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In China’s Tarim Basin, spring brings fierce dust storms fueled by dry landscapes and shifting winds. NASA satellites captured stunning images of dust plumes rising and curling through mountain valleys, with data revealing how sun-driven...

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Researchers have built a powerful new 3D earthquake simulation that reveals how massive quakes like the 2023 Turkiye disaster unfold in terrifying detail. By modeling not just the fault but the surrounding Earth structure, they were able...

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A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake ripped across central Myanmar, producing one of the world’s largest fault ruptures and causing devastation across Myanmar and nearby regions. Seismologists presented groundbreaking insights on the...

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A tiny device can be inserted using a syringe and then safely dissolves once it is no longer needed. Engineers at Northwestern University have developed an ultra-small pacemaker that is so tiny it can be injected into the body using a...

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Hubble’s 35‑year celebration brings a vibrant reimagining of the Sombrero Galaxy, revealing hidden dust lanes and far‑flung stars. This iconic “Mexican hat” quietly forms almost no new stars while hosting a colossal yet calm black hole....

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Mars’ magnetic mystery may finally have a solution—scientists now think the Red Planet’s ancient magnetic field only existed in its southern hemisphere. A new study suggests this bizarre imbalance could be the result of a molten core and...

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A team of researchers has engineered a groundbreaking optical device that mimics the physics of black holes and their mysterious counterparts, white holes. These “optical analogs” use a principle called coherent perfect absorption to...

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A faint cosmic spin – one rotation per 500 billion years – could resolve the stubborn Hubble tension by tweaking standard expansion models. Researchers led by István Szapudi showed this tiny rotation harmonizes supernova and cosmic...

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A nutrition expert reveals which foods to eat and which to avoid to help lower the risk of stroke. You might not remember what you had for breakfast yesterday, but your body does. Every meal, good or bad, leaves its mark. Your dietary...

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Mayo Clinic researchers are studying why some Alzheimer’s patients decline rapidly, aiming to find causes, biomarkers, and treatments using genomic data, protein analysis, and remote trials funded by the NIH. Most individuals with...

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Blood biomarkers like tau217, NfL, and GFAP may predict dementia up to 10 years early, but aren’t yet reliable for widespread screening, a Karolinska Institutet study finds. A new study published in Nature Medicine has examined the...

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NU-9 targets a shared underlying mechanism found in various neurodegenerative diseases. A new study from Northwestern University reports that NU-9, an experimental small-molecule drug currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug...

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Highly magnetic neutron star is wandering our Milky Way galaxy. Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have tracked a rare and fast-moving magnetar – called SGR 0501+4516 – as it speeds through the Milky Way. Its origin remains...

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Morning light conditions before waking up can impact how restful your sleep feels. Sleep is an essential part of daily life, yet modern lifestyles and constant exposure to technology have led to reduced sleep duration and increased...

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Parents are encouraged to contact their pediatrician if their child has been exposed to measles or is showing symptoms. Pediatric infectious disease experts are emphasizing the critical importance of measles vaccination, as the highly...

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New population census answers the question: How small can you go when forming stars and brown dwarfs? The Flame Nebula, part of the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex, is a well-studied region where new stars are born. Telescopes like NASA’s...

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Astronomers using ESO’s Very Large Telescope have discovered a truly bizarre planet — one that orbits two stars at a perfect 90-degree angle. This “polar planet” circles a rare eclipsing pair of brown dwarfs, making it the first confirmed...

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Euclid’s first data release offers a breathtaking glimpse into our universe, revealing over 26 million galaxies and showcasing the telescope’s unprecedented precision in the visible and infrared. Powered by advanced optics and massive data...

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Wealth inequality began over 10,000 years ago, gradually increasing after the advent of agriculture due to population growth and social complexity. Wealth inequality began influencing human societies more than 10,000 years ago, well before...

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An in-depth assessment reveals that dozens of giant amphibians died on an ancient floodplain. Around 230 million years ago, dozens of amphibians died together on an ancient floodplain, according to a study published on April 2, 2025, in...

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Physicists at Harvard have developed a powerful new laser-on-a-chip that emits bright pulses in the mid-infrared spectrum – an elusive and highly useful light range for detecting gases and enabling new spectroscopic tools. The device,...

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McMaster researchers identified six early-life factors that influence obesity risk in South Asian children. The study supports early intervention and policy changes to promote healthier development in at-risk populations. Researchers at...

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Investigators examined the benefits of the elemental diet in supporting the healing of the gut microbiome. A recent study from Cedars-Sinai investigated whether a specialized diet could effectively alleviate symptoms of gastrointestinal...

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People taking GLP-1s consumed less processed food, although they still craved it. As a growing number of people using medications like Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Wegovy for weight loss report consuming fewer processed foods and sugary drinks,...

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Oral semaglutide cuts major heart risks in people with type 2 diabetes by 14%, offering a powerful pill-based option. Both the injectable and oral forms of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, have recently...

