurus, an …
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Scientists Reveal the Truth About Hawaii's Vanishing Birds
1A new study from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa challenges a long-held belief about the decline of native waterbirds in Hawaii. 2The researchers …
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Common Gout Drug May Reduce Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
1The study analyzed data from over 109,000 patients with gout 2Patients who reached a target urate level had higher survival rates and a lower …
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Lifelong Learning May Cut Alzheimer's Risk by 38%
1The study followed 1,939 adults aged 80 on average who did not have dementia at the beginning of the study. 2Participants were tracked for …
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Scientists Find Way to Stop Common Virus That Affects 95% of People
195% of people worldwide are affected by Epstein Barr virus. 2Researchers at Fred Hutch Cancer Center have found human antibodies that can stop EBV …
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Scientists Recreate Rare Cosmic Reaction in the Lab
1Scientists at FRIB recreated a rare cosmic reaction that forms p-nuclei 2P-nuclei are proton-rich isotopes heavier than iron that have puzzled researchers for decades …
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Boosting Immune System to Fight Cancer
1Scientists found a way to make T cells more effective at attacking cancer by blocking a protein called Ant2. 2This transformation changed how T …
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Scientists Solve 160-Million-Year-Old Fossil Mystery
1Scientists discovered a 550-million-year-old sea sponge fossil that fills a missing interval in the record. 2The earliest sponges may not have had mineral skeletons, …
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Graphene Defies Fundamental Law of Physics
1Scientists at IISc and NIMS have found that graphene can behave like a quantum fluid. 2The discovery opens up new possibilities for studying quantum …
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New Way to Find Alien Life: Patterns in Planets
1Scientists have developed a new way to search for alien life by looking at patterns shared by groups of planets. 2The team used computer …
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A Fossil Discovery Reveals a Mysterious Dinosaur
1The fossil, named Ptychotherates bucculentus, was first discovered in 1982 but wasn't studied properly until many years later. 2The dinosaur lived over 200 million …
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