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New research reveals GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may reduce stroke risk and improve recovery. At the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS), three new studies were presented that explored whether GLP-1...

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Is it magic? Physicists at the University of Konstanz have successfully altered the properties of a material using light and magnons in a non-thermal manner. What if it were possible to temporarily change a material so completely that it...

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Scientists have uncovered why a critical part of photosynthesis only uses one of two seemingly identical pathways, revealing hidden energy barriers and structural nuances that could help engineer more efficient artificial systems....

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Scientists have developed a drone-based counting method that corrected major errors in traditional wildlife surveys. Researchers from the University of Florida have created a more precise method for counting wildlife using drones. This...

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A routine, low-cost heart test may be on the verge of a transformative upgrade thanks to artificial intelligence. With advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), a common and affordable test used in many medical clinics could soon help...

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A groundbreaking study reveals that walking nearly doubles the pain-free time for those recovering from low back pain, compared to doing nothing. Over 700 participants were followed for up to three years, with the walking group also...

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Researchers have found a powerful new way to kill cancer cells—by making them explode from the inside out. A sugar compound, discovered in deep-sea bacteria, triggers a fiery type of cell death called pyroptosis. This compound not only...

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In this striking Hubble image, the spiral galaxy NGC 3285B gleams from 137 million light-years away in the vast Hydra constellation. But it’s not just the galaxy’s elegant swirl that’s capturing attention — a bright dot on its edge marks...

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Research into brines suggests that frost-covered regions are the most promising candidates for future Martian habitability and astrobiological exploration. Because of the harsh, cold, and extremely dry conditions on Mars, scientists have...

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A team of astronomers led by Macquarie University has monitored the orbital decay of an extreme exoplanet to gain new insights into how stars dissipate energy. The exoplanet TOI-2109b, found 870 light-years away in the Hercules...

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In a surprising twist, scientists used a century-old chemistry trick to dramatically upgrade mRNA vaccine delivery. By modifying a single component in the tiny fat bubbles that carry mRNA, they created a version that reduces side effects...

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A neural network analyzes an extensive gut microbiome dataset to uncover insights into human health. Gut bacteria play an important role in a wide range of health conditions. Their sheer diversity and the complexity of their interactions...

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A sweeping review of clinical trials uncovered 64 OTC products studied for depression, with only a handful showing consistent promise. Many people are familiar with remedies like St John’s Wort or omega-3 supplements. But beyond these, a...

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Physicists have discovered a never-before-seen atomic nucleus — aluminium-20 — that quite literally falls apart in three distinct proton bursts. This rare and unstable isotope doesn’t just decay, it unravels through a dramatic sequence of...

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Researchers use cryptography to gain insights into the mechanisms behind quantum speed-ups. Quantum computing is widely regarded by experts as the next major leap in computer technology. Unlike traditional computers, which process...

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Collapsing stars might act as cosmic laboratories for discovering hidden neutrino interactions. Neutrinos are among the most puzzling particles in the universe. Nearly massless and incredibly elusive, they rarely interact with anything,...

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Beneath the scales of Australia’s iconic monitor lizards lies a secret no one expected—bony armor hidden in their skin. In a sweeping global study, scientists discovered these structures, called osteoderms, in 29 goanna species,...

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An exquisitely preserved fossil from half a billion years ago has turned our understanding of spider evolution upside down. Scientists studying the fossilized brain of Mollisonia symmetrica, a marine creature from the Cambrian period, have...

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For years, scientists thought certain parts of our DNA were useless—leftovers from ancient viruses that served no purpose. But a new international study has flipped that idea on its head. Researchers have discovered that these so-called...

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Women and older adults using semaglutide, a popular anti-obesity medication, may face a heightened risk of muscle loss. A recent study suggests that women and older adults who use the weight-loss drug semaglutide could be more vulnerable...

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A groundbreaking new study has revealed that your DNA may predict whether you’re likely to develop obesity—years before symptoms emerge. Using genetic data from over five million people, scientists created a highly accurate polygenic risk...

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A single shot during pregnancy is proving to be a powerful shield for newborns against one of the most common and dangerous viruses for infants: RSV. In a new UK study, babies whose mothers received the RSV vaccine while pregnant were...

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UMass Amherst microbiologist James Holden brings decades of expertise in rare microbes to a NASA mission searching for life on Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa. Popular culture often imagines alien life as small green beings with oversized, oval...

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Radar from airports and military systems may expose Earth to alien detection. These signals could be used to find intelligent civilizations. New research indicates that radar systems operated by both civilian airports and military...

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Astronomers have discovered a galaxy shaped like an infinity symbol that may contain the first directly observed newborn supermassive black hole. Yale astronomer Pieter van Dokkum and his team have identified a remarkable object in deep...

