Science

Engineers make magnets behave like graphene

Two dimensional materials have drawn intense interest because their electronic and magnetic properties could power future technologies. Scientists have traditionally…

5 days ago

Particles may not follow Einstein’s paths after all

One of the biggest unsolved challenges in modern physics is bringing together two powerful theories that describe very different parts…

5 days ago

Scientists say this simple diet change could transform your gut health

How much fiber you eat can strongly influence your overall health. Fiber supports healthy digestion and has been linked to…

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A perfectly balanced atom just broke one of nuclear physics’ biggest rules

For many years, nuclear physicists believed that "Islands of Inversion" were found mainly in isotopes packed with extra neutrons. These…

6 days ago

Study finds phone use on the toilet may cause painful medical condition

People who reported using a smartphone while sitting on the toilet were more likely to have hemorrhoids than those who…

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Mayo Clinic discovers rare gene mutation that causes fatty liver disease

Scientists at Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine have identified a rare genetic variant that can directly cause metabolic dysfunction-associated…

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AI blood test finds silent liver disease years before symptoms

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) driven liquid biopsy that analyzes genome…

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Electrons catapult across solar materials in just 18 femtoseconds

Scientists have discovered that electrons can be propelled across solar materials at speeds close to the fastest nature allows, a…

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Astronomers discover giant cosmic sheet around the Milky Way

Nearly a century ago, astronomer Edwin Hubble discovered that almost all galaxies are receding from the Milky Way. This observation…

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Scientists discover a hidden force that helps wire the brain

As the brain develops, neurons grow long extensions known as axons. These structures connect different regions of the brain and…

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