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A team of researchers has discovered a clever way to turn falling water droplets – like those from rain – into usable electricity. By channeling droplets through a narrow vertical tube to create “plug flow,” they were able to separate...

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Sound doesn’t just enter your ears – it may actually talk to your cells. New research out of Kyoto University shows that acoustic waves, even those in the audible range, can alter cellular behavior. Using specially designed equipment,...

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Scientists apply principles of math and physics to unravel the mystery of how the endoplasmic reticulum, an organelle vital to cellular life, constantly reshapes and reorganizes itself. As a second-year Ph.D. student and physicist, Zuben...

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Scientists in Korea achieved the first experimental realization of bound states in the continuum in a single resonator, opening doors to ultra-efficient wave control for future tech. A research team from POSTECH (Pohang University of...

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When they emerge at night in large numbers, bats avoid colliding with each other by adjusting both their flight patterns and the way they use echolocation. Aya Goldshtein, Omer Mazar, and Yossi Yovel have spent many evenings observing bats...

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MXene, a nanomaterial used in battery technology and as a high-performance lubricant, was previously difficult and hazardous to produce. However, researchers at TU Wien have now developed new, safer methods for its production. One of the...

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A newly identified immune cell type helps prevent food allergies by promoting tolerance instead of inflammation. Its failure can trigger allergic reactions. The immune system must respond swiftly to harmful invaders like viruses, while...

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Sauerkraut might be doing more than just adding zing to your hot dog — it could be actively defending your gut. New research from UC Davis reveals that fermented cabbage helps protect intestinal cells from inflammation-related damage,...

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Dr. Tianhu Sun is developing tools to naturally boost vitamin levels in seeds using advanced genetic techniques, supported by a $450,000 research grant. Many people around the world don’t get enough essential vitamins, but a researcher at...

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NUS researchers have shown that a single transistor can replicate both neural and synaptic behaviors, marking a significant step toward brain-inspired computing. Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have shown that a...

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Scientists discovered a new Hall effect driven by spin currents in noncollinear antiferromagnets, offering a path to more efficient and resilient spintronic devices. A research team led by Colorado State University graduate student Luke...

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What if controlling your blood pressure was more about boosting potassium than cutting salt? New research shows that shifting the balance between these two electrolytes – especially increasing potassium-rich foods like bananas and broccoli...

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Sunlight reaching Earth’s surface isn’t as stable as we might think—it’s actually fluctuated dramatically over the decades due to pollution and clean air efforts. An international team of researchers dug into decades of solar radiation...

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A routine fossil-hunting trip turned into a groundbreaking discovery for a pair of researchers when they stumbled upon a rare ammonite fossil with brilliant mother-of-pearl iridescence, similar to Canada’s prized gemstone “ammolite.” This...

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High school senior Matteo Paz stunned the astronomy world by uncovering 1.5 million previously unknown cosmic objects using a machine-learning model he developed at Caltech. What started as a summer research program transformed into a...

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A massive 7.7 earthquake and powerful aftershock struck near Mandalay, Burma, shaking buildings and damaging infrastructure as far as Bangkok. Satellite imagery from NASA and the European Space Agency revealed dramatic ground shifts of...

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Mothers’ traumatic childhoods may impact children with ADHD or autism. Researchers urge more holistic family support. Children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism are more negatively affected by their mothers’...

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Scientists discovered a 480-million-year-old phosphatic sponge in South China, making it the oldest known stromatoporoid and extending its fossil record by 20 million years. International scientists have discovered the oldest known...

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A team of researchers from top universities has developed a groundbreaking mathematical model that could change how bowling is played and analyzed. Unlike previous methods that relied on player stats, this model factors in lane oil...

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A study of marathon runners conducted by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), CIC biomaGUNE, and IIS Biobizkaia reveals unexpected behavior in myelin. Prolonged physical exercise forces the human body to draw on its energy...

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A national analysis shows that both public and private water systems are failing many Americans. Water violations and access issues cluster in certain regions, often hitting low-income and minority communities hardest. America’s Hidden...

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Starch-based biodegradable plastics may cause organ damage and metabolic issues, raising concerns about their safety despite being considered eco-friendly. Plastic products gradually break down through wear and tear, releasing tiny, often...

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The University of Central Lancashire is co-leading the first and largest human trial of its kind. A study found that patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis who drank 130ml of diluted Montmorency tart cherry juice twice daily for...

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 Once mistaken for a fuzzy star cluster, the stunning Squid Galaxy—formally known as Messier 77—has transformed in the eyes of astronomers over the centuries. Originally discovered in the 1700s by comet hunters, this bright spiral...

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ESA has returned the first metal 3D-printed part made in space, a major step toward self-sufficient space missions. The first metal 3D-printed part ever manufactured in orbit has returned to Earth. Produced using ESA’s Metal 3D Printer...