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A pivotal wrist bone in birds appears earlier in theropods. This could shift views on how flight evolved. An analysis of two theropod dinosaur fossils reveals they possessed a type of wrist bone that is considered essential for flight in...

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Ichthyosaur fossil confirmed for the first time in western Japan — also marks Japan’s first discovery of a Late Triassic ichthyosaur. Researchers have confirmed that a fossil discovered in Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture, is the first...

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Despite our strong belief in dogs’ ability to sense good from bad in people, new research shows they may not actually judge human character—at least not in the way we think. When dogs watched how humans treated other dogs, they didn’t...

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Eating pistachios every night for 12 weeks changed the composition of gut bacteria, according to a new study. Roughly one-third of individuals in the United States are affected by prediabetes, and the majority are likely to progress to...

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Scientists have decoded the Swiss genome of the 1918 flu virus from a century-old specimen, revealing early adaptations for human infection. Scientists from the Universities of Basel and Zurich have successfully decoded the genome of the...

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Autism reveals multiple biological subtypes, each with unique genetic and developmental patterns. Researchers from Princeton University and the Simons Foundation have discovered four autism subtypes that are both clinically and...

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A lightning-inspired process creates ammonia from air. The approach may support future green energy solutions. Researchers at the University of Sydney have used artificial lightning to create a more efficient technique for producing...

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The method has applications in organic chemistry, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry. A team of scientists has developed an electrochemical technique that enables precise, para-position single-carbon insertion into...

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Researchers engineered a graphene-encased catalyst with ultra-low platinum use that delivers high-efficiency, industrial-scale hydrogen production. Proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis plays a key role in the production of...

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In a stunning leap forward, scientists have engineered DNA to act as a molecular architect, building intricate moiré superlattices with unprecedented control. By programming twist angles and geometric patterns directly into DNA strands,...

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A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota has unveiled a powerful new alloy, Ni4W, that could radically reshape how electronic devices store and process information. This metal can switch magnetic states without using external...

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The result points to a significant advance in computing power, prompting researchers to replicate the groundbreaking measurement. On July 8, 2025, researchers at Aalto University in Finland reported a transmon qubit coherence time that...

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Think obesity is all about being inactive? Think again. A global study from Duke University reveals that people in wealthier countries are just as active—sometimes even more so. The real problem isn’t how little we move, but how much we...

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Scientists have found a surprising connection between vitamin D and a single gene called SDR42E1. This gene helps the body absorb vitamin D—which is important for bones, muscles, and immunity—but researchers discovered it also plays a...

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Researchers at Hiroshima University have found that stevia, when fermented with specific bacteria from banana leaves, gains a remarkable ability to kill pancreatic cancer cells while leaving healthy kidney cells unharmed. This...

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Not just known from Superman stories, this mineral’s unique properties could play a key role in powering Australia’s energy transition. Kryptonite’s twin on Earth Often referred to as “Earth’s kryptonite twin,” jadarite is a rare and...

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An engraved panel from Aswan may show one of Egypt’s earliest political elites. It reveals how rulers used art to claim space and signal power. A recently documented rock art panel near Aswan, Egypt, may represent an early depiction of a...

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Scientists used AI to reveal tens of thousands of previously undetected earthquakes beneath Yellowstone. The discovery shows swarming seismic activity across immature fault lines—transforming how we see the park’s explosive underworld....

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Zebrafish possess a natural superpower that humans lack: the ability to regrow the tiny inner ear cells that are essential for hearing and balance. Scientists have now identified two specific genes responsible for this remarkable...

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Autism diagnoses have risen with better awareness and broader definitions. Experts say it’s a sign of improved detection, not just more cases. Autism diagnoses have risen sharply in recent decades, shifting from a relatively rare condition...

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Twin data reveal late meals disrupt glucose metabolism and circadian timing. Genetic and lifestyle factors shape individual responses. The body’s metabolism operates differently throughout the day, with many functions reaching peak...

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Scientists have developed a more precise method for analyzing gravitational waves, offering a sharper view into the Universe’s most violent and mysterious collisions. A newly developed technique for analyzing gravitational-wave data could...

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New research predicts surprisingly large CP violation effects in charmed baryon decays, an essential step toward solving the universe’s matter-antimatter imbalance. Scientists have long been intrigued by one of the universe’s most enduring...

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A record-breaking black hole collision has stunned scientists with its sheer scale and speed. Detected by the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA observatories, the event merged two enormous black holes—each over 100 times the mass of the Sun—into a single,...

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Bone cut-marks suggest Neanderthals had distinct food traditions—possibly even early “family recipes.” A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has uncovered surprising clues about how Neanderthals prepared their food....