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Scientists finally solve mystery of strange “golden orb” found 2 miles deep
A strange object known as the “golden orb” puzzled scientists and captured public attention after it was collected during a…
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Scientists discover how to freeze transplant organs without cracking them
Cryopreservation, the process of preserving biological tissue by cooling it to extremely low temperatures, often sounds like something out of…
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Scientists may have found the brain’s switch for chronic pain
New research from the University of Colorado Boulder points to a little-known brain circuit that may determine whether short-term pain…
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Scientists just discovered Africa is closer to breaking apart than we thought
Eastern Africa’s Turkana Rift is known both for its rich record of early human fossils and for intense volcanic activity…
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Harvard scientists link gut bacteria to depression through hidden inflammation trigger
Scientists have increasingly recognized that the gut microbiome plays an important role in overall health, including the brain. However, researchers…
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Relatives of 10 scientists who died or vanished grapple with impact of wild speculation
Conspiracies are running rampant online after the deaths or disappearances of at least 10 people tied to sensitive US research.
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Scientists warn about golden oyster mushrooms sold in Florida markets
With its bright yellow, cushion-like caps, the golden oyster mushroom has become a favorite among home growers and food lovers.…
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Scientists just found where airborne microplastics really come from
The atmosphere plays a major role in spreading microplastics across the planet, carrying these tiny particles to even the most…
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Scientists just uncovered a 3 million-year climate mystery in Antarctic ice
Scientists studying ancient Antarctic ice are uncovering new details about how Earth’s climate has changed over the past 3 million…
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These 80-year-olds have the memory of 50-year-olds. Scientists now know why
For more than 25 years, researchers at Northwestern Medicine have been studying people age 80 and older known as “SuperAgers”…
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