Science

Climate anomalies may play a major role in driving cholera pandemics

New research suggests that an El NiƱo event may have aided the establishment and spread of a novel cholera strain…

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Cannabinoid CBG reduces anxiety and stress in first human clinical trial

A lesser-known cannabinoid that is gaining in popularity Cannabigerol (CBG) effectively reduced anxiety in a clinical trial without the intoxication…

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Scientists devise method to secure Earth’s biodiversity on the moon

New research led by scientists at the Smithsonian proposes a plan to safeguard Earth's imperiled biodiversity by cryogenically preserving biological…

2 years ago

New high-resolution 3D maps show how the brain’s blood vessels changes with age

Healthy blood vessels matter for more than just heart health. Vascular well-being is critical for brain health and potentially in…

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Super-black wood can improve telescopes, optical devices and consumer goods

Thanks to an accidental discovery, researchers at the University of British Columbia have created a new super-black material that absorbs…

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Study reveals link between transthyretin levels and heart disease risk

Physician-scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine have uncovered significant findings regarding the…

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MicroRNA study sets stage for crop improvements

MicroRNAs can make plants more capable of withstanding drought, salinity, pathogens and more. However, in a recent study published in…

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Fetal brain impacted when mom fights severe flu: New mouse study explains how

A bad case of the flu during pregnancy can increase the risk for fetal neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia and…

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Win-win potential of grass-powered energy production

Strategically planting perennial grass throughout corn and soybean fields helps address the unintended environmental consequences of growing the dominant row…

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AI method radically speeds predictions of materials’ thermal properties

It is estimated that about 70 percent of the energy generated worldwide ends up as waste heat. If scientists could…

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