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The Sentinel-6B satellite lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in central California at 9:21 p.m. PST on Nov. 16. Credit: NASA/Carla Thomas About the size of a full-size...

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Cetus, also known as the whale, is one of the faint constellations but you have a week to trace its outline This week, track down the constellation Cetus, variously referred to as the whale or sea monster. It is one of the faint...

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GLP-1 drugs may protect the liver but raise blood alcohol levels. Yale researchers are investigating how this dual effect impacts health. Anti-obesity drugs such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), are showing potential beyond obesity...

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Researchers found that a non-absorbed antibiotic can trigger gut bacteria to make longevity-promoting compounds. A research team has discovered a method for turning the bacteria that live in animal digestive systems to function like...

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It could someday also be useful in treating other cancers influenced by the same enzyme, such as glioma, pancreatic cancer, and thyroid carcinoma. Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) have created a new molecule that...

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Our seemingly universal need to look younger is becoming a problem.

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Could this be treated?

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This could change things.

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A recent study published in the Journal of Intelligence provides evidence that different aspects of parents’ intelligence, education, and personality may influence the cognitive abilities of gifted children in distinct ways. The findings...

Universe Today

In March of 2024 the [DESI collaboration](https://www.desi.lbl.gov/collaboration/) dropped a bombshell on the cosmological community: slim but significant evidence that dark energy might be getting weaker with time.

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Three times the size of the previous record holder.

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Scientists have uncovered evidence of classic turbulence occurring within swarms of rising gas bubbles. An international team of scientists from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), Johns Hopkins University, and Duke University...

Universe Today

Swift observations with the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) have revealed the explosive death of a star just as the blast was breaking through the star’s surface. For the first time, astronomers unveiled...

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A recent study reveals that the rhythm and flow of our natural speech may offer insights into our cognitive health. Researchers found that characteristics like the frequency of pauses and filler words are associated with executive...

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An early clue.

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Researchers have created a device that generates mechanical power at night by harnessing the natural temperature difference between warm ground and the cold of outer space. Engineers at the University of California, Davis, have created a...

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A breakthrough in manipulating dark excitons could pave the way for next-generation quantum communication systems and ultra-compact photonic devices. A research group from the City University of New York and the University of Texas at...

Universe Today

So I got an email from Adam Reiss. You know, the guy who was awarded the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics along with Saul Perlmutter and Brian Schmidt for discovering the rate of cosmic expansion is accelerating. He pointed out a few issues...

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Researchers used IBM’s quantum computers to create scalable quantum circuits that simulate matter under extreme conditions, offering new insight into fundamental forces and the origins of the universe. Simulating how matter behaves under...

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A new study suggests that the vividness of a person’s fears about their future may be linked to anxiety through its effect on their self-esteem. The research, published in the journal Psychological Reports, indicates that having a very...

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A study in Italy found that individuals with pronounced narcissistic traits are more likely to self-report having unusual, aggression-laden sexual fantasies and behaviors. The research was published in the Mediterranean Journal of Clinical...

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These things are way more complex than we realized.

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A new study suggests that individuals who prefer social systems with clear hierarchies tend to judge corporate wrongdoing less harshly than people who favor equality. This tendency appears to be independent of whether a person identifies...

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New research indicates that early Martian volcanoes may have emitted reactive sulfur gases that warmed the planet and supported conditions suitable for microbial life. Although scientists are still working to understand what Mars was like...

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An exoplanet completely or densely covered by clouds could aid astronomers in their search for signs of life beyond Earth. Cloudy skies may spoil a picnic or block a view of the stars through a telescope, but thick cloud layers on distant...

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NGC 1511’s chaotic history with nearby galaxies has left it connected by gas streams and littered with warped structures. Its energetic star-forming regions offer astronomers a chance to study how gas cycles between clouds and stars. A...

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In recent years I’ve had to come to terms with the fact that my knees aren’t what they used to be. They’re creaky and they’re achy. They crackle when I sit down, and they hurt when I stand up. The pain’s not awful, so I get on with my...

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Study from Bielefeld finds major departure from the standard model. How fast and in what direction is our solar system moving through space? This question, though simple in appearance, plays a central role in testing modern cosmological...

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A new study is providing a clearer picture of the genetic landscape of major depression, revealing that the disorder may have fundamentally different biological roots depending on the age at which it first appears. The research, published...

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Whether from biohacking podcasters, flashy social media ads, nutrition gurus, or blinding ring-lit influencers, you’ve probably heard that well-managed blood sugars are the foundation of good health. No longer seen as just a concern for...

Universe Today

Keep an eye on the sky Sunday night and early Monday morning for the Leonid meteors, and a possible second auroral storm. Once every other generation, the Lion roars. If skies are clear Monday morning, keep an eye out for one of the best...

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An analysis of 70 plastic children’s products sold in Brazil found that most samples were chemically contaminated, with toxin levels reaching up to 15 times above legal limits, and barium, lead, chromium, and antimony being the most...

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Researchers have discovered a defect in how cells produce exosomes, a problem linked to a mutation found in patients with dementia. They may be incredibly small, but their impact on human health could be enormous. Scientists at Aarhus...

Universe Today

Most people interested in space exploration already know lunar dust is an absolute nightmare to deal with. We’re already reported on numerous potential methods for dealing with it, from 3D printing landing pads so we don’t sand blast...

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People vary in how they relate to time. Some focus on the future and set long-term goals, while others dwell on past regrets or live only for the present. At the same time, people also differ in their daily rhythms — with some rising early...

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A new hope for fighting vision loss.

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There's some kind of pattern.

Ars Technica

When Aristotle claimed that humans differ from other animals because they have the ability to be rational, he understood rational to mean that we could form our views and beliefs based on evidence, and that we could reconsider that...

Wired Science

The same pulling force that causes “tears” in a glass of wine also shapes embryos. It’s another example of how genes exploit mechanical forces for growth and development.

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More and more people are turning to egg freezing to increase their chances of becoming a parent. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering it – from the hidden costs to the chances of success When I first told my mother I was...

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Researchers discovered that a nutrient-matched, plant-based diet could prevent and reverse a hidden form of heart disease in hypertensive rats. A new study from researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State...

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Children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appear to show early and stable disruptions in a key brain system involved in emotional and cognitive processing, according to new research published in...

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A new “dairy barn of the future” merges animal freedom, smart tech, and transparent research to redefine modern farming. Family herds with access to open pastures rather than spending every day in crowded barns under social stress: a...

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A Swedish ingot once believed to be from the Bronze Age has revealed, through cutting-edge analysis and international collaboration, new clues about Iron Age metal networks in the Baltic region. Archaeologists in Sweden have uncovered a...

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Researchers discovered a prehistoric ecosystem filled with giant marine reptiles, revealing an unparalleled level of food web complexity. Predators that dominated the oceans 130 million years ago were even more powerful than any species...