Science

Toxic metals found in bananas after Brazil mining disaster

Researchers in soil science, environmental engineering, and public health from the University of São Paulo (USP), the Federal University of…

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Giving people cash didn’t cause more injuries or deaths

Programs that give money directly to individuals are becoming more common across the United States. Still, they continue to draw…

5 days ago

One in three people carry this brain parasite but the body has a kill switch

A parasite that may already be living in your brain has the ability to infect the very immune cells designed…

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Universe may end in a “big crunch,” new dark energy data suggests

A Cornell physicist has calculated that the universe may be nearing the halfway point of a total lifespan of about…

6 days ago

Why some kids struggle with math even when they try hard

Researchers at Stanford University led by Hyesang Chang set out to better understand why some children find math much harder…

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This planet friendly diet could cut your risk of early death by 23%

New research from Aarhus University suggests that the updated Nordic dietary guidelines, created to support both personal health and environmental…

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Massive study finds most statin side effects aren’t caused by the drugs

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, responsible for about 20 million deaths each year and…

7 days ago

This breakthrough could finally unlock male birth control

Researchers at Michigan State University have identified a molecular "switch" that boosts sperm energy just before they attempt to fertilize…

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Rocky planet discovered in outer orbit challenges planet formation theory

An international group of astronomers has identified a faraway planetary system that calls into question one of the most widely…

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Scientists discover hidden brain cells that help heal spinal cord injuries

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have identified a biological repair process that could eventually lead to new treatments for spinal cord injuries,…

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