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Researchers discovered that atomic rotations inside a crystal can unexpectedly flip direction while still obeying the laws of angular momentum conservation. An international team of researchers, including scientists from the...

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A comprehensive new study shows that Europe’s landscapes have been shaped by grasslands and open woodlands for more than 20 million years, suggesting that modern afforestation efforts go against this long-standing ecological pattern....

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Scientists have discovered a previously unknown species of true bug that has claws. Amber from Myanmar’s Kachin region has preserved many fossils that reveal the animal diversity of a Cretaceous forest ecosystem from about 100 million...

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A new study reveals that the brain may continue interpreting language and predicting information even while unconscious under anesthesia. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered that the human brain can continue carrying...

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Researchers have identified tiny genetic “switches” that appear to play a surprisingly large role in human language ability. Researchers at University of Iowa Health Care have identified specific genetic sequences that play an unusually...

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A study found that early-life epigenetic changes and gut microbiome development are closely linked and may shape the risk of ASD and ADHD. Some gut bacteria appeared to offer protective effects against these conditions. From the moment a...

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A Cleveland Clinic study found that testosterone may help limit glioblastoma growth, with supplemental testosterone linked to a 38% lower risk of death in men with the disease. An NIH-funded study from Cleveland Clinic suggests that male...

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The findings highlight a new frontier in “precision nutrition,” where biomarkers could help personalize diets to support better health and longer life. A new study from researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology suggests...

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A new feeding study suggests that replacing common processed snacks with a daily serving of almonds may do more than improve nutrition. Replacing typical Western-style snacks with a daily serving of almonds may improve gut bacteria, lower...

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Mining asteroids for metals and fuel may enable sustainable Mars colonies by reducing reliance on Earth-based resources and lowering mission costs. Could the rocks floating through space one day help humanity survive on another world?...

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A DLR analysis suggests Starship may define the future of heavy launch, but Europe could pursue a smaller, more efficient partially reusable path of its own. In the summer of 2023, SpaceX achieved something that aerospace engineers had...

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Scientists have demonstrated a new plasma operating regime that could help solve two of fusion energy’s biggest challenges at once. Inside a fusion reactor, matter is heated to temperatures hotter than the Sun and confined by powerful...

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A newly discovered fat-burning “switch” could pave the way for future treatments that strengthen fragile bones. Scientists have discovered a molecular “switch” in mice that activates a hidden energy-burning system in brown fat, a...

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A rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a South Atlantic cruise is drawing global attention to the Andes strain’s unusual ability to spread between people. A rare and deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius...

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Researchers have discovered that different dietary fats may have dramatically different effects on pancreatic cancer, with some appearing to accelerate tumors while others suppress them. For years, scientists have linked high-fat diets to...

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Climate scientists have formally challenged a US government report they say incorrectly downplayed clear evidence of human-driven warming. A leading climate scientist is challenging “demonstrably incorrect” claims in a major US government...

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A decades-long search to identify a mysterious blood antigen has led researchers to a hidden genetic difference found in a tiny number of people. A rare blood type mystery that has puzzled scientists for over 50 years has finally been...

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Scientists in Germany have found that microscopic plastic particles make up a measurable share of urban air pollution, with tire wear emerging as the dominant source. Airborne plastic pollution is attracting more scientific attention, but...

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A new study suggests that Resmetirom may do more than treat fatty liver disease — it could also help stop liver cancer from developing. Resmetirom, a drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat metabolic...

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Scientists have uncovered a previously overlooked mechanism that may help melanoma cells become effectively “immortal.” Cancer cells face a major problem before they can become deadly: They have to figure out how to stop aging. Scientists...

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Researchers have identified the SHP protein as a key regulator that suppresses cartilage-degrading enzymes and slows osteoarthritis progression. For millions of people living with osteoarthritis, treatment options have long focused on one...

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Earth is flying through the radioactive ashes of an ancient exploded star, and Antarctic ice preserved the evidence. Scientists have found new evidence that Earth is moving through a cloud of ancient supernova debris left behind by a long...

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NASA’s new AI-ready space chip could give future spacecraft a brain of their own. NASA is developing a powerful new computer chip that could dramatically change how future spacecraft operate in deep space. Created through a commercial...

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Scientists may have found a hidden chemical signature that could help reveal alien life. Scientists searching for life beyond Earth have long focused on finding the right molecules on distant planets and moons. But a new study suggests the...

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A long-accepted explanation of childhood growth patterns is now being challenged by new research that questions whether BMI changes in early life reflect fat accumulation at all. A decades-old idea about how children grow may be built on a...

