Science

New clues into the head-scratching mystery of itch

Scientists at Harvard Medical School have shown for the first time that a common skin bacterium -- Staphylococcus aureus --…

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‘Triple star’ discovery could revolutionize understanding of stellar evolution

A ground-breaking new discovery by University of Leeds scientists could transform the way astronomers understand some of the biggest and…

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Neanderthals were the world’s first artists, research reveals

Recent research has shown that engravings in a cave in La Roche-Cotard (France), which has been sealed for thousands of…

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NASA’s Webb reveals new features in heart of Milky Way

The latest image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope shows a portion of the dense center of our galaxy in…

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Poor work performance among Japanese employees strongly associated with insufficient sleep

This study examined the association between work performance and lifestyle habits among Japanese employees. The results revealed that insufficient sleep…

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‘Teenage galaxies’ are unusually hot, glowing with unexpected elements

Similar to human teenagers, teenage galaxies are awkward, experience growth spurts and enjoy heavy metal -- nickel, that is. A…

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AI finds formula on how to predict monster waves

Long considered myth, freakishly large rogue waves are very real and can split apart ships and even damage oil rigs.…

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Lung cancer cells’ ‘memories’ suggest new strategy for improving treatment

A new understanding of lung cancer cells' "memories" suggests a new strategy for improving treatment, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center…

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Nanoplastics promote conditions for Parkinson’s across various lab models

Nanoplastics interact with a particular protein that is naturally found in the brain, creating changes linked to Parkinson's disease and…

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Potential glaucoma treatment strategy to guide stem cells to the retina

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, and vision loss, due to the loss of retinal ganglion…

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