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Studies suggest heavy marijuana smoking could raise cancer risk, but researchers are still working to understand the long-term effects and the role of dosage. As marijuana becomes legal in more states, many people are asking whether it is...

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Heart experts say ultra-processed foods could be quietly fueling a global rise in heart disease and early death. A growing body of research is linking ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption to a higher risk of heart disease and death,...

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Fur seals may look relaxed on shore, but their hearts reveal a hidden battle still underway after deep dives. Diving places enormous physical stress on marine mammals. During long and deep dives, animals can switch to ‘anaerobic’...

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A long-term study found that brain health can improve throughout life with consistent daily habits, cognitive training, and personalized support, regardless of age. What if the brain doesn’t have to follow the familiar path of gradual...

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Long-distance gene control first emerged around 650 to 700 million years ago, significantly earlier than scientists had previously believed. Life depends on timing. Every cell must turn genes on and off at just the right moment. Even the...

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Dementia is more than memory loss, and rare types can affect vision, movement, and behavior. Recognizing these symptoms early can improve diagnosis and support. When most people hear the word “dementia,” they think of memory loss and...

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Scientists have uncovered why severely damaged livers can continue failing even after a person stops drinking alcohol. The human liver is famous for its ability to regenerate. Ancient myths even referenced its seemingly endless capacity to...

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A decades-old assumption about how the body handles fat may have been incomplete. For 60 years, scientists believed they understood exactly how a protein called HSL worked. Since the 1960s, hormone-sensitive lipase has been recognized as...

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A giant Atlantic Ocean current that helps regulate Earth’s climate is slowing down, and scientists say the impacts could be global. A massive Atlantic Ocean circulation system that plays a central role in regulating Earth’s climate has...

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A giant volcano may have accidentally uncovered a powerful new way to destroy methane in Earth’s atmosphere. In January 2022, the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai in the South Pacific unleashed one of the most powerful...

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Unusual helium signatures detected in Zambian hot springs may signal that a hidden tectonic rift is actively developing beneath southwestern Africa. Deep beneath Zambia, scientists may have uncovered signs that Africa is slowly tearing...

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Lacunar stroke may arise from damage in the brain’s small blood vessels rather than fatty plaque in larger arteries, pointing researchers toward new treatment strategies. Scientists have found new evidence that calls into question a...

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Higher soy and legume intake may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, with the greatest benefits seen at moderate daily consumption levels. Higher consumption of soy foods and legumes may help lower the risk of high blood pressure,...

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A common blood pressure drug may help a major class of cancer therapies work far better than expected. A widely prescribed blood pressure drug may have an unexpected second life as a cancer therapy booster. Researchers at Dartmouth Cancer...

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Low doses of psilocybin made aggressive fish calmer without stopping social interaction, revealing a selective effect on escalated conflict behaviors. More than 200 mushroom species contain the psychoactive compound psilocybin, especially...

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A new study reveals the hidden mechanism a common gut bacterium uses to damage the colon, solving a mystery that has puzzled scientists for years. Researchers have known since a landmark 2009 study that the common gut bacterium Bacteroides...

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Scientists have uncovered evidence that one of the world’s most widely used weedkillers may also help dangerous bacteria survive antibiotic treatments. Each year, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) contributes to an estimated 1.1 million to...

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Researchers have developed a new laser-based method that can rotate microscopic samples in all three spatial directions without touching them. Until now, rotating extremely delicate microscopic samples in every direction without touching...

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Researchers have uncovered a hidden side of material formation by tracking what happens as specially designed molecules are heated. Researchers have uncovered hidden stages in the creation of materials that could lead to entirely new...

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Scientists discovered that some of Earth’s supposed earliest animal fossils were actually giant ancient microbes. Ancient microfossils discovered in Brazil are changing scientists’ understanding of early life on Earth. Structures once...

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A newly developed quantum sensor has measured unimaginably small amounts of energy with record-breaking precision. A newly developed technique for measuring unimaginably small amounts of energy could help advance quantum computing and...

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Physicists studying active matter — materials that can use their own internal energy to respond to forces — have uncovered surprising behaviors that challenge conventional ideas in mechanics. Materials that bend, snap, crawl, or even dig...

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A provocative new study suggests Dante’s Inferno may have secretly doubled as a giant cosmic impact scenario centuries before modern science understood asteroids. Dante Alighieri’s Inferno has long been celebrated as one of the greatest...

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Cannabis edibles and alcohol together produced stronger driving impairment than either substance alone, while standard field sobriety tests missed cannabis-related impairment. In a study supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse of...

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Scientists have discovered that transplanted stem cell-derived brain cells may do far more than simply survive after a stroke. A stem cell treatment helped mice recover from strokes by rebuilding damaged brain connections, restoring blood...